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:

• 

  Imitation BME - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Josh - June 1 - 6:50 pm

  This is a great car--truly a 350Z with 4 seats. The VQ v6 is a strong engine--feels like a v8--so the car is fast. Not so much on the refinement end. Last car was a BMW 330ci (coupe), and while it was a half tick slower, it was more refined: better ride, fewer squeaks and rattles, etc. Truly the G35 is a 4-seat Z or a poor- mans BMW. But great car for all that!

• 

  Must Own this car before u Die! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By str213 - June 1 - 10:00 am

  I have been around cars my whole life, being the son of a Car Dealer(Nissan and Toyota) not very much excites me anymore, at least not since the 300zx. I wish i could get this car thru my front door, because I would sleep with it if I could. I worked for many Wholesalers when growing up and have driven just about every type of rocket made, but some I wouldnt buy or own, my G35 is Awsome, just absolutley Awesome

• 

  G35 - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By tlehr91360 - June 1 - 10:00 am

  Great car, faster than is300, or audi a4 and about the same handling as BMW 330.

• 

  Unbelievable - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By REN - June 1 - 10:00 am

  I have previously owned a Lexus LS400 and Acura RL, this car is on par with those brands. This car has remarkable acceleration and interior remains much quieter then any other sports car I have driven. I have also owned a 1993 Maxima this car is like night and day only some of the instrumentation is similar.

• 

  Hold On! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By TheOne - June 1 - 10:00 am

  This car has great acceleration. Bout time the RWD cars start re-appearing. Good handling in the twisties.

• 

  My New 56 - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By soxit - May 28 - 10:00 am

  Would have prefered to have daytime running lights Sometimes the saftey belts are hard to locate to buckleup at start up Love the leg room in third row seats best Ive seen Best cargo room with third and/or second row searts down for vehicle size Back seat passanger comfort superb Whis fuel consumption was better but would buy again

• 

  Best sedan, period. - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By guill - May 28 - 10:00 am

  I waited for years to replace my Alfas 164. I wanted a well equiped car, six cylinder and manual tranny. The germans are way overpriced. Then Infiniti came up with the G35. Problem solved. The ideal sports car for a driver that wants a sedan. Nothing more, nothing less. It is not a luxury car, for that, go to Lexus.

• 

  puts the fun back in driving - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By unc gene - May 28 - 10:00 am

  The car does everything well. Braking is specatular. Styling gets the looks. Feels real solid and is. Might be a tad noisier than I would like but it might be the Goodyears. I am very pleased, best value for the money in its class.

• 

  Dale - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Bambie - May 28 - 10:00 am

  When people tell me they love my car, and they do daily!, I tell them it is FUN to drive. Ive never been emotionally attached to a car in my 43 years of life, but I LOVE this car!!!

• 

  coupe - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By hooters - May 28 - 10:00 am

  I love it. It is fun to drive and fast. Has a great stereo system.