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 car - 2002 Infiniti G20
  By mike b - July 5 - 10:00 am

  my family owns 3 G 20s. never had a problem.

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  great car - 1998 Infiniti I30
  By tepz - July 5 - 10:00 am

  its got great handle and its moves according how you want it and as you push on the pedal, it might be a luxury vehicle but it can give some cars out there a run for their money

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  Great car, great value - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By adpin - July 5 - 10:00 am

  I drove the 2002 Acura 3.2TL-S and the 2002 Lexus ES300 before settling on the 2002 I35. I bought the silver/graphite with the cold weather package and sunroof/sunshade. Out the door, I paid $31,077 including tax & tags. The ES300 was $5K more for similar equipment and not the performance specs. The TL-S was nice, but the interior was not as spacious nor as nice as the Infiniti. The car is solid, quiet, and comfortable. A bit of road noise sneaks in, but it has large, low profile tires connecting you to the road. Best balance of performance and luxury I could find.

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  Hot Rod Luxury Car - 2011 Infiniti G Sedan
  By les55 - July 5 - 7:52 am

  Owned a week and this car is hot! Heads turn when its on the road. 26 MPG out of the box! A/C cools it down quickly--you need that on the Gulf Coast.

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  The best in its class and year - 2000 Infiniti G20
  By Shahbaz Sakhi - July 4 - 2:00 am

  I bought my G20T when it first came into the market in October, 1999. Then, it had one of the best engines with competitive hp and torque for 4-cyl engine. And, it does pick-up fast enough. To date, it has been riding great! No regrets. Also, the customer service at the dealership, including FREE hand-carwash every weekend and prompt service, makes a big difference. Still, if you want more power, go get the new G35!

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  Best Sports Sedan ever driven - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By millionaire - July 4 - 2:00 am

  I just bought this car about 2 weeks ago and I have never had so much fun in my life. The car handles like a BMW or Porsche and I didnt even get the sport package. The acceleration and torque on this car is massive and the braking is excellent. I got the Navigation System and it is one of the coolest gadgets I have ever seen. I recommend this car to anyone.

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  Great Sport/Lux Car - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By dareeka - July 4 - 2:00 am

  We just purchased our black on black G35 and love it. We test drove the Audi A4(cheap interior), the Volvo S60(cheap interior and the engine sounded like a chainsaw), the Lexus ES(very good car, but it looks just like a Camry), the Lexus IS(small and looks like it came out of the movie The Fast and The Furious) and the Lincoln LS(good car but it was rough riding and it sat low,it was hard to get in and out of), and none of them had the horsepower. The G35 had the best of both (Sport and Luxury).

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  G35 is the best!!!!!!!! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By G35 Lover - July 4 - 2:00 am

  Have been buying new cars since 1949 and have never had a car that has excited me so much. Mine is a beautiful garnet red which is close to a candy apple, gets many compliments!!Has the luxury package, xenon lights and the wonderful navigation unit which is such fun to use. This car goes like a rocket and has beautiful handling. A friend just bought a new $60,000. Corvette convertable and as nice as it is I would rather have Gi Gi as we call her. Paul Near San Diego

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  Look out BMW! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By CharlieCat - July 4 - 2:00 am

  There are two 3-series BMWs in my family. I like my G35 better. The G35 is a HOT car thats FUN to drive. 260 HP and lots of pick up. Among other things, you get 90 more HP than the A4 1.8T, and 76 more than the BMW 325i. AND it costs less too. I upgraded my G20 to the G35. It took no time to fall in love. You get all of the reliability of a Japanese car, combined with the performance of the German competitors (and none of the time-or cost-in the shop). And it costs less with options. Zippy around town and fun on the highway, its got power to spare to merge, pass, and have some fun on a windy road or a long drive. Try it before you buy an A4 or a BMW...youll be surprised.

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  Best Entry-Level Sedan For The Money - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By 008 - July 3 - 10:26 am

  Leased a 07 G35 Auto Journey w/sunroof & wheels/tires package. Great car for the $$. Fun, classy & just enough room for us & our 2 yr. old... Didnt want to pay for Premium package since I didnt care for fancy Bose, homelink, MP3 player, memory seats + steering & mirrors, auto-lumber support, dimming mirror or bluetooth. But wished it had heated seats, so I opted for the stand alone sunroof + wheels/tires since the G35 Sports rode a little harsh & Journey more suited for us w/the toddler. This car is very very fast (I came from a Subaru Forester XT which was a total sleeper) and wants to go all the time. Handles extremely well and interior is comfy.