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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  beast - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By haire - October 31 - 2:30 pm

  we love it. notice some noise and needs wind shield. great to drive. drove to canada our first trip right after we purchased. its really a head turner. still not many on the road.

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  GREAT CAR - 2000 Infiniti QX4
  By harborn - October 31 - 10:00 am

  The service, dependability, looks, and durability have been everything I wanted in a luxury automobile.

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  WOW! - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By FlaDave - October 31 - 10:00 am

  This car has the prowess of a panther. It is understated and unique. Why spend a nickel more to buy a Benz when everytime Im at the carwash Mercedes owners ask me about the car and say that this is their next car. Its a Techies dream, smokes almost anything out there, its safe, solid and the stereo is awesome. The speed and handling however must be experienced to be believed. Buy this car.

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  Awesome Car - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By DAVEH - October 31 - 10:00 am

  I researched this car purchase for nearly a year before picking the I35. I looked at the Camry, Audi A4, Acura TL, VW Passat and found the I35 to be the best value of the group. I commute nearly 3 hours a day in my car so I wanted something that was very comfortable (I am 63" -250 lbs) and reliable at a great value. After riding in a friends I30, I became seriously interested based on the smooth ride, great leg/head room and all the standard amentities that are options in other models considered.

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  Love it - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Dev - October 31 - 5:53 am

  I have had numerous vehicles including Mercdes Benz, Acrua, Honda, etc and I am nothing but impressed with my Infiniti. The AWD is AMAZING in the Utah snow storm, handles by far better and feels more secure than our newer Expeditions AWD system. I was skeptical as there is only one Infiniti dealership in Utah to service the car, but they have been amazing to work with. Always take care of me and are fair. The car is quick, agile and makes a nice healthy growl. Very posh ride and my friends LOVE that the rear seats recline making it a blast on longer road trips.

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  My M45 - 2004 Infiniti M45
  By Stafford - October 30 - 12:23 am

  I purchased this car because it had a great review. After the initial purchase my experience was wow! I would love to purchase a new car but I am so satisfied with the overall experience that it make me scared that purchasing another car I will get less. Most new cars are great looking but their performance and overall quality is not as good as the 04 M45. A Mercedes S650 AMG. Talk about money. I guess its the 04 M45 for now and I love. See you on the highway in my rearview. LOL

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  suv - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By ao - October 29 - 2:50 am

  great comfort and performance stylish interior design best value for large suv minor nagging problems such as window rattling and sunroof shade rattling

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  Decent $$ value - Tires questionable? - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By KACTX - October 28 - 12:00 pm

  I bought my G35 11/06 and my driving experience has been pretty good. The bluetooth, paddle shifters and power are great. I have owned BMW and Lexus as well and clearly Infiniti provides a good value in this car.

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  G37 Sport 6MT with NAV & PREMIUM Packs - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By akun24 - October 28 - 2:40 am

  We traded our 05 G35 Coupe 5A with Premium and Sport packs for this 08. Love the new styling, it is much classier than the old one. The ride is much smoother and refined, the new car is a good bit quiterer too.

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  irmajohn - 2003 Infiniti QX4
  By irmajohn - October 27 - 10:00 am

  Best car/suv i have ever owned. Solid ride, very comfotable, extermely reliable.