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 deal for the $$$$$ - 2002 Infiniti QX4
  By 360mode - September 27 - 10:00 am

  not sure about everyone else, but i got my 2wd with a sticker of $36395 for $30,095. it was a demo with about 2k miles on it. i did all of my homework, weighed the pros and cons of each vehicle and decided for the money, i could not go wrong. the only other serious contender i had was an ML320 - but you know how hard it is to get a discount on a mercedes so for $10k less, it was a no brainer! besides the deal though - i love the car.

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  Black Beauty - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Scott - September 27 - 4:53 am

  I cannot due justice to the bang for your buck with this vehicle. I have the performance package, obsidian black on chrome 18" wheels, fin and molding kit. Willow leather interior fully loaded with nav and 225 watt Bose system. I black tinted the rear windows. Does anyone remember Night Rider? A K&N air filter gives it about 5 more horses that pushes it to 285 hp. The car growls when I hit it. I turn more heads than a Paris Hilton video. This vehicle is solid and and true performer. I am a V8 guy normally. I went from Jag super charged V8 that put out 370 hp. I was concerned about losing that huge punch that only a big V8 can deliver at any speed. I found it! No regrets.

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  Fun Car - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By FullerIowa - September 23 - 1:43 pm

  I35 is an awesome machine. I was in the market for a car that could match style, comfort and performance of my 98 BMW 740IL but not force me to take out a 2nd mortgage to pay for it. Not until I found the I35 was there a comparison. It is roomy, fast, comfortable and stylish.

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  I rented this for a week and went 2000 miles - 2016 Infiniti QX60
  By Steve from the philly burbs - September 23 - 3:01 am

  I had to take a trip for work, in a rental. I was looking for something that was comfortable for the driver, since my feet have issues in alot of cars with not enough legroom and awkward resting spots for my non-driving foot. The interior was sharp, albeit missing basics for an expensive "luxury" car, like blind spot mirrors if not a blind spot warning system. Same with bluetooth, no music streaming although you can connect your phone. No nav system, for such a "luxury" brand, should be a crime. The backup camera monitor was cheesy at best, and made the cheap Toyota RAV4 backup camera monitor look like HDTV. Did it have nice finishes? Yes. Did it look amazing? Yes. I got 25 mpg on average, driving 70-75 mph, for 1000 miles non-stop in one day. And I did it in one day on the way home too. After spending 18 hours in the car, non-stop, you notice stuff. You notice that you are in a luxury car, that is missing basics. The headlights were amazing. The LED daytime lights and fog lights were very sharp. But, it didnt have backup sensors to alert when too close, or even cross traffic detection. For a luxury SUV of this size, Id say that isnt fair. All of that said, handling was most disappointing. It had alot of road drifting, when at the highway speeds over 60 mph....it felt like the steering was jerky, and had to keep on it to keep it under control. It was a newer car with only 5K on the odometer when I left. I came back with over 7K on the odometer, done in two days - two very long non stop days. I noticed a fair amount of vibration - my GPS on the dash mount was shaky and rattling alot. That was annoying. But I was comfortable. And two guys had all their luggage easily fitting into the rear cargo area with loads of room to spare. But I didnt long to drive, my partner at work drove most of the way. He too noticed the challenging drive of this car. It is BIG, and it takes little effort to steer, but wish it was a bit firmer steering. A nice car in many ways, but I felt I could not enjoy the ride as I felt I was always correcting the car to keep it in my lane, thereby minimizing the experience (which I thought would be luxurious vs. tedious) on such a long ride back and forth.

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  Love this car!!! - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By Lesa - September 20 - 3:10 pm

  We had been looking for over a year and fell in love with this car first drive. The ivory pearl color is gorgeous! The car gets a lot of stares. It is hard to keep it at an approved speed because it is so fast and fun to drive. Love the seats and the interior comfort. I havent even begun to discover all that the car offers as far as technology. The car sounds real beefy. Love the 19" rims.

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  Happy, Happy - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By SloppyDrunk - September 20 - 2:00 am

  Considered Acura TL, VW Passat and Volvo S60. Would have preferred a smaller car but loved the ride, features and "look and feel" not to mention reputation for reliability (#1). Navigating in small spaces is no fun but driving on the open road is a blast. Time spent commuting is fun with this thing. Love the sound system. Aside from the big size and gas mileage it is the perfect car for me.

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  great sport/lux bargain - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By cyrilcat1212 - September 18 - 8:40 pm

  good looks, roomy interior w/all the comfort and convenience of a luxury sedan combined w/ferocious acceleration. supple ride w/plenty of grip.

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  Love my I30 - 1998 Infiniti I30
  By Scott M - September 15 - 9:16 pm

  Bought the car used from a private party for 4k and have never looked back. The car is extremely reliable with few repairs, except for the obvious, brakes etc. I just took it to the mechanic and he told me that if I continue to take care of it, should last me another 100k. Lastly for those of you with air bag light problems, there is a fix on the internet, havent figured out how to do it yet, but it should get rid of the annoying blinking light. I have heard infinity wants upwards of $600 to fix, shame on you when it has always been a glitch with the system. Happy Driving to all Infinity I30 drivers!!

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  Power, Raw Power - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By James M - September 15 - 2:00 am

  We had been looking for a new car and just happened on Infiniti, I took a Q- 45 for a ride first then a G-35 witch I realy liked but it was a little to small so the salesman says we just got a new car in want to give it a try, I said why not. Me and my wife took it for a ride and that was all it took after I hit the gas peddle the first time we looked at each other and knew this was it. This was Oct.2 ordered Oct 4 and took delivery Jan. 13 and have put almost 7,000 miles since.

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  A real gem - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Sparkie - September 15 - 2:00 am

  What a car. I have owned Toyotas, Ford, Mercedes, and this is the best car I have ever driven. I tested the Audi, the Lexus, The BMW, The Mercedes, The Nissan. The G35 is far superior to all of those, and its much less money. This car handles like a dream, corners flat. The power is exciting and smooth. The style is out of this world. Infiniti has really improved, they are not just a dressed up Nissan anymore.