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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  LOVE THIS TRUCK - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By OWENSSFC - August 19 - 10:00 am

  I HAD A GMC DINALI FOR 3 1/2 YRS BEFORE THIS. IT WAS JUNK! NEEDING A MOTOR AT 44000 MI WAS LAST STRAW. I WAS HAPPY TO SEE NISSAN PUT THIS TRUCK OUT THAT MET MY SIZE/TOWING NEEDS. I PREVIOUSLE HAD 2 PATHFINDERS WHEN I COULD NOT AFFORD NEW TRUCKS AND PUT OVER 200K ON EACH. I HAVE HADE THIS TRUCK ONLY 1 MO BUT HAVE BEEN ON 1600MI BEACH TRIP AND TO THE LAKE. I TOWED MY 6500 LB BOAT WITH NO PROBLEM AT ALL. I ALSO TOWED MY 8000LB CAMPER THE 5 MILES FROM STORAGE THE TRUCK DID FINE AND WAS AS GOOD AT TOWING AS MY GMC WAS. WHILE I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS TRUCK A SHORT TIME I CAN ALREADY TELL THE BUILD IS MUCH BETTER THAN THE GMC.

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  better than expected - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By jlhsr - August 19 - 10:00 am

  i feel the performance is superior to a BMW 330i sedan. the price was lower and the G35 has a more comfortable interior

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  Nice car - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By MFlowers - August 19 - 9:36 am

  I love my G. Its a great car and so much fun to drive. I feel safe when driving it and its small so very convenient to get around in. All in all its a great car just a few complaints.

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  My I35 a Year Later - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By SusaneA - August 16 - 2:00 am

  Took it out in the snow for the first time last week and it handled great! Love the system and the ride. I do an average 20,000 miles per year and this is definately a comfortable way to do it.

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  Amazing vehicle - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By James - August 15 - 2:33 am

  This is my first experience in the entry level luxury market, and as they say, you get what you pay for. It is worth every penny. This car turns heads everywhere I go. It offers more than BMW, without the inflated Lexus price tag. Check one of these cars out before you buy anything else.

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  Impressed..... - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Impressed.... - August 11 - 10:56 pm

  I bought the car from Carmax with 12000 miles. Needless to say, I have been impressed. It is fast and handles great. The navigation is the best around and the technology package is outstanding and the backup camera is a nice feature (so my wife says). Gas mileage is about 20 avg, with mixed highway/city driving. The only complaint is the back seat is a little cramped for my oldest daughter, but she manages. Infinity puts Bridgestone Potenza from the factory and they stink. I barely got 20K miles. The staggered set up is new to me, but this a sports/performance car. I highly recommend this car to anyone. It is my wifes daily driver and highly reliable and safe!!!

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  Best Car EVER! - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Rachael - August 11 - 4:16 pm

  This car has been a dream to own. It is perhaps THE best car on the road in terms of reliability, styling, sexiness, muscle, and pure fun. I got mine in black with black leather, and I feel like a rock star every time I get behind the wheel. My manual 6-speed transmission G accelerates so fast I almost have to hold on to the steering wheel! Ive taken her up to 120+ mph on the open road, and she just purrs. The one and only drawback to the G is the high performance tires: they are pricey! Other than that, I have zero complaints. Nothing has ever gone wrong (even a little) and it is just a joy to drive. I love the car and I would swear she loves me back.

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  No Regrets - 2006 Infiniti QX56
  By NCLUDE - August 10 - 11:23 am

  I was looking for a nice, comfortable car (Lexus ES350 or Infiniti G35) and ended up getting the QX56 for its great ride and ability to hold our family of 6. Compared to others in its class, the QX56 is the overall champion IMHO. Great ride, looks tough, lots of standard equipment and the price is great compared to others (Escalade and Navigator). I considered the 2007 Escalade but by the time you added on the option it topped 62k. You get much more vehicle for the money with the QX56 and also, not everyone else has one. For those trying to decide among full-size luxury SUVs, I dont think theres a better deal out there. In the end, you just have to drive one, then youll have no doubt.

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  A great decision - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By CoryR - August 7 - 1:40 am

  I have always thought the G35 was stunning when one pulled up behind or beside me, but I never realized that the beautiful craftsmanship carried over into the interior as well. Beyond the looks of the car, the performance of the sedan is unbelievable. Choosing between the 3 Series and the G35 was a no brainer once I got behind the wheel of the Infiniti!

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  Sporty + Luxurious - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By ChristinaG - August 3 - 3:46 pm

  Purchased this car at 54K miles, still under warranty. I find this car to be a happy medium after owning a sporty BMW M3 and a luxury BMW 745i. It is quick like M3, excellent power and performance, but rides way more comfortably and has all the gadgets like the 745i. At 80K miles, I get an average 19.5mpg to the tank and have had only minimal upkeep. A tire pressure sensor needed replaced before 60K miles and the fuel gage, I found out after running out of gas on 1/2 tank, does not register accurately (a $200 part). Other than that I just love it. Roomy trunk, just enough back seat room, great stock stereo options. Rare model so it gets a lot of looks.