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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  Awesome Car - 2001 Infiniti QX4
  By PamelaLPark - February 1 - 2:00 am

  If you want to get some looks, ride around in the QX4. It is the best vehicle that I have ever had.

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  Excellent Improvement over the older ver - 2001 Infiniti QX4
  By 4x4guy - February 1 - 2:00 am

  I have driven a 1999 QX4 for a month before and it was terribly underpowered. But with about 240 HP and 265 Torque, its really fast. I love the looks, and the interior luxury. I go on really long trips and never felt bad for buying this car(well, gas mileage aint great though).

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  All I Need - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By RLee - February 1 - 2:00 am

  This car has all the things I was looking for. Fast, responsive, and comfortable. The rear seats recline! Why buy a 3 Series for more money?

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  Great find - 2005 Infiniti Q45
  By Joe - January 29 - 2:00 am

  I searched months for the right new car and found it in the 2005 Infiniti Q45. It is powerful, quiet, smooth, comfortable and reliable. Most important I am as pleased today as I was when I first made the purchase.

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  great car - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By STANLEY COHEN - January 29 - 2:00 am

  just have the car about one week.Had a 300m before.this is faster,much quieter,much smoother ride.good looks,bose radio is great,has all the gizmos that you would expect from a luxury car. this is my first japanese car,it rides as well as my spouses lexus for 7-10000 less.

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  Love it!!!! - 2013 Infiniti JX
  By Zoltan Onodi - January 27 - 7:17 am

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  This Car Rocks! - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By A.C. Nash, Esq - January 27 - 12:26 am

  Now that I have driven over 5000 miles in this dream, I have to make a change to my earlier review. First of all, the MPG has definitely improved. I was able to drive from Miami to Jacksonville without having to refuel! I even had about a 1/4 tank left after the trip. Secondly, I still think the seats are too narrow in the front but they are bolstered very well for aggressive corners. Finally I complained about the build quality and interior design but they are both excellent, I just wish these birds would stop targeting my paint! Infiniti has a winner here. Go out and buy one you will love the drive, the performance and all the attention and compliments you get.

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  G35 2005 - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By TUPSHAW - January 26 - 12:06 am

  I had the G35 2003 and the 2005 has more pickup due to the new trans. The 2003 had a delay in the acceleration. There is more room and the ride is better on the 2005.

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  See what old people think of this gem. - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Grumpy Old Man - January 25 - 2:00 am

  Best head room for car of this size. 61 driver, others had less head room. Fun to drive, best car Ive owned at age 63.

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  Good blend of luxury and sport - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By J Carman - January 24 - 11:30 am

  This car drives and handles like my 350Z did, but has more amenities and creature comforts for more enjoyable long-distance drives. I dont find the automatic lagging, nor do I think the shifts are harsh. Moving the lever into sport mode makes a difference, too :) Went from a 2006 Audi A6 to this, mainly for the fun quotient. Has all the tech goodies from the A6, and then some.