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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  What a car! - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By Maniac - September 13 - 10:33 am

  I have owned quite a few sedans over the years and this one is my favorite by far. I just traded in my Dodge Charger R/T for this 2008 G35X (w/ Premium & Nav), and I have to say this sedan absolutley kills my dodge in every way (including performance). Being a computer consultant, I love all of the technology packed into the car. Voice commands actually work like you expect them to, the backup camera is awesome, iPod integration rocks. I could go on and on. Performance is great for a sedan like this. Faster than my hemi dodge for sure. The AWD is amazing and seamless. I feel like Im driving a RWD with LOADS of grip. Much safer for my wife to drive in the wet and snow!

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  Solid Car - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By Adam - September 12 - 7:36 pm

  Over all a very good experience. Good power, smooth acceleration, good looks in and out. Minor problems- dash lights go in and out, light in dash clock out all together, and mass airflow meter has gone out 2 times (first time to fix was about $600, the second time dealer took care of). These minor problems have been recent( at 115k miles +).

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  Great Sports Coupe, Needs to Lose Weight - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By M.C. - September 9 - 9:33 pm

  I enjoy my G37 S 6-speed. It has every option except nav and Tech. pkg. I dont agree that this car is fast, its quick, but not fast. If this car can drop 200 lbs and add 35 pounds of torque, it would be in the BMW 335ci class as far as being quicker. Without the torque, I would say this car is a touch behind BMW in the performance area, but it makes up for it by being less expensive and I would say more reliable than the BMW. Infiniti has come a long way since my 2003 G35 coupe. If you are looking for a good looking coupe for around $40k, this car is hard to beat.

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  A Very good car - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Infiniti - September 9 - 5:30 pm

  Handling: Better then BMW or Subaru Ride: Better then Nissan or Mercury Looks: Better then Mercury Sable, Mercury GrandMarquis, or Volvo S80, or Mercdes Benz. Pickup: Better then Linclon Towncar v8 or Mercury GrandMarquis v8, 0-60 in 6.4 seconds. Features: The Best Cd Player: Updated bose, the best.

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  My Pearl - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By bullock - September 8 - 10:00 am

  I love the car. Enough said. All my co-workers think it is a 45000 dollar car and it is powerful enough to play around with my 2 bosses Porsche and Jaguar XK8. Dont get me wrong, it will not out perform either one, but of course I didnt spend any 60000 to 90000 either.

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  Why does this car not hold its value? - 2000 Infiniti Q45
  By WmTrap - September 8 - 12:20 am

  I have had NO problems with my car. I think it is a very eye-catching vehicle with very nice interior appointments. My only complaint is the size of the truck which is due to the positioning of the gas tank. This definitely should have been changed before 2001. Why does this vehicle lose its value so precipitously? I am considering purchasing the car when the lease expires but am afraid it is one of the worst automobile investments I can make.

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  Step up from the more expensive Escalade - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By Mills - September 7 - 6:43 am

  Wonderful vehicle. Technologically superior to our 2002 Escalade (as well as the 2005 we considered). I am a large guy and the interior room is best I have experienced. completely pleased so far.

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  Excellent sport car - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By High Performer - September 4 - 10:30 pm

  This is a high quality, luxury sports car. The exhaust sound is great. There is plenty of power. The transmission is sometimes getting confused in the lower rpm. This car needs high pushing than it comes to life. Very sexy interior, and exterior. Lots of electronic gadgets. I have premium package with nav and bose sound system. Everything works perfect. Very good sound system and navigation is one of the best in its class.

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  The Best V8 - 2003 Infiniti Q45
  By devinkw - September 4 - 5:43 pm

  This is a wonderful car with so much horsepower it is unreal excellent 0 to 60 time and good quarter of a mile time to. I taken this car to the track and it blew away almost every car out there I love it.

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  Dream Car - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Bill Medley - September 3 - 9:36 am

  I bought this car after reading all the hype from the magazines. It has lived up to all they said. A dream to drive, little or no maintenance problems, a real pleasure to look at and decent milage (21-23 mpg highway when driving constant speed limit) for the power it has. It has been one of the best high performance cars I have ever owned, and I have had a few. I believe this car will be a classic.