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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  Good performance for the $$ - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Maurice - January 3 - 3:00 pm

  Impressive to drive (wife likes it a lot after driving Buick LeSabres most of her life). Great acceleration with 5 speed automatic. Like the sunroof and leather (heated front seats). Brake dust, particularly on front rims, is annoying. Brake pads also needed replacing before 20,000 miles.

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  Bang for the buck - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By Ash Man - January 3 - 10:00 am

  Excellent Handling, luxurious Ride, good sensible instrumentation, good balance of horse power and torque, roomy interior, classy exterior makes it a near perfect luxury SUV.

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  Great look...but tons of problems - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Redhead in MKE - January 2 - 12:36 am

  I loved the G35 style long before my purchase. I found a G35 sedan and couldnt pass it up. Im in WI and knew a new all-weather tire would be a must and for the first winter is was no problem getting through the snow (with new tires and 150# of sand in the trunk). This car looks great, but I have never had to put soooo much money into a car before. New brakes at 45K, then less than @ 60K had to replace passenger side lower control arm and now at 66K have to replace driver side lower control arm. And on top of it, Ive lost control of the center counsel. I will NEVER BUY Nissan/Infiniti again. I expected better quality from a luxury vehicle!

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  Almost perfect - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Art - January 1 - 4:23 pm

  Upgraded from an old Acura CL recently and purchased a used 07 G35 Sport 6MT. The power of the engine and RWD really make a difference. I am never going back to FWD. Although I originally was shopping for a coupe, I really like the sedan better. Performance and handling are great and still have room for the kids in the back. Lots of space and high end materials inside. Excellent Bose stereo. The nav works great too.

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  Should have bought the BMW - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By Unhappy G Owner - January 1 - 9:13 am

  Ive had my G37x coupe for about 8 months and I cant believe Im writing a negative review. The car was awesome for the first 10k miles. However, lately its just been one issue after another. I went out to my car this morning and saw rust on the trunk right below the rear spoiler. Yes rust after < 1 year on a car that costs $45k. I couldnt believe it. Well see how the dealer handles it. In additions to the rust, the car has developed multiple squeaks from the center console and right dash area. The ipod connector has begun to randomly show my iphone as disconnected even though its plugged in. The drivers seat is also starting to bubble (common issue)

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  Excellent car - 1997 Infiniti QX4
  By QX4 = love - December 31 - 10:00 am

  I have owed a few different SUVs and none compare with the QX4.

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  Very Happy - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By No - December 31 - 10:00 am

  I picked up my G35 about a week ago. There are a few interior styling glitches that need to be addressed. Overall, I am very happy with the car.

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  I Got Sea Sick Driving -Radio for Deaf - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Snowwhere - December 28 - 10:00 am

  I live in snow country and I wanted an upscale car with 4 wheel drive that had enough power to pass with authority on 2 lane roads. This car fits that description very well. Despite this I owned this car for only 427 miles and 4 days before I bailed! Im now very happy with my Subaru Legacy GT Ltd with a much better balance of comfort and power.

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  Fantastic car - 2004 Infiniti I35
  By acarguy4 - December 27 - 11:21 am

  Car has been fantastic. Over the past few thousand miles, I average 27.1 mpg. I live in CO and love the heated steering wheel and seats. Cant complain about anything. Actually trying to find a car to replace both my F150 and I35 but cannot find one that matches the combination of these two vehicles. The car just has too many features. I bought it for 10k with 49k mikes last year. There is no way you can find this reliability, these options and this mpg for under 10k...I wish they still made the I series...I hate the squished feeling of the new models.

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  Great Car - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By GVTrai58 - December 27 - 2:53 am

  I bought this car for my wife and it is a kick to drive. Very powerful and precise. The car handles like it is on rails. The only thing I would warn anyone about is this car is a luxury sport sedan with an emphasis on sport. The car is stiff and unforgiving on bad roads. But this is the price you pay for superb handling on good roads. So, if you want a true sport sedan, this is your car. If you want to quietly float over bumps on the road this car is not for you.