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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  Great car for the dollar! - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By JoeyM - December 17 - 2:00 am

  Excellent features for a vehicle with a price under 30K. The engine is awesome!

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  Almost perfect! - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By eborski - December 17 - 2:00 am

  I love this car. Previous experiences: 1980 VW Scirocco, 1994 VW Jetta, 1994 Subaru Legacy wagon, 1970 MB 280s, VW Golf, 1998 Volvo GL wagon, also Caddies, and MB SL...... This is about the best. Quiet...Fast...Fantastic engine...good tranny....elegant (black) interior...etc. Best stereo i ever owned!

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  Great Car - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By bdub - December 17 - 2:00 am

  I just test drove this car and it is awesome. The G35 engine sounds great and the power is felt as soon as you step on the gas. The exterior styling of the car is exceptional.

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  Had to have it - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By docfcc - December 17 - 2:00 am

  This was the first car that after I saw it on TV, I went out and bought one. It looks even better in person- especially in your garage.

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  Great car - 2000 Infiniti G20
  By pronger44 - December 16 - 1:50 pm

  We love our Infiniti. The only bummer is that as our family expands, we probably will have to switch to a big bulky SUv, or heavan forbid, a minivan.

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  Love my ride. - 2001 Infiniti Q45
  By acornsx2 - December 16 - 1:10 am

  I love this car. Love the quality, love the ride and its fun to drive. You cant go wrong with this car.

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  best car i ever owned - 2014 Infiniti Q50
  By johnnywild74 - December 16 - 12:08 am

  best car i ever owned very powerful great looks tech is awesome in the car

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  Burning Up Tires - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Horse Power - December 15 - 10:00 am

  Great Car except you should be prepared to shell out $1300.00 for tires every 17,000 miles you drive this car. You cant rotate since front and rear tires are different sizes. So add about 80.00 to 90.00 dollars per 1000 miles of usage. The tires on my vehicle are Michelins... Other than the tires the only problem with the vehicle has been the drivers seat belt retractor, good luck getting it replaced. I hope the back ordered part will be replaced in a few weeks!!!!!!

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  G35 Fun Car - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Rob - December 12 - 10:46 pm

  The car hits the intended mark with excellent performance, handling, style, and even gets decent gas mileage.

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  The All New Q - 2003 Infiniti Q45
  By James22581 - December 12 - 2:00 am

  The Infiniti Q45 is a great car with an amazing interior and a very powerful and smooth engine, but not as quite as the LS430. Sorry to say but lexus still has one of the most amzing engines. The acceleration was rather disappointing with 6.5 seconds from 0- 60 miles. Some other improvements that need to be made are that the CD player should be moved from the glove box to the center dash. But overall this car is a real competitor with a strong and aggressive look and an ability to succeed in the future. This car is Designed to compete with the best sedans on the market