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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  Wouldnt get any other car - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By tecnoxus - February 26 - 11:37 pm

  I spent a long time doing research on my next car (4 years) each time I took a car that meet my requirements out on a test drive I was disappointed. I wanted something sporty that wasnt just a flat out race car. BMW got really close. But considering that I got my Infiniti for $45k, when a similarly equipped BMW would have cost $65K, Im rather happy with how everything turned out.

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  fast and un- furious - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By timsit - February 24 - 12:36 am

  Just purchased the G35 coupe with prem. pkg. Its an absolute blast to drive! Great performance and great looks - you cant beat it for the price. The car is great overall although a few minor things could use improvement.

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  Best Car - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Paul - February 23 - 6:16 pm

  Best Car Ive ever owned. Beautiful Women looking with that look in their eyes when looking at the car. They never did that with my old Honda Civic, Ill tell you that. Exterior design is beautiful, although I prefer the coupe styling the 2005 revision was a nice upgrade. Interior needs slight improvement but it is better than last year. The drive is nice & smooth. The ride is clean & comfortable, what you expect from an luxury vehicle. Also, when you want you can kick in the sport aspect with the 280 horsepower. Its a beautiful car & my friends with a new BMW 3 series or Audi A4 series are regretting their purchases now.

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  great ride - 2003 Infiniti QX4
  By bigzip51 - February 23 - 2:00 am

  This truck is perfect for a small family. strong engine, great features. highly recommend

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  Second one off the truck... - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By therichman - February 23 - 2:00 am

  and, after two years, I still look back at it after I park and walk away. An awesome sports car sleeper sedan! I lowered it and added 18" rims and wider tires, and I tinted the windows. It is a total joy to drive and is a truly responsive slalom car in the twisties. It takes a while to get used to the sensitive brakes, but once you get used to them and accept that they will stop the car on a dime, you develop a confidence in the performance that I only had in one other car- the classic 930! Id buy another one in a heartbeat!

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  sporty - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By steven. erdman - February 23 - 2:00 am

  nice car, comfortable and sporty, handles well and very responsive

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  Hidden Gem - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Dave - February 22 - 4:13 pm

  This car is a blast to drive. Fast, agile, great looking, and very comfortable, it has features that no others in its price range can touch. There are no obvious flaws in the performance, finishes, ergonomics, or styling of this car. The minor complaints are road noise, lack of storage space and power outlets, and layout of controls. They are really minor, though, as the driving characteristics of the car make the flaws seem trivial. Im very happy that I found this car.

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  Surprised - 1997 Infiniti QX4
  By QX4Love - February 21 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car without knowing much about QX4- it repaced a Jeep Grand Cherokee. I couldnt be happier. I love my QX. I have even put it through some rigourous off-raoding; it handles it surprisingly well.

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  Best car I have ever driven - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Mrg35 - February 21 - 10:00 am

  This is the best car I have driven in the last 3 years. I test the A4, BMW325, Acura 3.2 TL, Subaru WRX. This car beats everyother hands down on a overall quality, performance and ride. Its a great deal for $ 30000. I wish they had more options on the cloth model and a 6 speed manual

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  beats BMW to death - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By BMWkiller - February 21 - 10:00 am

  it is the new benchmark for sport sedan!!