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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  Reliable beyond belief. - 2001 Infiniti I30
  By PAP - December 7 - 10:00 am

  Bought this car after a lot of searching. It is bigger than most its competitors and is very well balanced for commuting and weekend excursions. It has been amazingly problem free. For the price you get a solid engine, good power, handling and acceleration and a lot of space. The local dealer is helpful but they charge way too much for any service. Its exterior styling is pretty boring but the interior has everything right where it should be. Well probably drive this car for at least 150,000 miles without a hitch. (so it appears)

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  Amazingly good car for the money - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By snagiel - December 7 - 10:00 am

  For a luxury GT coupe that performs nearly as well as a Porsche at half the price, the G35 sport coupe 6MT is hard to beat. The engine is very eager and powerful, the shifter slick and fun, the steering divine, the handling tenacious, and the braking phenomenal. The interior is comfortable, the back seat usable for short passengers, and the exterior styling is gorgeous.

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  this is the car - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Pepko - December 7 - 10:00 am

  Is there anything more desirable than new Nissan 350Z? Yes there is ...

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  My Love - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Ying - December 7 - 10:00 am

  Perfect exterior design. Excellent interior design. Excellent handling. Very nice performance.

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  G35 Fan - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By varu6704 - December 7 - 10:00 am

  I leased my G35 after originally placing an order for a 350Z and considering a Vette. The G35 has proven itself to be the right choice. Infinity gives you a better warranty, a sunroof, a useable backseat, and even a glovebox; all of these features are non- existent in the Z. The G35 also stands out in a crowd. Ive seen many Zs and Vettes out there and the Infinity draws much more attention. The only complaints I have are the location of the seat controls (which are on top of the seat) and stereo controls are difficult to see at night. The handling and performance are great and for the money you cant beat it.

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  Hate this car - cant wait to get rid of it - 2014 Infiniti Q50
  By g35zman - December 3 - 5:46 pm

  I used to love the Infiniti brand and my Q50 is the forth one I have owned. Something has happened to Infiniti reliability over the last several years and its moving in the wrong direction. The worst part is that Infiniti leadership doesnt seem to care. This is also the opinion of numerous Infiniti employees I have talked to. Whats good: great engine and performance. Whats bad: electronics system is a hot mess. Has been in for repairs four times. The Infiniti InTouch system is a joke. The back of my trunk is already developing a rust spot and the car is barely over a year old. Problems with the electronic door locks that leave me out in the rain trying to get into my car!

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  Outstanding Value - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By sichang - December 1 - 10:00 am

  This car is truly an outstanding value. It has fantastic performance via the silky smooth 3.5 V-6. The interior is very luxurious and comfortable, containing all the amenities and the fit and finish of a car costing 10K more. I looked at the BMW 3 series, Volvo, Volkwagen Passat, Acura TL and the Infiniti G35. In the end the I35 was the most luxurious out of the bunch, had the performance I was looking for, and was an excellent value. I purchased a 2002 close out model for 30K which included the Sports Package, moonroof, heated seats, Bose 6 Disc in dash changer and more. The only other car comparable in terms of value was the Acura TL.

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  New I35 owner - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By Lexusowner - December 1 - 10:00 am

  I drive a Lexus RX 300 but wanted a "run-around" sedan. I looked at Camry, Lexus,Kia, VW Passat and Hundai. None compared with the Infinity I35 when it came to cost, luxury, style, comfort and standard equipment. They are priced under what I would have expected them to be. Also have a 50,000 mile / 6 Year warranty.

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  Great Car and Great Service from Infinit - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By temp - December 1 - 10:00 am

  Had a great experience buying this car at the Infiniti dealer. No pressure and got a great deal on it. Three weeks after I bought the car I got a scratch on the car and the dealer took care of it with no questions asked. I definitely recommend this car over Accura or Honda. By the way, Im never buying or recommending another Honda after all the poor service and performace issues that my 98 Prelude have given me.

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  The great G 35 Infiniti - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Beverly J. Lawton - December 1 - 10:00 am

  I just believe this vehicle to be awesome.