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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  2000 I-30t - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By CaptJimbo - January 29 - 10:00 am

  Super reliable, roomy front & back, not as fast as advertised but adequate acceleration. Fold down rear seats very handy. Great Bose stereo system. Disappointing resale value vs lesser Acura TL.

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  I think I have a lemon - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Can you say lemon - January 29 - 10:00 am

  I so desperately want to LOVE my new G35 but it seems that everytime I get close to falling for it, something goes wrong. The 1st problem occurred within the first 2 weeks. The radio wouldnt turn off, even when the engine was off. It took the dealer a week to fix that problem. Now, Im experiencing problems with my air conditioner...it only works on 60 degrees. If I move it up by 1 degree, the heater comes on. It doesnt help that the service people at the dealer keep telling me its new model, so problems can be expected. Of course, when extolling the benefits of the car before I purchased it, this information was conveniently omitted.

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  six month review - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By gbhill - January 29 - 10:00 am

  Bought the car last April, love the look, handling and power. Have had one concern that has brought be back to the deal several times. If the car sits for a period of time and I back up and then place the car in drive I hear an annoying clunk. Ive never heard this sound on any other cars Ive owned. Deal says it the calipers adjusting. Has anyone else experianced this?

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  go g35 go - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By et - January 29 - 10:00 am

  This car is fast and fun to drive. Very responsive and interesting. Much more nimble than a Acura TL type S. Not your dime a dozen on the road Maxima. Not the greatest on gas, 21mpg city/higway but maybe that will improve. Great interior space for the size of the car. Corners mean nothing to this car - no exaggeration.

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  driving excitement - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By thenryt - January 29 - 10:00 am

  very fast and wonderfull handling

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  G37 Coupe with Premium, Sport, Nav, Tech - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By InfinityzeN - January 28 - 2:23 pm

  I test drove 11 different vehicles from 9 different manufactures, finally selecting the G37 for its overall combination of price, performance, looks, and overall sexiness. Reaction to the car is a mixed bag from men. However every woman who has come into contact with mine has loved it, some enough to walk up to me in the store and rave about it. When you decide to get on it hard, the rear end breaks free a little sooner then you would expect, but in a very controllable and forgiving manner. This makes it very easy to drive fast, pushing it until the back end starts to drift out and hold the line. From someone who normally despises automatics, the seven- speed in the G37 is phenomenal.

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  Has been great for 2 years now - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By duncanator - January 26 - 9:20 pm

  I have owned this vehicle for over 2 years now and have had mo major problems. The interior has some rattles that can be annoying, but the dealer will fix them. The Bose stereo is garbage and the stereo display is minimal. One from the 1980s displays more information. My G35 just hit 28000 miles and I just now replaced the front tires. Rear tires are still original and are doing well. The throttle response is a bit slow and not immediate when you step on it. It works better to have a slow and steady foot on the pedal. Other that that it is fun to drive every day. Mileage stinks but I expect that for a car like this. I didnt buy it thinking I would save at the pump.

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  Fun to drive - Expensive to own - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By neal - January 26 - 1:00 am

  This car is a lot of fun to drive. It begs to be turned loose on winding roads. Unfortunately, the reliability is horrible. Since I purchased it, I have had the drivers seat mount break (it would move all over the place while driving - a little too exciting), brakes replaced at 34,000 miles, and a complete clutch / flywheel replacement at 59,000. The first two were covered by the warranty. The service guy even suggested I push the brakes hard to be sure they were worn enough before I ran out of warranty. The clutch on the other hand is not covered by the drivetrain warranty and it was over $1,800 out of pocket. If you buy this car, be ready to come out-of-pocket deep and often.

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  You cannot go wrong if you buy it used - 2005 Infiniti Q45
  By texased - January 25 - 11:50 am

  This is the best car for the money, Only if you buy it used. Let somebody else pay Depreciation. This car is great, Smooth runing, little to no road noise, and very nice looking inside and out. The exterior is smooth but does not stand out in a crowd. But if you are looking for great value , a great ride , great luxury features, great quality, and great reliabilty then the Q45 is your car. By buying my Q used save $23,000 dollars from the sticker. My 2005 Q45 with XM radio and 18,000 miles cost $35,000 in May 06. . But if you want to pay $20,000+ more for the Lexus or Mercedes name. that will be all you are getting just the name. The Q45 is the best luxary car value on the market.

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  Love it! - 2016 Infiniti Q50
  By scott Hudson - January 24 - 4:41 pm

  Actual mileage much better than suggested. That has been the only surprise, and its a happy one! Love this car. Rides smooth, quiet, with plenty of power when I need it. The auto engine shut off at stop lights seems to be standard on more and more cars and its a little annoying but you can turn it off. Ive had the car about a month and received many compliments. Great car!