Overview & Reviews

Infiniti is an upscale automaker from Japan. Though most of its products are related to those sold by parent company Nissan, Infiniti looks to achieve a premium status by infusing its cars and SUVs with spirited performance and additional luxury content.

The brand was launched for the 1990 model year. Its purpose back then, as it is now, was to create premium vehicles for America that wouldn't have otherwise fit in with Nissan's more mainstream image. This was the same tactic Honda used for the creation of Acura, and Toyota for Lexus. In its first full year, Infiniti started out with two vehicles, the Q45 sedan and the M30 coupe and convertible. The compact, entry-level G20 was introduced soon after.

As the 1990s moved along, Infiniti slowly added more vehicles to its lineup. The Q45 luxury sport sedan found its market. The car's 278-horsepower V8 was class-leading in its day. On top of that, the Q45 offered cutting-edge technology such as an active suspension system. By the late '90s Infiniti had rolled out the QX4, an SUV based on the Pathfinder. The sport-ute's truck platform gave it a leg up in off-road performance relative to competing car-based SUVs.

Although Infiniti's sales grew steadily, the marque still fell short of both Lexus and Acura in terms of popularity. The early 2000s saw Infiniti making a determined effort to sharpen its focus and upgrade its products. But it was the introduction of the entry-level, midsize G35 in 2003 that finally gave Infiniti the boost and identity direction it sorely needed. Based on the same platform underpinning the Nissan 350Z, the G35 coupe and sedan met with immediate sales success. The FX35/FX45 soon followed -- a crossover SUV that provided spirited acceleration and sports-car handling with the utility of a wagon.

Today, Infiniti's lineup has expanded to include the G (now a sedan, coupe and convertible) and FX as well as the midsize M sedan, the EX small crossover SUV, the JX midsize crossover SUV and the QX large SUV. Infiniti has also introduced the M Hybrid sedan, its first hybrid vehicle. No matter the model, shoppers will find Infiniti's latest vehicles to be focused on luxury, sport, quality and value.

User Reviews:

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  Still Fun To Drive!! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Infiniti For Realz - March 20 - 2:00 am

  After six months of ownership Ive already packed 14000 miles on this rocketship. Still an amazing vehicle!! No problems thus far, and I still enjoy the tune of the engine at throttle. Turns heads all the time. Still not a regret about gettin the car, although I envy the look of the coupe.

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  Incredible and elegant - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By ERCI MOISA - March 20 - 2:00 am

  i just got my G35 and its incredible, powerful and elegant. it is an eye opener i dont drive it too fast, beacause i want everyone to enjoy it as well when i drive by. i feel like if flying a fighter plane on a mission. i have no regrets in fact ia m proud of my self for picking the right car, after all " A car is a extension of ones personality"

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  Love It - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By gburger1 - March 20 - 2:00 am

  Great ride, great value great car.

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  The Infiniti is the cream of the crop - 2001 Infiniti G20
  By Glenn LaCedra - March 19 - 11:16 pm

  I have owned and driven in every Japanese and German car. I have also had my share of American cars as well. I stand by the fact that, "Infiniti" is by far superior to any American, German, and Japanese automobile around. Drive one and see for yourself.

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  Not Bad - 2014 Infiniti Q50
  By mtlinfin - March 16 - 4:56 pm

  I had a 2012 G37S, so this is a direct comparison. The Q50 isnt bad but its a more refined and watered down G. The build is more solid with tighter fitting exterior joints and more solid interior. My G would creak and pop over any imperfection, this is much more solid of a car with a stiffer structure. The steering is not like the G AT ALL! New steer by wire is HORRIBLE! I have the elect assist and it has more feel but on center isnt great and too light. The car is quieter, but could be better. The run flat tires are prob the culprit. The gas mileage is pretty good, avg 30.9 on 600 mile trip at 65-75 mph. The infotainment system is half baked and needs major work.

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  Good Job Infiniti - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By A.C. Nash, Esq. - March 16 - 5:46 am

  After driving my family and friends crazy over the A5, G37, and 335i I finally bit the bullet and went with my first love. So far it has been a blast. Fun to drive and a real crowd pleaser. I have every option from 4WAS to Tech Pack to Sport Premium etc. Really enjoy starting it and taking off.

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  Sedan after a month - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Mike in Calif. - March 15 - 2:00 am

  Ive had my G35 Sedan for almost a month now. Pretty much every critique that everyone has posted thus far is true (orange lights dim in sunlight, brakes are a little grabby, fuel mileage is 16-17). But those are the only poor things built into the car. The ride is smooth, acceleration is strong. The back seat is spacious and comfortable. Get the premium package for sure. The stereo is worth it, as are the reclining rear seats and auto headlamps, etc. This vehicle is a great compromise car for those of us who like to smoke the guy next to us and yet are still concerned about keeping our passengers comfortable.

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  Brakes are bad! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By G35 - March 14 - 10:00 pm

  The brakes on this car are a real big problem! You will need to change them every 15,000 miles. In fact there is a class action suit by owners in the States. Stay away buy a Lexus!

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  Excellent... - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Daime - March 14 - 8:43 am

  Love the car. Be prepared to lay out a lot of money on tires if you buy the sport tuned suspension package. I got 16,000 miles out of the first set of tires and had to spend $1,500.00 for new Michelins. In the long run it is worth it because the car brings me great happiness every day. The only complaint that I have is the right rear brake has squeaked since the day I drove off the lot and the dealer has been rather unresponsive.

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  Not the quality we expected - 2014 Infiniti QX60
  By Merrill - March 14 - 8:21 am

  Let me start by saying we loved this car the first year we had it. Its beautiful and comfortable and we loved the safety features. However, we have had this car for less than two years and it is literally falling apart at the seams. Our transmission failed at 50k miles, the seals on the roof came out and started flapping in the wind, the front console trim cracked in multiple places, the seals around the vents are coming out (not even sure how!), the driver visor broke and now just hangs, the latch for the storage compartment broke. The car is also under powered with poor acceleration. We got the car fully loaded and it has failed to meet our quality expectations for a $60k+ car. Were now hoping to get rid of it before it completely falls apart.