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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  G25x Nice Surprise - 2011 Infiniti G Sedan
  By c3000 - September 30 - 12:01 am

  After having owned many Audis over the last 15 yrs, I must say that I was pleasantly surprised with Infiniti. The features, handling, dealer service, built quality is awesome. I havent had the chance to really test the car car as it is still in its break in period. The car handles great, solid, top notch leather, and stereo. I dont miss the VW/Audi dealership service. I expect to make a lot less trips to the dealership.

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  First New Car - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By scott8385 - September 28 - 11:50 pm

  Its alot of fun and I really enjoy the horsepower, low-end torque, and maneuverability. The sound system is awsome!

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  Great Car!! - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By BB 7557 - September 27 - 10:00 am

  I love this car. Awesome power, very tight stable ride. Dont understand all the auto magazine gripes: It takes all of 10 minutes to figure out the radio/climate controls, and then its completely intuitive! The car draws stares from loads of onlookers. I still have not seen another on the road, and while that made me a bit nervous , it does give it a real sense of exclusivity. Build quality is typical Infiniti (Wife has the QX-4). This is the first automatic Ive ever owned, but its nice, and the manual mode works better than I thought it would... If you like this car, drive it and buy it

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  Past 300ZX Owner, All Grown Up Now. - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By JC - Santa Claus, IN - September 27 - 3:50 am

  In my 20s and single, drove a 1994 300ZX manual, decked out leather. Now that its been 10+ years and I am 32, my tastes and styles have hopefully improved. My thirst for flat out, eye watering performance has only grown. My wifes toyota solara V6 was growing long in the tooth. As we looked for a new car, nothing made her really get excited, no matter the manufacturer or price range. I had shown her the Infiniti website and we were off to go find one. Once she saw the car and went for a spin. She loved it, I loved it. The car has intense performance and a refined style that seperates it from the cookie cutter Lexus and BMW set. If there is any question of safety and traction, go AWD.

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  Awesome QX4 - 2001 Infiniti QX4
  By expert - September 26 - 1:16 am

  Its been 6 months and this SUV is just perfect. No problems, no repairs. Great acceleration, powerful brakes, unbelievable interior design. Capable off-road. Would recommend to anybody looking for a luxuorius ride with powerful traction and acceleration.

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  Well-rounded German slayer - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By KGM - September 23 - 10:13 am

  Anyone who is looking to spend between $30K-$40K for a sports sedan with all- wheel drive and has been focusing their attention on BWM, Mercedes or Audi products is doing themselves an injustice by not test driving the 2005 G35X. In the first few minutes behind the wheel, you can tell that the Infiniti engineers logged plenty of hours at the helm of those German benchmarks, and learned from what they experienced. The new G35X performs and handles like a sports car, has the look and feel of a luxury sedan, and shreds snow covered streets like a 4x4 suv. No car in its class can do so many tasks so expertly for so little sticker shock. Sorry 330xi and A4, but there is a new kid in town.

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  So Impressed !!!! Glad I purchased the JX 35 :-) - 2013 Infiniti JX
  By ritabeeta - September 23 - 8:54 am

  I purchased my JX 35 in May 2012. I am so impressed with it. Forget about the comments regarding the pick up, this baby moves. I traded in a 04 Expedition. Took it on the road to NC, didnt realize how fast I was going, the ride is so smooth. excellent on fuel. I am so very happy. I test drove the Enclave, MDX, and SRX. There is no comparison. Had my heart set on the SRX until I drove this SUV. Salesman did such a great job of introducing me to the features. I am still learning something new everyday. Get off the fence and test drive this SUV, you will not be sorry.

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  Flash of the QT - 1998 Infiniti Q45
  By ethom - September 21 - 10:00 am

  Fun, smooth and powerful. Handles great for a big powerful rear drive car. 125 mph, no problem.

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  Fun Ride - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By biorid3 - September 21 - 10:00 am

  This car is truly a wolf dressed in sheeps clothing. Its benign exterior looks give no indication of the monster under the hood. Acceleration is "push you back in your seat" quick, and handling is precise. Anyone who picks a fight with this car will lose. Its insulting to this car to obey speed limits. Yes, trunk space is poor, they have wedged the fuel tank in between the rear seat and trunk. Alledgedly this is a safety issue.

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  GCPTHP - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By Heavy Foot - September 21 - 10:00 am

  This car takes off like a bat from hell. Getting on the highway is unbelievable. The power behind the engine is awesome.