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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  Wow!! - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By ppbv - October 18 - 1:46 pm

  This vehicle is easy to drive. Quiet interior, very responsive and extremely comfortable for a smaller vehicle. We have had the vehicle for 2 weeks now. Very light gas pedal. What your speed!

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  Thank You Heaven - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Reason - October 18 - 12:33 pm

  "Word to the wise!! Buy this and stay young!!" Went from an Audi A4 (DONT BUY ONE) to this car and omg what an amazing tranformation. Never been in the shop!! Audi stayed in the shop 8months out of 3 years of ownership and i purchased the audi new!! Just got back from miami and the drive was a lil crampy but that was expected because its a sports car, but, the speed and power is amazing!! Will recommend this car to anyone!! Especially to single men!!

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  Awesome - 2003 Infiniti QX4
  By QX4owner - October 18 - 2:00 am

  powerful engine, smooth ride. I shopped around and picked QX4 over Lexus and Mercedes ML320

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  Great Car - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By Michaeldemon - October 18 - 2:00 am

  best car in the world

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  Wowzers! - 2004 Infiniti Q45
  By Mr. Bell - October 16 - 10:00 am

  powerful engine, smooth ride, luxurious interior, nice lights, gadgets galore. just wish the exterior was a little more stylish.

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  Great Bang for the Buck - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Ron Don - October 16 - 10:00 am

  This car looks great and performs even better. I notice the performance has vastly improved as I have approached the 10,000 mile mark.

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  new owner - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By n kane - October 16 - 10:00 am

  Just got it two weeks ago. Ride a little busier on lousy roads than I would have liked but getting better. Mirrors are small - I knew that before purchase. Gas milage is what was expected. Everybody I know with a 3,400 lb maxima gets + 20-21 mpg, so I expect less. Beige (Willow) leather interior looks richer than the black. Would like to have wood trim option without package. Wow am I picky!

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  Better than a 350Z for your money. - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Actor Great Guy - October 16 - 10:00 am

  A pure pleasure to drive,in the city or on the open road.Great lines on the body,a nice rear end,since most people will see it as you past.At 280 H.P.what a hoot.I have the color Diamond Graphite,with dark charcoal leather int.A great combo.I get a lot of looooks.A previous z owner.I had a 300zx 1990 for 13 years.A great car,I hated to part with it.I look at the new 350Zs,but for the money the G35 was the obvious choice.

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  The I35 - 2004 Infiniti I35
  By jchan2 - October 15 - 9:20 pm

  I bought an I35 about a week ago brand new and everything so far is pretty good. The ride is fine, the price was right and the design was pretty good, if not a little plain.

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  06 M45 Luxury Muscle Car - 2006 Infiniti M45
  By Silk - October 14 - 4:30 am

  06 M45 non-sport journeyman off lease 32k miles. So much fun to drive you just don’t want to get out. Powerful and smooth acceleration at all speeds. All controls are easy to operate. I’m 6’4 & fit very well in terms of head and leg room. The M45 was the right combination of power, ride quality and technology goodies for me. The Bose sound system is wonderful. The M45 sport was just too stiff a ride for me. The M35 does not have the same power, only 1 MPG difference anyway. I bought the Infiniti extended warranty (bumper to bumper) till 100k miles or 2014. Infinity also has the best car loaner program. You always get a loaner (g35) no matter how old or out of warranty your infiniti.