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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  Testosterone Free Car - 2002 Infiniti G20
  By Kram - November 28 - 10:00 am

  My wife bought this car when I was on a business trip overseas. Someone totaled her 325 so she needed a car immediately. The car is beautiful is just about everyway except power. Expect to be outdragged by some econo cars. Last night we test drove a Accord V6 w/ leather...a much more powerful car than the G20. We probably will trade-in the underpowered G20 and eat the $1500.

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  Fun car, Great price - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By NewOwner - November 28 - 10:00 am

  I looked at a Lexus, Mercedes, Acura and this by far offered the best value for price, fun, and reliability.

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  Love Mine! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Landa in Texas - November 25 - 4:06 am

  My husband bought me a 2004 G35 coupe new for our 20th anniversary. Everyone loves this car. It goes through tires and brakes a lot (Im not a terribly aggressive driver) but the warranty is unbeatable. All 4 drivers at our home love to drive it. We will definitely consider other Infinitis in the future.

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  Best Purchase ever - 2010 Infiniti QX56
  By Jcolon - November 25 - 12:20 am

  Bought this vehicle after owning a Rav4.Wanted a bigger and safer ride for my 2 boys and I found it on this one. The captains chair plus the DVD make the ride for them so comfortable and smooth for myself.To much tech and luxury for the prize compare to other SUVs out there and with the powerful engine all I need next to buy is a boat and Im set. Owned Toyotas for my whole life but this is definitely the best buy I ever made.Maybe in a year or two I will trade it for the new 2011 out there cause I really love these vehicle for the prize I ended up paying.

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  Best Small Sedan.....Period - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Joe - November 24 - 12:30 am

  Im one of those customers that car dealers love - I buy way too many cars too quickly. Ive had 10 cars in the past 12 years. I do Extensive research before buying a car so I get a good deal and am as pleased as possible with my purchase. But thats why I generally go back for another purchase - theres either something that could be better with my car or theres something better in a newer car. After purchasing/driving the G35, I can say this is without a doubt The Best car Ive ever owned. Interior finishes truly luxury. Exterior styling is sporty, but understated. Driving experience is unmatched: Very powerful, smooth daily driver, and yet will respond to aggressive driving nicely

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  Luxury sport sedan for family - 2014 Infiniti Q50
  By w2w2p - November 23 - 12:20 pm

  I purchased my brand new Infiniti Q50 a few weeks ago. Everything about this car is great. Superb performance and quality. I was looking for a luxury sports sedan that can easily fit a child seat + 2 adults (occasionally) in a backseat and has reasonable trunk space. Also looked at C class and BMW 3 series, but they felt too small in that aspect. The main advantage of Infiniti Q50 in this segment is that 37k base car gets you 5.2 sec 0-60 performance. ~330 horses with no turbos, sounds awesome!

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  Best value for used car - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By Folski - November 23 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car used. It is a great car. I love it. It has everything I wanted: sunroof, 6 cd changer, leather interior, rear spoiler, great v6 engine, good mpgs, sports car ride, great look. What makes this a great used car is its great reliability and lower resale value. It can be had for thousands less than other comparable cars (Lexus ES, Avalon, Acura TL, BMW, MB). I always buy used and long term reliability is the key to buying used. The last 2 cars I owned have gone over 200k miles (Infiniti & Maxima). This car will do that easily. The Infiniti I30 is without a doubt the best used value in the upscale sedan class.

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  The QX4 Has Arrived - 2002 Infiniti QX4
  By pommes - November 22 - 10:00 am

  When the QX4 first came out in 1998, the car media griped the QX4 was too close to the Pathfinder to warrant the premium price. Didnt read much about that last month when researching SUVs to buy to replace my 15 year old Pathifnder. I am hugely impressed with the QX4 compared to direct rivals, the Benz, Acura, Lexus and GM Envoy. The QX4 is gorgeous inside and out with well thought out engineering and ergonomics.

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  The COUPE Arrives - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Dr.007 - November 16 - 10:00 am

  Believe it or not there is a dealership that has a coupe on the showroom floor (not the prototype either!) Modern Infiniti in Greensboro NC has a desert platinum, premium/aero package with nav. thats available to view and soon to drive! The car is even better looking in person than in print/internet. Great lines and personality. The headlights look good. The aero package (ie spoiler) looks excellent on this car, a lot more so than on the sedan. The interior is great with comfortable seats and well-laid out controls and gauges. Oh yeah and when you start the engine, the perfect combination of purr and growl.

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  G35 - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Gremp - November 16 - 10:00 am

  Found it to be much a much better performer than my Acura CL