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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  Above Average Ride - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Phil - July 8 - 10:40 am

  Bought this car for $13,500 Cdn with 85K kms on it. Took it immediately to a recommended aftermarket performance shop and dropped another $3000 for a new clutch, tune up, air intake, exhaust, fluids, etc. My opinion of this vehicle mirrors the majority of the comments. Its fast, luxurious, and reliable - but its best feature by far is its value. BMW, Lexus, & Audi simply cant touch this car for the same price. Although I have a few performance goodies on it, I still surprise many vehicles costing a whole lot more. As a used car value, the G35 is definitely one of the best out there. Is it as good as the German cars - maybe you should ask the BMW drivers who look at my tail lights.

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  Whats up with this!!! - 2016 Infiniti QX60
  By Paul Jager - July 5 - 1:14 am

  $46K+ vehicle with zero accident avoidance tech,no compass,raw unfinished looking front wheel wells.Insturments and radio/climate screens lack any style or variety.Great looking car in and out.I like unique and will unlikely see another and have had complements,too bad I feel compelled to point out minor shortcomings.Wish I had stayed with my first and best choice of Highlander for same pymt.Oh well,only 38 mo.to go

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  Fun but problematic - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By great ride - July 4 - 5:33 am

  Ive had the car for about a year and a half now. Its been a lot of fun to drive, great acceleration and handling. Youve heard it before, the gas mileage isnt that great. We get a lot of snow around here and the all wheel drive has been great. The problems have been in the quality of the car. 2nd day it was back in the shop for a new transmission contol valve (2 weeks). Since then Ive dealt with a leaky back window and now a loose ground wire in the dash and replaced a wheel bearing. Yikes! Im scared about what its going to be like when the warranty runs out.

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  impressive - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By NOBimmer - June 27 - 2:00 am

  Compared several similar $$ models and the G felt the best. Overall, car drives great just 850 miles so far. Now I dont mind staying late at work to drive the more open roads.

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  If you like a sport car, this is it - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By T-ONE - June 27 - 2:00 am

  It feels like a sport car, real fun to drive. However be prepared to pay for your fun: 15 miles per galon like Durango. Last snow in New York have proved that G-35 can handle it very well, just keep VDC OFF. Very uncomfortable stereo and climate controls, first time in my life I had to read manual to understand it.

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  Thrill to Drive - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Don - June 23 - 10:33 pm

  I have been researching new cars for over a year and the G35X was a last minute choice. I originally looked at Lincoln MKZ, Lexus IS250, Cadillac CTS & BMW 325. But I have to say Im absolutely in love with this car. It moves like the wind and is a joy to drive. The only issue I have so far is getting the HomeLink system to work with my garage door opener but thats a minor problem when compared with the exceptional performance of this car!

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  Fun to drive - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By johnra72 - June 22 - 2:50 pm

  I love this car. I usually get a new car ever four years or so but I am planning on keeping this car for at least one and maybe two more years. It has great power, and the handling is excellent. All with decent fule economy. In 1965 I had a GTO with tri power carbs and a four speed manual transmission. My G35 would run rings around the GTO in every department including acceleration. Amazing for a 6 cylinder car.

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  good car but could be better - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By bernie - June 20 - 2:00 am

  Good car great brakes but high maintainance

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  Good, not great - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Cardude - June 11 - 7:36 am

  The 2005 Infiniti G35 features the feel of a heavy car despite its smallish size, good handling, and comfortable seats that are still too small. The leather is average, the pickup is impressive, the interior is not what it should be for a luxury brand yet not bad, the stereo is nothing special, there is limited amount of space, the trunk is tiny, and the car has great traction.

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  Great Car - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Philly G Man - June 10 - 6:06 am

  Well, almost 2 years into ownership, and I still love this car like no other car that I have ever owned. Admittedly, I baby her. Hand wash and wax, park in isolated spots at malls, etc. However, I still get admiring comments from folks at gas stations and parking attendants 2 years later ! She handles like a dream, the VQ engine puts out great power, and the features can not be duplicated at this price point. The only annoying points are some rattles, and the placement of dashboards instruments. (ie: radio controls). This placement problem was alleviated for the 05 model. Is it practical ? No. You cant fit much in the trunk. But the fun factor more than compensates. Buy it, and enjoy !!