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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  Affordable luxury car - 2000 Infiniti G20
  By Hass - February 16 - 11:10 pm

  I bought my G20t a month ago and the car is really nice, Im planning on driving this vehicle for another 10 yrs, it has only 40K on it!

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  Best bang for my buck - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By PQGary - February 16 - 8:20 am

  I really enjoy this vehicle. Ive owned it for just a week now and have not gotten tired of driving it yet. This car is strong, reliable and comfortable. I look forward to seeing how it will evolve over the years. Great powertrain used in many vehicles that provides options for those of you who like to customize.

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  Love it except Brakes and Vibration! - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By Graces Mom - February 16 - 2:50 am

  My family loves this SUV. It is VERY comfortable and it is VERY fun to drive. However, I just wanted to add to every person that has already said something about the brakes. We have also had the brakes serviced several times for rotor problems (shaking). Its VERY ANNOYING because our dealership is one hour away and they wont pick up the vehicle to service it. Its hard to love a car so much and have such a terrible time with the brakes. We are considering exercising the Lemon Law because brakes are a safety issue. Maybe Infiniti will perk up then? The vibration in the roof is awful too. I noticed several people are experiencing that as well.

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  The best vehicle I have ever owned - 2017 Infiniti QX60
  By Mike Doyle - February 15 - 11:30 pm

  This could be the best SUV on the road. Its comfortable, reliable, low repair costs and it gets great gas mileage.

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  Wicked nice car ;) - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By alderran - February 15 - 7:40 pm

  Not the fastest car on the planet but a nice balance of power, handling and luxury. Had an 03 sedan looked at some other models but came back to infiniti and picked up a 06 coupe.

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  Q for quality - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By dik - February 15 - 10:00 am

  Best truck i have ever driven

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  big suv from infinti - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By abruzz - February 15 - 10:00 am

  we just purchased the infiniti qx56....i call it our man-sized suv...we own an infinti qx4, and i would have suvs drive next to me that seemed 2 feet taller....now i see eye to eye or look down on all of them....the suv handles very well for a big boy...the only problem is that you really need to keep both hands on the wheel when driving in curves..the suv seems to want to take off if you dont....inside and out the qx56 is awesome!!! i highly recommend this suv.

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  INFINITI QX56 REVIEW - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By CRAZY BOB - February 15 - 10:00 am

  THE QX56 TAKES THE BUMPS OUT OF THE ROAD. IT HAS ALOT OF POWER COMPARED TO GM AND FORD PRODUCTS. EXTREMLY COMFORTABLE TO DRIVE.

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  Ita all about the ride - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By cud jones - February 15 - 10:00 am

  I loved this car the moment I sat in it. 3 months after getting the car I took a 2800 mile road trip from Chicago to Yellowstone and back in 4 days. Set the cruise at 80 and car acts like it is parked on the side of the road. Through the mountains it was glued to the road even at twice the posted limit. I can drive this car for hours without fatigue. Excellent power at “real word” revs. Great value for the money compared to BMW or Lexus

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  Better than my Lexus GS430 - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By DWayne - February 8 - 9:50 am

  I love this car, i have had it a year and NEVER get tired of driving it! I am a 38 year old that has had 5 Lexus models and this surpasses all of them! I cant wait till my lease terminates and i get the new M45 AWD and if it is half as great as my G35 coupe then Infiniti is back I had a 1993 Q45 when they first came out and loved it but Infiniti went soft and i went to Lexus but now i am back!