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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  Lots o small problems - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By k oconnor - May 2 - 10:00 am

  Ive got to echo the 8/31 Kimmel review.I luv the look of the coupe,both int & ext.But for a car that doesnt have 5K miles,it has come with alot of irritating problems.I have brought the car in 3 times for the same rattling in the back speakers,which finally on the 3rd visit to the dealership,was resolved because there is no insulation between the "particle board" and the car body.Also have problems with the pwr windows,as there is a problem with air coming thru the top insulation of the door.I would say that Infiniti,due to the overwhelming demand for this model,cut corners,and rushed these cars out to the lots, improperly constructed.

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  I love this SUV - 2002 Infiniti QX4
  By Lifes_reality - April 27 - 7:33 pm

  I wanted an SUV but did not want to look like everyone else. My choices were Infiniti SUV, BMW SUV , and Lexus SUv, the latter 2 you see on every block. I love this SUV it looks good, it is unique and drives like a car, clean. I own a 745 (BMW) and this SUV and although there are no words to describe the BMW, the QX4 makes the transition most comfortable.

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  Nice car, but bad reliability. - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By BP - April 21 - 6:56 pm

  I bought this car about a year ago with 45k miles on it and have had problems ever since. Upon purchase I had to replace the belts (which is to be expected for a 7 year old car). What I didnt expect was the catalytic converter to fail (which Infiniti covers up to 80k miles), the A/C compressor to fail, all 6 coils needed to be replaced, the muffler was banging the bottom of the car and the CD player stopped working. At this point, about $2500 has been spent on repairs. Luckily we bought an extended warranty. My other car is a Nissan Altima and I really like it. But, I doubt Ill be buying another Infiniti.

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  Great technology and comfortable but lacking a heart... - 2013 Infiniti JX
  By j4kofnova - April 20 - 8:15 pm

  Have spent a great deal of time behind the wheel of JX in comparison to Audi Q7. First off, hands down the JX has better technology (love the BCI!) than the Q7, and much move functional 3rd row. The JX is a great alternative to a mini-van if dont want that look, need the 3rd row and dont want the heft and size of a Armada/Yukon XL/QX56 type. From this perspecive it is much better than Q7. With that being said here is why I feel the JX falls waaaay short of the Q7. First, the JX feels sluggish and the CVT transmission never seems comfortable in gear. Takes alot of patience to get going. Second, Infinitis packaging is bizarre. Why do I have to get the theater package to get 20" wheels?

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  Forget the GPS - 2012 Infiniti G Sedan
  By mherzen - April 18 - 7:40 pm

  This has good to great handling, very quick acceleration, superb braking. Front seats do not support the hamstring properly, so somewhat uncomfortable. And, the ride is very stiff, so you will feel every bump - not for everyone. My biggest complaint, tho, is the GPS. You pay all this money for this device, you expect it to reliably choose the shortest/best route. This one does not (and I have compared it to others). It frequently gives bogus instructions to change your route, when no such change is necessary or desirable. My complaints to Infiniti have been met with the usual shrug - canned, meaningless responses. My advice: us your cellphone - no map updates needed, & traffic incl

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  EXCELLENT FAMILY SUV - 2016 Infiniti QX60
  By Almatti - April 18 - 6:54 pm

  I leased this vehicle to replace a M37x. I shopped for a new Q70 , but this vehicle had a better overall value. It is too much car for me personally, because I dont have a large at home family anymore. But with the suttle upgrades in the exterior design for 2016, the smoothness of the ride, and the ample roominess and interior quality (and nice simple controls) of the vehicle, I was convinced to go with the QX60. The Infiniti incentives to waive some remaining lease payments and other dealer incentives helped to get me in the door. After seeing the QX60 fully loaded on the floor with the 20 inch wheels in diamond pearl white and java interior, I took that vehicle that day. In retrospect, I did what I never do, completed an impulse buy without full research.

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  Bought my q50s awd with Nav and Deluxe package. - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By JB - April 16 - 11:31 pm

  I got my q50s awd early of September. First of all, cars performance is the best within this price range. In terms of accerelation, braking, and handling, they are good enough to be called "Japanese BMW". I also own 2015 Acura TLX with SH-AWD and compare it to Q50s, TLX has much better comfort ride quality. Q50Ss noise is quite noticeable and legroom, head room and back seats are not big enough as TLX. There is a lot of controversy on Direct Adaptive Steering system and to be honest, most of drivers would not even notice and it also offers precise and quick handling. Please do not mind about this system. However, the fact that you have to get all the way to tech package (you have to get another two packages in order to get this) in order to get simple safety features such as blind spot monitoring system is quite annoying and its back up camera seems to fuzzy specially during the night (my 2014 honda civic ex has much better quality). However, this car still has a lot of standard features that are usually optional in some of other competitors. Q50S suppose to be sport car and I think Infiniti has done a great job with that. If you want comfort, smooth and easy riding, this car isnt great for you. Q50s is really for driving enthusiast who drives a lot to be afraid of owning BMW. BTW, if you are going to get Q50, make sure to get "S". its worth the price ! 19inch wheel, 4piston caliper, special front bumpers and sport front seats that also have manual thigh support!

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  Bought my q50s awd with Nav and Deluxe package. - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By JB - April 16 - 11:31 pm

  I got my q50s awd early of September. First of all, cars performance is the best within this price range. In terms of accerelation, braking, and handling, they are good enough to be called "Japanese BMW". I also own 2015 Acura TLX with SH-AWD and compare it to Q50s, TLX has much better comfort ride quality. Q50Ss noise is quite noticeable and legroom, head room and back seats are not big enough as TLX. There is a lot of controversy on Direct Adaptive Steering system and to be honest, most of drivers would not even notice and it also offers precise and quick handling. Please do not mind about this system. However, the fact that you have to get all the way to tech package (you have to get another two packages in order to get this) in order to get simple safety features such as blind spot monitoring system is quite annoying and its back up camera seems to fuzzy specially during the night (my 2014 honda civic ex has much better quality). However, this car still has a lot of standard features that are usually optional in some of other competitors. Q50S suppose to be sport car and I think Infiniti has done a great job with that. If you want comfort, smooth and easy riding, this car isnt great for you. Q50s is really for driving enthusiast who drives a lot to be afraid of owning BMW. BTW, if you are going to get Q50, make sure to get "S". its worth the price ! 19inch wheel, 4piston caliper, special front bumpers and sport front seats that also have manual thigh support!

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  For a More Balanced View - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By g_vision - April 16 - 10:00 am

  If your last car was a chevy, then you will be impressed. The more experienced buyer will note pluses and minuses. Yes, performance, offset by lower gas mileage. Yes, handling, offset by more road noise. Yes, cool instrument pod/ventilation. No will include pixx poor 220watt sound system, ugly brake dust, gas cap on right side, hidden mirror control.

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  luv my 03 qx4 - 2003 Infiniti QX4
  By urbanwest - April 14 - 10:00 am

  Test drove Envoy SLT,MDX & Explorer.Although my first inclination was toward the Envoy,reviews that I had read scared me off. The MDX had a very spartan interior and a van-like ride,while the Explorer did nothing for me at all. The QX4 was just right.