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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  Stranded in a disabled JX35 and towed TWICE! - 2013 Infiniti JX
  By Gal-z - March 16 - 9:30 am

  This car is terribly unreliable. In the 3 years Ive owned this vehicle, it has been in the shop 5 times for repair. When you purchase a $50,000 vehicle dont expect to have transmissions problems, broken fuel line , corroded battery at 34k mlies. Unless you enjoy loaner cars & repair bills.....do not purchase an Infiniti JX35

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  G35 @ 40,000 - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By woosh_t - March 15 - 9:26 pm

  Purchased a 05 4dr with premium & sport package in feb of 05. Put over 40k on the odometer in less than 2 years. The car has met most of my expectations, but has fallen short on a couple of things: Good - engine performance, handling, acceleration, sport shift, reliability. Not so good - Fit and finish of the interior is not up to par with Acura/Lexus/BMW competition. Example - rear windows squeak and creak with any acceleration or slight bump in the road.

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  Great entry luxury sedan - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By jbg27 - March 15 - 2:16 pm

  Incredible performance, especially accelerating through curves, great power, well designed and functional interior. Compared this with the Acura TSX and TL and maybe its just me growing up with rear wheel drive sports cars, but the Infiniti seemed head and shoulders above the Acuras. The dealer was great, too. I guess people complained about the interior in earlier years -- looked at the 03 and 04, and the 05 looks as good as the Acura to me.

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  G35x - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Tuan - March 13 - 4:30 am

  Great car, fun to drive, gas mileage could be better though.

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  From G37 to Q50 - 2016 Infiniti Q50
  By Tony Albanese - March 12 - 5:13 pm

  I traded a G37 on a new Q50. I was worried about the new V6 because the engine in my G37 is awesome, however the new engine is powerful, quiet, and smooth with no turbo lag. I am absolutely thrilled with this car. My only gripes are that the steering takes a little getting used to and you give up a little ride quality for better handling.

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  I MADE THE RIGHT DECISION - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By DHEIDE - March 12 - 10:00 am

  I HAVE ONE OF THE FIRST 300 CARS BUILT. I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR. I AM VERY PLEASED WITH PERFORMANCE, STYLE AND RELIABILITY.

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  overal great car - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Mary - March 10 - 8:26 pm

  the price is very reasonable...very nice outside and inside...and very very dependable........

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  Awesome G35 - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By S Spino - March 10 - 2:00 am

  Car has good power when needed. Handling is great. The car sticks to curves like glue.

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  Great family-friendly luxury sports car - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By G35S Owner - March 9 - 3:40 am

  I needed a reliable, sporty, family-friendly car to replace my Audi S4 (which I loved), from a local dealership, and had ruled out the repair-prone German imports, at least for this purchase cycle. This car fits the bill. Reliable. Stylish. Excellent performer. Unbeatable technology. Great buying and dealership experience. Highly recommended.

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  MR - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By G35 - March 7 - 5:33 pm

  Very harsh ride do not buy if you want a nice ride dealer had to adjust steering as it was very sensitive would never buy again