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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  G-35 coupe - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By doug constantine - September 25 - 2:00 am

  Turbine like performance out of the engine. It will go 155. I have had a lot of good looking performance autos in the past, but none have attracted the audiences this machine does. Added a wood dash kit, and it really helped the interior.

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  still great to drive - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By george - September 22 - 9:56 pm

  I have had the car since it first hit the streets and still love driving it. Coming from a sportbike rider of 15 years i have to say bang for the buck there is no other car in this price range that does everything so well. Sport handling and refinement the US manufactures cant even come close. Blows away the evo and sti for long drives easy. And great resale.

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  Outstanding - 2008 Infiniti QX56
  By kenn1926 - September 20 - 6:03 pm

  I researched every fullsize SUV available, the QX is the best by far. I tow my 25 foot Sea Ray with weighs approx 8000 lbs with the trailer with ease. Great truck, features I still havent used in 10 months of ownership.

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  Love It! - 2007 Infiniti QX56
  By Love my Infinity! - September 19 - 12:50 am

  This SUV rocks! Not boring, not snobby, not ghetto. Just reliable, classy, well appointed transport. Its built like a tank and is very safe. (I crashed, I know.)

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  Great Purchase - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By R.S. - September 18 - 3:06 am

  Purchased our vehicle last week, the wife and I absolutely love it! It is very responsive, and has a nice smooth ride. The acceleration is outstanding, as well as all the bells and whistles. Love the voice recognition, blue tooth, and navigation. It is a bit annoying that you cannot input directions on the nav while on the move, but well get over it. If you are in the market to purchase a car, I recommend you take a look at this car. There is not a vehicle out there that has the features that the G35 comes with at such an affordable price. Awesome job Infiniti!

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  Amazing, although im 16yrs old - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By pamick55 - September 14 - 3:09 pm

  This car is the best. I love it, The handling its responsive and will allow you to take sharp curves fast and will boost your courage while driving fast! Good value and is never had any problems.

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  This is better than a 350Z - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Greg40MD - September 14 - 10:00 am

  Most people do not realize that the same engine of the 350Z is in the G35 coupe. It has a richer and leather interior, a 2 x 2 flip donw back seat like the 300ZX used to have, SAT radio, nad even sounds better. Wake up America, this is better than a Z350.

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  awsome coupe - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By shark35 - September 14 - 10:00 am

  Awesome to drive! Cant have more fun with a 6-speed coupe.

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  Worst nightmare - 2014 Infiniti QX60
  By AAMoon - September 13 - 9:17 pm

  I owned a JX35 prior to upgrading to the QX60. Big mistake! Here is a list of all the issues. Counting down til 12/1/2017 to leave this vehicle at the lot! Here are the issues I have had with the 2014 QX 60 and all the times it has been in the service department. 1. Fuel gauge fluctuations. Digital reading would jump all over the place. Did not match the gauge. *Repaired. 2. I had a rattle on the driver side in the window area. It was apparent once you reach 40mph. It was taken into Infiniti Roanoke service department several times. • Window stripping replaced around windshield. *Did not fix issue. • Replaced roof rails. *Did not fix issue. • Car was returned with gash on driver side door. Sent back for repair. • **Dad discovered front mud flap had a loose screw which was causing issue. 3. I have a rattle in the steering column. It sounds like something is loose inside. *Issue has never been resolved. 4. The driver side sun visor makes a very loud popping noise when you pull it down and push it back up. (Replaced 2 times) 5. The driver side window making a loud grinding noise. *Issue was fixed. 6. The driver window now has a oily residue after rolling the window down and back up. *Cleaned but shows back up. 7. Iphone worked intermittently with car ipod controls. Screen in car would grey out not allowing any functions to be used. 8. Passenger seat airbag light stays on with passenger in seat. *Checked but no fix. 9. Rattle in sunroof area and steering wheel column. *Issue was not fixed. Stopped taking car to Infiniti Roanoke and started driving to Modern Infiniti Greensboro. 10. Sunvisors make a loud popping noise when pulling down and back up. *Replaced. 11. Passenger seat airbag light recall. *Issue fixed. 12. CVT recall. *Serviced. 13. Weather stripping hanging out from roof rails. *Both rails replaced. 14. TV screen stuck and will not release on driver side. Passenger side TV sticks frequently. *Driver side tv replaced. 15. Sunroof has ongoing rattle as well as the steering column. *Sunroof repaired after 2 visits. 16. Panoramic sunroof stripping out and laying on shade. *Fixed. 17. Panoramic sunroof stripping out again. It also catches and bunches shade up. *Repaired and fixed 2nd visit. 18. Driver seat belt will not retract back. Hangs down. *Calling to schedule service 6/26/17. 6/30/2017 technician was to come fix seatbelt at home at 12:30. Tony called at 1:00 to tell us that there was an issue to have technician come and repair. Have to schedule for another date. 19. Panoramic sunroof has catch again. Looks like tape is loose and adhering to shade.

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  Hands down the best car for your money - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By New England Owner - September 13 - 5:16 pm

  Hands down the best car you can get for your money. In the dry weather the car can easily chase down, and carve a canyon road with a mustang GT or nissan 350z. But, its just as comfortable tracking through a blizzard with the likes of an acura mdx or honda pilot. The bmw 330xi, the audi a4 quattro, and the mercedes c320 4matic can simply not compete with this car. The awd system and engine are simply awesome, and to add injury to its competition, it comes with a very fashionable list of standard accessories (xenon lights, rear led lights, 17" wheels, heated leather seats, 6cd mp3 player, etc...) The only draw back is its mileage. It averages about 19-20mpg on the highway.