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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  Infiniti G35 - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Jim Weekes - May 29 - 10:00 am

  I have had this car for 3 months and I can safely say that it is the best car that I have ever owned. It has a wonderful engine. I used to drive a 96 Nissan Maxima with an earlier version of this V6 and the improvements are amazing. Acceleration is instant and handling is at the top of its class. It is as solid as any car I have been in. At the price it is a total steal.

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  Love it, Love it, Love it - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By mcashe - May 29 - 10:00 am

  I have waited a long time to get my car. Now that I have it, I realize it was worth the wait. I love everything about this car. It definitely gets a lot of attention.

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  G35 A Pleasure - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By gandreev - May 29 - 10:00 am

  Ive been a car enthusiast since I can remember. Followed the development of this car in the auto magazines. Test drove and purhcased the G35 with luxury package in June after test drive. Its an out of mainstream car that elicits lots of interest and positive feedback from family, friends, and passers-by. An excellent alternative to the BMW/Lexus crowd.

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  G35 Sedan Review - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By ewang - May 29 - 10:00 am

  For the price in its class, acceleration is no doubt, FAST. Sports package provides great handling. Adjustable front/rear seat provides comfort to both driver and passengers. Plastic interior may look cheap to some, but the silver metallic tone makes the interior looks clean. Night view with the amber light on impresses the passenger. Front is nice looking. Back may look awkward at first, but it grows on you. If you feel that the back is somewhat chopped off, try the factory spoiler, it may solve that problem. With the quality for the QX4 (3% defect), I trust that my G35 wont get too bad in terms of Build Quality and Reliability.

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  WORTH THE WAIT!! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By TKD1 - May 29 - 10:00 am

  I,ve waited since the first review was listed..read everyone of them,bought every magazine,searched for every website,compared all the brands,now I own the car. simply put, nothing under 40k is even worth considering if the G35 is on the list

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  On my second one already ! - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Raymond - May 28 - 2:33 am

  In late 2003 I leased a G35 coupe, drove the car for about 15k miles and had a ball with it. Keep in mind I have owned many cars including 2 corvettes. In late 2004 I heard about the redesign of the 05 coupe. As soon as the car hit the street I went to a dealer and looked it over. Very impressed with the 19 inch rims and the new dash. I was pleased to find the new functions such as the power telescopic and tilt steering wheel, new dash display and the fact that Infiniti removed some of the stainless steel from the center console as it was easily scratched often. The salesman insisted I take it for a ride and I couldnt believe the difference in the suspension and transmission.

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  G35 - Amazing Fun and Performance - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Slider Karl - May 27 - 11:53 am

  The fun-factor of this ride must be experienced to be appreciated. I purchased the G35 with the extra sports package and all the options that were available. The exterior look oozes luxury while maintaining an extremely efficient drag coefficient (0.26). The available power (265 HP) propels this carriage to 60 mph in under 6 seconds. The brake response is outstanding with very little effort but there is no loss of feel for the road. Rear-wheel drive and vehicle dymanics control allows, even the most inexperienced driver to benefit from all of those ponies while maintaining a sure grip on the road. The interior offers the refinement one would expect is a luxury vehicle at a great price.

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  BMW Envy - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By mackinnr - May 26 - 2:46 pm

  A friend has had a 2002 330i for some time, so when I was to purchase a new car I was convinced the BMW was the way to go. Boy was I wrong. First of all 4 people cannot fit in the BMW, unless they are 4 very small people, and secondly performance wise the Infiniti is in a class by its own. We drove everything in the same class, the TL, the IS 350, Audi A4, etc. Nothing comes close to the G 35 for exterior style and power. The interior leaves something to be desired, as does the fuel economy. If you want interior comfort go with the IS or TL, but dont expect to get 4 people in the IS, the TL is nice for grandmas. I highly recommend the sport package for bigger wheels and nicer rims.

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  This car rocks - 2004 Infiniti M45
  By OTAKU - May 26 - 10:00 am

  This is my second Infiniti,, had an I30 first. This car maker blows the competion away in quality and design. I adore my car!

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  my G35 - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By KiKi - May 26 - 10:00 am

  Its my fun car. Makes me feel like Im 16 again!