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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  Totally Awsome - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By markt_99 - April 27 - 7:00 am

  This is a G35 S 6MT with the premium package. The performance is awesome. Ive driven Volvo S60R, BMW 330i, Audi A4(3.0 and 2.0 T) and this is the most impressive engine. Best selling point was when salesmen let me test drive alone and left traction control off by accident. Car almost went sideways on dry pavement shifting to second with an automatic. Was concerned about its traction control until I found out traction control was off. I later drove a manual with it on. I can say this is the fastest car Ive ever driven and blows BMW and Audi away unless you pay the extra 30-40K for Audi S-4, RS-4, or BMW M3. Premium is worth it for the awesome bose studio on wheels and the bluetooth

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  Very enjoyable - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Jim - April 27 - 12:13 am

  Coming up on first year anniversary. Have had none, zero, zip problems with this wonderful car. Which, to me, is pretty amazing. The voice-activated navigation system is terrific, though this is my first exposure to a navigation system, so I have nothing to compare it against. Early in my ownership (first 60days) I had occasion to use the four wheel drive during an ice/sleet/snow storm. It was a little nerve-wracking because I had just shelled out for the car and I would have rather been in my 14 year old suv but it handled as advertised and I was sold. Also, when you want to blow past traffic, the 306 hp (which Ive never had before) is impressive.

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  Fun - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By roseruby - April 25 - 10:00 am

  great car, fun to drive!

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  Good car but needs some improvement. - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Andrike - April 25 - 10:00 am

  Good car, well equipped for a sport coupe, excellent 3-D view Navigation screen, controls are well placed, though the buttons on the steering wheel do not light up at night time. Orange looking instrument cluster blends with the red arrows and its difficult to read.Tachometer is on the wrong side. Right hand armrest is very low and misplaced. Close ratio manual transmission is absolutely useless.Gears need to be changed all the time.It keeps high RPM on all gears, even 6th.,which results in a massive fuel consumption.Engine is powerful but lacks low end torque. Generally good car, needs power plant,manual transmission and some interior improvement.

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  Infinity G35X - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By john Grant - April 22 - 4:20 pm

  Very nice vehicle. Came out of audi s4. Not the v8 beast but fun and easy to drive fast and smooth. Great road feel and lighter car to drive. More of a generic look but I wanted something more low key. Great value for the money. Did a 24 mo lease to see if i like it.

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  Great Car - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Ace814 - April 22 - 2:03 pm

  Ive had my 06 G35 sedan 6MT for about 3 months and I am loving it so far. Comfortable, great exterior, great engine. I would love to install a supercharger to bump it from the 298 hp to 440 hp but its finding someone I trust to do it. I dont trust myself with the install, this motor is more advanced than Im used to. But I am having fun with it anyway. Seems to be very well built seeing as how this is my first Infiniti. So far so good!

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  Will never drive anything else! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By ixrayu2 - April 22 - 9:30 am

  I absolutely love my G35! This is my first time to own an Infiniti and I am sold completely! This car is so fun to drive and it looks amazing. Yes, the fuel economy is horrible and yes the brakes do go out too soon and yes the idea of controlling the radio and the air conditioner with the same part is not wise (have had experiences with it all), but still, to be an owner of this car, to look at it and drive it is out of this world. Major trunk space! I cant wait to own my next Infiniti. Bring it on!

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  Great gas mileage - 2002 Infiniti G20
  By Jo - April 22 - 2:56 am

  I like my G20. Four + years later, I still get at least 27 miles to the gallon (city). The only complaint I have is the quality of the leather. At 2+ years, my seats starting cracking (I am not overweight, nor do I have kids). Granted, the pick-up of the car lacks some, but I find the tradeoff for gas economy worth it. I bought the car mostly because it was nice, affordable and great stereo and sun roof! I havent regreted it once!

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  Desert Platinum roaring in Miami. - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Red Scorpion. - April 22 - 2:00 am

  Love it. I just picked up my 6MT; it is my dream come true. Every time I get in my Coupe, I cant wait to get it on the 6th gear and drive it fast. I still must break the engine at 1200 mi, so I am taking it easy. It is hard though because you just want to pump the gas into the engine to shoot off the line. Heads turn every where I go. Love the Navigation Sys. and BOSE stereo sys.

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  vdferw - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By berlan - April 22 - 2:00 am

  it is a very fun car to drive