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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  Infiniti Consumer Affairs? - 2011 Infiniti QX56
  By bummed - November 9 - 10:00 am

  With 1500 miles, airbag sensors needed to be replaced in passenger seat. Horn honks at random times. Called Infiniti Consumer Affairs and have been put through the ringer! Obviously an electrical glitch somewhere, vehicle has been in the shop for 2 weeks! Very disappointed with Infinitis support on a $65,000 vehicle! Buyer Beware!

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  Great handling but horrible ride comfort - 2013 Infiniti FX
  By hooch999 - November 6 - 8:14 am

  Handles great, nice interior layout, OK seats, great NAV system. Unfortunately this is not really a luxury car from comfort and noise perspective: ride is very bumpy, every little imperfection makes this car bounce up-down, as if suspension had no damping ability at all. Road noise level is also on extreme side, I sometimes think my windows are open but they arent. Another issue is - no parking sensors in the middle of the car, so if something is exactly at the center you will not get any warnings, and if you video cams are out after a heavy rain (they are covered with water so useless) its a real safety issue.

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  HORRIBLE CAR! PLEASE READ - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Brian Stokes - September 16 - 2:00 am

  Perhaps I purchased a lemon. But in November I purchased a 04 G35 Coupe, black with black interior. XM Satellite, Navigation, heated seats. The car after having it for 3 months doesnt start correctly. In the snow it is horrible. I could not get the car out of the driveway with only 5" of snow on the ground. When I advised the dealership they told me to just get snow tires put on the car. But they did admit that the car needs to be towed in because of the performance in the snow.

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  Q50 IS A PIECE OF JUNK - 2014 Infiniti Q50
  By q50_junk - September 9 - 5:00 pm

  I wouldnt recommend this car to anyone. Within the first 8 months of ownership, my Q50 had software problems, a leaking differential seal, 2 bad sensors which produced daily error messages. One even stated to shut the car down. It also had 2 recalls for a steering issue and the OCS system was incorrectly calibrated. Infiniti has refused to take back this lemon, so now I have to try to receive fair treatment through my states Lemon Law. I should have purchased a LEXUS!

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  Third time NOT the charm - 2014 Infiniti Q50
  By Paul D - September 6 - 1:20 pm

  My third infiniti. Had the G35x, G37x and LOVED THEM. Got the fancy new Q50 and it is a joke! Fancy electronics that dont work! Fancy electronic features that dont do ANYTHING. I went from proud and loyal Infiniti customer to I cant wait to get rid of this car guy.

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  Probably My Last Infiniti - 2014 Infiniti Q50
  By jimg37 - August 18 - 9:03 am

  I traded my G37 (that I loved) for the Q50. At first, I commented that I enjoyed the car more than I thought I would. Steering issues that others reported were not an issue with me. Electronics and tech are cool but finicky and can be distracting. After just three months in the car it died on me on the highway. Infiniti Connections was not a help in getting a tow truck. Two weeks plus at the Infiniti dealer no results in getting issue resolved. Two visits from Infiniti engineers and they want to run more tests. Im told Hybrid battery discharged and the transmission is bad. But no resolution. Local dealer is trying to help but no word or help from corporate.

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  2005 Electrical Problems - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By Kellie - June 25 - 10:53 am

  We had this vehilce for 4 days when we ran out of gas due to a faulty electrical system (the gauge read full). Since 4/05, when we bought it new, we have had the brakes replaced, the rotors replaced, and more work done to the electrical system (on several occassions). I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone.

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  Dream car...dealership experience not luxurious - 2018 Infiniti QX60
  By Privaye - June 24 - 6:22 am

  I wanted this car so bad. Now I have it and Im over it. Would turn in now however, I know my husband will be irritated with me as Ive begged him to get me this car. Heres the thing, Ive driven Cadillacs, Mercedes, Lincolns... This car is very comfortable for our family, especially for the price. My issue is with the dealerships. I miss the Lincoln dealership experience so much! The other luxury companies offer complimentary maintenance why doesnt INFINITI? Sorry Infiniti but this is why as soon as I can I will be leaving for the new Navigator or Escalade. Theres no way om earth that i would upgrade to the qx80 and not have the same luxury dealer experience that the other companies offer. I literally felt like I was back at the pontiac dealership from my college days... not a good thing for a "luxury" company. This may be the reason you had to offer huge discounts on your vehicles as there arent many of them on the road. ;-)... Im over INFINITI experience such a rip off plus the technology Infiniti vehicles are several years behind the times.

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  Thinking twice about Infiniti - 2001 Infiniti I30
  By speedfanatic20 - June 24 - 4:49 am

  Bought this car after my SC400 was totaled. Had about 100K on it or so. Performance is decent but coming from a RWD V8 to a FWD V6 was a little disappointing. Dont get me wrong I love my I30, but its conditional love. This car has been an absolute nightmare. The VSS was replaced twice, MAF sensor is prone to replacement, ECM burned up due to sudden fault in the Idle Control. Suspension is very soft even for a sedan. Besides this long list of expensive i mean very expensive repairs, I enjoy driving this car. It has a very responsive throttle and gets attention where ever it goes.

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  Q as in Questionable - 2004 Infiniti Q45
  By Bdgrfan - June 18 - 10:00 am

  The 2002 Q arrived with acclaims of power and build quality to rival Lexus.So I bought mine,this being my third Infiniti. I owned a J30 and a 97 Q. This car floats on the road and gives little feedback to the driver. The steering is loose and unresponsive. There is power but a lag after cornering. I have 68,000 miles on my Q and have brought it in service more than my Toyota pickup(which handles better). Paint peeled off the front fender,seat tracing replaced 3 times, teres replaced at 17,000 miles, ALL brakes rotors warped at 30,000 miles, now a front bearing and spindle broke. Wish I had never bought this piece of junk.