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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  Fun to drive car - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By loudog2 - July 14 - 12:33 pm

  Since I have a work truck, I wanted something fun to drive on the weekends. I always liked the G and even the I35s before it. The ride is smooth and responsive. I dont notice the wind noise people are talking about. The nav and controls are easy to firgure out.

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  Very Pleased - 2000 Infiniti Q45
  By JSP - July 14 - 10:00 am

  Great car, fast going from 30-65, fun to drive in moving traffic. Handles well with good accelation and a sound system that kills!

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  A Great Car! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By JUJU - July 14 - 10:00 am

  I am so in awe of this car! Beauty, power and performance! This car is so fun to drive, I often just drive without any purpose! Very luxurious and very sporty. The only complaint I have at this point, while I have only owned the car one month, is that the door to the sunroof is awfully flimsy. There are a few accents on the vehicle that were skimped on quality - I also dont like the plastic door to the gas cap. But, the plusses of this car far out weigh the minuses!

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  2006 QX 56 - 2006 Infiniti QX56
  By Gaylord - July 13 - 10:26 pm

  I am very impressed with the vehicle. The interior room and quality of meterials is excellent. Towing capacity very impressive, Exterior is very impressive. Ive owned GMC Yukons and find that the Infiniti is superior. Our family now owns 2 infinitis a QX56 and a FX35.

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  Still in the Honeymoon Phase, but Great So Far - 2011 Infiniti G Sedan
  By dammitjim1 - July 13 - 4:13 pm

  I was in the market for a new car, due to the approaching lease end on my Honda Accord Coupe, which I liked a great deal. Infiniti was not initially at the top of my list. I test drove a near fully loaded G37X near the end of May - Sport, Nav, Premium packages included, and was quite pleasantly surprised at the ride, handling, build quality, and technical sophistication. The dealer made an very aggressive lease offer and I took it. I have the car just about 3 weeks, and am very pleased. Ride, handling, and interior comfort are all just outstanding. The value for the money on the G series sedan is seriously impressive. There are not many other makes can touch Infiniti in this category.

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  Awesome - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By LKJ - July 13 - 2:00 am

  As a college student use to driving all the time, this car more than makes the ride pleasent. When i was looking to buy a car, i look at BMW, Jaguar, Lexus, MB, and one ride in this car sold me. The navigation system was so easy to use and so helpful in my transition to a new city. Takeing trips makes it fun and we can fit five screaming college students comfortably, with an awesome bose system.

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  Best Bang for the Buck - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By jarrettblue - July 13 - 2:00 am

  This car is an absolute thrill to drive. It does everything you want it to do better than you expect it to do it. The value you get is unbeatable, it better in everyway the CLK and the 330ci and you can use the money you save to have the car detailed weekly. Buy this car and you will have no regrets!!!

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  Great Car. - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By bkorczak - July 13 - 2:00 am

  I have a Caribbean Blue G35 Sedan W/leather, Premium package, Navigation Package,and Winter Package and a I LOVE it. Getting the Premium Package is well worth it, it gives you everything a person could want on a car. The Bose Audio System ,which comes with the premium package, sound great and has loads of power. The Navigation Package works great and is so cool. For anyone who lives in the chicago area and is thinking about buying a G35 go to Infiniti of Orland Park they are great and they treat you wonder. plus I good a great deal on mine.

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  Having some fun! - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By happyG37Sowner - July 12 - 3:36 am

  Have been driving my G37S for 2 months - still putting a smile on my face! Acceleration with the manual transmission is a hoot, and sport suspension / handling is fabulous. Looked at the BMW 335, and besides the fact that there wasnt a single non- black manual transmission to be found ANYWHERE, and the fact that the same features would be $10k more, and the fact that it doesnt have that awesome Bose sound system, the G37 Sport 6 speed was still my favorite. Even fit the kids in the back, so its practical, too (ok, Im a roadster convert, so its all relative). I LOVE this car!

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  Amazing Car!!! Will Always Drive and Keep One - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By cgiunt - July 9 - 9:05 am

  Although this Infiniti is my first car, I must say what a dream it has been to own. I bought this car in early 2012 with 117,000 miles on the odometer and have since put on close to 20,000 miles without a single problem. Gas mileage is very good for 134,000 miles averaging 25mpg between highway/city driving. The performance was top notch for its time and is still a high level competitor today. Car drives great on the GLE suspension and the 215/55/R17 tires make for a nice mixture of ride comfort and handling. The car truly is a low end sports car with great luxury features and very good interior quality. Very little I would change about this car...will always have one.