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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  Better than the BMW - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By ebrewer - May 24 - 10:00 am

  I had my mind set on the BMW (test drove a few) and this car blows it away in price, options, and power. I bought this car for my wife and she absolutely loves it.

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  This car rocks! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By g35rocks - May 24 - 10:00 am

  I just bought this car, and it is awesome! By far the best in its class. Just drive it and youll see!!

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  About time - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By bigdumbdane - May 24 - 10:00 am

  I cannot say one bad thing about it yet. I could never justify spending $40 grand on a german luxury sport, but this thing is worth more than those and costs less!

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  Comfortable Car! - 2013 Infiniti JX
  By geebers - May 23 - 10:44 pm

  I traded my 2007 GX 470 for a JX 35; I couldnt be much happier. Ive had my JX for 2 weeks now and loving my new SUV. Its really comfortable and easy to drive. The interior looks expensive and classy. Great technology; love the 360 degree camera.

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  Lots of car for the money - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By borist - May 21 - 1:57 pm

  If you want economy, get a Prius. This car was designed to get from A to B fast. Its not great for very long trips (the seats are a bit stiff), but to get to work or some party - great! For the money you pay, you get a lot more than 3-series BMW or C-class MB have to offer. This car looks amazing, drives like a rocket, premium package gives you GPS, dual climate control and pretty beefy BOSE audio system. The interior build quality exceeds what C-class has to offer by a mile. Overall - great car. Worth every $ paid for it.

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  Draining experience - 2004 Infiniti Q45
  By Smart and Stylish - May 21 - 10:00 am

  I love my new premium Q. I test drove several cars in its class and they just didnt have the "zoom, zoom, zoom." I have had a unexplained battery drain but other wise have been very pleased.

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  Wish it were more like my 90 ZX - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By ZXzealot - May 21 - 10:00 am

  Overall the car is good. Not as good as my Nissan 1990 ZX was when I bought it new. The seats are very uncomfortable. Also, not as much shoulder and hip room as the old Z. The suspension is good but not as compliant on rough surfaces as the 90 Z ... has some wheel hop. Road noise is high. Wind noise is high. Has a few rattles and squeaks. The Z was rattle free for 7 years. Dont think of it as a luxury car ... its a sporty car. Cerritos Infiniti has been a great dealer.

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  nastys G35 mixed coupe review - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By nasty - May 21 - 10:00 am

  beautiful exterior, great motor, they scrimped on the little things- the struts that should hold the hood up, the seats that should have more adjustments, the plastics that are not up to the rest of car

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  Problems with QX56 - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By Jim Heine - May 20 - 5:56 pm

  The road performance is fine. The shortfall lies in the dash- poor heating and defroster times, too complicated to find proper settings for climate controls. Have had several minor breakdowns with basic functions ie windshield wipers,mirror motors. Probably would not buy again- Im a 3X infinity buyer.

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  Loving It! - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Charlie - May 20 - 1:56 pm

  I just picked up my 2007 G35 Sport Sedan (Auto) last weekend and have been loving it since I drove it off the lot. The other cars that I evaluated in my purchasing process were the Lexus IS350, Audi 3.2 A4, and the BMW 335. The G holds it own with all and surpasses them in many ways, most notably price, performance, and driving experience. Considering that each of the aforementioned models are at least 3k more in price I don’t see how one could justify such a premium. Interior and exterior styling is truly outstanding and the sport model is flat out ‘tight’. An outstanding automobile!