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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  had to trade for the 2 door!!! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By sammy t - May 4 - 2:00 am

  just traded in my four door g35 for the two door. i could not resist it! this car is easily the best thing i have ever bought. It gets way more looks than my friends BMW or Mercedes - alot of people think it looks like the 350z but it has a backseat and more elegance and pinache. It really is a beautiful car and i have a great time driving it.

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  Love my car! - 2000 Infiniti G20
  By smokki - May 2 - 10:00 am

  I traded in a JXI convertible - I thought I was going to miss it -no way, this is twice the car and a dream to drive

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  2nd time around - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By stpcheerios1 - May 2 - 10:00 am

  Traded my g35 sedan (manual) for the coupe. Top shelf product. The feel of the coupe is well worth the difference from sedan to this one. Usuable back seat a real plus. This is a keeper, along with my 78 280z, which has occupied my garage for 26 years. The Bose is more surround/full than the Bose setup in the sedan, which sports a sub...this vehicle with the additional speakers actually sounds a bit better. Not even attempting to access all this power. Id prefer to see a matched set of tires.

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  G35 Auto - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By slotmaker - May 2 - 10:00 am

  Bought a G35 at a nice price. I have the premium package and the sport suspension package. Former Acura TL driver (2001 model). I have to say, compared to Hondas perfect but bland interior, I love the avant-garde style of the Infiniti both on the inside and outside. Handling is great and is comparable to my Lexus IS300, although power is more. Love the Japanese style of the dashboard and the center display panel. Love the seats as well. To me this car has style and personality and RWD, that and the dealership experience/price sold me on this car over the comparable 2004 Acura TL. What can I tell you, style matters on the Las Vegas.

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  Best Mid Size Luxury - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By dynamos - May 1 - 1:13 am

  Have owned my Journey G35 for just over one week. Purchase experience was very quick and easy. Have Lakeshore Slate with Premium Pkg, Performance wheels/tires. Automatic. Have had no problems. The car is incredibly fun to drive with great power, smooth and a firm but comfortable ride. Bose stereo is awesome. Very comfortable seats. Best value in the segment.

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  Look great for a cheap price - 2003 Infiniti QX4
  By Mitch - April 30 - 6:46 am

  Love this car. Bought it for my wife, and I am constantly having to come up with excuses to drive it. Its a head turner and for a young couple, it makes us feel like a million bucks. Plenty of power to pull fourwheelers too. Highly recommend this car for people who just cant buy into the Pathfinder idea, this is a whole new level.

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  Fun to drive - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By Harry - April 30 - 4:40 am

  We now have 6500 miles on this vehicle, although we have to stop more often for gas, I wouldnt trade this vehicle for any that I have purchased in the past. Since 1969 I have purchased at least 28 new vehicles, not including motorcycles and some trucks. Fun to drive, very quiet, excellent radio. Dont like where the clock is, but who cares about the time when you are driving this unit.

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  top value - 1999 Infiniti I30
  By iman30 - April 30 - 2:00 am

  I purchased a 1999 i30 with 28000 miles on it after much research.The cost value ratio on this vehicle surpassed the Lexus e300,mb e320 and the saab 95.The reliability factor is extremely high on the i30 and along with the cost value ratio was the other single most important factor in my decision to purchase this model.

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  Great Car - 1999 Infiniti I30
  By Ray - April 28 - 10:46 pm

  I have driven this car 8 times from BC to California return and I cant think of one thing that I didnt like about the car. When driving from Seattle south, I thought the gas gauge was broken when it indicated a 1/4 tank remaining after I had driven 400 miles. Obviously I was happy with the fuel economy. The car provides more than adequate power to merge into freeway traffic and quickly pass on single lane highways. The car came with a great warranty but I never got to use it - nothing needed repairs. I even still have the original battery!

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  Already Great - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By AirJoe - April 27 - 8:53 pm

  I just bought my car used about 2 weeks ago. It had 44k miles on it and it was originally a lease car from 04/02. I already love this car! When searching for cars, I gave my wife a list of features I was looking for in a used car. I actually went to the car lot to purchase a Lexus GS300 I saw on their website. But on my way to look at it, I stopped to look at the G35 sitting next to it. I really loved the sports sedan look and feel of the car. And once I drove it, I was sold. From the one touch up & down features of each window to the auto to manual stick, this car easily fulfilled my wish list! My only complaint was that the car needed brake service and the dealer took $500 off. Cost $700