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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  Near Perfection - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By tbailey - January 11 - 2:00 am

  The car is beautiful! It looks great outside and inside. I prefer cars that dont look like everything else on the road, and theres a lot of that in recent years! The Infiniti stands out. The BMWs and Mercedes have too many look-alikes, and theyve become too common anyway. The quality of the Infiniti product, dealership, and service was the final selling point for me.

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  Love at first sight! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By lgichev - January 10 - 10:00 am

  I just bought my new Infiniti G35 and I love it! After test driving Mercedes C class and the Audi A4, I found that there is no comparison to the value received from the G35. Not only is it faster and more reliable, but in my opinion the interior and exterior look more sporty and luxurious as well. Plus you get more standard options then on any of the others, making it a great value.

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  Top notch vehicle - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By j.london - January 10 - 10:00 am

  This is a tremendous vehicle. In fact, my wife is taking the car for herself. The G35 is a fun car to drive. Fit and finish are as perfect as I have seen on any car. Great accerlation and braking. Down side is no trip computer and the VDC and dimmer for the lights are in akward position. Any car you look for in 2002/3 this has to be on your list for sports cars. The price is nearly $10k cheaper than a BMW 330i.

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  Love my FX - 2012 Infiniti FX
  By paulmiceli - January 6 - 11:18 pm

  Ive had my FX for about 2 years and I have about 30,000 miles on it. Overall I really like the car and I cant think of anything seriously wrong with it. I have the premium and deluxe touring package and I love the quilted leather and the 20 inch wheels. The navigation in my opinion works very well but I find it really annoying that its almost unusable when youre driving and I hate using voice commands. I think this car is good for someone who doesnt always have people in the car or need a lot of cargo room. The backseat space and trunk is descent but not great but it works perfectly for me. I also like that theres not a ton of them around so theyre not so commonplace.

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  Great handling - 2013 Infiniti FX
  By alfstinky1 - January 5 - 11:02 am

  I wanted a sporty suv. Room was not a major concern. I wanted it built well with power and a sporty look. I got just what I wanted. The FX37 AWD drives and handles beautifully. Really nice power when you want it with quick steering response. Its a sports ride so dont think you will get a floating ride. Its a little stiff on the street but on the open road at highway speeds its an enjoyable ride. Storage is good for a couple of people going on a trip but if you have a family look else where. Im 6 1" and the front seats are no problem. The rear seats recline and that makes them comfortable for me but straight up they are a little tight.

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  Love the G35, but not its gas mileage - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By g35lover - January 5 - 2:00 am

  Ive owned the G35 a month and still find any little excuse to go for a drive. I love the handling - extremely tight around the corners & very responsive. The stereo is great. The exhaust sound when I turn it on makes me smile every time. All in all, Im an extremely pleased consumer. The one issue I have is gas mileage. Its a sports coupe so I shouldnt be shocked, but the sticker said 18 city/20 highway, and Im getting 13. You may respond its a result of how its driven, but I know better. Will it force me to sell? NO WAY! However, its putting a damper on the whole experience. All in all,FANTASTIC CAR! Just be prepared to spend the money on gas!

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  AWSOME CAR FOR THE BUCK - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By CASS - January 5 - 2:00 am

  THE CAR IS POWERFUL,SUPRISINGLY COMFORTABLE RIDE EVEN W/18" PACKAGE.MUST PUT SNOW PACKAGE ON IN WINTER OR YOU ARE IN FOR AN ADVENTURE.POWERSEATS MUST HAVE MEMORY UPGRADE.SEATING POSITIONS NOT AS GOOD AS THEY COULD BE.BEST VALUE COUPE YOU WILL EVER FIND.

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  Great Car - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Wilbus - January 5 - 2:00 am

  Incredible to drive. Car goes through a lot of gas when driving this car hard though.

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  You should know what your are getting - 2001 Infiniti G20
  By ursogrande - January 4 - 6:20 pm

  I think the drivers seat is one of the most comfortable I have sat in. Infiniti paid a lot of attention to details despite it not being a luxury car. Look, it is a 4-cylinder, so you arent going to get the V-6 effort, but you do get good gas mileage, and the engine isnt that bad. What you are getting is a practical car that has some very nice features that practical cars dont always pay attention to. It is only 150 lbs lighter than my 1999 Camry and it is a smaller vehicle...I like the extra "weight" feeling. Love the car, and hope it works for several more years. I really like the side and behind profile, but the front seems rather ordinary.

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  I lease a 2016 qx60 very comfortable lots of space - 2016 Infiniti QX60
  By anthony - January 3 - 12:11 pm

  some what underpowered but great ride good looking and easy to operate e.i. electronics. Lots of space in rear in all three rows would definately consider again especially if they increase h.p. and torque