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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  Black Beauty - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Waller - June 20 - 9:06 am

  What a car. Looks Great, rides great, goes like jack the bear. Have driven a few BMW`s and while the peformance was something, they were not as much fun as this car.

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  Great vehicle - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By blh7068 - June 18 - 10:20 am

  Ive had this car for three months and overall Im quite pleased. The only thing Im not happy about is I feel this car has too many creeks, squeaks and buzzes for a car in its price class. Otherwise interior fit and finish is fine. Also the paint gives the appearance of orange peel at certain angles...this applies to all Nissan products. The fit is fine though. Otherwise this vehicle delivers the goods. The factory sound system has a nice sound but to me, its pretty soft on the volume.

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  Q as in Questionable - 2004 Infiniti Q45
  By Bdgrfan - June 18 - 10:00 am

  The 2002 Q arrived with acclaims of power and build quality to rival Lexus.So I bought mine,this being my third Infiniti. I owned a J30 and a 97 Q. This car floats on the road and gives little feedback to the driver. The steering is loose and unresponsive. There is power but a lag after cornering. I have 68,000 miles on my Q and have brought it in service more than my Toyota pickup(which handles better). Paint peeled off the front fender,seat tracing replaced 3 times, teres replaced at 17,000 miles, ALL brakes rotors warped at 30,000 miles, now a front bearing and spindle broke. Wish I had never bought this piece of junk.

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  QX56 Owner for over a year - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By Jon R - June 17 - 4:20 pm

  Many mechanical issues. Replaced front brake rotors and pads 4 times. Infiniti knows of brake shutter problems and finally found a fix. Both front driver and passanger window motors had to be replaced as windows would not roll up properly. Interior plastic scratches very easily. If you have kids....expect the interior to get all beat up looking and scratched. The cruise control sensor will not function if the sensor gets any dirt and water on it....so forget about using in the rain. We use in the snow during the winter and the 4X4 stability is poor due to heavy weight difference toward the rear. On a positive note, the service dept is excellent. I would not recommend.

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  "5 STAR BARGAIN" - 2014 Infiniti QX50
  By oldtimecarguy - June 16 - 7:33 am

  Retired after 35 years in the automobile business. Researched the 2014 Infinity QX50 thoroughly before purchase. Cant drive it enough! All day comfortable! Wonderful power and luxury! Negotiated a great deal! Naturally aspirated 6 cylinder with 325 horsepower.(No turbo or supercharger to worry about). Japanese reliability. My wife and I recently returned from Pennsylvania, put on 1000 miles(24 miles per gallon). Great through the mountains! We put the rear seats forward for more storage and better visibility. Dont hesitate to buy the QX50 or to compare it to anything in its class. 2014 Infinity QX50 AWD Journey.(Moonlight White) OH YEAH!

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  Fantastic, Beautiful, Fast, Refined Car - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By jrays - June 13 - 7:46 am

  I just picked up my 2008 G37 Journey last night. I already have a few hundred miles on it and I absolutely am in love with this car. It has a red exterior and black interior, with the Premium, Navigation, Technology and Sports packages. It also came with the spoiler, splash guards and cargo net. Its a dream to drive. Quiet on the inside with a sweet exhaust note. Even with the Sports package, it rides really well. It is a really refined and well-built car. It has so many "toys" that I dont know where to start. Its a beautiful car and its getting a lot of attention and positive comments. This one is destined to be a classic.

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  A great SUV - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By bill r - June 13 - 1:56 am

  I checked out all the large SUVs and am a previous owner of the Lexus LX470 and Escalade EXT. The QX56 was tops because: 1- The interior room, especially the 2nd row. 2- The seats fold flat for excellent storage and comfortable for my aging Golden Retriever. 3- The looks are attractive . 4- The rear parking camera. 5- The navagation system is far more practical and useful than On Star, plus its free. 6-Infiniti people, corporate, called me to ask how I like it and how they could make it better. Impressive.I wanted to get another LX, but they still insist that their removeable 3rd row seats, are a good idea. Who wants to store them.I believe most people spending 70k dont have small kids.

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  Excellent - 2006 Infiniti QX56
  By J. Ur - June 12 - 11:16 am

  The vehicle has been an amazing experience. The ride is exceptional, with power to spare. Comfort level is high and quality is what you would expect from an Infiniti. Get numerous compliments from strangers. Only complaint is the temperature controls are confusing and the A/C gets turn on unknowingly.

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  Best of All the Big Boys! - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By Haleem7 - June 12 - 10:00 am

  I love the room in this QX, the performance on it is second to none for a truck its size. Inifinitis Lease rates for this vehicle are outstanding. This is my 4th Infiniti, so as you can see I do love the Infiniti line, but unfortuantely for whatever reason they dont hold there values well at all. So I suggest to anyone interested in this vehicle to at least look at the Leasing option. This was my first Lease and I was completely satisfied with the terms!

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  Good vehicle but...... - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By Seurat - June 12 - 10:00 am

  While it is a non-exciting, reliable vehicle I have had problems air-noise from the sunroof and headlight theft. I would not recommend purchasing this vehicle until they fix the problem with the headlights as they did with the Maxima. The milage is acceptable, not great; I get about 25 average city/highway combined.