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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  My Infinity - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By Al Stall - March 22 - 10:00 am

  Despite a couple of negatives, the car was delivered in first class condition, has tremendous power and is a delight to drive. I got what I would expect from a car of this class. .

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  Superior car for the price! - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By g8trguy - March 22 - 4:36 am

  This is the second Nissan product I have owned, the first being a 93 300ZX. The Infiniti is an incredible vehicle from nearly every aspect. Its tough to beat what you get for the price with this car. My previous car, a BMW 335i was constantly in and out of the shop.

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  Best Large SUV Available - 2006 Infiniti QX56
  By Larry - March 20 - 7:03 pm

  Superb handling and ride. By far the best. Interior comfort is very good especially for a 6 2" person. Rear seats have lots of room with heaters and removable center console for easier entry to 3rd. row seats. My wife loves her QX56. After 12 SUVs this is the best. Very Good Dealer Service

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  2006 Infiniti G35 x - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By NEPA Driver - March 20 - 6:50 pm

  Love this car. Have owned luxury SUVs, Audi, BMW and this is my favorite. It has pickup I could not believe. What acceleration. As for the gas mileage, I dont know why people are complaining. First, its AWD so expect less. Also use good brand name gas, at least the mid- grade. I get 20-21 MPG on mixed street and highway drives. Plus this thing is excellent in snow. Just push the Snow Button and off you go.

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  Good - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By G35 Coupe - March 20 - 4:53 am

  The only this i have to say bad about this vehicle is that the front seats are rather uncomfortable. I understand its a sports coupe, but its also suppose to be a luxury coupe. i feel they need to recline better and be more comfortable, but other that hands down, its a great car, and has great speed and handling.

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  I was a believer - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Takuhog - March 20 - 4:20 am

  I thought I had done my research when purchasing a used Coupe. You should go to the users forums for the best information - I didnt and paid a hefty price. The G35 is an entry level Infiniti. It has poor interior materials that damage easily and it rattles like a spray paint can. It was also in the shop for some fairly substantial warranty repairs and the dealer damaged interior parts. A "Regional Manager" rode with me once and said he couldnt fix all of the rattles so get used to them. The rattles and squeaks were bad enough to make me get rid of the car for a loss. If you want the same, if not better, performance get the 350Z. Its cheaper. Poor customer service! Shame on U!

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  This is one great ride - 1999 Infiniti I30
  By lennygw - March 18 - 10:00 am

  I had been looking for my next used car from my usual list - honda, toyota, subaru, etc. when I spied a 96 I30 on the lot. I had never owned a Nissan product, but really liked its lines, so I took it for a ride. It was love at first ride. I ended up buying a 99 Touring and really love it. It has 114,000 miles but drives like new. The drivetrain is quiet and smooth, yet packs some real get-up-and-go power. In the 3,000 miles Ive logged, the oil level has not dropped so much as a hair. Mileage is consistently 22 MPG using regular gas and 70% backroads, 30% highway. Im not a rich man, but feel like one when Im driving it. The nicest car Ive owned.

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  2003 INFINITY M45 - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By SCHULTZ - March 18 - 10:00 am

  THE VEHICLE IS FUN TO DRIVE. THERE IS NO WIND NOISE, IT CORNERS WELL. I HAVE NOT HAD TO HAVE ANY REPAIRS MADE TO THIS DATE. I WOULD LIKE FOR IT TO HAVE MORE REAR LEG ROOM. ALSO THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD SHIFT MORE POSITIVLEY.

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  Choice of the Yuppie Generation - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By jaylam - March 18 - 10:00 am

  Purchasing the G35 coupe is one of the best decisions that Ive made, thus far. Its an eye-turner, unlike many of the other cars in its class (i.e., everyone and their brother has owned a BMW 3 series at least once in their life). The best thing about it is that its reliably made, so that you dont have to deal with the nickel and dime problems that so many of my peers face with their BMW 3 series, Audi A4s, etc.

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  Wanted something else - 2006 Infiniti QX56
  By Southwest - March 17 - 9:50 am

  I really wanted the Lincoln Navigator but saw the Infinity on the road and like the look. Drove the Lexus, Lincoln, Escalade, Hummer, and the QX56 won me over. The first speed bump I drove over shocked me because I barely felt it. I was so dissapointed in the interior of the Lincoln. Cheap cover over the GPS lost it for me. Lexus 3rd row folding against the side taking up space. If you are enviro sensitive, look at the amount of emissions put out by the Infinity vs. competitors.