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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  great but I wish it was prettier - 2005 Infiniti Q45
  By Joe Scheideler - July 24 - 11:10 am

  My beautiful 93 Jag was totaled, so I test drove the Lexus, BMW, VW Phaeton, and for handling, power (340 hp), good visibility, comfort, and relatively easy to control gadgets this seemed to be best. Great turning ratio, terrific techtonic tranny, sports mode, slip differential mode, fab radio, cd and sirius satellite, bose speakers, heat and air seats, and the navigational map system; voice controlled. My old jag was prettier but this babys got it all.

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  Switched and Im Glad! - 2002 Infiniti QX4
  By gypsy003 - July 23 - 10:00 am

  I sell real estate and drove Buick Park Avenues for years. I have really enjoyed the versatility of my QX4. The front seats are super comfy (though my husband says the cars too small for a big man.) The visibility is great and I dont back into near as many mailboxes when Im showing property. I drove the 4-Runner, but the Infinity handled better and is roomier in front.

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  It will be hard to beat the M45 Sport - 2006 Infiniti M45
  By Lonny53 - July 23 - 6:50 am

  This car is simply awesome. The power and road handling are outstanding. I have just finished the break-in period and I am starting to see how quick and agile this car is. I have the Tech and Journey packages and the technology in this car is incredible. Everything works well (once you figure out how to use it all). This is WAY better than any other car I have ever owned. The competition should be scrambling to catch up.

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  Awesome driving experience! - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By chiro2445 - July 20 - 6:14 pm

  First off I must say I came up from a 1999 Pontiac Grand AM to this amazing 2007 G35 S. Simply put, the car is fast! The responsiveness of this vehicle is amazing. The active steer assist makes maneuvering at high speeds much easier although it can be a tad bit artificial. Steering at lower speeds give great feedback and feel. The sport package make ride comfort a bit hard and tight, but its way better than a 99 Pontiac Grand AM lol! The exterior styling is sleek and smooth, plus the Bose sound system is crystal clear. I average 22 mpg on a daily basis and Im driving about 55-60 mph average! Overall you get performance, luxury, and value!

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  I love this car! - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By PLINA - July 17 - 9:13 pm

  Just came down from an M35X to a G35X Sport and I love this car it has almost everything I want in a car and it handles like a dream, the feel of this car is very solid and the finish is excellent, the power is great and I dont hear any wind nose like others have said.

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  Great Car - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By bhavesh - July 17 - 1:53 pm

  This is the best car for the money! I looked at all the competition but did ot find any thing close to this fabulous car!

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  2 yrs later- wed still buy again - 2008 Infiniti QX56
  By keg97 - July 17 - 9:06 am

  We cross shopped tons of large SUVs (MB GL450, Armada, Toyota Sequoia & Land Cruiser, GMC Denali, Cadillac Escalade, Lexus LX570, ) and this was the obvious choice. The 08 interior upgrade is dramatic and makes this truly feel like a luxury SUV. Lots of technology/luxury (HID lights, keyless start, HDD Navi, Front/Rear Sonar, intelligent cruise control, rear Camera, heated steering wheel, power 3rd row seat etc.) that make this truck feel like a million bucks. The interior is very flexible. We have the bench seat and 2 car seats and can still get 2-3 adults in the 3rd row. We take several trips/year from VA to HH, SC and can get 16/17 MPG even w/Thule box on top. No issues with reliabilty

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  Excellent Ride - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Matt - July 17 - 2:40 am

  This is my 3rd car since college and definitely the best. Granted the G35x is significantly more expensive than a Honda Accord or a Volvo S60, however, the power and comfort is amazing. If youre a music fan, I recommend getting the navigation package since you can burn your CDs on to a 9 gig hard drive for your convenience. Im not sure why the car really comes with a 6 disc changer since its pretty obselete when factoring in the other feature.

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  Excellent Value - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By TheAdjective - July 16 - 2:00 am

  Purchased the automatic with Sport Package in December 2002 with every option except the Aero package. Wonderful car to drive -- excellent power and handling. Ive had no mechanical problems at all. I do believe Infiniti cut corners on the interior materials as Ive had to take the car in for dealer service to cure squeaks coming from the headliner area. There are still some occasional rattles around the same area but to a much lesser extent. That said, this car is an excellent value - I do not believe you can get the performance (with true ability to carry 4 adults), dealer support and overall driving satisfaction at this price from another vehicle.

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  Overlooked Option - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By SS - July 13 - 9:34 am

  This car was panned pretty heavily when it came out in 14. There were some first generation issues that for the most part have been fixed. Great highway ride. Not a fan of run-flat tires - probably my only gripe. Steering system is awesome. There were a lot of critics of the wireless steering in terms of feel. You would have to test it yourself to see but personally I like it. Long drives dont wear on you. Cross winds dont impact your driving line. Bumps/potholes dont jar the steering wheel. And the power the hybrid delivers is impressive. Not to mention pretty good mpg as well. Add in a nice audio system and all-wheel drive and you have a great ride.