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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  Luxury at an Affordable price - 2004 Infiniti I35
  By amitar - January 6 - 2:00 am

  Very comfortable, smooth and quiet ride. Has excellent Fwy mileage for a car this size. Gear shifting is smooth except for going on a steep hill where one feels a tug as it shifts into a higher gear.

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  good value - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By rah - January 6 - 2:00 am

  Great styling, handling, performance; poor fuel economy: ~16mpg for city commuting. Traction control not useful in snow; stability control effective on slick roads. Driver seat controls in right bolster are uncomfortable. Snug shoulder room; low headroom for a 5- 10" person. Difficult to read instrument lights in daytime. Cant get unheated fresh air from vent during mild/warm weather. Poor purchase experience from dealer.

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  Super car - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By jerryk - January 6 - 2:00 am

  When I first saw the Z at the auto show I knew I had to have it. I then realized being 62 with grand children, the car was not going to be. The next choice was a four door car with the soul of a Z and this is it. The g 35 is a true drivers car with very few compromises including price. It is fast, handles incredibly well and priced several thousand dollars under the competition. As most of the people who have evaluated this car have said it is in the wrong price class. Definitely equal in engineering to the BMW 525 and 530. It lacks some of the plushiness of the others but they sure dont drive better.

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  Just what everyone said it was - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By ECS - January 5 - 8:26 am

  I picked up a barely used 2009 G37X a couple of weeks ago after EXTENSIVE research and testing of (BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Lexus is250, Ford Fusion Sport, Mazda 6 V6) and luckily found this barely used G37X. Simply put - all the reviews are spot on - second only to the 3-series, but not a distant 2nd. Great car - I love the drive and interior. At night - headlights are amazingly bright.

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  great reliability and a lot of fun - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By itomatik - January 2 - 9:19 pm

  bought it with 54k miles. had for 7 months and no mechanical issues except of window motor and power locks, which I figured is a frequent problem. other than standard maintenance have had no problem. rear tires live shorter than usual sedan, but its a performance car, so this is what you have to pay for driving in style :) interior is very comfortable even though its a 2003 car. a lot of people who dont know infinities asked whether my car was new :) loved it! rear seats cant really fit tall ppl, but perfect for kids or shorter person. the ride is quiet. sport suspension really lets you feel the road, so you can have better handling.

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  Awesome Pawsome, Im Smitten! - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Ruah - January 2 - 1:40 pm

  This thing has paws and claws!! GZZZZZZZ i feel 35 again :)! I cant get enough of it...been in it for 3-4 months now, and still in the honeymoon phase~ I want to go just drive it all the time. One of the cons mentioned by edmunds is the uncomfortable tightness of suspension. I find it loosening as time goes on, and I love the "tightness" in the curves...hummm! And yeah, it hummmmsss...people have commented on the roaring hummm...beautiful song it is. The styling is awesome...reminds me of a cross between a porsche carrera and Ferrari dino...and although not in their hp status, it moves and groves and soothes... I dont like the how the doors sound...it should thump these rattle.

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  Great upgrade from the G37 - 2017 Infiniti Q60
  By gstuart - January 2 - 9:58 am

  I just upgraded from my G37-sport, and I love the Q60. This is a better car in every way. Im not sure why the critics hate this car, because the car is great. The fun factor is through the roof. Dont buy the 2.0t, you will miss the V6 3.0t. I bought the Q60 3.0t base model (msrp$45k) for $7k off. This is the best drivers car under $40k, except for the Mazda Miata.

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  4 flats in 6 months - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By Jessica Brathwaite - January 2 - 8:26 am

  I leased the 2015 q50s in June and I live in NYC. Ive had 4 flats thus far, and at 400 dollars a pop I am more than angry about it. I am trying bridgestone tires this time, hopefully they work better Other than that the car is nice, although the ride is noisy My passengers always seem cramped, but the driver seat is comfortable

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  4 flats in 6 months - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By Jessica Brathwaite - January 2 - 8:26 am

  I leased the 2015 q50s in June and I live in NYC. Ive had 4 flats thus far, and at 400 dollars a pop I am more than angry about it. I am trying bridgestone tires this time, hopefully they work better Other than that the car is nice, although the ride is noisy My passengers always seem cramped, but the driver seat is comfortable

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  Fun to drive - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Hammer - January 2 - 4:03 am

  So far so good one year into ownership of my 2004 G35 Sedan. This is truly a "sports" sedan, very fun to drive with a lot of get up and go. The car is roomy enough for four adults to travel comfortably, the rear seat room is plenty big. Very rigid frame, solid feeling on the road. I love the styling and performance of the car, very pleased with it. Purchased used with 37k miles and it has not disappointed. Negatives would be the a/c and heat controls are confusing, front seat could be a bit more comfortable. This is not a soft luxury ride, my sport suspension package is very much a drivers car. The engine is a bit loud but that is the nature of this car - sports sedan.