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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  LOVE THIS CAR - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By rynkshermy - October 8 - 7:33 pm

  Finaly found a great car. If you are thinking of buying one of these babys you wont be unhappy:) My wife and I both love it, FUN, comfortable, and has all the bells and whistles. Other than kicking it down with a lead foot, the car gets pretty good gas mileage, sometimes thats hard to do while driving;-)

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  true pepe - 2003 Infiniti QX4
  By ricky - October 6 - 2:00 am

  i have a half 2002/2003 infiniti QX4 and it has the stenght to beat all of the other suvs and by its beautiful looks and its luxurious looks in the interior and the same as the exterior

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  true pepe - 2003 Infiniti QX4
  By Ricky - October 6 - 2:00 am

  i have a half 2002/2003 infiniti QX4 and it has the stenght to beat all of the other suvs and by its beautiful looks and its luxurious looks in the interior and the same as the exterior

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  great - 2001 Infiniti QX4
  By jorge reyes - October 6 - 2:00 am

  i think that this is a great suv and i recommend that everyone get one. i like the suv and i think it was the best choice that i made is to get an infiniti.

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  great car - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By joey14 - October 6 - 2:00 am

  satisfied with every aspect of this vehicle.

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  Awsome - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By BobP - October 6 - 2:00 am

  I can only say that this is one truly awsome automobile. Super styling, performance, and features. The nav system and Bose stereo put the icing on the cake. And for those that dont like the power seat controls in the side of the seat, try moving the passenger seat each time your child or figety passenger changes it all around. I can change it easily without bending over and pulling a muscle. This car has everything one could want in a 45K car but for around 35K

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  Wow!!! The JX is loaded!! - 2013 Infiniti JX
  By suzieq184 - October 5 - 6:45 pm

  Absolutely love my new JX. Quality in every way. The SUV comes loaded with great features and is the most comfortable ride.

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  Goes like a bat outta hell ! - 2007 Infiniti M45
  By Rando - October 3 - 10:00 am

  Car is fast ! Handles extremly well in sweeping curves exiting off the highways, no one can keep up least of all those tail-gating SUVs, LOL ! Downshifts are awesomely quiet.

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  G37 sedan with premium package - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By bpc4me - October 2 - 10:10 am

  Overall a great car. This is my second Infiniti, first being the g35. This is a big step forward. The car is beautiful both in and out. Very comfortable and fun to drive. I looked at this as well as the BMW 335i and walked away with this car mostly based on price. Being nit picky, I will say that the car needs just a little more refinement in the brakes and engine department. The brakes are very touchy. not too smooth. The engine is great but you feel the shifts too much. There is also a good 2 to 2.5 second delay between pedal mash and power to the wheels at highway speed.

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  The BMW Killer - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Bill Anderson - October 2 - 8:30 am

  A real fun car to drive. In snow it feels like its glued to the road. The interior design just feels comfortable and controls are well placed.