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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  This babe is an eye-catcher! - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By Kenny M - August 25 - 10:00 am

  Ive put on over 5000 miles on the M in just under 3 months...simply put...its a blast to drive! Got it fully loaded except for chrome wheels (looked too gaudy). Got the windows tinted immediately and let me tell you...this car gets looks!! Havent seen a single one on the road yet...feels like a custom-made car. I almost went with the Mercedes C32 AMG and changed my mind...so glad I did.

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  Sport Coupe Best Bang for Buck - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By astral112 - August 25 - 10:00 am

  This car will get lots of attention and admiring glances, even from cops. Ive driven mine for six months and have had no problems whatsoever. It has scary power and handles like a dream. The only car I drove (and I tested a bunch) that compared was the BMW 330 and that cost a lot more and didnt look as good. Besides, in the G35 you dont see yourself coming and going like you do in the BMW. The back seat is actually usable and the sport styling doesnt suffer because of it. Handling and power are the biggest pros. No real cons.

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  Great Handling - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Pitoneux - August 25 - 10:00 am

  I had this car for about 1.5 month now and for a sport car, at that price, I couldnt be more happier.

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  wow - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Jamz - August 25 - 10:00 am

  Ive had my g35 coupe since January. The Obsidian Black is just a flat out beautiful car. What a blast to drive. Ive driven a 330 coupe for the past year, and I have absolutely no regrets in choosing this car over the BMW. Cant tell you how many heads the car turns every time I take it out of the garage. And the car performs and handles as good, if not better than the BMW. Every time I take it out, I find the long way home just to get a few extra minutes driving it.

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  Better than the Competition - 2011 Infiniti QX56
  By Houston P - August 25 - 5:26 am

  Traded a 2007 Escalade for it. I do not miss the Escalade at all. The advanced electronic package is barely shy of an airplane. So is the external camera array. Very except cal at the beginning, I am using all the driving assist options now. Smooth ride and, finally, a good style. I own luxury cars since 2000, including Lexus, Porsche and Cadillac. This is the best car I ever had. Tried towing a boat and did it effortlessly.

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  Awesome car... powerfull - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By tolydj - August 22 - 8:43 pm

  Bought it wrecked, fixed it got alignment at dealer runs perfectly better than some other ones on road. Has beautiful power for a sedan and the six speed is very easy to drive. Parts are cheap. Very nice interior great heated seats. Sounds great, got a cold air intake makes very nice engine sound. Smoked the 00-04 yrs mustang gt.

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  Awesome car!!! Number 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By freddy - August 22 - 12:36 am

  first of all this car has so many power. the first time i bought it i thought i made a huge mistake. i thought i should of bought the nissan 350z. after a while i knew i made the right decision. this car had so much power it was just unbelieveable. i love infiniti g35 coupe.

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  My First Foreign auto. - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By Tony Barcellona - August 20 - 9:00 am

  I love my QX56. I compared Escalde, Denali, Lexus, Toyota, Armada and others. The QX56 was by for the best equipped, best warranty and the best value at $50,000. I will trade it in for another QX56 in 2008 no matter what the price gas goes to.

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  What a car - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By huskerguy - August 17 - 9:53 pm

  Fast, Fast & comfortable-no problems did not get nav system-too hard for me.Clock hard to read--Drives well at speed near & over 100. Tested one at my nearest dealer, but he could not locate a millenium jade. Bought from a dealer who could get my color. I must be careful to check tach to see if engine is running-so quiet & vibration free. Wife loves to drive it also. Original tires have 1/3+ tread after 49K miles.

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  LOVE this car - 2014 Infiniti QX60
  By baflyfisher - August 17 - 2:31 am

  We opted for the Infiniti QX60 after some research and having it in a list of "maybes", but we were unexpectedly sold on the vehicle by driving it! Whoever wrote the review about the car being "sluggish" or handling sluggishly obviously drove a different car than this one. This QX60 has excellent acceleration getting on freeways and it is incredibly well designed from a space utilization standpoint and for comfort of driver and occupants. The ride is also more quiet than any of the competitors we tested. I would also be quick to say that our new car has only 3000 miles on it. Nothing at all has gone wrong to this point. This car is a winner for families with kids.