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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  Infinity top dog - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By frank - May 28 - 6:13 pm

  This car is a gas to drive. Its a high tech muscle car with great looks. The bose sounds great and the car handles and stops better than the lexus and cost less. Infinity really out did themselves this time. How do they do it?

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  Great SUV - 2016 Infiniti QX60
  By Sergio - May 28 - 12:33 am

  After debating between the 2017 MDX and the 2016 QX60, it is definitely clear to see who the winner is. Infiniti blew us away with the use of getting to the third row and the amount of legroom in the third row compared to the MDX. I also liked what features were available on the QX60 than compared to the MDX, as the QX60 had more practical features for a vehicle in this segment in packages that made more sense than it did in the MDX. For example, the around view monitor, heated steering wheel, and USB ports in the third row require the highest level package from Acura, while Infiniti has these features offered in its mid-level package. Additionally, the service that the Infiniti dealership gave us compared to Acura was another reason to go with the QX60; I feel more at ease for any services in the future.

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  updated review - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By kiddough - May 27 - 7:02 am

  I still like this car, but after a few years it has its pros & cons. Avg MPG is 21.4 (city/highway) A lot of tiny things brings this car down. Be sure to visit a dealership if your car burns a lot of oil! Infiniti will perform a oil change & document your levels & have you return after 1,000 miles to see if you need a new engine. I will be getting a 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD 6 M/T more reliability & about the same performance.

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  I LOVE IT! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Donna - May 27 - 12:53 am

  I simply love it! Its so much fun to drive and it looks great too!

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  G37S Journey coupe - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By ViliV - May 27 - 12:03 am

  The handling and performance is superb, acceleration is great under any circumstance. The technology loaded in this vehicle really makes the difference with comparable 335 or A5, a fully loaded G37 coupe would cost around 8-10K less than any other European brand.

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  Couldnt be happier! - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By megs_81 - May 26 - 2:50 pm

  Ive been driving my 08 G35 Journey with Sport Package for 6 months and am still as happy as the first time I stepped inside. This car is so fun to drive. I constantly get compliments. The navigation is easy to use and accurate. I love the backup camera. Its great not having to dig in my purse to find my keys. I now have 10K miles and am averaging 23-24 mpg. I dont think this is bad considering the 300+ hp.

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  FROM HIS VIEW - 2004 Infiniti Q45
  By CURIOUSGEORGE - May 26 - 2:00 am

  THIS IS A GREAT CAR!!!

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  not just a Nissan anymore - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By dwightex - May 25 - 2:47 pm

  Its clear that Nissan makes lots of money on the Infiniti, but it is a nice daily driver and pretty nice to look at. Not much torque, but still mid 5s to get to 60 MPG. Its a little bumpy with the run flat 19s. What makes it a great car is the low cost lease. Why drive a used car when you can get a new car in mid 300s per month?

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  Infiniti Fan - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By I-35 Fan - May 25 - 12:26 pm

  This is a terrific car. Bought it used 4 years ago and havent had one speck of trouble. Highly recommend this vehicle to anyone.

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  Pretty good car - 2001 Infiniti I30
  By mobucky - May 24 - 7:20 pm

  After 3 Maximas, this was my first Infiniti. Car has been a pleasure, with only a couple annoyances. The reading light has burned out four times due to an apparent short that the dealership only identified after the warranty was gone. Leather has been faster to wear than in my Maximas. And the heater/AC motor has developed a loud growl that goes away after 2-3 minutes. Car still looks "fresh" after 6 years and 101,000 miles. Seats are comfortable. Turning radius is awful. Its like turning the Titanic in a farm pond. All in all, though, a good investment and outstanding driving machine for the open road.