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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  G35 for Nic - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By dae4nic - September 20 - 2:00 am

  I have enjoyed my brief but exciting experience with my new 2004 G35. This car is awesome and fun to drive. Its handling is superior and it takes off before you even begin to accelerate.

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  Love My g35! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Boo G35 - September 20 - 2:00 am

  The interior of this car is so slick! For the money, i think it is the absolute best in its class. I get a lot of compliments. Its fast and cute, which is all I need. Im a former Acura RL owner and I like my smaller G35 much better.

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  very nice luxury sport - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By john :o) - September 18 - 10:00 am

  rides great and handles even better, the power is awesome

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  WHOA! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By moundbayou - September 18 - 10:00 am

  I suddenly find myself not arguing with the wife about running out for milk or ice cream. Id like to take a day off from work just to run this mutha. Once I saw the price I knew that Id found my true soulmate. If you buy a Beemer instead just to say you have a Beemer, yousa fool.

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  Fabulous Performer - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By Fabulous Performer - September 18 - 8:26 am

  Originally leased (Sept 03) then bought the car at end of lease (a first for a lease for me). I do not recall ANY problems during the dealer maintenance period and follow on has been limited to replacement of belts and hoses which I do on a 3-year cycle. Did have a wheel bearing go out and was an unusual and unexpected repair. Even with 84K miles, computer is registering 25.5 MPG avg which has reduced from about 26.5 for the first 4 years. A great cost of ownership vehicle.

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  The Big Dog Q - 2000 Infiniti Q45
  By totaljett - September 17 - 12:36 pm

  This car is beautiful, reliable and a classic. The power is amazing and the ride is smooth. I have the touring model and keep the struts on sport mode. I bought this ride for my lady and kids to mostly ride in. I always wanted the car and my lady like it to so I got it used with 77,000 miles. That was 111,000 mile ago and its still the big dog. It does sip a lil more gas than some may like but what do you expect out of the big bad V8 this monster has. Yet, it is a luxury oasis. I love it so much Ive contemplating getting.......another one. Im about to rid myself of my Lincoln Ls an serious considering replacing it with same model Q45, with different color and lower miles of course.

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  Love this SUV! - 2010 Infiniti QX56
  By aclarose1 - September 17 - 10:10 am

  3-time Escalade owner ,talked my husband into checking out the QX b/c I didnt want another GM vehicle. What a nice surprise. The value of getting this car nearly fully loaded as the base model for at least $10K less than the 09 and $15-20K less than the 10 Escalade would have been enough reason, but the car is just impressive. The base model is loaded... VERY well appointed. Its a beautiful vehicle with a masculine stately presence. My hubby, a die-hard Escalade lover, is a convert! This is the best kept secret out there. No buyers remorse here - love, love, love this SUV!

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  Stuning Car - 2005 Infiniti Q45
  By Weixing - September 16 - 10:43 pm

  This is a wonderful car, period! Amazing horse power. Test drove MB E500 which is nothing compare with this Q45. Quietly going more than 90 mph even before you know it. Beautiful intellegent cruise system.

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  Infiniti G35 - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Gil Lester - September 15 - 10:00 am

  Thia car responds to a driver that knows how to drive well. A day in this car is very comfortable. Very well designed and alot of lookers.

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  Awesome Car! - 2004 Infiniti Q45
  By 2q45s - September 14 - 2:00 am

  Ive been in a Q45 since 1991 and this is by far the best one yet. I dont agree with the "soft suspension" review from Edmunds. It takes curves quite nicely without tossing the passengers around. The engine and transmission are works of art. The VDC would not allow me to slip or fishtail in the snow, and I did try. The dashboard controls are quite intuitive, I only referred to the manuals briefly. You can voice command anything you dont feel like reaching for. The Nav System is unbelievably accurate and quite easy to follow with expanded intersection diagrams as you approach a turn.