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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  Great Overall! - 2013 Infiniti JX
  By Erika K. - February 13 - 6:08 pm

  I bought this car blindly without test driving so overall I am happy. However after reading other reviews and driving it for 2 months I can agree with them on some issues. For example, the acceleration is very disappointing but it helps that I have controls to switch to sport if I want to go faster because on ECO it goes at a snails pace. The controls for radio, air and phone are to far spaced and as a female my hands do not fit in the little compartment to charge my phone. The aux cord in the console is in the most awkward spot and is difficult to access. The Bluetooth rarely works correctly which is very annoying. We also have the entertainment/tech package and the way he dvd system works is also awkward with too many steps just to watch a dvd. My car is still under warranty and the leader in the back seat is splitting and spreading, I eager to see if Infinity will do anything about it. Also l, the look of the vehicle is pretty much s station wagon so I wish it was more stylish. On the bright side it is roomy and the 3rd row is easily accessible and my husband or 14yr old son can sit comfortably back there. Overall its a good value and recommend to others.

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  Wow - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By reliot - February 13 - 2:00 am

  My Infiniti Number 7 and the very best yet. Fun to drive is better than my 00 Vette and much less attractive to the local police. Great Road Mannors in every condition Ive put it through. My daily driver is an I-30, the G-35 is my wifes and Im attempting to get her to love the luxury ride of the I-30 but with no luck as yet. Heck, Ive even offered up the Vette and still not a sale on my part.

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  Finally, a better choice than the BMW 3 - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Richukim - February 13 - 2:00 am

  I was all set to get another BMW 3 because my wife & I LOVED that car & no other car seemed to compare. But the 3 was tight on space especially with a baby. The G is larger inside than a BMW 5. It also bests the 330i in HP & performance. To BMWs credit their inline 6 is the smoothest 6 around. & I still dont know how theyre able to combine great handling & ride. No one does suspensions better than BMW, but the G came mighty close. Add the standard features & for once a desirable premium package w/o alot of unwanted features (Im not spending extra for cosmetic wood). My old BMW was feeling like a stripper after I got my G.

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  Educated Purchase - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By ECONROY - February 9 - 5:40 pm

  My wife and I research our cars well and this one has everything we wanted at a better price than Audi or BMW. AWD, fast, handles great, attractive inside and out, comfortable for four, and has an excellent stereo. The Nav package with the hard drive to upload CDs to was a big selling point. An amp and subwoofer to make the stereo superb and this one is a keeper.

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  Dont buy! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By 2003 Infiniti G35 Lu - February 9 - 2:06 am

  After owning this vehicle, (2nd owner) for 3 years I have replaced the whole braking system 3 times, the stereo console quit which had to be replaced at $1000 and then I now have to replace the whole engine at 140,000 km. For a luxury car this is the absolute crap. I will never buy Nissan/Infinity again. Inifinti customer service is a waste of time. Dont Buy!

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  wow - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By texas girl - February 8 - 11:30 am

  I was in the market to buy a car and couldnt decide what to get. So many choices, so little time to try them all. The minute I saw this car and took a test drive I was sold. Love it! And all my friends, especially the guys are jealous of my new ride.

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  Love my new car! - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By yankeebelle - February 8 - 10:00 am

  I searched Acura,Lexus,Lincoln,Audi, and Volvo and was disappointed. Only this car had all the "toys" I was looking for and enough luxury to smooth out New England roads without losing the feel of the road. I have driven up icy hills with no problem, the heated seats are loved by all my passengers, and I want to drive all the time ! It rides well, very solid feel. Lots of spunky horses under the hood takes some getting used to, but I LOVE DRIVING THIS CAR !!

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  Discomfort Drivers Seat - 2017 Infiniti Q50
  By Joe - February 8 - 3:50 am

  If you are 60" or over the driver seating is very un-comfortable..Drivers who are 60" and over test drive before you buy..

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  No Mas - 2003 Infiniti QX4
  By ATAX - February 7 - 2:00 am

  Just picked up my 4WD 03 Silver QX4. Being its the last model year- bargained hard and got a great deal. Compared this with other SUVs in the $35+ range, best bang for the buck! Narrowed it down with the Acura MDX, the QX4 gives you the things to make the $30K plus purchase worth it; one touch power open/shut Sunroof, same with front driver AND PASSENGER Windows, 6 disc in-dash CD changer and Xenon headlights! The things you dont even get with a base MDX and some still left off with the Touring version (were talking $38K and no discounts). The drive feels solid and smooth, very comfy for a truck based SUV. So far, everyting has been a real treat.

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  Love this car! - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By babboo - February 7 - 2:00 am

  I have been very satisfied, now almost a year, with this car. I could not find a better value in this class, and I looked at the usual suspects - Lexus, Audi, Lincoln LS, Acura, etc. - before deciding on the I30. Reading some professional reviews, it seems to me there is a bias against this car due to similarities w/ Maxima. But it provides more refinement, nice luxury features and better styling. I wholeheartedly recommend!