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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  Awesome Car - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By rbeasley - June 13 - 11:20 pm

  I have loved every moment with this vehicle. This is my second G35 coupe. I love the looks I get in this car and for the money, you cannot find a better value in a sports car. The size of the wheels and the exterior styling really set this car off. I have had no mechanical problems with this vehicle. It runs like a champ and the navigation syatem is very accurate.

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  Love this car!! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Patty Brook - June 12 - 2:00 am

  I shopped for a year before purchasing the G35. I looked at the Nissian 350Z, and the BMW. I am a former owner of 2 Lexus GS 300s. I am so impresssed with the G35! It is a lot of car for the money. The performance is wonderful! I love the sporty feel of the car. So far Im sold!

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  Go for it!!! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Bagpiper - June 12 - 2:00 am

  Im not an automotive genius, but, I love this car. Excellent acceleration. Most importantly, as a physician, I needed reliability in the snow. We got hit hard this winter and it didnt stop the car. Wasnt sliding like my last car which was FWD. It has a smart looking exterior and interior. If you wanted that 350Z, but have a family, well......LOL. People here have complained about the interior materials.The interior looks fine to me--its not Mercedes, so I didnt expect titanium and mahogany.

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  SUMMERTIME Fun - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Schwinn - June 12 - 2:00 am

  the handling is great; but a tough commute in the snow. other than snow the car is great

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  Look elsewhere. This care needs help! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Steve6754 - June 12 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car, and within a week I already had problems and had to take it back 3 times within the first month of ownership. (Electrical and brake problesm) I dont recomend this car!

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  My Coupe - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By bun84067 - June 8 - 10:00 am

  As soon as I saw the car I knew I wanted it. I loved the look of the 350Z but needed a backseat. The G35 gives me a nice look with a decent- sized interior. The car has plenty of power. I got the automatic, for convenience, and now wish Id chosen the manual. The car lags a little when you "romp" on the gas, as it down-shifts. The steering responds nicely, but theres a fair amount of body roll when turning with speed. The interior is OK. I find the seats very comfortable.

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  Bangarang - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By bagregson - June 3 - 5:33 pm

  Nothing but the good stuff! This is an amazing car. Great Bose System, 6 Disc CD, Leather. Ive had the car over 2 years and put ~30K on it. I drove to and around Disney World over 1000 miles on 3 fill ups. 36 MPG. The secret for this and every car is to drive 55 MPH everywhere you go. Spread the word this car is the real deal!

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  Fun automobile - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By JohnNC - June 2 - 10:00 am

  Ive owned a number of sports cars, and this the most fun, best handling, and has exceptional all around perfomance. This without sacrificing comfort as with most sports cars.

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  Not bad but lacking - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Henryd - May 30 - 2:00 am

  Im surprised reading all the good reviews for this car. Sure, the car looks great but there are some things one should consider before buying. First, let me say I have not driven the car, went to the dealership to check it out and thats where it ended. The dashboard is just not nice, its small and not revealing a pricey car. The front seats are nice, and thats all. The back seats are a disaster waiting to happen. Im 5.11 feet tall and I could not use the back seat without hitting the rear window ! I wouldnt put anyone on the back seat from fear of getting them hurt on any little bump on the road.

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  This car looks great on paper - 2016 Infiniti Q50
  By valmiles@cox.net - May 28 - 7:49 am

  On paper, this Q50 Sport is a great car, less expensive and more capable than BMW 3-series or Mercedes Benz C-class. However, handing is awful, worse than any other car I have owned or driven, including SUVs! Q50 is not new to power steering foes. 2015 has its issues with Direct Adaptive Steering. 2016 has gone to electric assisted power steering on the Sports model with the second generation DAS being an option. Being well aware of the issue with the first generation DAS, I elected to get base electric power steering. The car, however, wanders whichever way the road takes it, which is specifically evident at highway speeds. If you hold the steering wheel perfectly straight, the vehicle starts pulling on one direction, after correcting it, it pulls in the other. We have seen number of reviews on infinitiq50.org forum about this issue, some owners indicating that Run Flat Tires (RFTs) are causing this behavior. I don’t know for certain and I’m not willing to replace tires on the brand new vehicle. In few months I will trade it in and get something else, although at a loss. Other than this issue and few deficiencies with the infotainment system, such as lack of useful applications and slow response, this car has been good. Acceleration is excellent, but the poor steering takes all the fun out of driving it. After driving Nissan vehicles for over 20 years, this Infinity was a major disappointment. No more Nissan/Infiniti vehicles for me.