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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  Best in Class - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By Q45man1 - August 6 - 9:20 pm

  This is my 2nd Nissan cars and 1st Q. I have test drove both BMW 740 and Lexus LS430. Both are good cars, but my money went to Q45. This is the best car for the money. It has good handling, comfort, and reliability. This is a fast luxury sedan and you wont see lot of them in the road. I get compliments how sharp and nice the car looks. Theres little bit of hesitaion during acceleration, but checked with Infinitihelp.com and downloaded the document plus the TSB number, took it back to the dealer and fixed the problem. I will keep mine for a long time and buy another.

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  qx56 - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By hux - August 6 - 10:00 am

  we have had the qx about one month. i am writing this brief synopsis because this was one of the tools in doing my new car research. we test drove and looked at both lexus suvs ..the toyota landcruiser..acura mdx..and the escalade. we kept coming back to the qx56. why we bought it: in our opinion it had the most "bang" for the buck..high quality leather..roomy..auto liftgate (wife loves this) ..navi..powerful sound system..nice interior trim(we only liked the light wood) my biggest draw back: the exterior doesnt seem as "refined" as the toyota or lexus ..however this is growing on me

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  this car is off the fershesie - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By winonesoon - August 6 - 10:00 am

  this is the best car i have ever owned. the inside is so much nicer than the Navigator, escalade, and toyota seqoua. I love the ride it is very smooth and you can barely hear anythong outside, the engine is very quiet for its size. I have gotten alot of compliments on how nice it is. I love the rear view camera the intelligent cruise control and the electronic rear end door. It is the best car ever made I love it. I have had it for a while now and i havent had one problem with it . This car has my vote.

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  Im a fan - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By Infiniti fan - August 5 - 9:30 am

  I love this car. I agree with other reviewers about the turning radius - its like driving a truck. Otherwise, its a great car for the money. The extra features can not be found on any other car for the money. Gas mileage is so-so, but trade-off for the high HP. Have had brakes replaced, but I do mostly city driving. Had a G35 loaner (sticker $44,000) and I hated it. No extra features. This is a much better value. If you can find a used one coming off lease - BUY IT!! The G35 is aimed a t a much younger demographic. I am 48 - female.

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  a total package - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By surfer - August 3 - 2:00 am

  Car has great eye-grabing beauty, which is only surpassed by its sheer driving pleasure. It is a constant test of willpower to keep the car within acceptable speed ranges.There has been some criticism of the dash controls but after a little time in the car, I find the controls to be quite intuitive and easy to use

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  What I car and worth the money - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Alex13 - August 3 - 2:00 am

  Before buying this car, I was looking into the BMW 3 and 5 series, Lexus GS 300, and Audi A4. I test drove this car and it took me only 10 minutes to decide that this was the car I wanted. The horsepower and look of this car are one of the best in my opinion. From the front it looks like a porshe and on the rear side looks like an Audi.

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  G-35 - Breath Taking - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By PJbyrne - August 3 - 2:00 am

  This is the best new car I have owned. The G-35 is to todays performance sedans what the GTO was to yesterdays muscle cars. It has raised the bench mark at a fair price. I have the Aero package and the ride is much smoother than I had expected.Acceleration will surprise both you and the kid in the nitros Honda. Braking is at the level that could have your "I am hurt" lawyer planning his retirement. The interior is comfortable and reasonably quiet. However it is the exterior styling that still takes my breath away - if the G-35 were a woman, it would be an over-the-top 10! Take one for a test drive - you may not want to give it back.

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  Much Better Than Expected - 2007 Infiniti QX56
  By RODO - August 2 - 8:20 pm

  I inherited this 4WD Beast when my Mother passed away. Not the SUV I would have purchased, but I am overly impressed. We named it the QE2, a great road vehicle, solid as a rock, very comfortable, 18mpg and my Suburban does NO BETTER, and NOWHERE NEAR the truck this one is. QUALITY ALL THE WAY. I highly recommend this truck.

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  Im in love! - 2006 Infiniti QX56
  By Luz - August 1 - 9:43 am

  I got the Infiniti QX56 - 4WD from my husband as a gift. I drove a Lincoln Towncar before I got my Infiniti. But I just feel in love with the QX56. I love the style, the power, the features and the head turning this vehicle gives. This is the first time I own and drive an SUV and I love it. The price is excellent for all the features this great car has to offer!!!

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  I love my G35 - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Henry Hamilton - July 30 - 10:26 pm

  In the past I have purchased three and five series BMWs and have been happy with except for the constant repairs. This time I decided to get a Japanese car so I looked at the ES330, the TL and the Maxima. The first time I drove the G35 I was sold. It handles great and has lots more power than my bimmers did.