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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  New Toy - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By LaurenceSchiff - October 14 - 10:00 am

  Early review of this monster is mixed. It is probably a poor value, however, it is ultra-luxurious, powerful, and fun. Gas mileage is terrible, and if a car salesman tells you it gets 18MPG, I do have several local bridges to sell you. Too early to tell about reliability, but Infiniti really does pamper you, and they actually fix things with a smile. I know several reviewers panned the styling, but with upgraded wheels, the car is absolutely stunning.

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  QX56 - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By Reno - October 14 - 10:00 am

  Two days ago picked it up. Overall very nice truck. Ride is very comfortable and compliant. It can be little jittery on rough roads, but that is expected from any full size truck built on frame. Interior is very quiet. Seats are soft and comfortable. Rear leg room is amazing(like in limo). Overall I think this truck is great value.

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  Wow - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By zugisland - October 14 - 5:06 am

  Unbelievable value and performance..just bought my g35x and all my friends and family thought i paid well over 50 k for this car...

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  Surprise! - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By Rx4brdm - October 13 - 12:30 pm

  I shopped around, not only in this category but others. With the great lease deal I came to my decision on the Q50S AWD AWD. Its been about a month and still no buyers remorse. True its quite a bit different than the MkVI VW GTI, but there are only two things I miss, the hatchback and the manual transmission. I know, completely different category of vehicles but the GTI is what I traded in on the deal. The infotech is still taking some getting used to but I just feel downright spoiled every day I drive it. Oh, and just pressing a button to lock the doors and start the car. That 7500 RPM redline, AWD, comfort, and luxuries. Still cant believe I got a chance to own one. One warning, the tires are run-flats but that doesnt mean that theyre indestructible, got a flat at the 2000 mile mark, $425 to replace!!! When the opportunity arises they will be replaced with regular tires.

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  Surprise! - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By Rx4brdm - October 13 - 12:30 pm

  I shopped around, not only in this category but others. With the great lease deal I came to my decision on the Q50S AWD AWD. Its been about a month and still no buyers remorse. True its quite a bit different than the MkVI VW GTI, but there are only two things I miss, the hatchback and the manual transmission. I know, completely different category of vehicles but the GTI is what I traded in on the deal. The infotech is still taking some getting used to but I just feel downright spoiled every day I drive it. Oh, and just pressing a button to lock the doors and start the car. That 7500 RPM redline, AWD, comfort, and luxuries. Still cant believe I got a chance to own one. One warning, the tires are run-flats but that doesnt mean that theyre indestructible, got a flat at the 2000 mile mark, $425 to replace!!! When the opportunity arises they will be replaced with regular tires.

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  CVT kills this truck! - 2013 Infiniti JX
  By ctsoccerfamily - October 13 - 5:18 am

  Bought this car in May for my wife, she loved it from the first time she saw it on the commercials durring the NCAA tournament. I have to qualify my review by letting you know that my wife loves this car and its by far her favorite family car that weve owned. The JX is packed with technology and is quite a good looking car. Its very well thought out and the design and tech features are very intuitive. The performance of the car is another story. By 2013 standards this car is simply underpowered. The constant drone of the CVT as is searches/skips gears is annoying to say the least. Infiniti should take their "mulligan" and come out with an upgraded engine and ditch the CVT for 2014

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  infinite wisdom - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By chadwick miller - October 11 - 12:50 am

  this is the best car i have ever had it really moves and am getting 21 miles per on average

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  never an infinti again - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By dcowboys - October 10 - 3:23 am

  I was previously a Lexus owner for the past 7 years. Decided to go with the sleek body of an Infiniti G35. Within two months, began experiencing ignition problems - would sputter and die on cold starts. Dealer worked on it for two weeks before it replaced ECM. Problems are back a month later. Infiniti refuses to replace vehicle.

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  LOVE THIS CAR - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By rynkshermy - October 8 - 7:33 pm

  Finaly found a great car. If you are thinking of buying one of these babys you wont be unhappy:) My wife and I both love it, FUN, comfortable, and has all the bells and whistles. Other than kicking it down with a lead foot, the car gets pretty good gas mileage, sometimes thats hard to do while driving;-)

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  Nice car - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By 757baby - October 8 - 12:36 am

  This car is quite agile for a large sedan. I found that this car was quite fun to drive due to the all wheel drive. You can enter a turn and just load on the power. The front wheels will just pull you around like you are on rails.