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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  Almost Perfect for the Price - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By Jaymez56 - May 9 - 12:50 pm

  Downsized from a GS350 and I must say, this is a 9/10ths Lexus. Great interior (really comfy seats)...has all the bells and whistles you would expect from a $40k car. I am really surprised by the great navi and music hard drive. Car corners very flat, especially for a sedan and the power is instantaneous. I have noticed an on again/off again rattle in the passenger door after only 3K miles. I have owned every luxury German and Japanese make there is and I must say Infiniti is becoming my favorite due to its blend of near BMW agility, near Lexus comfort, and near Mercedes luxury for typically a lot less than those makes. Good mileage so far too, 22mpg combined.

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  Wow! A true leap in engeneering - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By kring - May 7 - 11:00 pm

  This car has it all, its for the driving enthusiast who loves their car, even 2 years after purchase, it has a design built around performance and driving experience, yet still being a sedan for your everyday car. its the perfect compromise between performance & Luxury. Loaded with Technical gadgets

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  New Infiniti G35x Sedan! - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Pinehill - May 6 - 9:36 am

  This car is incredible, what an upgrade from a Toyota Camry - I have yet to hit the gas pedal and not be surprised by the responsiveness, everyone else on the highway is sitting still! Great interior, easy to use everything (nav system, climate control, etc.).

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  Best High Performance vehicle Ever! - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By kaih23 - May 4 - 12:10 am

  This is my first infiniti and I did lots of research, comparing it to Acura TL, Lexus IS, Lexus ES, BMW 3- series, and Mercedes C class. I went and test drove them all and the best overall is my new infiniti G37XS. It gives me power whenever I need it, excellent sporty ride, very luxurious feel inside, and handles very well on ice and snow. On top of all this, it is Japanese made, built to last.

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  Paint is the only complaint! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By ducpilotst2 - May 2 - 10:00 am

  My G35 Coupe fits me like a glove. Always gets attention.

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  5000 miles and counting - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By somewhere in ohio - May 2 - 10:00 am

  Have just under 5000 miles. Reviewed it earlier and just doing an update. Reading other reviews most are spot on: great car but needs better interior. Gas mileage now as advertised. New it was not great. No problems except a very minor plasticky sound from back deck which Ill have fixed next time Im at dealer. Fast, handles great. Wish I had gotten 6 speed but dealer would not let me test and would not order without a $5K deposit.

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  Sold/gone after four months!!! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Xg35 - May 2 - 10:00 am

  I really wanted to like this car. I traded a BMW 325 after nine years. I never got comfortable driving the G35. There is nothing intuitive about the car. The cheesy interior, clunky cd changer, horrible instrumetation controls that all felt the same, and the awkward seat adjustments were just too much. It didnt look or feel like a luxury car. The paint job was inferior to its compeition. I liked the rear wheel drive platform. But the car just didnt feel right. Last week I traded it in and took a significant financial loss. I feel I made the right choice.

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  Excellent - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By erinc - May 2 - 10:00 am

  i love my car, definitely one of the best cars ive ever owned.

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  Lots o small problems - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By k oconnor - May 2 - 10:00 am

  Ive got to echo the 8/31 Kimmel review.I luv the look of the coupe,both int & ext.But for a car that doesnt have 5K miles,it has come with alot of irritating problems.I have brought the car in 3 times for the same rattling in the back speakers,which finally on the 3rd visit to the dealership,was resolved because there is no insulation between the "particle board" and the car body.Also have problems with the pwr windows,as there is a problem with air coming thru the top insulation of the door.I would say that Infiniti,due to the overwhelming demand for this model,cut corners,and rushed these cars out to the lots, improperly constructed.

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  In Love! - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By RN_Ashley - May 2 - 12:30 am

  I was looking to buy the new Lexus IS250c and then test drove the Infiniti G37 convertible and was sold on it! I bought the car the next day! I love my first Infiniti and first convertible. It has enough power to get me in trouble and is sexy on the inside and out! The interior is beautiful and I love the heated/cooled seats!