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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  Infiniti failed with this car - 2013 Infiniti JX
  By Sarah C - September 10 - 11:48 pm

  I know that I will never buy another Infiniti again. We have a Nissan truck that cost almost $30k less, and it drives like a champ. My car is 3 years old, and we have already had to replace the transmission- which cost an additional $5300. Nothing on this vehicle can be serviced by a mechanic, everything must come from the dealer. The bluetooth barely works, we can never get the DVD player to work, the GPS is inaccurate, and had routed me to a 2-track jeep trail that almost killed me, I even busted my wheel bearing going down this road trying to stay alive. The service department is great and very helpful, and the car is comfortable. The cruise control is awesome, but for $55,000, I will never make this purchase again. We have spent more time in the shop with this vehicle than any other vehicle, even ones that we bought pre-owned. A new transmission with only a 12,000 mile warranty is unacceptable.

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  Love it - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Malafis - September 10 - 6:00 am

  I bought my 2005 g35x in August of 2008. I loved this car since the day I bought it. The only thing that I dont like is the brake wear on the car. I learned that this car comes stock with a softer brake pad which results in greater braking power but also results in shorter brake life.

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  Over a year and LOVE my G35S - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Michael - September 8 - 7:43 am

  I have had my G35S for over a year now and I can honestly say that I still love this car. Great brakes, great performance, great style, great radio, just an all around great car!!! My only complaint is the gas mileage, it is not good at all. I know this car is a performance car, but I never expected 16 mpg or less for highway/local road travel.

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  Not overly impressed for the $$$$ - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By Spike1 - September 7 - 11:40 pm

  Plenty enough power which probably accounts for the less than average advertised fuel economy. Im averaging just about 20mph city&highway without really pushing it. If youre planning on driving it (mine is the x version),in the snow I wouldnt recommend doing it with the factory Dunlop so-called all season tires. They are useless in the snow, and defeat the purpose of the new all wheel drive system. I replaced mine with the new Continental Extreme DWSs, and WOW...what a difference. Unless my car is an exception, be aware that there seems to be a noticeable lag when shifting from the auto to manual mode. Otherwise, for the most part, relatively satisfied so far after 3,000 miles.

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  Smokes them all - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Nick r - September 7 - 10:00 am

  I have had this car for about 3 weeks and it has already improved my sex life it is that hot. Women love it and so do I, it is as fun to drive as my BMW but cost 5,000 less.

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  Amazing car - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By M.E. - September 6 - 8:03 am

  just bought the car about 4 days ago and i wake up just to drive this car. the car is beautiful in black and the black interior is amazing. premium package is great intelegent key is a good convienience. the car looks nice with or without the spoiler so it doesnt matter and the BOSE sound system is worth every penny. One thing im surprised no one talked about is the exhaust. deep strong sound just loud enough to hear but not annoyingly loud the ride is extremely smooth no complaints other then the fuel economy

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  Great Looks, Fun to drive, Still a car for its age - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By eiji81 - September 4 - 11:16 pm

  I bought my 05 G35 Coupe 6spd in Oct 2014 with 116k miles. Before buying this car I looked at a 05 BMW 3series, Honda S2000, and Nissan 350z. For the price range, the G35 has the best value and features. It has usable back seats, 19" rims with TPMS (tire sensors), all power options, and Navigation. Overall its a nice luxury sports car, but at this age and mileage but at this age is expected to have some issues and be a little outdated. I repaired a few things: front brakes, 6cd changer/nav, front control arms, clutch master cyclinder, and drive belts. Maintenance costs can be expensive if you dont have warranty. It only uses Premium gas but I get 19-20mpg city and around 25mpg hwy. Update: During hot weather e.g. summer, the clutch pedal will only return half-way up after being released when youre driving in traffic. So youll have to pop the clutch pedal back to its original position with your left foot. From my research, this is a fault of the design of the clutch pedal and also the clutch fluid line location. I try not to drive my car when its very hot or in heavy traffic (night time driving and highway is fine though). During the winter when outside temp is 75F or below, the clutch pedal is not an issue. On the plus side, the A/C system on the G35 is excellent and always keeps the inside very cool in the summer. The heated front seats are great during winter as well. The car looks great and the exhaust sound is very sporty. The engine has plenty of power and torque for daily driving.

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  05 Auto Coupe - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Romo - September 3 - 11:36 pm

  Looks great, feels great, handles great... Sexy car for the money. Outperform most BMWs and Mercedes for a fraction of the price. Great car!

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  Style, Power, Buzz? - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Boone - September 2 - 5:00 am

  No question, the body style is elegant yet understated. This is a good for unassuming people who like quality things. (The Infiniti design team is clearly outperforming their competitors by serving products that are visually distinctive.) As far as engine power, it is a nice feeling knowing you can safely get around just about anybody or anything before they know it. Overall, I feel I am getting great value for what I paid.

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  This is a hidden GEM!!!!!! - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By Krattzzman - September 1 - 10:00 am

  one week and 1,000 miles already. This car is FAST but get ready to fill the tank. This is a muscle car as well as a luxury car as well as a head turner.