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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  One fast sedan! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By 1FastSedan - April 6 - 12:40 pm

  It is an absolute pleasure to drive this car. The handling is top notch, giving both stability when pushed to its limits and comfort when driving on the highways. The VQ35DE is one of the best engines ever produced, providing huge amounts of low-end power. You will rarely take the engine above 4500 rpm as there is little need to (unless an unsuspecting German car decides to get pushy on the on-ramp). The brakes are great, however sometimes they are a bit touchy. The stability control is a necessity and works flawlessly. Often times I catch myself grinning when the VCD kicks in and flashes the "Slip" light. The interior is well designed, however those of us 6+ may have some difficulty.

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  TOP SUV - 2008 Infiniti QX56
  By Jasonthebomb - April 5 - 1:56 pm

  I have just purchased this monster about a month and meets all my satisfaction. I traded in my 04 4Runner and got this beast and I am loving it. It has it all, power, fun, and look impressive. When I drive the road, people just keep looking at my car and asking how much I paid and so on on when it is parked. It is one hell of big impressive SUV and washing my car every weekend YAY! \(^.^)/

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  I would not buy a G-35 2003 - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By mrnew - April 5 - 1:46 pm

  Hard to turn, uncomfortable ride, high noise level, 14.9 to 15.1 gass milage in town. 21.7 open road. Electric Window and wiper motors have gone out, read center brake light out. **Oil dip stick design and location**[violative content deleted] Pananger seat is a pain in the ass and back. Hard to get out of. I am an ergonomic engineer MIT and mechanical engineer INIA, I can speek with some athority. The car was given to me, thank god I did not pay for it. Ergonomic design for interior does not match my Honda 2002 4 dr. The Honda is a better car.

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  Happy Honeymooner - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By FromTheRock - April 3 - 11:03 pm

  Im happily in the honeymoon stage with my Journey edition. I came from an Acura TSX, and find that the G35 has less trunk and interior space. The gas mileage is bad, but I knew that up front; Im also concerned about the summer tires and their longevity. Otherwise, I cant extol enough the rocketship engine and handling of this vehicle! The ride is amazingly smooth on the highway, but nice and firm at slower speeds and on twisty roads. Fit and finish is outstanding, and get lots of compliments on the look. I searched far and wide for wood trim (surprisingly hard to find!), and think it makes the cabin seem much more open and inviting. I look forward to driving to work every single day.

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  Built to perform - 2014 Infiniti QX60
  By california11 - April 2 - 2:58 am

  I bought the fully loaded QX60 Hybrid Front wheel in March 2014. I enjoy the smooth, comfortable and quiet ride. I just made it to 5000 miles. I mostly drive in a normal mode, shown by the "dot" on the dial knob.The city and highway mileage combined gives 26 MPG. For the highway, it gives up to 29 MPG. Look at the MPG bar on the center display panel and learn to drive accordingly to get better MPG. When possible, hit the brakes slowly and see how hybrid battery charges. No premium gas needed. It is not a race car, but if you want to drive that way you can (switch dial to sport mode), may not get best MPG.

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  Just Poor Quality - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Lemon - April 1 - 11:26 pm

  First, I love my infiniti but not sure why given the poor quality of the build. Problem 1. Cant fill it with gas. Fuel tank issues - took about a 1/2 dozen trips to the dealer to sort it out. Problem 2. Creaking from the front end. Dealer still troubleshooting but looks like its the suspension rods. Currently 5 sets on backorder and thats just 1 dealer! Problem 3. At 25000 miles my brakes are completely shot. $1,000 repair bill for new front rotors & pads, plus remachined rears and new rear pads. Thats $700 per year!!!

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  Whats with the nay sayers??? - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By rebrth - April 1 - 9:30 am

  I really dont understand some of you peoples gripes about this car. Tires and brakes worn out in less than a yr? Averaging 14mpg? Well how about you slow it down. Thats whats you can expect when your flooring it every time your behind the wheel. Even one person that complained about everything in regards to how the car looked inside. Well then why did you buy it. The appearance didnt change after you made your purchase did it? Quality on this car is top notch, its a nissan made vehicle of course. The ride feels extremely stable in all maneuvers. Yeah the average of about 18 to 20 mpg is a bit on the low side but when your pushing out 306hp what do you expect?

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  The G35 Is Infiniti-ly Magnificent! ;) - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By G35-4-ever - March 31 - 8:26 pm

  This car is simply amazing!! We test drove everything in this class to be sure the G35 was "the one." Absolutely NOTHING compared, in look, feel or drive. The G35 sedan is drop-dead gorgeous outside. The inside is even nicer. The seats feel like Im driving from my couch! No more fights for the center armrest. ;) The instrument panels are cleanly arranged, giving the "featurey" feel we adore, without being fussy or complicated. At the same time the car exudes luxury, it drives like a race car! The sounds it makes are intoxicating. So is the speed! Left plenty a bigger engine in the dust, smoothly purring on past. Fast, smooth, and sleek, the G35 is definitely the best of both worlds!

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  Lots of Car - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By ART - March 31 - 1:40 pm

  With only a few issues, Infiniti would have produced one of the best cars Ive ever driven. Lots of power and extrememly fun to drive. Some lack of detail on the part of the engineers and poor fuel economy keep this from being a 10 all around.

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  Many Pros and Many Cons - 2014 Infiniti QX60
  By adidasgirla - March 31 - 1:24 pm

  My husband is a used car dealer but when I got pregnant with our first child in October we decided to buy a new car to know for sure we wont have any problems. We bought the QX60 for the size, price, and brand. We got a fully loaded one with a DVD player for the kid in the future. While I was pregnant the car was the most comfortable thing to drive, but in December it stared to make engine noise. I took it to Infiniti and they couldnt hear it. It got so bad that in March they finally heard it and said it was an issue with the bearings in the engine, it took them 2 weeks and they fixed it, but it is coming back again. Also, now that I had the baby the car is not that comfortable.