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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  Who said you cant eat the cake? - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By JRealtor - April 17 - 12:23 am

  What an experience this car has been! The AWD performed flawlessly in a recent severe rain storm and the handling is leaps and bounds better than anything I have test driven. WAY better than the Acura TL although fit and finish on the TL & ES330 were better. The car is a lot of fun to drive but Ive heard one creak and one rattle so far (only 800 miles in) which is cause for a little concern but Im usually listening to music so its no big deal. Its faster than anything else out there on the road so if you need passing power, this has it! The ride is "harsh" if you compare it to a Lexus or Acura because its a lot sportier and faster than those cars. Its not perfect but damn close.

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  Joes G35 Coupe - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Joe - April 14 - 10:43 pm

  Overall, this car is a great ride for the money. I looked long and hard to find this quality, power and finess for under 40K and when it came time to decide, it was the easist decision Ive ever made. A quick note though, if you buy one, be prepared for a bumpy ride. The suspension is very tight - you will feel every bump on the road - the question is will you care?

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  Great leg room, but.... - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By Jason P - April 14 - 1:46 pm

  We have owned the QX56 for about three weeks. It offers lots of leg room for passengers. I wish the front passenger seat was offered with 10 way adjustments and was a tad bit more comfortable. The storage behind the third row is VERY disappointing. We were forced to place our luggage in the third row, next to our son, on our first long trip. Infiniti should consider splitting the third row bench seat to accomodate luggage and at least one third row passenger. All-in- all, my wife and I prefer the QX56 over all of the other SUV models we tested. If you are looking for 8 passenger room, you should strongly consider this model; however, beware of the limited storage space!!!

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  Unbelievable! - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Dave - April 11 - 7:40 pm

  That says it all. I have owned this car a week.This car turns heads, more than my BMW528i, then snaps their necks as they watch it disappear. Unbelievably fast, it will challenge you to keep up with it. I bought mine loaded with Tech, Nav and Premium with Rosewood Trim. Love the stereo, Nav, Voice Rec. This car is a true pleasure to drive. I am always looking for excuses to go for a drive. Test drove the Acura TL- S, the BMW330i. The Infinity hands down outperforms them and doesnt look like everyone else on the road.

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  The Only One - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By cosmicm - April 11 - 10:00 am

  If you want quality, luxury, performance -- without owning the same car as every other joe on the highway - - this is a simple choice. Infiniti of Cincinnati is offering them for as little as $399 on a 39 month lease -- and nothing out there can touch that. Almost everyone that sees my car loves it (Graphite on Graphite with chromes). Most people think it is a Mercedes or Bentley. If you are at all considering a BMW 5- Series, Lexus G Series, Audi A6 or Mercedes -- you owe yourself an M45 test drive.

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  G35 Driver - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By JNWFLY1 - April 11 - 10:00 am

  Great driving and fantastic styling. Acceleration and handling are fast and smooth. Automatic shifts very smoothly, but wish I waited for the manual, as theres a lag when shifting with the manumatic. Only disappointment has been with the quality of interior materials, which scuff & scratch easily, and the placement of a couple of the interior controls. For example, the power seat controls are on the right side of the drivers seat, next to the cup holders (which dont fit the "Infiniti" coffee mug). The electric controls end up being a perfect place to spill coffee and crumbs. Otherwise, This car is awesome.

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  Worth The Price - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Steven Ang - April 10 - 7:33 am

  Looked into the is250, Mercedes c320, bmw 330, Audi a4, Audi a4, and this was the best of its class imo. outperforms all of the vehicles power wise, although handing in the bmw was great better than the g35. this is a great buy for an entry level luxury car, and id highly recommend getting the premium package with it that includes the moonroof, 6 disc, 10 speaker / 3 subs made from BOSE, bluetooth, heated seats, heated mirrors, homelink, etc all for like 2500 extra which imo is cheap for what you get out of it.

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  Category Killer - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By ecollinsii - April 7 - 10:36 am

  I was intrigued when my local Infiniti service staff started to buzz about the 2007 G35 sedan. I needed more sport in my life after several years in an I35. I got it. This car is a category killer. I bought the G35 Sport w/5 speed auto and most techo options. Its blistering fast, has great handling (stable at any speed and extremely nimble), and has top class braking. Its very tractable around town in D - shift the manumatic for yourself, and its show time. The nav system is top notch and the 10Gb music hard drive stores 500 CDs. Unlike some I like its looks just fine. Very modern in the Japanese idiom. Downs: stiff "sport" seats, poor mileage. But for $40K you cant do better than this.

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  Hottest coupe for the money. - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By joew6969 - April 5 - 10:36 am

  I just purchased this 2009 G37x coupe for my wife. She previously owned a 2008 G35x sedan, but had always wanted the coupe but they did not make it in an all wheel drive version. This car is quick, sporty, luxurious, handles like a dream and has all the toys you could want. It definitely stands out in a crowd with its looks and keeps you pampered on the inside. We ordered it fully loaded with the tech pkg, nav pkg, prem pkg, spoiler, wood trim, factory impact sensor alarm and the illuminated kick plates. I am 62" and have no problem driving or riding in this coupe.

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  Not one to over-look! - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By Ricefan - April 3 - 2:46 pm

  Great all-around luxury/sports sedan. Plenty of power is there throughout the powerband. Transmission responds when you want it to, yet is smooth in nearly all driving conditions. All- wheel drive is great in rainy conditions and light snow. Getting around 23-27 mpg in city and highway mix with normal driving habits (depending on the mix of city verses highway miles and how hard I drive the car). Recently got 31.2 mpg with cruise set at 58 mpg on eastern shore of MD! Handling is great without S trim - no need to upgrade unless you really want a bit more performance for the extra $. Nice standard technology and luxury with more toys and comfort features available if you want them.