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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  2016 QX60 Few months of Ownership - 2016 Infiniti QX60
  By Neil Thomas - January 24 - 2:34 am

  I purchased this in March and so far the car has been just what I need. This is my first infiniti and I am extremely happy with it. I got a very good deal and I got the AWD with premium and + package which is so awesome and not too fancy. I got the Hermosa Blue with graphite interiors. Its perfect!! With the premium + package you get a lot of features such as illuminated strips of Infiniti on the doors, ambient lights, door lights. They have a nice design for the 2016. It looks really sporty and interiors are very comfortable. I was thinking of using regular fuel as company recommends Premium fuel, again its upto you. I have been putting 93 and 89 octane to get a average of 91 octane as this is recommended by Infiniti if you read the owners manual. I am very happy with this car and looking forward to post a review in 6 months. I got 3 years free oil service and tire rotations from Harte Infiniti Hartford. Tires I have now is AS Toyo Open Country A25 235/65/R18. I am planning to upgrade this to 235/55/R20 with Pirellis Scorpion Verde AS. Keep smiling and live life!!

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  Brand New Owner - 2003 Infiniti QX4
  By kmscully - January 24 - 2:00 am

  Bought a 2003 QX4 in late January. Last model year for this vehicle was appealing to me -- no "newer" models to make my look old. Great deal as dealers are incented to clear inventories. Always been an SUV/truck guy and the QX4 is the perfect balance between car and truck. Smooth, carlike ride and interior coupled with ability to carry "stuff" (generator, snowblower, feed bags...).

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  Great Car - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By whitey - January 24 - 2:00 am

  Got my wife away from a 99 Explorer ("from her cold dead hands") and she LOVES the I35. Wont let anyone touch it! Drives great; Great sound system and gas mileage (dont understand Horrors comments). This is the first new car weve owned that we havent had back to the dealer for some piddly little problems. Im going back and buying me a G35 next month!

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  Great Car - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By Whitey - January 24 - 2:00 am

  Got my wife away from a 99 Explorer ("from her cold dead hands") and she LOVES the I35. Wont let anyone touch it! Drives great; Great sound system and gas mileage (dont understand Horrors comments). This is the first new car weve owned that we havent had back to the dealer for some piddly little problems. Im going back and buying me a G35 next month!

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  Snow - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Anon - January 24 - 2:00 am

  We Love the car! The look, the feel, the way peoples heads turn when we drive down the street. I dont normally write reviews, but there is one thing that I just wanted to share... read the suggested improvements.

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  Snow - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By anon - January 24 - 2:00 am

  We Love the car! The look, the feel, the way peoples heads turn when we drive down the street. I dont normally write reviews, but there is one thing that I just wanted to share... read the suggested improvements.

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  Best buy in its Class - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By DaveT - January 24 - 2:00 am

  This car is a blast to drive. When people talk to me who are not familiar with the car, they think it is a $40- $50k car. Im very pleased!

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  Sleeper Sports Car - 2013 Infiniti G Sedan
  By Sports Car Fan - January 22 - 7:02 pm

  Great performance in a conservative package. Great driving dynamics and loads of power. Exceptional fit and finish with quality material. Great reliability. Driving dynamics are better than he newer and more modern competition made by Infiniti.

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  Great car - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By John - January 19 - 6:46 pm

  Traded in a Saab 9-5. Test drove Audi A4 and Acura TL as well as Saab 9-5 but kept coming back to the G-35. Technology / electronics are amazing - back up camera, navigation system, etc. Car rides well and is FUN to drive with outstanding handling and power. Great styling. Mileage better than expected - getting 21 to 22 mpg on highway with cruise control.

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  Brand New and Love it!!! - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By Hauss - January 19 - 2:36 am

  Just purchased the QX56 for my wife and we are loving it. IF you want BIG, this is what you need. This thing is HUGE, but drives like a much smaller vechile. We pondered over this or the Denali, and Im glad of the decision. This rides better, looks better and runs better, and Im a Chevy man from way back.