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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  more fun than a BMW and saved $9k - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By tazmania - January 3 - 2:00 am

  I drove the BWM 330i and the G35. The G35 is way better than the overpriced BMW. This car is SO FUN TO DRIVE!

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  G35X Sport - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By Pocket Rocket - December 31 - 9:50 pm

  Everything as expected. No surprises. Lots of fun driving!

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  Great driving experience - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By mince - December 31 - 5:40 pm

  I am the proud owner of this 2009 G37 and so far I love it. I try to find excuses to go somewhere just so I can drive it. This car is FAST. I have to be careful so I dont get a ticket. I usually keep it in "D" mode to tame the horses and for better fuel economy. I average about 22mpg in city driving. The navigation and premium packages were well worth the upgrade. This car is just a dream to drive.

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  G35 Stands For Sport - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Alan Fine - December 25 - 11:30 am

  This is my second G35 Sedan Auto. I just sold my 03 recently and purchased this after comparing it to the BMW 335 and the Lexus IS 350. The G35 has all the electronic gadgets, awesome stereo, and is great fun to drive at a better bang for buck than any other car in its class. And its reliable. Never one problem with my 03. Infiniti really improved every aspect of this car from the original.

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  2004 G35 Coupe - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Bama45 - December 23 - 10:00 am

  Perhaps this is one of the best thought out sport cars Ive looked at. Bought this rather than 350Z for it has back seat. Only have 1000+ miles on it at this time but could not be more satisfied.

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  Nice Car - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By new g owner - December 23 - 10:00 am

  last two cars were civic and saturn. upgraded to G. almost bought a bmw 3 series. great pickup and handling. many cars get low 20s mpg, so thats not a plus nor negative. doesnt compare to saturns mpg, but its a totally different car. of all the cars i researched/test, better bang for buck than bmw. little more expensive than audi, but better performance. cheaper than volvo s60 r. great car.

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  2004 G35 6MT SEDAN - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By KBAYNES - December 23 - 10:00 am

  TEST DROVE A NUMBER OF CARS PRIOR TO PURCHASING THE G35. PERFORMANCE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE PRICE IS UNPARALLELED. DEALERSHIP WAS TOP- NOTCH, GOOD SELECTION, NO PRESSURE. ENGINE IS CERTAINLY STRONG, ESPECIALLY WITH THE 6MT. BRAKES AND HANDLING ARE SUBURB. WITH THE SPORT SUSPENSION, IT DOES RIDE ROUGHER THAN A BASE G35 OR AN I35, BUT OVERALL IS TOLERABLE. THE SEATS ARE COMFORTABLE AND SEEM DURABLE. MEMORY SEATS ARE NICE FOR TWO DIFFERENT SIZED DRIVERS. THE AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL IS NICE AND WORKS WELL. THE DUAL ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL HAS ELIMINATED AT LEAST ONE ARGUEMENT PER WEEK.

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  WOW! WHAT A SWEET CAR! LOVE IT! - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Dancers Mom - December 20 - 3:13 am

  Hubby got me this car for a "big" bday. We were looking at Jags too. Glad we picked this one (heard Jags arent too reliable). Its a beauty - black on black! Its fun to drive and easy to park. Last 2 cars were Nissan Maximas, which were really good cars, but didnt make my toes curl, if you know what I mean... ha ha! Dont hesitate if you are thinking of buying one of these babies!

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  brilliant - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By webster - December 19 - 11:46 am

  car is superb. power is excellent. the biggest surprise is the handling. the car goes around corners like it is on rails. i recommend the sport tuned suspension. the 18" wheels look the business. ride is firm but not too harsh. cant see the sense in paying the extra 10 to 15 grand for comparable BMW performance.

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  Hard to improve perfection - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By Matt - December 18 - 3:33 pm

  Infiniti makes a quality car. Its solid on the road, fun to drive, and youd never guess the gas mileage would be so incredible. Fully loaded car is truly luxury on a whole new level - heated steering wheel keeps your fingers comfortable at all times.