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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  Cant Beat it For The Money - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By Jgoldz - September 16 - 12:20 pm

  As an owner of Acura, Lexus and Mercedes I have to say this trumps all of them in what you get for the money. The car is fast, affordable and fun. Cant beat the two year lease Infiniti usually offers on the car. Other favorite features include attention grabbing looks,and intuitive navi system. However, the build quality could be better on the car, where Ive had a problem with the muffler in the first few thousand miles, although that was only on early models from what Ive heard. Also, I wouldnt label the car a true sports car since in the corners it could be a little more nimble. 3 series beats it in that. Overall, an amazing car and still my realistic dream car that Im so proud to own

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  Infiniti G35 - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Gil Lester - September 15 - 10:00 am

  Thia car responds to a driver that knows how to drive well. A day in this car is very comfortable. Very well designed and alot of lookers.

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  Awesome Car! - 2004 Infiniti Q45
  By 2q45s - September 14 - 2:00 am

  Ive been in a Q45 since 1991 and this is by far the best one yet. I dont agree with the "soft suspension" review from Edmunds. It takes curves quite nicely without tossing the passengers around. The engine and transmission are works of art. The VDC would not allow me to slip or fishtail in the snow, and I did try. The dashboard controls are quite intuitive, I only referred to the manuals briefly. You can voice command anything you dont feel like reaching for. The Nav System is unbelievably accurate and quite easy to follow with expanded intersection diagrams as you approach a turn.

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  Everyone else, just pull over.... - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By tqsurw - September 12 - 10:00 am

  I drive stick shifts, period. After testing a range of European sticks, and liking best the Audi S4 but despising the steep prices of the lot. On a whim, I cruised by Infiniti in my I30 after another test. Heck, might as well take the G35 for a spin, though the sorry thing--I thought--offered no manual option. If I could be typing this from my G I would, because its that good. The five-speed tiptronic thrills this stick-meister. The shift from 3rd to 4th will lose any 4-speed auto out there, regardless of engine size. The G WILL propel you to 140mph in a half- mile and beat (if you can drive) any comers, from Beamers to V8s at the light. With grace.

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  Loving it ! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By D Cornellier - September 8 - 10:00 am

  I love this car ! This is not the first new car Ive ever purchased, but so far, it is my favorite.

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  I love the drive - 1998 Infiniti Q45
  By bulaboy - September 6 - 2:00 am

  This car drives nice. The wind noise is a little loud, but the drive is wonderful. I have the Q45t model, and the suspension is unbelieveable, if you can find one used, the pricing is very inexpensive.

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  They think its expensive - 2002 Infiniti G20
  By marlam - September 6 - 2:00 am

  We bought this car for my daughter last year during her Senior year at high school. She loves it. She went to college and had to leave it behind and now I love it. Ours is limited edition Maui Blue and its too bad they discontinued that color or maybe not for us since we havent seen another in our town. We get more inquiries about where we got that color. It drives great, no problems in the year plus weve owned it. A little more HP would be nice, but its very comfortable and fun to drive. All of my daughters friends are convinced its an expensive $30K car, not.

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  Excellent choice - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By mjlund3@comcast.net - September 6 - 2:00 am

  This car is fabulous! Total affordability and luxurious too! We get many compliments on the intereior design and comfortability. The only negative is that it looks like the Maxima!

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  Permanent Grin - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By atlthinker - September 6 - 2:00 am

  Who can pass up the beautiful, contemporary styling of this car?!?! Now, add to that the superb perfomance of the 260HP VQ engine and the incredible handling of this vehicle and Ive gotten everthing Ive wanted in a car! I cant say enough about how this car moves down the road with such aplomb! And, you will be amazed at the number of people who stop to ask you about your car, so be ready!

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  No nonsense sports sedan - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By ppnff - September 5 - 2:36 am

  Traded in a 2003 Honda Accord for this vehicle, looking for better rear wheel drive handling and ability to carry the kids around. Exhaust tone is great, subtle on freeways, but opens up to let everyone knows its presences. Simple interior layout and design, and none of the out-of-control electonic gizmos (except it does have Bluetooth), gorgeous exterior design. G35s price point makes other rear wheel drive vehicle look like price divas. Love the car!