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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  Best car Ive ever owned - 2007 Infiniti M45
  By mike8231985 - July 9 - 5:08 pm

  I had a Mercedes E-class prior to this and was ready for something more sporty. Im in my 20s, and I think the E-Class is geared towards older people who just want comfort. The M45 is for people who like to drive hard and get thrills from speed and performance. I never thought a sedan would be as much fun/more fun as my BMW 330ci. Reliability is amazing and part of the reason I decided against buying another German car. The Infiniti fits my personality a lot better than the stuffy E-class.

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  Lots of comfort and lots of room - 2014 Infiniti QX80
  By Trenton Cogdill - July 6 - 12:44 pm

  I bought new in 2014 totally loaded. I am 6 ft 6 in tall and this is the only luxury SUV with adequate headroom without tilting the seat back. I have taken 5 hour trips with 4 adults and two children in total comfort. Voice operated navigation is great. Absolutely no mechanical issues in 30000 miles. I am 70 years old and this is by far my favorite vehicle. Better than Cadillac, Mercedes, and BMW that I have owned.

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  G35 SEDAN - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Gremp01 - July 5 - 10:00 am

  tHE ONLY PROBLEM i HAVE HAD IN 4000 MILES IS THE RADIO AND IT WAS REPLACE BY THE DEALER IN LESS THAN 3 HOURS

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  Sport M45 Surround Sound - 2006 Infiniti M45
  By Mitsman - June 30 - 2:40 am

  If you like music, you have to get the Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound w/ DVD Set Up. The absolute highest fidelity Sound EVER experianced. You will need quality Live Music Videos and be sure to choose the Dobly 5.1 "Audio Option" on the DVD. Absolutely unbeleivable. And obviously, this car is extremely nice in every area I could write about.

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  2003 I35 Review - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By kkramer - June 29 - 2:00 am

  I love the car. Sun roof had a small leak and the breaks were rough when I purchased it, but dealer fixed it very quickly and havent had any issues since.

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  G is for me! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By NF - June 29 - 2:00 am

  Like all new cars, this one has its share of little quirks. Some vibrations, seat belt is annoying, etc. Overall the G is a great value for a high-performance luxury sport coupe.

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  one persons opinion - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By One mans opinon - June 29 - 2:00 am

  The coupe is absolutely the most enjoyable car Ive ever driven. Accelaration is quick, braking even quicker. VDS helped me avoid a rear end collision, swerving in control and stopping safely. The navigation is unbelievable- "you have arrived at your destination on your left" how more accurate can you get?

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  Why did they stop making these?! - 2001 Infiniti QX4
  By Mark M. - June 28 - 6:33 pm

  I am a very particular buyer and I have to say my QX4 has exceeded all my expectations! I cannot say enough about this vehicle! Start with the engine, 240hp will move; no traffic conditions will deter you from going where you want to go! The 4 wheel drive system is excellent as well, just a click of the dial and you are good to go. It handled flawlessly last winter in a heavy snowstorm, while other cars on the road were crawling along at 25mph, I was instantly up to 40mph and felt like I was on dry pavement. Very confidence inspiring! The Infiniti gets looks everywhere I go and theres not a lot of these on the road which makes it even more unique! I love this SUV! Buy one, youll thank me!

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  2005 G35 Coupe - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By ttk - June 26 - 2:46 am

  Ive owned some nice cars (Mercedes & Lexus) over the years, but Ive never found myself going to the garage to admire any of the other cars. The G35 is a nice blend of sport and luxury. However, dont expect to get the soft and quiet ride you might expect in a luxury sedan. The design of the G35 is elegant, both inside and out, but it is really a polished sports car. I went with the 18" wheels because of the design as well as the more forgiving suspension (versus the 19" wheel and sport suspension package). Ive had the car a month now and am always looking for reasons to drive it. My wife says shes never seen me so eager to run errands before!

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  Fun to drive - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Joe - June 25 - 11:50 pm

  Car is fun to drive. Huge brake problems. Infiniti waranteed them for 3 years because of defect. Went through 5 sets of fronts and 3 rears in only 24,000 miles. Thats about a new set of brakes every 2 oil changes. The rear wheel drive is bad in snow and rain but a great car to drive in dry weather. Car is very quick and handles well at high speeds. Every thing is within reach on dash.