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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  Glad I didnt get the vette! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By C.E. Nash - December 17 - 10:00 am

  Since I bought the car I have never been pulled over some many times in my life... that is by BMW and Mercedes owners wanting to know about the car. A typical reaction is " Damn! what is it and where can I get one!". The car is great. Its quick, powerful and agile. It attracts corvettes like flies. It will seat four adults comfortably as long as all four are not over 6 feet. Gas milage is not great but you have to pay for your pleasure.

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  Luxury Car Of The Year ! - 2014 Infiniti Q50
  By saminhouston - December 13 - 11:35 pm

  I love this car just purchased it brand new, right off the lot. I drove a fully loaded 2008 infiniti G35 sedan before this one (now its my work car lol). I love infinitis because they are reliable, fast, fun, and stylish! So far Ive put 6k miles on it & it has been a dream to drive.. i mean infiniti really outdone itself this time. Everything is excellent (seriously), infinitis version of the i-drive system is very simple , not too much of a learning curb at all. All the driving modes really help, i have the hybrid so i avg 32 mpg on gas with 354 horses :) .. no words can describe how great this car is, dont believe me? Go test drive one, the infiniti Q50 wont let you down .

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  Understated - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By Aray - December 12 - 10:00 am

  This car is an excellent value. More bells and whistles than both my 2000 E320 and my wifes 1996 E420. Blows both of them away. When I got into my E320 after two long days of driving the M45, the Mercedes seemed frumpy and outdated - and thats a car I love. The Mercedes handles better and burns less gas. Other than that, there is no comparison - the M45 is simply better in every other category.

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  Has lots of pedal - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By john7z - December 12 - 10:00 am

  Quick, easy cruiser, but gear down, get the revs up and it will fly. Solid cornering on back New England roads, tracks well, even on rippling surfaces. Good sized cabin and trunk, adds usable things competitor BMW doesnt. Solid value and a lot of go for the money.

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  G 35, highly recommend. - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By bgimby - December 12 - 10:00 am

  Had the car just over a year, absolutely no problems. Great performance combined with a very comfortable ride. Milage could be a bit better, about 24 highway, but thats the cost of such great performance! Traded a CLK 320, the Infinity is definately the better car.Would recommend it to anyone who appreciates a fine performance auto.

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  Wow - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Sanghera - December 12 - 10:00 am

  This car is just amazing, going 100mph feeld the same as going 20 mph, ride is pretty smooth but sometimes there are some annoying noises, other then that the car is just great and gives me about 20-23 mpg, mostly city driving and i do drive this car hard, it is really fun to drive.

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  Fun as heck, dont believe the MPG - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By swxk17 - December 9 - 12:26 pm

  I absolutely love driving this car, its responsive, tight and quick. Many unique interior features, and what a smooth ride. Only problem so far is that Im not getting close to the fuel economy suggested.

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  Good People, Good Cars - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Reese Pruitt - December 7 - 5:20 pm

  This has been the best car I have ever driven. It is the perfect 16th birthday present. When I am in it, I feel very safe.

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  Encore G35 Owner - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By AL - December 2 - 3:53 pm

  I traded in my 2003 G35 for the 2008 model. I never repeat same brands or styles but my first G35 (purchased in April 2002) was the best car I have ever owned. Never had mechanical issues. Performance never changed in almost 6 years and the long term overall quality was excellent.

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  My favorite Car ever! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By blitzjb - November 30 - 2:00 am

  This is a good looking fun to drive car. It sounds and drives great!