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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  Nice! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Pollux22 - September 26 - 10:00 am

  It is still new. I have less than 6000 miles on it and it runs great!

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  A True Drivers Car - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By fgpme - September 26 - 10:00 am

  After lusting for a German car since high school, Infiniti won me over. The G35 has more power than any rear-driver in its class. The interior is luxurious and the 6-speed makes it a missle on wheels. Its a great looking design that will age well and its drivetrain makes it the best in its class. It was Car and Drivers 2003 Car of the Year for a reason--nothing else in this price range comes close. Auf Wiedersehen, BMW!

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  my new 2007 G35 Sedan Sport - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By greenbones - September 22 - 4:43 pm

  have had the car for about 2 weeks and have only put on 300 miles but they have been a hard paddle shifting, high speeds, hard cornering and LOUD MUSIC and it has been GREAT! I just got out of a 2002 Camaro SS and it aint no SS but I have not been missing much in performance.

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  A Driving Need - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Wegs G35 - September 21 - 2:43 pm

  When it was time to buy a new car to replace my used Lexus GS300 I wanted the same luxury sport sedan qualities, but with the fun to drive aspect of a manual transmission. I looked at all the available cars in this class, Lexus, BMW, Cadillac and found that the G35 had the most to offer for the best value. And its a kick to drive! I decided to get the 6MT with all the sport options (ground effects, tuned suspension, spoiler etc.) and Im very happy with the car. Weve taken 2000 mile trips and enjoy every minute. The car looks great from every angle and has performed flawlessly over two years.

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  Catch me if you can - 2016 Infiniti Q50
  By twin turbo V6 with AWD - September 21 - 1:47 pm

  This is my first Infiniti but it wont be my last, perfect blend of sport and comfort! The power of the V6 twin turbo is amazing given the HP rating, so much quicker than other 300 hp cars I have owned. Guessing its due to the turbos offering torque coming on strong at just 1500 rpms. Maybe its under rated? Anyway, very happy with nearly everything. Given a magic wand I would ask that blind spot monitoring and other the safety items be standard fare. Also it should be real leather! Sticker was 45k but got it down to just 38.5k.

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  M45: Fun to Drive - 2004 Infiniti M45
  By hambone1958 - September 20 - 10:00 am

  I bought my wife an M45 for Valentines Day. This car is supposed to be a mans vehicle. But, she picked it out and fell in love with it. 340 Horsepower V-8, great interior, great styling. Did I mention 340 H.P.? Seriously, I consider all that power a safety item. It will get you out of many tight spots on the highway. If you need to pass, there is PLENTY of power. The interior is comfortable and beautiful. The 18" wheels set off the exterior. All in all, a great car. It really is a muscle car with a Phd. Also, even with the big V8, it still gets over 20 miles per gallon. Not bad.

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  Best of the Bunch - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By JSAMD - September 20 - 10:00 am

  Prior to picking up my G35X, I looked at several other AWD vehicles, including BMW, Volvo, Mercedes, and Audi. The bang for the buck value was overwhelmingly in favor of the Infiniti. I drove the G35X in blizzards, rainstorms, and all kinds of nasty weather. The AWD performed flawlessly. This car handles like a dream on curvy mountain roads, and can out accelerate most cars on the road, as well as outbrake them. My only minor complaint is the gas mileage, which has been under 20 mpg in mixed driving conditions. Overall, this is a great car.

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  Drive one if you can! - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By rgaz - September 19 - 1:06 am

  I can reiterate all the good reviews. This car is fun to drive in all conditions and can smoke the tires with ease. I recommend driving with the VDC off so you can really have fun. The VDC can be a bit too overbearing for my tastes. First let me say that the G37S is hands above most cars to compare, so my very minor complaints are just because when you stare at almost perfection, you are bound to find something. The 5-speed shifter throw is too long for my tastes. For a sports car the 1-2 shift should be the shortest possible, and it is not. Again, minor. The tires are great combination, but in the larger rims, they are very expensive to replace. Really, a great car. Drive it and see.

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  Best investment - 1999 Infiniti I30
  By sing - September 18 - 9:16 pm

  This car is as good as they say, no mechanical problems even at 150k. Im a big guy and the seats do me well. I am comfortable and my back is good even on long trips. This car has it all would buy another in a second.

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  "G" is for Grin! - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Jeffrey Miller - September 16 - 4:30 am

  This car continues to exceed all my expectations. To begin with, its just such a beautiful thing to behold. I cant remember a car with such great lines, balance, and sheer presence. The driving experience is lustful. The engine howls and eagerly accelerates toward redline. The AT is silky smooth, and the manumatic is easy to use and works flawlessly. Handling is another superlative. I have the performance wheel package (18 inch rims), and the thing seems to be stuck to the pavement. The rims are exquisite in their appearance and quality. One detractor: When you close the door with the window down, it sounds like the door of a 78 Camaro! O.K. with the window up.