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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  After 3 years, I still love my Q - 2003 Infiniti Q45
  By bentley - June 5 - 7:36 am

  Ive always wanted a real luxury car, and I finally got what I wanted. I had to wait until March of the following model year, but I bought it new. I have never had one issue with the car since we bought it 3 years ago, so I couldnt be happier. We intend to keep this car from 10 to 20 years, so we hope our good fortune continues.

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  Its elegant yet fun! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Janelle222 - June 5 - 2:00 am

  I recently bought a white G35 sedan. I like the ride. I have had the opportunity to drive high end cars (I used to have a Boxster, a CLK, a SLK, an M5 - what can I say... I like CARS!!) and this one is not to be ignored or looked down on. The people working in Infiniti Tustin made our purchase experience not as stressful. They are all professionals (I will especially mention Bill).

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  A consistent good deal... - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By Rich in CA - June 4 - 10:00 am

  This is my 3rd Infiniti "I" series car...which says... I really like this car. Its comfortable, stylish, and has many good features (such as the speakers, CD player, home security, etc.). I never worry about reliability, I never lift the hood and service is great (Saturday service and a loaner). This year I shopped particularly hard and long... looking at the comparables...and, still feel I got the best deal.

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  Finally, A tall(er) persons car. - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By pwr10 - June 4 - 10:00 am

  I have driven the 3 and 5 series BMW, the IS, ES, and GS Lexus, and the C and E bodies from MB. The G35 is comfortable for 63" 230 lb person, and drives better than all of the above (except the 5 series, and that is a close call). A smoothly accelerating engine... just a pleasure overall.

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  My Second I - 2004 Infiniti I35
  By Rick Nielsen - June 1 - 10:00 am

  I just bought the 2004 I35. I bought a I30T in 1996, put 109,000 miles on it with no problems. Incredibly reliable car and the dealer service is awesome. I cant wait to pick up my new I35. Love the smooth power and comfort. I looked at the new Acura TL, nice car, but the interior is not nearly as elegant as the I35 and was $4,000 more.

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  G35 - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By robsg35 - June 1 - 10:00 am

  This is a great car. It handles well and feels solid on the road.

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  Fun car, tough on gas - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By kjh - June 1 - 10:00 am

  This awd car handles very well. Traded in an 2002 Acura tl-s, which was quicker and gave better fuel economy. However, after replacing the transmission, I lost confidence in the tl and dumped it. Very happy with the level of service with Infinitis dealership.. Much better than Acura.

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  Infinity G35, W O W!!! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Burky - June 1 - 10:00 am

  Purchased the G35 after reading many reviews stating the G35 was Best In Class over the BMW, Acura, VW and others. Was not ready to buy, test drove the car and was so impressed I called the wife and said I was sold. Helping the purchase was the ease of dealing with the Infinty dealership and sales staff. My salesman, John Lopez was great. I love the car and HIGHLY reccommend it.

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  Dealerships coint - 2017 Infiniti Q50
  By Joseph Fetzner - June 1 - 2:52 am

  The dealership made the difference.

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  Best car Ive driven in this price range. - 2016 Infiniti Q50
  By Dan - May 31 - 7:05 pm

  At first I was skeptical about Infiniti in general. I knew that they had the G-35 series which were popular in the 2 door version. I was not impressed by the 4 door models..too small for my taste. When the Q50 3.7 came out my wife leased one and I started driving it occasionally. She absolutely loves it and I fell in love with the Q50 series as well. When the Q50 turbo came out and I had an opportunity to road test one I actually got it that day! Its perfect 2017 Q50 RS 400 twin turbo all wheel drive! What an amazing car for the price. Its a rocket period! Put it in Sport + and you literally need to hold yourself together because by the time you realize whats going on mostly likely the speedometer is way past 100mph. I have no complaints about the car. It has power, looks sharp, comfortable seating, and it has so many option of driving that its a ball to drive. Mine only has the navigation option and thats it. If you have 50k burning a hole in your pocket give this car a try, you will not regret it!