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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  3rd Infiniti Ive owned - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By M Roberts - July 18 - 2:00 am

  I have driven the I30T for 4 years, the QX4 for 4 years and now the G35, I love this car, a lot of people said Id hate a car after the QX4 I love it, the ride is incredible, the car is very comfortable and the acceleration is priceless. Being from the north I have been very pleased with the way the G35 handles in the snow and ice. Would not want to be driving anything else.

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  Another happy buyer - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By pastpoint - July 18 - 2:00 am

  Great all around performer for a reasonable price.

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  japanese cars are better built - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By victor hernandez - July 18 - 2:00 am

  this is the best car out this year

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  First few months - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By tah23 - July 18 - 2:00 am

  Most fun to drive out of all I looked at. TT, 330Ci, A4 Quattro 6 -- the 6MT and Brembos rock. Wish it had the Harmon Kardon of my old 3, but the Navi from Infiniti is the best! This thing is SQUIRRELY in snow! Park it.

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  "Whats not to love" - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By ROL - July 17 - 6:13 am

  If youre looking for the best "Sports Sedan" under $35K, its the G35X. Thats right, get every option except the navigation and youre looking at a great deal. An intelligent all wheel drive system, comfortable interior, power galore, excellent handling, what more could you want. Youd have to spend $10K-$15K more to get the same options in a BMW. The G35X has 280HP,put your foot down and this thing moves. It feels safe, tight handling, great breaking, throaty growl notes from the exaust screams sports car! Interior is roomy & comfortable, the rear seats recline! I read some negative reviews about the interior, calling it cheap. Have you seen the cup holders on the BMW? Judge for yourself.

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  Excellent value - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By DL - July 14 - 10:20 am

  I initially wanted a CTS. The G37x for me was the best value, has excellent expected reliability (3rd year in production also tends to work out some early-production bugs), and leaves the other cars in the dust when it comes to acceleration. My numerical ratings may have been overly harsh, but when you look at its competitors (not considering price), the G37x is a bit rough around the edges.

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  QUALITY COUNTS - 2001 Infiniti QX4
  By RICHARD ABBOTT - July 11 - 10:00 am

  THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN PURE ENJOYMENT!! THE RIDE IS LUXURIOUS AND LONG RIDES ARE NOT FATIGUE PRODUCING.THE DEALER HAS BEEN FABULOUS TO DO BUSINESS WITH.

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  Best Value In Its Class - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By meq - July 11 - 10:00 am

  Like most reviewers, we looked at Lexus, Acura,BMW, Audi but immediately fell in love with the G35s styling when we saw it up close. Ive owned a 911 and we get similar looks going down the highway. Looks is just the beginning though! This car STREAMS power with the 260hp 3.5 engine. Really smooth shifting, (seamless). Stomp on it and it literally will set you back in your seat. Interior & trunk space is best in its class too! So much more value for the money than comparable that Im wondering if they will end up raising the price in the next model year?

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  Gas Guzzler - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By AQR - July 9 - 11:33 pm

  Previous to my 2008 g37 I had a 2006 scion tc with a lots of mods. I needed something more luxurious so I test drove pretty much every thing including the bmw 335i, lexus is 350 and the winner the g37. I loved the performance and interior of the vehicle the only thing that I regret is that now I have like 500 miles and this car and the mpg stinks. To fill it up from 1/2 tank was 46.00, ouch. But I would never change it!

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  Superb Vehicle - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By MaineGuy - July 7 - 10:00 am

  Did extensive research. Test drove(literally)all of the competition. None compared to this outstanding ride. My wife gave her approval(this is the most significant test that any vehicle must pass!!). Stable, smooth, powerful. The sales staff at Austin Infiniti was by far the best Ive ever dealt with. This SUV has it all. Leg and head room (Im 6 6") are the best. Comfort is second to none. The stereo is crisp, clear and top of the line(the review that claims its "a letdown" is way off base). This is a 5,600 lb. vehicle. Do you really think that it would get 25 mpg? Were getting almost 16mpg. Thats outstanding! Looking forward to the M Class for my wife!!