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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  great car - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By John Miller - June 5 - 12:03 am

  I have owned mostly german made cars and after buying the G35 I do not think I will ever go back. This car provides you with the same things you would get in a Mercedes for about $20,000 less. Plus it will eat a BMW and spit it out on the road.

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  wow - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By jerry - June 4 - 3:53 am

  moved from an suv to this g35.great looks, super interior,i like every thing about this vehicle.throaty exhust tone ,tight on the curves,seat adjusts auto. when entering or leaving the vehicle.i think thelexus is quieter, but love this cars performance

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  Luxury bang-for-your-buck - 2004 Infiniti I35
  By GeorgiaBlue - May 29 - 2:00 am

  I originally bought this car for my wife, but am now coveting some of the features of her much newer near-luxury car! This car affords a quiet, comfortable ride with enough amenities to keep all but the true technophiles happy (this, despite the fact we opted for a model without navigation). The interior is spacious and well thought out. The exterior is not necessarily eye-catching, but handsome. Power is ample, but this is a boulevard cruiser, so dont expect to fly around corners (thats what the MR2 is for).

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  The Q45 is a Winner - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By Mal Vineberg - May 28 - 10:00 am

  This is my third Q45 and by far the best all around. Infiniti makes wonderful cars but the 97-2001 Q45 was lacking in style, the 2002 makes up for everyhting. The voice system, the navigation system, backup camera, the smart cruise control, the comfort and power, the sound system, the headlights, the interior features and all the features make it a wonderful car to drive and look at.

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  Great Car - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By HankL - May 28 - 10:00 am

  Car rides like a dream. The heated front and rear seats are a great feature.The pickup is great and there was nothing wrong with the car.

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  The total package - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Brnrbr - May 28 - 10:00 am

  This car is all I hope it would be. Fast. Comfortable, and cheap for the thrills. It handles like its on rails (even with the relatively small tires.....howd they do that??). Nobody should be allowed to have this much fun in a four door car. The interior is a bit underdone, but not too bad. Im just glad they put the money in the drivetrain and exterior styling.

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  Best car I have ever owned! - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By car46guy - May 27 - 2:10 pm

  I have only owned this car for a few days. I came across a used, 2007, with 35k miles. All I can say is this is the best car I have ever owned...Great looks, insanely fast, built like a tank and handles like a race car. Driving at night I feel like Im flying a plane - the interior lighting is great. This car is rock solid and feels like its on rails. Im still getting used to all of the techno gear and will report back.

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  Where is everyone comming from - 2001 Infiniti I30
  By Rami - May 27 - 5:06 am

  I see that most of you rate the 2001 I30 a 10. Well I own 1 and it is far from a 10. my behind is killing after a 45 min. drive. to much wind noise. maybe all of u upgraded from a Cavalier!

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  Less car - 2012 Infiniti FX
  By merlin - May 25 - 7:16 pm

  Our 4th Infiniti. Has 6000 trouble free miles.Replaces an 03 FX35 AWD that was trouble free for 115,000 miles. I rate the 03 as an A+ car, and the 12 as a B-. Handles well. Even with 7 spd trans, the mpg is exactly the same as 03: 19.6. Fit/finish in and out has suffered. The 12 noticeably cheaper throughout: floor mats, carpet, headliner, center armrest,wheel/tire size,chrome exhaust finishers. Car feels smaller than 03. Fold out door pockets eliminated. Adjustable center armrest eliminated. Throaty exhaust note eliminated. Dash design has gone down. Multi adjust seats very good,comfortable. Tech package very capable. A very fine car (03) has been very noticeably cheapened 12.

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  Love the Car - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Irvine - May 25 - 7:43 am

  After 6 months of investigating coupes in the 30,000-40,000 range I decided on the G35. From the first moment I drove away from the dealer I know I had made the right choice. I love this car. It is a blast to drive. The sports suspension and 19 inch wheels make the handling a dream as it hugs the road on curves. The 280 horses under the hood are plenty allowing the car to accelerate to 60 in less than 6 seconds. Its ability to accelerate from 50 to passing speed is even more impressive. It is also much better looking than BMW 3 series. Gas mileage is only around 15 in town but I did not buy the car for gas economy. Great car especially for the price!!