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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  Beyond Reliable Machine - 2002 Infiniti G20
  By moparmaniac101 - April 26 - 6:16 pm

  Over 75k miles and not a single repair or service procedure except for routine oil and air filter changes and one transmission fluid flush. Reliability is flawless. SR20DE engine has only a meager 145-hp on tap unlike its gutsy G35 offspring, but returns exceptional fuel mileage. At $3.19 a gallon, it takes only $40 to fill up. Acceleration is adequate, 0 to 60 mph around 9.5 seconds. While it wont win you any pink slips against a Mustang GT, it effortlessly revs to its redline for stomp-on-it launches and is eager to play when you want to.

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  Pleasantly Surprised - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Wesel - April 25 - 1:10 am

  My wife and I were originally in the market for another SUV (We have 2). After deciding that it was stupid to buy another one, my wife saw the new 07 G35 and was hooked. We went to the dealer and fell in love with the 07 until we found out that they were not moving an inch on the price. It just so happened that the dealer had a few left over 06 G35’s, thank god. We purchased an 06 with premium package B, Navi, and the Sport pkg. More fun to drive than the 07 and we saved a ton of money. I highly recommend.

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  Infiniti I35 17k miles! - 2004 Infiniti I35
  By cardriver1234 - April 25 - 12:58 am

  I just recently purchased my 2004 Infinit I35 from an elderly woman who was the only owner of the car before I got it, Amazingly it only has 17k miles on it and it apart from a few small scratches on the outside the interior looks brand new! Great to drive, very quiet, and comfortable I am just completely in love with this car and think I definately got it for a steal at 9,000!

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  Great fun and a great price - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By r11229 - April 24 - 10:00 am

  Drove the Audi, BMW and Volvo. None perform as well, none look as good and all are more expensive. This is my second Infiniti and once again am very impressed with the build quality.

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  Awsome - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Silver shadow - April 24 - 10:00 am

  Traded my 2002 Altima 3.5SE for this beauty. Handles extremely well, power to spare. A true luxury sports car. Rear wheel drive is the way to go, no more torque steer problems.

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  Ultimate Driving Machine - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By ravenjred - April 23 - 2:30 pm

  I have owned my G 35X AWD for exactly 1 week now and Im sorry BMW, but this is the "Ultimate Driving Machine." My wife and I took it on a trip to Atlantic City, NJ and this car not only handles great, but has great pick up as well. We got about 21 mpg highway. I traded in my 2005 Lexus ES 330 for this. I looked at the 2007 Lexus ES 350 as well as the IS and the BMW 330xi and the Acura TL. This car blows them all away! While the Lexus has a slightly smoother ride, the Gs ride is sporty, but not rough. The G also has more power that any of the others. I got the premium, navigation, and technology packages. The navigation is the best Ive seen and the Bose stereo is outstanding.

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  Bang for the buck - 2001 Infiniti I30
  By Raj Venkat - April 21 - 3:50 pm

  Got it used with 68200 miles on it for dealer trade-in price. What a beauty! It is one of the most elegant Infinitis around (past and present). The engine revs effortlessly and the transmission shifts smoothly. Very sturdy at highway speeds of 80 mph. The leather seats are large and comfortable and it is so roomy inside. It definitely likes only premium fuel as I hear an annoying growl when I press the gas with 87 octane fuel. Mileage is not as good as I thought, 21 mpg mixed driving and 26 mpg on highway. The tornado fuel saver did not improve mileage. There is an annoying rattle coming from around the beautiful analog clock when the ext. temp is cold but disappears when the car warms up.

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  Blast with no Run flats!! - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By lgm - April 19 - 1:40 pm

  Looked at the 3 series, the Lexus and the Audi. It came down to a toss up between the BMW 335 and the G35. BMW interior felt dated, and they had the Run flat tires. Chose the Infiniti, and love it.

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  Best for the $$$$ - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By Julie - April 19 - 9:20 am

  After shopping All SUVs this was the on for me. I have owned the Mercedes ML, and the Lincoln Navigator, for interior plushness and utility this QX56 is far superior. The easy tumble mid seats and the fold flat rear third row is better than the Escalade. You can remove the mid-seat console for even more ease to the third row.

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  P11 Primera - 2002 Infiniti G20
  By magnum_hunter - April 18 - 10:00 am

  The G20 is a very quiet car and stable on the road - an excellent car for a long drive as well as 33mpg we got on its first trip. This is a small luxury car - my previous economy cars were not even close in comfort and couldnt come close in the sudden reduction in outside noise when the windows close fully.