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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  Holy cow! - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By G - Maniac - June 2 - 4:40 am

  I Just purchased a new G 35 with the premium and sport packages and it does not disappoint. This car is everything magazines have been raving about and MORE! It is now clear why BMW needs to revamp its 3 series to remain competitive in this market segment. If you are looking for a a luxury sports car that moves like you would not believe, looks great, and will not break the bank, then the G35 (NOT THE 330) is what you should buy. As far as I am concerned, this is the new benchmark in this car segment. Time for BMW to move over!

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  Plenty of Bang for the Buck - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By 2nd Car - June 1 - 4:43 am

  If you get this car I highly recommend the Premium Package. It includes the completely integrated iPod hookup (Lexus does not), a sunroof, upgraded stereo, and more comfortable seats with the seat assist feature. My first car was a Camry so the 306 hp performance is a definite upgrade. I love being able to pass and merge at will. MPG has been 20 mpg so far vs 30+ with my 4 cyl Camry. This is not a full size car so if you are going to have frequent backseat guests you might consider something larger. A few of my friends have BMWs but they were very impressed with the look and performance of this car. For the money I dont think it can be beat.

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  I35 is wonderful value - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By A17 - May 31 - 12:40 pm

  Having compared the I35 to Lexus ES300, Audi A4, Volvo S60, Acura 3.2TL, Saab 9-3, VW Passat and VW Jetta, I came to the conclusion that the I35 gave me the mix of comfort and handling for which I was looking. It was also by far the best value for the price. Comparing out the door price for similarly equipped cars, the I35 was thousands less. I also appreciated the dealer. Ive been driving the car now for about a month. Build quality is the best I have ever seen. No complaints at all.

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  ESTEBAN - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By ESTEBAN LOYA - May 31 - 10:00 am

  BEST CAR IVE DRIVEN IN MY LIFE TIME AND I SELL CARS FOR THE LAST 3YEARS

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  Best SUV for the $$$$ - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By r8rfan - May 29 - 6:20 am

  This is a luxury cruiseliner on wheels. I have 77K on this car in 3 years because we would rather drive in this machine. The only problem we had was they did not make the brakes powerful enough when they first produced it, but Infiniti stepped up in a big way and not only replaced the brakes, but also paid for all of my factory services for the first 30K miles in a gesture of goodwill. They literally sent me a check for over $500. Gotta love a company that stands behind their product. The kids love this thing and we have taken 2-3 hour trips with this thing with 7 adults and no complaints of discomfort. This vehicle is the ultimate in comfort.

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  Great Experience So Far - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Dave - May 28 - 4:56 am

  Amazing drive, terrific exterior (love the curves). I am very happy with my purchase. A little low on gas mileage but its probably because its more solid, larger and safer than others

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  Really Pleased - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Philip - May 26 - 4:46 pm

  This is my first luxury car. While I feel that the car may be less luxurious than its pricier competitors, for the price I am completely satisfied. It is a lot of fun to drive and the car looks great.

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  The Best Large SUV - 2008 Infiniti QX56
  By Happy QX56 Owner - May 26 - 3:13 am

  This is my second QX56, the first being a 2005. I can not say enough on how great this vehicle is. Neither of my trucks has ever had a issue. The dealership provides free oil changes ever 3,500 and is a pleasure to deal with. The QX56 has just about everything a large, luxury SUV should have. So quiet, so powerful, yet nimble given its size.

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  Infiniti Q45 - 2003 Infiniti Q45
  By Dennis K. - May 25 - 2:00 am

  Extrememly refined car. Great GPS system easy to use. Great sound system, and very comfortable. Has a great engine and very little road noise even at high speeds. Has a more technology as a Benz S600 or BMW 760il for half the price. A really great value.

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  10 Years for Fun - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By Flip_ophobia - May 22 - 2:00 am

  We purchased the I30 New and have had small problems from time to time. As others have reported , coils replaced, oxygen sensor, and alignment problems. A fun car to drive and average 23 MPG. Plenty of power and still in style after 10 years.