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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  Love it, BUT...wont buy it again - 2017 Infiniti QX50
  By Kim N - June 12 - 11:39 pm

  This SUV offers a great smooth ride and accelerates better than any car Ive owned, including other luxury cars. I had hoped to own it for many years but I am highly disappointed in some things that are important to me that will prevent me from keeping the car. The fuel economy does not exist, the SUV is a gas guzzler and in a time of fuel efficiency, its really poor. The navigation system is the absolute worse. You cant see the current traffic status unless you set/enter a destination, thats so 90s. Just to simply drive to work/home you cannot observe current traffic, so Im stuck using Google Maps or Waze on my phone after spending nearly $2k for navigation. You cant get Bluetooth without the navigation pkg., and you must have a Sirius XM package for the system to work, again this is archaic. Only 1 USB port, and all information is in a list which is incredibly unsafe & a huge distraction so you cant use it while driving. The directional compass is a tiny arrow, you never know what direction is N,W, S or E without searching while driving for the arrow. There is no power button for the trunk, there are no cup/bottle holders in the doors and the duel cup holders in the center console are too small for more than one cup at a time and it blocks the gear shift!

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  On Cloud 9! LOVE THIS CAR!!! - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By mdkatie23 - June 12 - 1:10 pm

  Like other posters, I researched/test drove so many vehicles before finally taking the plunge on the G. None could compare to Infinitis styling, comfort, power, technology, and VALUE! I had to have the premium package and navi. The navigation system in this car is awesome---one of the best on the market. The toys on the inside--- bluetooth, ipod connector, back up camera really appeal to my techie side. The jump from 0-60 will make your heart flutter. The interior leather is supple and the car is simply striking on the road. Be prepared---people will stare! I just cannot say enough about this car. Infiniti---keep doing what youre doing. Customer for life!

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  Clark Kent turns into Superman - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By PrinceCharlie - June 12 - 2:00 am

  This car may look like Clark Kent (although I disagree), but touch the accelerator and Superman appears. I think this is one of the most striking vehicles (appearance-wise) on the road, and everyone who sees it agrees. (Hint: if you get the spoiler, chrome wheels and tint the windows, you turn a pretty good-looking car into the ultimate Pimpmobile. A dang fast Pimpmobile at that.) My car is graphite color (dark gray) with the graphite (black) interior. I get tears in my eyes every time I see it. Oh, did I mention its the fastest car Ive ever owned, and it has more horsepower than my last two cars (BMW 525 and Infiniti G20) combined? Sweet.

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  This is it~~~~~~~~~~ - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By zero4588 - June 12 - 2:00 am

  Coming from a 98 E-class rotting in my garage, the Infinity G35 has exceeded my expectation. Best bang for the buck. Not only this car is a blast to drive around town and out of town , it has the build quality that my Mercedes is not able to match. I would definitely recommed this car to anyone who are in search of German handling but are concerned about the German reliability. All in all, this car is full of fun and practicality.

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  Awesome car - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Hummy - June 12 - 2:00 am

  I was looking at the BMW 3,Lexus IS and G. I was very impressed with the power, handling and value of this car. Dealership was great, it took a couple hours to walk out with the car. Like everyone else, the brakes are very touchy and give off alot of dust. But thats the price you pay for good brakes. Read consumer reports, they have a good review.

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  Can you afford it? - 2001 Infiniti I30
  By bonedatt - June 11 - 7:21 am

  I was looking for a second vehicle for job and everyday commute and settled for the 2001 Infiniti I30. Coming from a German made 2009 VW Passat and now a 2012 VW CC Lux Plus, the expectations were already high. The 2001 I30 lived and still lives up to this expectation. The interior and exterior are beautiful. There are technologies on this vehicle that I think even the Germans can still borrow from to add to some of their "future" vehicles :-). Dont get me wrong, German engineering is still up there but this car holds its own. The question potential buyers of this vehicle may want to ask themselves is "can you afford this"?. I dont mean the buying price, but the cost of maintenance.

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  G35 coupe - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Mark Smith - June 9 - 9:46 pm

  Love this car !! Have had it for 6 months and love it more each day. Got the black on black, which was the only choice for me. Timeless good looks, and as sporty as anything on the road. Its definitely an eye catcher. I always loved the styling of the 300ZX (90-96), but this one will please the eye for years to come. Acceleration is great and the torque is remarkable in all gears, but would almost have preferred a 5-speed. Range on the low end shifting is a little too short, and somewhat painful over 4,500 rpm. Also a little disappointed in the shifting; not as short or as smoothe as the reviews have suggested. Lots of tranny and clutch vibration.

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  My new, 2018 QX30 - still getting used to it - 2018 Infiniti QX30
  By JM - June 9 - 9:46 pm

  Im starting to get used to driving this crossover, after 30+ years of driving BMW sedans, so Im not yet totally comfortable. I bought this car because I needed its safety features that few other cars have at this time. I specifically love the blind spot warning and parking sensors, plus the 360 degree live view. The self-parking feature was a requirement for me, and it works great! It takes corners nicely and holds the road. Negatives are: loud engine, poor placement of some of the controls (very hard to see and to reach while driving), not enough USB ports, voice controls dont that respond well enough to my commands, no onboard computer to store my music, and its disappointingly small. The price is exceptionally high, and the gas mileage is not great. Overall, Im happy with the vehicle, but wish I would have noticed some of the negatives before purchasing.

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  I love this car! - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By norm2004 - June 7 - 6:10 pm

  I love this car - but being a huge BMW fan - I had to decide between this and a comparable BMW, which was $14000 more. Easy decision, the G35xs is fun to drive and comes at a great price. Car handles great - not as responsive as the BMW but not a big difference. The graphical user interface is the best in the industry - the iPod interface is amazing and the Nav graphics are great and I love the rear back up camera. If you are considering the BMW 3 series you must look at this car, it will change your mind. I got the G35x with the sports package - which came in auto and not stick, but the paddle shifters can be fun.

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  Dont waste your time looking at others - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By San Diego Steve - June 7 - 11:53 am

  Driving anything else in the class is a waste of time !!! This car out performs BMW, Lexus, Audi, Acura, MB & others. I drove them all before buying this. Regardless of price this IS the car. Its quick, Fun and I dont see a problem with the gas mileage as I hear from others. You expect this when you buy a car in this class.