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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  A6 to G35 Convert - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Audi fanatic - May 13 - 10:00 am

  I thought I would never find a car that would sway me from my love for the Audi A6. I was on the verge of buying a 2001 2.7T until I drove this car. Its awesome!!! The car has a solid german feel, great acceleration, and great looks at a great price.

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  Best so far - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By nm_g35 - May 13 - 7:56 am

  Having owned BMW, Audi, and Acura over the past ten years, Infiniti has a real ringer with the G35. The build quality is superb, the engine totally rips and is smooth as silk, the balance between comfort & performance is the best Ive found, and is hands- down the best deal going in the small luxury/sports-sedan category. There are a few irritating misses, but overall, you cant get much better than the G35.

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  Excellent Automobile! - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Blaine - May 9 - 3:16 am

  Excellent acceleration and handling. I have owned a BMW 328i and the G35x handles much better. The AWD is not only helpful in snow/icy conditions,but it helps the automobiles handling altogether. Accident avoidance or just exciting aversive driving is a strong attribute. Slam on the breaks and you will not only achieve a sporty stop but the pre-crash seatbelts spring into action pulling you firmly into the seat. My G35x is a little over a year old and I have not experienced a single problem!

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  qx56 - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By richguzman - May 9 - 2:00 am

  i think its about we have another choice in full-size suvs, lexus better watch out..

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  best car i have ever own - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By KevinG35 - May 9 - 2:00 am

  with being a die hard mustang fan I was always skeptical of the imports. I never questioned their reliability but just their fun to drive aspect. That is until I rode in a Nissan 350Z. After that moment my mustang was up for sale and I was in the market for a new car. I picked the G35 coupe 5AT. After researching it for many weeks on the net and saving my pennies, I finally went to the dealer and bought one without ever test driving it. I was and still am confident in the quality of the car. Also I knew without hesitation that it was the car for me.

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  for the price, theres no better - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By kostas - May 9 - 2:00 am

  I have now had my Infiniti G-35 sedan w/leather, 6 disc changer, for about a year. I still shake my head in pleasure every time I climb behind the wheel. I was a devout BMW driver until the G-35 with rwd came along. I thought about waiting for the new 5 series and Im so glad I didnt. Ive driven the 530-I with 225 HP, and I would never pay 10-15k over the G-35s price to have what I consider a clumbsy looking and underperforming vehicle. I love the sleek lines and think the front quarter panel and headlight treatment is one of the finest design feature to come along in years... Cudos

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  great sport coupe for under $38k - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By grg* - May 9 - 2:00 am

  We love it! good acceleration, excellent handling, grat looks-- the whole package!

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  2006 Infiniti G35 4dr - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By dmclean3 - May 7 - 6:26 pm

  Excellent power and great handling characteristics. Exterior design is attractive, but not drop dead gorgeous like the coupe. I really like the modern dash treatment. The motorized pop-up nav system is also a really neat feature since I prefer not to see the screen unless I need directions (in my opinion its a shame this wont be carried over in the 2007 redesign). Some people have complained about the quality of the interior materials and I have to agree that that was one things that held me back from buying this car in 2003 and 2004, but Infiniti has done a lot to remedy this complaint in 2006. I wont say that the interior is up to Audi quality, but it doesnt feel cheap anymore.

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  Beautiful!!! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By LuxLuvr - May 7 - 10:00 am

  I went on my second test drive of this rocket on wheels. head turner, FAST!!!!, Very tight on the corners, great brakes for high speeds!! Its a real beauty although the interior leather could use some more work (this is only the first year Im sure theyll fix it next).I found the engine a little loud (of course, the sport enthusiast may disagree, given the mission of the car) and the ride a little rough-ish (again, im not a die hard sport enthusiast)....Love the headlight design, go Infiniti and go Nissan!! Summary: 100 out of 100.

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  G35 a great sports value - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Jim - May 5 - 6:00 pm

  For those not economically minded, perhaps a porsche or mercedes would be better, but in the lower luxury sports coupe/sedan class, this car cant be beat for the money. Youd have to step up to the M3, 5 series, or GS430 to get this kind of performance from the BMW/Lexus. GREAT LOOKS, sounds like a ferrari; best in class horsepower & torque, and seriously fun to drive. 0- 60 times in the 5 second range. If you love to drive, get the manual. Plenty of room for 4 (see below), and available with all the options for those of you that like creature comforts. Leather interior is nice. Infiniti service is top notch; free car washes for the life of the car.