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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  Awe inspiring! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By pdsesq - November 28 - 10:00 am

  This is the best car I have ever owned. The performance is fantastic, the size is perfect and the styling is beautiful. I have only had one small problem with a vibration in the speaker housing in the drivers door. It has been fixed once, but is starting to become a problem again. Other than that, everything has performed flawlessly. Even the regular service is inexpensive for a luxur brand. I love the looks and comments I get when I drive my car. I highly recommend it over an Acura TL, BMW 3 series or any of its competitiors.

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  Great - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By MRB - November 27 - 1:53 pm

  To be quite honest the best car I have ever owned. Fast, fun, reliable, affordable. Do I have to keep going? Solid car, which I had bought it sooner. Worth every penny.

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  Fun to Drive - Beautiful to Behold - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Reg - November 26 - 10:00 am

  I bought my Pearl White G35 Sedan with less than 50,000 miles and it has rewarded me with hours of fun and everyone looks with admiration at it when I drive. I love its 298 hp and smooth shifting manual 6. My second car is a reconditioned, manual 5 speed, 2.8, drop top BMW Z3.

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  Luxury 4 Fast - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By geslou1 - November 26 - 10:00 am

  Very fun to drive and a great car to look at. Interior is very nice and quality is great. Mileage is ok but tank is small.

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  Can you say power? - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Doug - November 23 - 7:30 pm

  Bought this car used with only 6K and have 30K now. It has a fantastic engine, great looks, sporty to drive and except for fuel economy, is a knock out 10 IMO. I cant say enough about the pick up and acceleration from this Infiniti engine. They really got it right. The 6 speed is also fun with my needing to get on the interstate just to get it out of 5th gear. The interior is well laid out with all the bells and whistles. Got the red color version and it looks great too. I dont need to compare with BMW, I found my ideal car in the Infiniti and will stick with that. If youre looking to spoil yourself, this is definitely the car to look for.

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  Best full sized car I have ever owned. - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By voltag19 - November 22 - 2:00 am

  This fine car has unlimited power to spare.

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  INFINITI QX4 - 2003 Infiniti QX4
  By pmm - November 22 - 2:00 am

  LOVE IT !!! Second one.

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  WEEEEE - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By TnTim - November 22 - 2:00 am

  This is a great car! Fun to drive and looks great! Only bone I have is the power seat controls, they are not in the greatest place (on the rt.side top of seat) Makes the seat somewhat unconfortable for the less than thin driver! Other than that I love it!!!

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  g35 coupe - dream come true - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By mark9@socal.rr.com - November 22 - 2:00 am

  This was more car than I dreamed of. I have more than I have ever wanted from a car. It has acceleration, handling, luxury, sound, and a sweet exhaust note. The manual and clutch is all sport.

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  Gem of a car - 2000 Infiniti G20
  By theGuru - November 21 - 10:53 pm

  The car is extremely reliable. I have taken it on 1000 mile one-way trips (once, soon after I found that the rental car didnt have cruise control and the people were just plain idiots) and all I had to do was check tire pressure and fill gas. Fuel economy @ 21/29 could have been better, for a car this size and (lack of) power. The exterior looks as good as new and as stylish after 7 yrs and has a great pleasing interior. Been asked a lot of times if the car was new. There is a great enthusiast community who are awesome. Excellent dealership network/service. BUY THIS CAR if RELIABILITY/ECONOMY/GREAT STYLE are your keys to buying a car. Seriously, you wont regret it.