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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  New model glitches - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By jmack - February 20 - 11:16 pm

  Love the Q56. Has everything we wanted. Plenty of interior room, great design, lots of flexibility, extremely comfortable, handles like a luxury sedan. No buyers remorse here.

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  Best Sports Car Ive Had - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By MYNorona - February 19 - 8:36 pm

  Ive driven Porsches, BMWs, and a Corvette. This one beats them all as for my personal taste. I look forward each time to drive my new G37 car. The technological advancement from my old G35 2005 to G37 2008 feels like 10 years difference. Im a big fan of manual shift gears on cars but the Paddle Shifter is so much fun to use. Especially, I get busy making my calls while I drive most of the time. I just experimented recording with the digital flash card to play music and it sounded awesome. I cant believe were living the day and age of advanced technoloy today. On this car its true that you get more than what you pay for. I cant wait next week when I install my Infiniti exhaust system

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  Japanese Muscle Car - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Bill - February 19 - 3:43 pm

  Ownership period-2months milage driven - 1000 mi. Car is definitely a looker. Styling is very mature and will age well. Still in break in period but can feel the engine has immense torque reserves for a V6, and do not doubt the upper end hp. rush due to the smootheness of Nissans VQ series engine. Handling is netural and precise with no front end ploughing or rear end losseness. Steering a tad heavy but lighten up nicely at speeds. With the 17 wheels & long w/base, ride is more supple and comfortable than expected. Car is more elemental and raw in nature compared to a Lexus/Acura. Almost like a very well build Japanese muscle car.

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  Just bought and glad I did - 1998 Infiniti I30
  By Infinitiandgladidid - February 18 - 2:00 am

  I just bought this used at the local Mazda dealer. It was a one owner trade- in. The dealer had it on their lot for about 4 months, and finally discounted it to get rid of it. This could be the best used car I have every gotten. Great performance, great ride, love the looks and the 5-speed. First week I owned it I took to business trips that totalled over 1,000 miles. Got 27.75 mpg, and about smiled allthe way to the bank. The Saturday before I found this one I almost bought a new i35. They are making terrific deals on the 2003 models, but I got this car for about 1/3 of the new one. The car is as tight as a new one. A little less HP and I saved $20,000.

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  Great Sports Sedan - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By G35 Driver - February 18 - 2:00 am

  What a great value for a sports sedan. What a wonderful car to drive that just gets better and better. Looked at all the offerings in a sports sedan, but couldn’t justify the arm and the leg more for the 5 series BMW. The power is great and the manual just brings it out. A perfect car for us guys who wants to control, not to be controlled.

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  Very Good Light! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Rafael Rodriguez - February 18 - 2:00 am

  Well Its Very Good to drive in the begging and when You get used to it. Its Also ecinomical Because Fuel Is cheap because filling it up is $25.Thats Good!

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  Customer Service - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By SedanLover - February 18 - 2:00 am

  The brakes are terrible and wear prematurely most G35s. This is a safety hazard. Infiniti blames this on the driver, not bad design or parts. They do nothing after the sale to help the consumer. Certainly not up-to-par with the BMWs, Mercedes or Jaguars. Dealer service is horrific. Cheap plastic interior parts and chipping external paint liken this car to a Kia.

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  Simply Awesome - 2011 Infiniti G Sedan
  By Keith - February 15 - 2:00 am

  After researching several vehicles, Im very happy with my purchase. This G37X is without a doubt the best vehicle I have driven, so much fun to drive. Its only been a couple of days so far, but there is nothing I dont like about this vehicle. It is very well made, solid, comfortable and fun to drive. If you are thinking about a sports sedan, make sure you check this one out.

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  Awesome - 2008 Infiniti QX56
  By George - February 13 - 9:40 am

  I am loving my new QX. I got it at the start of the new year. It has been great. I have 4 children and they fit very well. The 3rd row has theater seating so seeing the DVD is no problem. The ride is very smooth. It is as close to a sedan as any full size SUV I have been in. It has power to spare. Passing on 2 lane highways is a breeze. The cabin is very quiet despite the big 20in wheels. It has been great on the snow traction with the variable 4 wheel drive.

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  King of the SUVs - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By neo2222222222222 - February 12 - 2:00 am

  This SUV is great. It has everything you need. It has it all. Get one and experience it for yourself.