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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  Almost the totalpackage - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By fastaslast - November 9 - 5:56 pm

  The car while stiffly sprung rides nice, tight, and sticks to the road. Accelerates hard w/ trans in SM mode. Full auto is slow to downshift and 2 door coupe x model HAS NO PADDLE SHIFTERS - why? Voice system is poor - 40 commands - my wifes Honda understands 600!! Sound system above average. Controls feel expensive, great interior, a drivers car. Great sounding when you hit the gas and I like the downshift matching in Sport mode. I have the adaptive cruise control which means you have to adapt to it. It slows down - sometimes hard in traffic so it takes getting used to if you are a cruise control person. Trunk/back seats are for looks not for use beyond soft luggage and 2 walker golf bags.

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  Wife wont trade it - 2002 Infiniti QX4
  By deacref - November 5 - 2:00 am

  My wife drives this QX4 -- and absolutely loves it. Ive toyed w/ the idea of trading it -- for no real reason. She refuses to let me do it. She says its the best vehicle she has driven -- and Ive had 4 Lexus. The reliability -- so far -- has been fantastic. No problems at all - except some wind noise. The service from our dealer - and their friendliness is unmatched.

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  High-Performance Bomb Disguised As Sedan - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By Mike in LA - November 5 - 2:00 am

  I bought this vehicle new and it has made 4 trips across country (California-Illinois). Its a dream out on the interstates and whips city traffic with neck-snapping acceleration and wonderful brakes. Better than expected fuel mileage for this large and luxurious a car. Tight as a drum and silent up over 100 mph. Conservative but elegant styling. Its an all-around winner and great value.

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  Great Car - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By ChrisC - November 5 - 2:00 am

  I spent 2 weeks shopping. I looked at offerings from BMW and Acura and after driving the G35, I bought it right away. My previous car was a WS6 Trans- Am so I felt right at home with the power of the G35.

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  Awesome value and Style for G35 - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Neptungrll - November 4 - 10:00 am

  I just bought it and LOVE it. It just about outperforms everything I drove in my price range ($30,000 range. I drove used Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, (1998-2000 models)Toyota, Subaru, etc. This car kicks XXX! Very good value, quality, performance for the money.

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  G35 is awesome - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Rungo - November 4 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car 2 weeks ago and I cant stop driving it. It does exactly what you want it to do. Downshifting in basically any gear and punching it will allow you to accelerate like a mother. Overall a great value and feels like a car that would cost much more.

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  G35x - Great Ride - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By adelot - November 2 - 1:30 pm

  Simply put this car is a great ride. Whether its the performance of the powerful 260 HP V6 with AWD or the comforts of the Premium package and the Navigation system - this is an extremely fun car to drive!

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  My Infiniti M45 Sport - 2006 Infiniti M45
  By Miller - November 1 - 12:06 pm

  My black Infiniti M45 looks great. Its fun watching heads turn from pedestrians and other motorists alike as I drive past. A full year into the ownership experience I still look forward to getting behind the wheel. The acceleration and torque remind me of the muscle cars I knew from the 60s. Ive owned 2 of the last generation BMW 5 series. The M45 competes with them in performance, but beats BMW 5s in room, comfort, and technology. Voice recognition (my favorite feature) for the navigation, climate control, phone, and sound system are easy and intuitive. A backup camera is overkill in a sedan. My wife loves the air conditioned and heated front seats. M45 - Nice car!

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  Absolutely in Love with my New QX60 - 2016 Infiniti QX60
  By Happy Buyer - November 1 - 12:04 pm

  I test drove probably every three row SUV on the market before deciding on the QX60. I had been driving a 2011 Toyota Sienna that had over 140,000 miles on it and felt it was time to start looking for a new car. Prior to that car I leased three other minivans...two Honda and another Sienna. It was time to move on from the minivan, however I still needed a true third row to have teenage kids sit in from time to time as well as ample cargo space. Most of the other three row SUVs have a joke of a third row that is only meant for someone under ten years old. I test drove the AUDI Q7 and although its a beautiful car, the third row wasnt nearly as accessible or large as this one and to get all of the equipment I got in the QX60 it would have cost more than $15,000 more. The same story for the Mercedes and the BMW with the BMW having the smallest third row. I considered the Toyota Highlander, and although that is a very nice car with ample room, its just not nearly as luxurious as the Infiniti QX60, and is quite sparce with the interior details. I even considered the new Honda Pilot fully loaded, until I read all of the Edmunds reviews, and that car for now is a load of trouble. Plus again, it just wasnt as luxurious as this car. The styling of the QX60 is beautiful. The 2016 interior has been tweaked and is now really beautiful. I had looked at the 2015 a few months earlier and didnt love the interior which was why it initially fell off of my short list. When the 2016 came out I revisited the car, and the decision became clear. Technology - the technology is extremely user friendly. Everything is intuitive and so easy to learn. The voice command system actually works and understands what you are saying. So many of the other cars I test drove did not. The navigation is equally easy to use and prompts you early enough to make the system easy to follow. The sound system is outstanding. I think they told me its a 13 speaker BOSE system. It fills the car beautifully with music. I did get the top of the line model with every bell and whistle available. The new safety features this car has are awesome as well. I love the road departure feature and the cross traffic alert. The car comes with a ton of outside cameras which is super useful as well when parking. I can actually look at the side camera view with the touch of one button and see if my car is too close or far from the curb if I am parallel parking or even parking in a regular space. I love that the car came equipped with heated seats (front and rear) and A/C seats in the front. The A/C seats really works quickly and makes it so comfortable to drive when you get into a hot car. Interior - Plenty of storage space. I wanted a large center console and this one has a two level console which houses everything but in an organized manner. The glove compartment is equally huge. The second row is adjustable front and back and the seats recline as well. The third row seats recline as well which makes you feel like there is more room if you are sitting in third row. If you are a tall adult you probably wouldnt want to go on a really long trip, but an hour or so would be no big deal to sit back there. Behind the third row there is a hidden compartment underneath to store a few things as well. Overall this car is the perfect fit for me. It gives me everything I was looking for...a luxurious vehicle that I can really enjoy whether driving alone or toting the kids all over in.

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  The fast and the friendly - 2004 Infiniti M45
  By jarrettblue - October 31 - 10:00 am

  Yeah a corny title, but deserved. This car is a drivers and a passengers car (front passenger anyway). Very comfortable, stable, smooth, quiet, and fun at all speeds in everything other than snow and even snow handling is impressive for this RWDer. It gets tons of looks, questions - someone even said it looked like a Bently; but styling is probably the most contraversal aspect of this winner. Nothing compares to its value per dollar. Its a big car but doesnt drive like a boat. After a while, you forget youve got 15 feet behind you.