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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  [non-permissible content removed] - 2013 Infiniti JX
  By Joanna Jennings - November 13 - 7:16 am

  I have had my 2013 JX-35 (one month apparently before the 2014 all new QX came out unbeknownst to any salesperson). It will be 2 in May, with 19k miles. $58,000 sticker price with EVERY bell and whistle. Been in the shop 19-21 times? Lost count. I have had 2 new sets of remotes, found car running in a pkg lot, found it jamming out to heavy metal at a Costco via XM radio while not running (I do not use), 3 times lift gate is open when I return, 3 new dvd headrests, trans slipping on inclines, stereo flips b/t radio (which I hate, Pandora, and iTunes). Nav wants me to live in AR vs TX, Bluetooth repl 2x, Gas tank 2x, All cameras reset, Window quit after 1 mo, LIST goes on and ON and ON

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  Even Better Now - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Dave G - November 12 - 11:16 pm

  Purchased the new G35 today. So far I am very impressed. Smooth, responsive engine. Very quick. Interior fit and finish much improved over previous years.

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  A Great Car to Own - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By miketech - November 10 - 10:00 am

  This car is very fast, comfortable, reliable, and fun to drive.

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  Infiniti Consumer Affairs? - 2011 Infiniti QX56
  By bummed - November 9 - 10:00 am

  With 1500 miles, airbag sensors needed to be replaced in passenger seat. Horn honks at random times. Called Infiniti Consumer Affairs and have been put through the ringer! Obviously an electrical glitch somewhere, vehicle has been in the shop for 2 weeks! Very disappointed with Infinitis support on a $65,000 vehicle! Buyer Beware!

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  Not a German car - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By DannoK - November 9 - 10:00 am

  Seems obvious, right? The car has been way more reliable than the German cars Ive owned, but the build quality seems below their standards. Its 2.5 years old now and the dash above the steering wheel is warping, the rubber gaskets around the doors are starting to crack and there are wear marks on the rubber coated parts of the steering wheel, and no, I dont wear any rings! Its a great drive, though! Always plenty of power, plenty of gadgets and very reliable.

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  Buyer beware - 2014 Infiniti QX60
  By Joycreasey@yahoo.com - November 8 - 10:37 am

  Like many here, this was my first luxury car purchase. I purchased it in September 2014. My first trip a week later, it started stuttering and jerking and jumping upon acceleration. I took it back to the dealer every week for months. Each time they replaced something significant, like the transmission. I think I had 3 or 4 new transmissions. At one point, they replaced the engine. This car was a disaster. In the 6 months I owned it, the dealer had it more often than me and put more miles on it than I did. They called at one point and offered me $1000 to shut up and dismiss my claims. Um, no. After dealing with it for 5 months, the person at Nissan Corporate said she didnt realize my transmission had been replaced so many times. So they bought it back. But charged me for all the miles, most of which had been the result of the dealer driving it or going back and forth to the dealer. Then I got a notice prior to the completion of the buy back (and after they had already told me what they would give me for it) that I should make a payment since the buy back wasnt final. I financed through NISSAN!!. I made the payment anyway. And sure enough, when I got my check, it was for the original amount and didnt include the payback of my payment. So they tried to pocket that. I appealed it and it took a month or so to get that back. The only people that impressed me about Infiniti were the service people, who REALLY tried. Everyone else was horrible, from the sell to the buy back.

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  Have to say worse purchase ever - 2017 Infiniti QX60
  By Sad Infiniti owner - November 7 - 10:51 pm

  We have had a large number of cars over the years of varied makes and models and I have to say this has been the worse one ever. The vehicle drives so poorly that none of the 5 drivers in our home want to "get stuck with the Infiniti". It has poor acceleration from and stop, and worse when entering a highway or passing. To maintain speed the driver must constantly be pressing on the gas pedal as the car gains little to no momentum. It has the same exact instruments as a Nissan Altima, at about 3x the cost. The brake pedal will travel almost to the floor at times. Sport mode makes little to no difference, the car drives and acts like the old go karts we all used at amusement parks. We tried to bring this sad vehicle back and were offered almost 12000 less then we paid as we were told they have a poor resale value. I guess we all make mistakes but if you can avoid this one you will be happier.

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  Early performance appraisal - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Lonnie Carter - November 7 - 5:16 am

  I was drawn to the G35 by its styling, and also I had previously owned a Maxima in the past. So far, I am relatively pleased with all but the overall ride. It does not accept rough roads very well, I guess due to the sports suspention system. Other than that, it is a fun vehicle to drive. I am disappointed in the non-digital clock, it can hardly be seen at night, and the buttons on the steering wheel are also unlit( I think this has been corrected in the 05 model.

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  Great handling but horrible ride comfort - 2013 Infiniti FX
  By hooch999 - November 6 - 8:14 am

  Handles great, nice interior layout, OK seats, great NAV system. Unfortunately this is not really a luxury car from comfort and noise perspective: ride is very bumpy, every little imperfection makes this car bounce up-down, as if suspension had no damping ability at all. Road noise level is also on extreme side, I sometimes think my windows are open but they arent. Another issue is - no parking sensors in the middle of the car, so if something is exactly at the center you will not get any warnings, and if you video cams are out after a heavy rain (they are covered with water so useless) its a real safety issue.

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  AWESOME CAR - GET IT - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By Bill - November 4 - 2:50 pm

  Mine is loaded journey 3k miles and pushing it for speed. Homerun vehicle. The details are excellent. Look at the wipers and the engine, all details are exceptional. Getting 18mpg city. Put the paint sealent on - Jetseal 109 and clear bra