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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  4th Q-45 over 10+ years - 2004 Infiniti Q45
  By davies - January 24 - 10:00 am

  Solid, dependable and very comforable. Extremely quiet. You feel very secure inside the cabin.

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  My new love - 2004 Infiniti M45
  By Mase2003 - January 24 - 10:00 am

  This is the greatest vehicle i have ever driven. I also own a Corvette, but i would rather drive my M45. it has everything one could ask for in a car, power, luxury, technology and comfort.

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  The Best Infiniti I Have Ever Owned - 2004 Infiniti M45
  By ShirleyK - January 24 - 10:00 am

  This Infiniti looks beautiful and is a pleasure to drive. The car is well built and safe. Passengers tell me it is comfortable as well. The spacious trunk is great, and the navigation system has helped me out in many instances. I am a proud owner of a M45 Infiniti!

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  Dream Car - 2004 Infiniti M45
  By Flick - January 24 - 10:00 am

  Car handles very well and has plenty of power. Navigation system performs well. The intelligent cruise control works amazingly well, even in traffic, however in Southern California it maintains a safe separation distance which means other drivers frequently cut in front.

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  Best Performance for the Money. - 2004 Infiniti M45
  By T. Malanka - January 24 - 10:00 am

  I havent found a vehicle in this price range with these kind of numbers. Not to mention the no nonsense styling. Priced similarly to the BMW 525 which makes approx. 184 horsepower. I think I made the right decision.

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  Great Deal - 2004 Infiniti I35
  By Giantsfan111 - January 24 - 10:00 am

  For the money this car was the best deal.

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  Love My I-35 - 2004 Infiniti I35
  By John K. Doyel - January 24 - 10:00 am

  Weve only had this car for 5 weeks but we think its the best car weve had, certainly the best value. The car is very responsive on the road and has very little road noise. The outside appearence is nice but has no special pizzaz. The interior is beautiful in fit and finish. The breaking and suspension of the car are superior as is the steering. Turning radius seems a little bit limited but thats a small feature for us. Seating and cargo space are excellent. The I-35 is one of the few mid-sized cars with adequate headroom for rear seat passengers. We love the dashboard instrument configuration. Amenities are second to none.

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  My dream suv - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By drlalena - January 24 - 10:00 am

  Ive just purchased my new QX56 in May of 2004 and I think it is the best vehicle Ive ever owned. Its luxurious, its the most comfortable SUV on the market with way too much room. I never worry about my safety with 6 airbags including side airbags. I feel the most safe Ive ever felt putting my son in his car seat in the back seat of my infiniti. Thanks infiniti for the rear camera. Your a neck saver. Im a Chiropractor and I wish all my customers had this wonderful feature so they wouldnt have to turn around everytime they wanted to see what was behind them. This car is the very top of the line-Thanks Infiniti..your a genius. Dr. Lalena

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  QX56 - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By moonpsu - January 24 - 10:00 am

  Roomy, powerful SUV with advanced technology. Very comfortable seating with easy access to rear seats and easy conversion to 3rd row of seats. Attractive design both interior and exterior. Smooth riding even on dirt roads.

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  Next one is a coupe! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Burky - January 24 - 10:00 am

  This is a great car. I love to get in and drive it. Interior will scratch if not careful. Sound system is o.k.. Wish satelite receiver had more bells and whistles. If I didnt have a two year old in a car seat I would have had a coupe. Next time, I cant wait