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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  Best full size SUV - 2011 Infiniti QX56
  By Aspen CO - August 23 - 7:20 pm

  I just purchased the 11 QX56 as our family vehicle. Very, very smooth and powerful drivetrain. Beautiful and high quality interior as well as amazing technology. In my opinion, there is not a better full size luxury SUV at any price. The Lexus LX570 cost at least $15k more and the Infiniti is a better vehicle. We do a lot of mountain driving and it worth every penny.

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  2001 QX4 in Canada - still going strong 2013 - 2001 Infiniti QX4
  By ay9i - August 22 - 10:07 pm

  170,000 kms and the only repairs have been engine coils at 150,000 ($900.) emissions sensor (2 @ $150 each) and air mass sensor ($300). The machine is excellent to drive in all conditions. The 4x4 system works very competently in snow and mud. The vehicle is well appointed, powerful, quiet and smooth. Extremely reliable. Poor fuel economy & premium fuel Cramped back seat (legroom) Poor rust resistance ***** Anyone considering one MUST insist a shop remove the plastic covers over (esp. rear) wheels. EASY. A perfect looking vehicle can have BAD rust issues behind these Must spray inner front fenders and under front of hood. These areas rust from behind & will ruin vehicle

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  My new QX - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By rawdog - August 21 - 10:00 am

  I just purchased the QX56. After test driving the other full-size SUVs, I find the QX to be the best performing vehicle and the best value. We are very please with this purchase.

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  Huge bang for the buck - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By ingleberg - August 21 - 10:00 am

  I traded in my G35 Sedan for the Coupe, and have never looked back. Both cars need slight interior improvement (radio & A/C controls), but overall are extremely well built, reliable and fun to drive (the Coupe really excels here). It doesnt take much looking around to realize that both cars have no competition when it comes to value.

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  Awesome Infiniti - 2002 Infiniti QX4
  By Alias - August 20 - 3:30 pm

  Over all, a great SUV!

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  Reliable I30t - 1998 Infiniti I30
  By Talk_Dollars - August 19 - 10:53 am

  This was my first Nissan after owning three Toyotas. I have had the same wonderful experience with quality as I did with the toyotas. Now 7 years old and 125K miles - this car has had not one problem except with the initial battery which was replaced by Infiniti with apologies. I will definately consider another Infiniti - now if I can save enough for the M45.

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  TRIED THEM ALL - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By CLB - August 19 - 6:13 am

  I tried every large SUV on the market to take advantage of the SUV tax break. I really wanted a Lexus but there was just something about the Lexus that seemed like it was 5 years behiond the times, even the GX. Someone told me to try the Infinity Q56. Its a luxury liner. All the luxury and comfort of a Lexus and then some, and then the brute power to pull anything and go pretty much anywhere.

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  Infiniti I35 - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By shancrockett - August 19 - 2:00 am

  Solid car, reliable to date (one year), well designed, great value.

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  Q2 - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By happy infiniti owner - August 18 - 7:33 pm

  The absolute best high end automobile I have ever owned (big MBs, Beamers, Cad). A dream to drive. Like all dealers - they milk the system excessively - but the quality of the car makes it worth the BS.

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  What a Piece of Junk! - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By bigd63 - August 17 - 10:00 am

  Off the lot the driver side sun visor was damaged, the cruise control didnt work and after one week the navigation system broke. Ergonomically all the controls are deficient. This SUV is an incredible disappointment for its price.