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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  Awesome - 2007 Infiniti QX56
  By LastOneUp - June 24 - 10:36 am

  This is a fantastic SUV. The ride is very smooth for such a large car and the power is incredible. The interior of the car is plush, big leather seats, entertainment system, GPS, awesome gauge layout, everything you could want. By far the best car I have ever owned. If you want luxury, size, power, and looks this is the car.

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  G35: From mine to hers, no getting back! - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Jarais - June 24 - 3:20 am

  I bought it "for me," my wife drove it that same evening, I have not gotten it back since. I have never heard her talk about loving a car, but, she LOVES "her 2003 G35 Coup." Truly a great car; Fun, stylish, eye catching, powerful, smooth ride, excellent transmission using either automatic or optional manual. I will now make excuses to go to the store, taking "her" car,then logging 20 miles for a 3 mile round trip. Although I loved my 94 "40" Anniversary Corvette, the speed and handling of the G35 is (I truly believe)better than the Corvette. Having owned many fun, stylish or powerful cars, the G35 combines all three characteristics into one HOT CAR. We("SHE")LOVES our(HER) G35 Coup.

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  coup - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By hs - June 24 - 2:00 am

  G35 is, bar none, the best car I have ever owned. Its shape is low and curvy and sensuous to the eyes, yet is also all business when it comes to rocketing off the light. Everybody looks at my car when I drive by or sit next to them at the light. I even get admiring glances from people in that supposed front runner (330i). I cant wait for the Infiniti sanctioned aftermarket parts to really make this baby move!

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  A blast to drive - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Jason Hearn - June 21 - 12:23 am

  Acceleration is nice but could use a little more in gears 1-3. Passing is no problem and taking corners is fun as the car just sticks to the road. The shifting is a little unrefined and you really feel it in both the stick and the clutch. Overall comfort is nice and you sit nice and low to the ground. Drink holders on the manual are not in the easiest place to reach and drinks can get in the way when your shifting.

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  Finally found the right car - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By love my g35 - June 20 - 6:30 pm

  We looked at the Acura TL, very sporty, not a smooth ride for the price, same with Honda Accord. New camry, to funky looking, Lexus ES 330--smooth ride, not sporty enough. Infiniti G 35--280 hp, awesome power and comfort, love the sportiness and smooth ride, we fight over who gets to drive it, the long commuter or short traveler! Weve had it a week and have NO buyers remorse, and you can get some GREAT deals on the 06 right now! I read these reviews on all the cars we test drove, dont buy another car before you test drive this one. Infiniti also has a great warranty and typically great customer service. We are repeat Infiniti buyers!

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  Finally found the right car - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By love my g35 - June 20 - 2:36 pm

  We looked at the Acura TL, very sporty, not a smooth ride for the price, same with Honda Accord. New camry, to funky looking, Lexus ES 330--smooth ride, not sporty enough. Infiniti G 35--280 hp, awesome power and comfort, love the sportiness and smooth ride, we fight over who gets to drive it, the long commuter or short traveler! Weve had it a week and have NO buyers remorse, and you can get some GREAT deals on the 06 right now! I read these reviews on all the cars we test drove, dont buy another car before you test drive this one. Infiniti also has a great warranty and typically great customer service. We are repeat Infiniti buyers!

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  Still going strong! - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By rbarea - June 19 - 2:50 pm

  After 30 months of hard South Florida driving, my QX56 is still going strong! Im averaging 15 mpg per fill-up with premium fuel. Ive had no mechanical problems and the vehicles handling and brakes have allowed me to avoid several potential accidents. For the money, I cant believe that this SUV doesnt rank higher on everyones list. Most people have not been inside a QX56 nor have they driven one but every time someone new gets inside my vehicle, its all compliments. For those who are shopping SUVs, reward yourself and check out the value of the QX56.

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  Best hybrid ever - 2014 Infiniti QX60
  By John Soesbee - June 18 - 7:27 pm

  I have driven this car for 96000 miles and only changed the oil at 9000 mile intervals. Great ride, even with 8 people on board. This mileage is primarily interstate. Never used off road. This SUV is AWD, BUT Not as good in the snow as I would have liked. Tires were changed at 73000, but still had inspection passed tread.

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  excelent suv - 2003 Infiniti QX4
  By fattone - June 18 - 2:00 am

  this is an excelent suv which V6 motor rivals any V8 plus, it has a very refined interior but without loosing the suv esence, my final words are that i recomend this suv to any one who is searching for a luxurios and at the same time powerful suv, two thumbs up for the infiniti QX4

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  A good Q car - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By anders7 - June 17 - 8:07 pm

  Ive had my G35 for 4 years now and I used to change cars regularly. Previous cars were BMWs and Mercedes but I got tired of the exorbitant costs involved in just keeping them going. This last time I looked at the little BMWs and Mercedes and thought why not try something different? So I looked at the Infiniti G35 and the Lexus GS300. There was not much of a cost difference and the Infiniti seemed like so much more car for the money. People complain about the mileage. I get a solid 21 mpg with 80% hwy driving. Thats excellent for a heavy car with a powerful engine. Sadly it does drink premium only.