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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  2000 Q45t Anniversary Edition - 2000 Infiniti Q45
  By - April 14 - 10:00 am

  Unique styling sets it apart. Met all my expectations. Trouble free and reliable. Excellent ride with good handling. Best audio system of all my cars. Only trouble I have encountered is the low profile tires are fragile (my fault for hitting curbs) and the speedometer accuracy which I expect was the result of the tires used for this edition.

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  luv my 03 qx4 - 2003 Infiniti QX4
  By urbanwest - April 14 - 10:00 am

  Test drove Envoy SLT,MDX & Explorer.Although my first inclination was toward the Envoy,reviews that I had read scared me off. The MDX had a very spartan interior and a van-like ride,while the Explorer did nothing for me at all. The QX4 was just right.

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  New - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By EdBal - April 14 - 10:00 am

  I traded a 740iL where I felt every bump in the road to the smoothest quietest ride avail today. 340hp gets you moving in a hurry. Like the map feature as well as voice controls.

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  From Lexus to Infiniti for the first time. Not thrilled. - 2014 Infiniti QX60
  By yagmight - April 13 - 6:57 am

  I have had my QX60 for 5 months and, coming from a Lexus GX460, I have been a little disappointed. The design and layout is awesome but Im not sure about the long-term dependability and durability. Little things have been happening - rubber molding sticking out from the rear passenger door and the seat belt on the passenger seat was installed backwards. The quality of the exterior is no where near the Lexus and Ive been having a problem with the drivers mirror moving after the car is turned off. Each time I get in the car I have to adjust the mirror on the one side. The dealer has been wonderful and had my car for 6 days and thought they had fixed it. Guess not....

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  AWESOME SUV. Better than my Hummer - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By Lifesafety - April 12 - 6:40 pm

  Have owned Hummer, Suburban, and custome vans. This QX 56 gets better mileage, 21 mph at 70 mph and its features are topped by no one.Love the laser controlled cruise control. Ill never have to use my brakes again in traffic. The QX 56 does it for us

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  Unreliable and poor quality componets - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By ironpete0827 - April 10 - 9:54 pm

  As a person who worked in the automotive industry, I was always impressed with Nissans value for the money spent. When time came to purchase a vehicle for my wife I chose the 2002 Infiniti I-35 Sport. In the 12 years weve owned this vehicle I have put over $6000.00 in repairs in only 150,000 miles. Replaced rear brake calipers three times due to faulty design. Cam-shaft sensors twice, MAF sensor, numerous vacuum lines due to splitting, leather interior stitching came apart. Moonroof motor, and alternator.Car spent more time in shops then serving the family, and I now have sworn off Nissan , though I own a 72 datsun 240 and a 1991 300zx. Very poor choice of vehicle.

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  Nice Car with Good Balance - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Erik - April 10 - 5:30 pm

  I was torn between buying an A4 3.0 (2005) or this car. I am happy with my choice except for a few things. The car does not have a gauge that tells the average miles/gal I am getting. Its pretty annoying trying to calculate it! There for some reason are little rattles in the interior cabin. When I go over bumps and play the stereo loud I hear them the most. The last thing would be the brake dust and the fuel economy. I was not expecting Honda civic gas mileage however I wasnt expecting it to be this bad. The acceleration is good but I dont feel as good as everyone makes it out to be. Overall this car is great for the AWD and added power. This is perfect for me, a college student w/no $.

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  highway cruise - 2004 Infiniti M45
  By ggfires - April 10 - 10:00 am

  A consistant 21 mpg with 80 percent highway and 20 percent city. Outstanding performance and handling for the 2 lane roads.

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  Overall Excellant - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By roland762 - April 10 - 10:00 am

  Ive had my G35 sedan for 2 months and its a fine ride. But you only learn things about a car youve drooled over for a year after you get it. Things I dont like: side pockets on doors are too deep and narrow, 2 glove boxes really too small to hold anything, auto seat adjuster poorly located. Steering wheel controls are difficult to use in the dark until you get used to them. Things I like: SPEED(Already got a ticket)Wow!, Fuel economy, 24.5mpg if you dont hammer on it, Great looks! Corners like its on rails. PS, Dont get the sport suspension unless youre a road racer cause the standard suspension is plenty stiff.

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  Fast and furiously fun to drive! - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Nashvegas - April 7 - 10:36 pm

  Ive had this 07 G35S 6mt for just over a week and its a just as much a thrill looking at it parked as it is to drive. I have all the available options (tech, premium, navigation packages, 4WAS, factory spoiler, splash guards, cargo net). Shifting out of 1st is getting easier and the low-end gear power is awesome - I wouldnt consider the 5 speed automatic for this beast even with the paddle shifters. My wife drives an automatic but enjoys this manual. Its very quiet on the interstate and the suspension is tight but not harsh - just what you need for a true sedan sports car. The quality is great from fit to finish - just hard to keep it under 4000 RPMs during break-in.