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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  Most bang for your buck! - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By Lenny - August 21 - 3:40 pm

  This car has turned heads from day one. I am often with people who drive vehicles 2 or 3 times more expensive and still they constantly comment on how beautiful it is. Great power, perfect styling, and incredible luxury for the price. Only complaint is if you are over 6 ft (I am 62") you may have to lean the seat back a bit as to not make contact with the roof. Even with that said never once have I in the 3 months Ive driven it have I been less than thrilled with my purchase.

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  buy one! - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By bill - August 21 - 9:56 am

  $29,000.00 out the door. Drives like its on rails. Faster than my corvette was and handles better too at half the price. Also has a great warranty and comfort to boot, with the fuel economy of a Honda accord. Whats not too like!

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  Fun Car - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Jim - August 19 - 7:06 pm

  I have had my G35 for 3 months and the fun of driving hasnt decreased even a fraction. In fact, the more I drive it, the more fun it has become. It handles great and has incredible power and acceleration. As expected, the only draw back is the fuel economy. Depending on how I drive it ranges from 13 mpg to 24 mpg. Generally, I get about 15 to 17 mpg, so no real complaints. Overall a great car well worth the price!

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  Fun to drive - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By NKLitt - August 19 - 2:00 am

  I have had this car for a month now. After doing extensive research and attending a car show, I made the decision to go with the G35. It is clearly the best car for the money. The engine is incredible and has the handling to go along with it. I love the AWD feature as well as the design. Plenty of room for 4, which you dont realize by looking at it from the outside. The only down side is the fuel economy in the city is nowhere near what its supposed to be. I have gotten 16mi/gl. Also they could have had more wood paneling on the dash area. Overall I would highly recommend the G35 sedan.

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  M45 Hi- Tech Executive Jet! - 2006 Infiniti M45
  By Cammer - August 18 - 8:53 pm

  I have to say that I still have the same grin on my face as the day I bought the car. I have never driven a sedan that handles this well. I like to drive aggressively on mountain roads and the M is willing partner. Passengers are blown away by the technology, GPS, bluetooth, self adjusting cruise, lane departure warning I could go on and on. I have yet to have any problems with the car, just oil change. Did I mention the Bose 14 speaker sound! This car is tight! 12 hour drives are piece of cake!

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  G35 to Great - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By tootsie - August 14 - 8:43 pm

  I love it! It is a sharp vehicle. I have the sport suspension package in Garnet Fire. I feel like I own the roads I travel. People have asked me what kind a car is it. Drives like it was made especially for me.

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  My G35 - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Mark Shuter - August 12 - 10:00 am

  I have the base model and it still has a ton of options.

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  G35x - A Superb Driving Experience - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Paul Winters - August 9 - 6:06 pm

  I bought the G35x with premium and navigation package (Ponied for the xm radio and xm nav which is a must in the city). In any case, I couldnt be more pleased with this car. Rapid, smooth acceleration throughout the power curve, responsive suspension, really, really a blast to drive. I spent the whole first day with a big grin on my face. Interior and exterior, the styling is just first rate. I went with the black leather interior which against the aluminum trim is beautiful. Mileage for me the first couple of tanks is around 16 mpg, but Im driving it fairly hard. The acceleration pop of this sedan is remarkable.

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  Fun Finally!! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By TxDudeman - August 9 - 10:00 am

  Over the past 18 months I have been looking for a sporty, luxurious, dependable, performance car and found it in the G35 Sport Coupe. I studied, tested and read about the Audi A6, BMW 5, Crossfire, Mercedes C320 Sport and Porsche Boxster. Im extremely pleased with my purchase and feel that I got alot of car for the value. I get looks, compliments and questions about this vehicle everywhere I go. And did I mention that its a blast to drive. I have had my 6MT/Ivory Pearl/Willow/Bose/Premium Package/Aero Package for about three weeks. The G35 handles great even on the street in downtown Houston. Finally I dont have to reach for knobs to adjust things.

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  BEST CAR IVE OWNED - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Billy Law - August 9 - 10:00 am

  I have finally arrived! This is the sixth Nissan that I have owned. Over the years I have always enjoyed most of what I was buying from them, although each vehicle seemed to have qualities that I did not like. This car makes me feels like I have arrived because it seems to bring together all of the things that I have enjoyed in the others, other than the lack of yard ape storage that my pathfinder had.