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 INFINITI - 2004 Infiniti I35
  By ronald_gomez2004 - October 27 - 10:00 am

  I just bought this wonderful I35 and the experience is just wonderful and the torque and hosepower is just awesome. Infiniti has great dealerships and Infiniti also has great reliability.

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  Delivers more for less! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By JP26 - October 27 - 10:00 am

  I traded in a 99 BMW 540i and Ill admit I had reservations. After driving my G35x for a few weeks I dont miss the Bimmer at all. The G35 handles and performs beautifully, although I have noticed a bit of torque steer when the AWD kicks in on a slippery corner (I wouldnt normally accerate hard when taking a sharp corner in the rain, but wanted to see how the car would handle) Its roomy and comfortable inside I do miss the ride of the 540i/perf pkg, but wont miss staring at it in the driveway when the snow arrives. If you like a drivers car but dont want to pay (for the car or service) this is the car for you.

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  Fickle No More: QX56 Loyalist - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By Fickle Buyer - October 26 - 2:53 am

  Our search for the Dream family-sized SUV ended with the QX56. The size, ride, handling, ergonomics (exception: useless clock)and build quality is exceptional in this category. We blew through an Expedition EB (dont get me started), and a Sequoia Ltd (why do they STILL not have a fold- flat 3rd seat???)to get here. We ordered the bench 2nd-row: the 3rd doesnt split, requiring you to open the whole seat if you have 5 passengers in the Capts chair option. Just took a trip w/4 people,1 dog,4 sets of clubs & luggage.Plenty roomy! Mileage on hwy fully loaded is +/- 16mpg. Range of 400 miles per tank is great. Very smooth on and off-road (mudding through a construction zone). Buy it now!

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  Almost Perfect - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By EggMan - October 25 - 10:00 am

  Outstanding and exiciting with great blend of performance, engineering, and comfort. Love the unique exterior, but the interior needs refinement to compete with BMW. No glitches or defects after 2000 miles. Its fun seeing people surround the G35 on the Infiniti lot. Biggest complaint: No DRLs. If its raining but not dark, I have to turn on the headlights manually. Could be a bit quieter, but the compromise for the performance is understandable. Seats are great, but could be a bit plusher, and seat controls take up thigh room.

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  Infiniti Hush Money? - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By bad build quality - October 22 - 5:30 pm

  Right after I purchased a 2009 G37 Convertible, I noticed that there was persistent creaking coming from both sides of the rear portion of the hardtop. That night, I put the top down and up, and noticed that the trunk was opened afterward, so I closed it manually. The next morning, I approached my car in the garage to find the trunk opened again. 2 days later, the engine refused to go past 10 mph and the Engine Light was on so I was forced to bring it into the dealership. Its since been over 30 days and Infiniti has tried to solve the problem twice to no avail. I still dont have my car. Most of all, Im wondering where the other bad reviews are? Can anyone say Infiniti Hush Money?

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  Q45 Premium - 2004 Infiniti Q45
  By JimMC - October 21 - 10:00 am

  I have previously owned BMW 740IL and Lexus LS430 and this Q, that I presently have, is the best value for the dollar spent. Other than locking the doors with the keys in the ignition, I have had no problems with this vehicle. I am waiting for the 2005s to appear this month and will mostlikely lease another Q. The navagation is very easy to use and the intelligent cruise is awesome. The dozens of voice commands make the car fun to drive. The exterior could be a little fancier, but all in all, Its the best car I have driven in my lifetime. Too bad that they are not more popular, so their value would stay higher, like their sister, Lexus.

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  Upgrade from the Sequoia - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By mike101 - October 21 - 10:00 am

  We traded our 2002 Sequoia in for the QX56. It is definitely a step up in power and luxury. It seems to be a better value than the Lexus and the Escalade.

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  Q50 AWD, Tech, Deluxe, Sport wheels, etc... - 2014 Infiniti Q50
  By shimb - October 20 - 11:30 pm

  Excellent car! Perfect size for the sport luxury sedan. Quality feel inside and out. Quiet cabin, only 3.7 liter engine roar when pushed. Tech features are really nice, easy to use. The car can literally drive itself on the highway, you must see this... No way you can rear-end anyone, with car braking for you. Around view monitor with those sonar and radar warnings beeping and pulsing making garage entry and exit just a breeze. But, the most importantly, when get bored with all that automation, slight push to the gas pedal is leaving the "crowd" behind. The only concern when that happens, those runflat Dunlop tires are stiff and noisy. Not expecting them to last either, luckily.

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  Wow!! - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By ppbv - October 18 - 1:46 pm

  This vehicle is easy to drive. Quiet interior, very responsive and extremely comfortable for a smaller vehicle. We have had the vehicle for 2 weeks now. Very light gas pedal. What your speed!

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  Thank You Heaven - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Reason - October 18 - 12:33 pm

  "Word to the wise!! Buy this and stay young!!" Went from an Audi A4 (DONT BUY ONE) to this car and omg what an amazing tranformation. Never been in the shop!! Audi stayed in the shop 8months out of 3 years of ownership and i purchased the audi new!! Just got back from miami and the drive was a lil crampy but that was expected because its a sports car, but, the speed and power is amazing!! Will recommend this car to anyone!! Especially to single men!!