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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  G 35 What a Car! - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By cheryl - July 24 - 9:50 am

  The G 35 is so much fun to drive. I love the handling with the sport tuned suspension.I got a personailized plate GRUZNMYG.

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  Great car - 2007 Infiniti M45
  By andy - July 21 - 3:16 am

  Ive driven BMWs 12 out of the last 20 years. Went to look and prices were out of site. Drove 530, E350/550, GS 450h, Audi A6 then the M45. Drove out loaded advanced tech package, spoiler and rosewood. Car is a dream. Has every luxury item that the Germans nickle and dime you with. Very smooth but powerful acceleration. Quiet comfy interior, great stereo and nav, ac seats are great in florida.

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  The Ultimate Sleeper Sedan - 2016 Infiniti Q50
  By Thomas Gaydos - July 19 - 5:47 am

  The Q50 Red Sport 400 needed to convince me to buy it...and it did. Coming off of a 2013 Infiniti M37xS lease (Q70 S AWD in modern nomenclature), I was looking to downsize. I leased the M37, a very large car, opportunistically because Infiniti had a great lease deal on the loaded models, but the truth is that I liked my G37s much better. The convincing came after driving some tough competition in the form of a BMW 340i and Audi S4, both of which I liked for various reasons. The first car I test drive was actually a Q60 Red Sport coupe loaded up with the DAS steering and all sorts of active safety tech. The interior was red with optic white trim. it was gorgeous. The car fast, composed, and a lot of fun. The steering was good, but still a bit video-gamey for my tastes. I had to deactivate much of the electronic safety wizardry because it drove me nuts. The next car was what I fell in love with; a Q50 Red Sport sedan, black on black, with only the Premium Plus package and a couple other select options added on to the standard Red Sport goodies. The black with the dark gray 19" rims is a badass look and the black interior with the textured shodo aluminum trim is much more sporty than the wood interior treatment. The best part - besides the bonkers engine - is that the standard steering with electric-assist is MUCH better than the DAS, but still offers a couple of different settings. What won me over was the the combination of how the car drives and that I liked the interior and in-car tech better in the Infiniti. The first impression that you get when driving a Red Sport is that the engine is an absolute monster. Ive owned and driven some fast cars and I think 400hp is under-rating this engine. It could be that it feels even faster because the torque comes on so early (1500) with a broad peak (6200) and that the AWD variant I have delivers all of that power at any time, but wow...this thing HAULS! The drive modes (SNOW, ECO, Standard, Sport, Sport+, Personal) significantly alter the personality of the car. SNOW mode is for the deep stuff. It essentially locks the car into 50/50 split and softens torque application, ECO actively resists aggressive driving and is perfect when driving elderly relatives, Standard mode softens the suspension, steering, throttle, and shifts and is perfect for general cruising, Sport makes the suspension stiffer, steering quicker, and everything feel much more aggressive, Sport + mode is hooligan mode and dials back the traction control. Personal mode allows individual settings for Steering, Suspension, Shifts/Throttle (I like everything dialed up expect standard suspension for highway driving, for instance). In all modes not SNOW or ECO, the Red Sport wants to run. Ive already logged 4.48s 0-60 run and 12.95 quarter at 109.1mph according to Vbox in my limited testing. The interior is technically impressive with its 2 touch screens and 3rd color screen between the gauges. Some complain that the InTouch system is difficult to use, but after a short time it becomes second nature. The app connectivity is beyond pathetic (only Facebook Check-in and Events, and Google Online Search apps) and is waaaay behind the competition, and the lack of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is shocking, the bluetooth and USB connectivity, the easy-to-use navigation system, and the solid design of the overall interface make it a positive experience. The Bose 14 speaker XM/HD Radio/FM/AM system is impressive and is superior to any of the other Bose systems Ive experienced in other Infiniti vehicles. It was also the best audio system of the cars I test drove. Overall, the interior is very comfortable with soft leather and high quality switchgear everywhere you touch. This Q50 has the G37 character that I felt the 2014 model lacked. Its aggressive and always wants to attack the next straightaway, curve, or onramp. The engine sound is addictive and itll pin you back in your seat. Check this one out if you want a true performance sleep that also happens to be a heck of a value.

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  Awesome - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By SAM - July 18 - 11:56 am

  Im a hardcore sports car driver/fan. I take the G37 to the back canyons every weekend, and this car never disappoints. This car comes to life to its famed character beyond 50MPH, where its 330 horsepower shines. Not blazingly fast off the line, due to relatively low torque figures and rather substantial weight; off-the-line is fast but not heroic (i.e. will be beaten by the 335 off-the-line but can catch up as speed picks up. Stock/non-sports-package brake setups rotor is prone to warping, but braking performance is excellent. Overall GREAT car. Not a single day I regret my purchase.

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  Awesome car - 2003 Infiniti QX4
  By cash money - July 15 - 3:46 pm

  Amazing first car to have. Parents bought it for me, Im just 16 and it is an awesome first car. For being a used car, it is a pretty nice car for a teenager. Car is easy to drive, very mobile, and just the perfect amount of space in the drivers seat and its easy to see all around you. Car is fast once you get going. It is probably the most comfortable car to drive. The sound system is incredible. It could be better with more bass but its good. I love the luxury package of the car with wood grain everywhere.

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  love my truck - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By twincafe - July 15 - 10:00 am

  Q56 drives like a car not a truck

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  Q45 - Unparalleled Quality & Value - 2005 Infiniti Q45
  By TK - July 11 - 3:43 pm

  I owned a Q45 before I bought an 02 BMW 745i. I missed the Q and am glad Im back to the Q45. The Q has similar features and options, is quieter, more comfortable, performs just as good and is $15K less. I ve owned Jaguar, Mercedes and even Rolls Royce, but there is no finer value than the Q45. If youre considering a luxury car, you wont be disappointed with the Q45.

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  My third Infiniti - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By jim Carella - July 11 - 3:26 pm

  Great package of performance, reliability, fun to drive and saftey all rolled up in one car. I have driven over 240,000 trouble free miles in my three Infiniti cars and could not be more pleased.

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  Fun, Fast Car - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Sandy - July 9 - 2:26 pm

  I love the outward appearance of this vehicle and also love the interior. This car is a blast to drive. No worrying about getting out of a tight situation with this car, acceleration is awesome and handling is swift.

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  A Better Car - 2005 Infiniti Q45
  By rob shepard - July 8 - 9:56 pm

  After owning Mercedes, Acuras and Maximas I have owned three used Q45s and their is no doubt that this car is the best of the bunch especially at the price. You should be ranking this car higher than you are!