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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  A sports car marketed as an SUV - 2016 Infiniti QX50
  By bill p - November 5 - 5:31 pm

  This is a great car priced thousands below the competition. This is our third EX/QX50, and we bought this one for the technology package, and the extra 4 inches in length. The car has not disappointed. You are essentially getting the equivalent of a fully equipped Porsche Macan at essentially half the price. The 0-60 time is just short of the Porsche Cayman. The reviewers are critical of the cramped cabin, outside visibility, dated interior styling and the package pricing. To them I say do they criticize Porsche over a cramped cabin and outside visibility? Have they ever attempted to build a Porsche online, where seemingly even the steering wheel is extra? Package pricing should be a welcome addition. To me simple is better, and that includes the interior styling and lack of complexity. In the QX50, you can actually turn on the radio, and change the volume and the station with one push of the button - how novel. And in comparison with the same class of vehicle, where is the consideration of cost and reliability? This car is not perfect. It now needs a power lift gate and better fuel economy, and the Navigation System needs to work better. We use our $400 Garmin Nuvi instead of the Nav. Also, the power rear seats are a joke. But, all in all, a great car, which we would/and have bought again in a heartbeat. Somehow, Nissan, having been in this segment since the beginning, has not marketed this vehicle correctly, and that is a shame.

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  Great Car - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Lorrikg - November 5 - 2:23 am

  I test drove a lot of cars and this is the best car for your dollar. It is fun to drive and the best mix of sport and luxury.

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  Classy fun to drive car - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By usmcgunner - November 3 - 10:36 am

  This car has performed just as I had expected, great. Ive driven it 500 miles and so far so good, no complaints here. I most enjoy the power of the engine. The seats are very comfortable and good design. It has just the right amount of accessories on the base model, straight forward no complicated luxury packages to choose from. Best of all there are many mods to add a few more H.P.!!

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  Excellant car - 2004 Infiniti I35
  By Beauty - November 1 - 11:26 pm

  Great car. Have had many Maximas previously. This is even more reliable, comfortable and fun to drive than they were. No problems with it. I have put over 35,000 miles on it with only oil changes. The alloy wheels do lose air if a pot hole is hit. Other than that no complaints.

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  The New Benchmark - 2006 Infiniti M45
  By Dr. E. Brown - November 1 - 6:03 pm

  The Infiniti-M series is the new benchmark in this class without a doubt. It takes all of the good qualites of the Lexus GS and BMW 5- Series and combines them into one complete package. The car is quick and handles well, and it feels like a real luxury car. The interior is beautifully finished and the exterior is very nice looking. This car has almost every feature someone could possibly want. Infiniti has hit a grand-slam with this car.

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  Wolf in Sheeps clothing - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By gbolton - October 31 - 10:00 am

  If you are looking for pure heart pounding performance this is the vehicle...Ive only had my car for 1 week and all I can say is I never knew an Infiniti could have this affect on a human being....nothing and I mean nothing can touch this beast.....they also have great deals right now....hurry.

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  DRIVER - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Linda Rudzinskas - October 31 - 10:00 am

  Love this car...!! ALot of car for the money!

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  Inspired Performance in a brilliant car! - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By arok5 - October 30 - 11:13 pm

  This is my first luxury sports sedan and I decided to go with Infiniti and I couldnt be happier! The car has more power than you could possibly need. The interior is super stylish and modern. The is the most fun car to drive and the best car you could possibly buy for the money! Buy this car and you will not be disappointed!

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  Marvelous! - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By Sarah - October 29 - 7:53 am

  Wow, Infiniti AWD Q50 is absolutely beautiful, powerful, and luxurious! The options of ECO mode, sports mode, and snow mode make it a great combination of safe, fast, powerful, and just impressive. Love my Infiniti!

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  Marvelous! - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By Sarah - October 29 - 7:53 am

  Wow, Infiniti AWD Q50 is absolutely beautiful, powerful, and luxurious! The options of ECO mode, sports mode, and snow mode make it a great combination of safe, fast, powerful, and just impressive. Love my Infiniti!