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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  Unsung Hero - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By slcraft - November 20 - 3:09 pm

  It really sucks that this car will be overlooked by most due to the ongoing poor reviews for the "Drive by Wire" steering that has been universally panned by enthusiast reviews. It seems every car road tested has all the electronics which, while impressed by them, many reviewers disliked as being too "nanny-like" This is why I did my research and, once I found out I could lease a well equipped Q50 AWD Premium I ran to my dealer to do so. I put no money down and pay $344 a month. Options were Navigation (which includes voice activation, Bose System, Infiniti In Touch and Sirius Radio, the 19inch wheels (must have) leather package, and spare tire. NO drive by wire steering, ever!!!

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  My G35 Review - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Demeter128 - November 18 - 10:00 am

  Im very pleased with everything that Inifinti has done to make the Coupe a both fun to drive and reliable car. I have loved Nissan and have owned three Maximas in the past 6 years. Infiniti has gone all out and made their version of the Z a more practical alternative for this sporty Mom.

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  Flash for < Cash - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By SpamBoy - November 18 - 10:00 am

  This is one heck of a car for the price. I love this car!

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  A real value - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By TJJr - November 18 - 10:00 am

  A great introduction to luxury vehicles; my previous car was a Maxima. In comparison to the other vehicles the G35 is compared to, its a great buy. I have actually had this car since August 2002. It doesnt have the stigma of other more expensive cars, so I can drive it without the petty jealously of others.

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  G37x - 2013 Infiniti G Sedan
  By mlbm001 - November 17 - 8:33 am

  I really like the car, but the ride is firm and road noise is noticeable on less than perfect roads. Infiniti will need to up their game on technology features on the next generation Q50.

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  Glad I bought the G37 - 2011 Infiniti G Sedan
  By wde - November 16 - 12:55 pm

  Ive been looking at cars off and on for a few months and the G37, Volvo S60, Maxima, and Genesis were on the list. Genesis was too large and I wasnt sold on the CVT in the Maxima. After driving the S60 and G37 back-to-back, I went with the G with the Premium package. Handling was a little sharper than the S60 and power is effortless. Plenty of features. The car is fun to drive. The ride is firm and on the sporty side, so if you want a softer ride, look at a Lexus. A G wants to be driven but will provide plenty of creature comforts at the same time.

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  2005 QX56 review - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By George Smith Jr. - November 16 - 8:50 am

  Vehicle is excellent. Very smooth on the road and very responsive around town. Really like the rear back-up camera. It is something all cars should have. Around town gas mileage is a little slim, but road milage is fine. Liked the way the rear two rows of seats fold away. Having owned three Lexuses before this purchase, Im very impressed with Infiniti. This car is bigger than the Lexus 470 and is better quality than the Cadillac Escalade

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  M45 - positives and negatives - 2006 Infiniti M45
  By HAL - November 14 - 5:33 pm

  I traded my 911 carrera for the performance, quality and "room". Previous car was an m5. So far i have 2500 mi. Build quality appears good and there is plentiful space in the cabin. Very poor pdi. Glue all over the car and the rear deck spoiler was warped on delivery. It was replaced after the second trip with another warped part(?). Has to go back again. Performance is acceptable for a 4000 lb. Vehicle, but not great- its no m5.Fit and finish excellent. Dealer very cooperative and apolegetic for the problems.

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  I35 is a deal - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By RobFinFLL - November 12 - 5:30 pm

  Had my I35 for 3 weeks. Its a great car. Excellent combination of luxury, performance and value, with roomy interior and big trunk. Best part is price. Its loaded at $30k. Cars like the Volvo S60, Audi A6, Toyota Avalon, Lexus ES300, look good in ads at $399 leases, etc., but when you add the options to these cars needed to match the I35, the I35 wins by several grand.

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  pure bliss! - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By raymun_33 - November 12 - 2:00 am

  Absolutely wonderful car. Pure Japanese..one of the few left..and #2 in JD Power ratings..infinitis are right behind lexus..yet thousands less and better powered!