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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  everything the 350Z isnt - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By kiddough - February 22 - 9:29 pm

  very nice car, doesnt look 8 years old. body style is timeless. if you can, get a 06 6-speed but @ least try to get a 05 they did a much needed refresh. got almost 90,000 miles on the original clutch. i was looking for a 350Z but i could find one with the options i wanted & the G35 has all those options standard so i got the G35. also most 350Zs are modded to hell!

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  Mr. - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By gatillo21 - February 21 - 8:56 am

  Recently bought the car. I did a lot of research before deciding to go with the Infiniti. I was in love with the Lexus IS350 until I found the G35X. I was looking for a 4 doors that was comfortable for me and my family, had style, AWD and power. The Infiniti won, and for the price is a real bargain. I see people buy new Toyotas and Hyundai for the same price I bought my Infiniti. 280 HP, AWD, leather, style, luxury, what else do you need? Before buying a slow BMW just for the badge go and test drive the G, it will change your mind.

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  It doesnt Get Any Better Than This! - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By VOLGRAD - February 21 - 2:00 am

  Only problem on the delivery was a squeeking sun visor. To date, nothing is amiss. Even the steering is OK. (Normally needs alignment.) It is hard to imagine that the competitors could produce a better vehicle. I would recommend that any buyer of a luxury sedan should test drive the Q45.

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  Road Runner Car - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Denis P - February 19 - 3:20 am

  This car flies...it is super fast and it cuts thru the air like nothing....it is performance and luxury in one, it has it all nothing needed to modify it unless you want more than what you got...excellent car

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  Should have bought the IS350 - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By G35owner77057 - February 18 - 6:53 pm

  Rattle, rattle, rattle. For a near $40k car it has more rattles and ticks than a babys toy. I am very disappointed with this car. I should have bought the Lexus IS350 or BMW 3 series but instead took the infiniti instead (more options for less money). See what happens when you go the cheap route. Nissan should get a clue.

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  The Shine is Off! - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By DPayne - February 16 - 9:00 am

  I bought the I30t with 47K miles 2 1/2 years agoI was very happy with it until about a year ago (100K) and it has cost me about $3K since then with the latest being the ign. coils ($1K). It also has developed rattles and a strange metallic clunking in the right rear on uneven pavement (dealer cant find - DUH!). I still like the ride and power, but for $3000 a year in maintenance and squeaks,rattles, and clunks, Im starting to question whether I wouldnt be better off with something that gets better gas mileage and uses 87 octane.

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  Great sporty car - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By IgorK - February 15 - 9:06 am

  Very happy with this car. Definitely better than Lexus of the same class. Great performance on slippery road, no problem handling snow or ice. Great acceleration and turning. Most of comfort features are included in basic features.

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  QX 4 - 2002 Infiniti QX4
  By rmfc2000 - February 14 - 2:33 am

  Best car Ive ever owned....I love it.

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  Rocket ship - 2017 Infiniti Q50
  By Bob D - February 13 - 7:25 pm

  Recently turned in a 2014 Q50 AWD 3.7 v6 premium for a 2017 Q50 AWD premium 3.0 twin turbo. I was worried about the power of the 3.0 vs the 3.7. I loved the 3.7 v6 power and top end speed but this twin turbo 3.0 really surprised me. The power and smoothness is great. No turbo lag and the power is felt even at low rpms. My 2014 had a very slow info system. It took for ever for the apps and radio to boot up. This 2017 must have a new and much faster processor in it because everything comes on in a couple of seconds. Although the two cars look the same, they drive differently. Smoother ride and power response from the 2017. Infiniti added two more speakers for a total of 16 but I dont notice any difference. The sound was great already in the 2014 model. Only disappointment is that the 2014 came standard with heated seats and steering and now you have to get the navigation package to get them. All in all Im very happy with this 2017!!

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  Best of the Large SUVs - 2011 Infiniti QX56
  By Mert - February 11 - 12:30 pm

  Excellent ride, power, performance. Traded 07 QX56 which was hard to give up, but what an improvement in ride and overall quality, fit and finish.