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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  2004 Sport Coupe 6 speed - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By jbpgus - December 30 - 9:43 pm

  The purchase of this car was the worst part. I knew I would pay full price for the car, but they wanted to add on lots of after market equipment or they would not sell it to me. Needless to say I felt ripped off from the start. The car itself drives beautifully and almost makes up for the pain of dealing with the dealership. Love the sound of the engine and still fun to drive

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  Nothing but problems - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By s doughty - December 29 - 5:10 am

  we have had nothing but problems with this car. Brakes have been replaced 3 times already, cruise has never worked, front window gets stuck continuely, dvd replaced twice, and the car is now beginning to rattle at various spots. We are trying to use the lemon law to get our money back.

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  Unpredictable - 2014 Infiniti Q50
  By personalfeel - December 20 - 6:24 pm

  I traded in my 2013 Accord 4 cyl with the q50 hybrid. I regret for my decision. The acceleration is uneven especially at lower speed and in the city. The transition from hybrid to gasoline is abrupt and feel embarrassed because even the passengers can feel it and questioned if theres anything wrong with the car. The acceleration is unpredictable at lower speed and there were many times, I felt the car lunge forward when I only step on the pedal just a little and other times, I had to step on it hard before it will take off. After driving for 5000 miles, I felt the car a lot heavier than the accord and the handling is not that much better which I expected more from a RWD.

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  Noisy suspension - 2016 Infiniti Q70
  By Dave - September 21 - 4:15 am

  Suspension noise over certain types of roads, especially chip & seal roads. Not a very quiet ride

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  good but problems - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Keith Brown - June 22 - 10:00 am

  I must say that at first sight I loved this car. But after having it for several months now. I am not in love anymore. First, since first getting the car I had an annoying rattle sounds coming from the drivers side. I brought the car in and they said they fixed the problem. I didnt get 2 blocks away, the problem is still there. Then the CD player breaks, which didnt suprise me since it sounds like a cheap toy everytime it changes CDs.Got a new CD player, the new one does the same thing so it will probably break again, but while there I got them to look at the noise again... rest of review in favorite features below

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  Very Unhappy Customer - 2004 Infiniti I35
  By Dimitri - June 16 - 2:00 am

  Infinity should be embarassed to sell this car, especially touted as "Luxury". The ride/handling is so poor it borders dangerous. The road/wind noise is so high that one does not want to drive. The heat fan is extremely noisy. I used to own 1997 and 1999 Maximas. The interior design, in many respects is the same!! Extremely disappointed. Will not approach Infinity again!

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  Feeling Stiffed - 2002 Infiniti QX4
  By BWR - May 3 - 10:00 am

  The QX4 has made some good improvements, but it is still more truck than car. I found out too late that I paid over $1,500 too much for the vehicle... this is the third new Infiniti vehicle I have purchased from Pinnacle Infiniti of Scottsdale in 5 years. I expected to be treated fairly. Additionally, the Navigation Systems were upgraded during the year.. the early systems are CD driven, the newer ones are DVD driven. If you purchased a CD version, be aware that it is obsolete. The DVD version covers USA and Canada.. the CD version USA only, and you have to purchase several CDs. Infiniti consumer affairs doesnt have much sympathy if you get stuck with the old CD system.

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  Beware of Brakes - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Kris73 - February 20 - 10:00 am

  Replaced brakes at 19,000 miles, read town hall discussions (on this website) before buying this vehicle. You will definitely change your mind.

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  Lot of Hype, No Quality - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By mikeymike - January 23 - 10:00 am

  Car has no quality, driver seat squeaks, brakes squeak, sound system rattles and is pretty awful sounding. Has a fast engine but thats about it, the overall quality from the xenons to interior is disappointing, I will never be getting another infiniti again.

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  Too many expensive repair problems - 2002 Infiniti QX4
  By Bob Craig - November 10 - 7:46 pm

  I liked the look and ride but the repair bills killed me; shocks, catalytic converters, fan motor,exhaust system, fuel injecters leaked. Resale value / trade in not good. Bad fuel mileage.