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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  Better 350Z all the way - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Randy Wun - October 7 - 2:00 am

  I ordered a 350Z base model and was waiting and waiting... looked on the net and saw the G35 and there was one to test drive. I thought it would give me an idea about how the Z would drive, but I never expected to be able to get this much more car for under 30k. I canceled my order for the Z and love the G. Look out BMW, this car is the real ultimite driving experence!

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  I love it! - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By Karen Walker - October 6 - 10:53 pm

  Its a great vehicle! Has all the bells and whistles that I love! Great around town or on long drives. My kids are entertained with the DVD system and we love the Bose stereo sound.

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  Still Happy - 2001 Infiniti I30
  By Baylor88 - October 6 - 10:23 pm

  I purchased this car with 27,000 miles on it and it was 4 years old. It has 117K miles on it now. It has held up very well. O2 sensors were replaced under warranty. I purchased it with a certified used warranty from the local Infiniti dealer. This with worth the premium I paid. That warranty was good until 100K miles and the service I received was excellent. My complaints are that the vinyl seat edge is wearing out on the drivers side. Everything else in the interior still looks great. I wish it got better gas mileage about 23 overall - but given the size and power of the car thats not bad. Very comfortable. Quick but a little heavy feeling. Very solid feeling.

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  I35 - 2004 Infiniti I35
  By budbaker1 - October 5 - 10:00 am

  I find this car is better than the last 3 Benzs I have owned and I dont plan on buying another Benz.

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  I love this car! - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By Art - October 3 - 9:30 pm

  I just got this car a few weeks ago but I just cant get enough of it. Its really fun to drive. I have nothing against the BMWs but I personally felt that this Infiniti responded better than the 3 series. I honestly have no complaints at all. I heard someone say that the display was hard to see but I dont get that at all. I think the cabin is well designed.

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  Solid car - 2013 Infiniti G Sedan
  By Glenn kindred - October 3 - 1:44 pm

  Fun car. Drives very well. No maintenance troubles. Poor on resale which i think is typical of infinitis. Good car to run around town.

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  Awesome Car! - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By atsu8 - October 3 - 2:00 am

  Ive had my M45 for about a couple months now and this car is a rocket. I really dont understand the "experts" saying its a ugly car. I get looks everywhere I go and people love it. Super fast!

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  Happy buyer - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By jeoneil - October 3 - 2:00 am

  I have owned a Lexus for many years, but became very unsatisfied with their cars and poor customer service. I looked at the SC430 and decided it was extremely overpriced and overrated. I looked at the 350Z, but still was not excited because of too many compromises. I then looked at the new Infiniti G35 coupe and began comparing. I bought the G35 coupe, with the manual 6 speed and leather package. It is an exceptional value. The quality of this Infiniti is much better than any Lexus I have owned. Also, the mark up is much smaller on the Infiniti, thus the resale price will be tremendously better. The G35 coupe has exceeded all of my expectations.

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  BadAss Sports Car - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By G Wrinkle - October 3 - 2:00 am

  Just give a tiny bit more front room for bigger people. and upgrade the interior materials... too much plastic

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  Best Car I Have Ever Owned - 2013 Infiniti JX
  By lovethejx - October 1 - 4:35 am

  I traded a 2012 MDX for the JX. I only had the MDX for a couple of months and got terrible gas mileage. "Just for fun" I test drove the JX. The rest is history. I absolutely love this car. Had it one month and find excuses to drive it. I very much like the transmission choices. I use the sport mode when starting off and then depending on whether Im on local roads or an interstate, shift the knob accordingly. While in eco drive I have already managed 24.6 MPG. I also find it much easier to drive than the MDX. My seating position gives me a better view of the road and the ride itself is smooth, quit and just plain relaxing.