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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  Kinda loud - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By skikwik - September 9 - 2:00 am

  Ive only had my 2000 I30t for 1 1/2 weeks. I can only enjoy the Bose Stereo System when Im traveling on a perfect newly paved road, other road types drown out the awesome stereo system. Dont quite understand why Infiniti would put so much emphasis on no wind noise and totally forget about those noisy tires.

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  Fun Fast Car ! Great Value ! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By tmlfan - September 9 - 2:00 am

  From the time I took it for a test drive until today almost a year later...I love this car. Handling is comparable to the 330i but the car is bigger and easier to bring cargo when you have to bring the faimily ; ). For you northerners (Is that a word ??) This car handles qutie well in th snow. Add a little weight in the back and with the help of the slip control it is fine...better than my old Subaru ! Infiniti service has only been average to this point...but the car hasnt needed to go very often. If you do get one, Im sure youll enjoy it !!

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  G35 Sport Coupe 6MT - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Capt EJ - September 9 - 2:00 am

  I test drove it and the new RX-8 and the G35 was a lot quicker and more refined. Truly a better manufactured automobile.

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  G35X - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Dick - September 8 - 1:06 pm

  The quality of the Infiniti G35 is exceptional for a vehicle in its price class. Compared to my Jag S-Type V8, the Infiniti stands head and shoulders above in all categories.

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  AWESOME SUV! - 2002 Infiniti QX4
  By apalusamy - September 7 - 10:00 am

  Ive been an infiniti owner now for 5 years (Q45 and now QX4). The ride, handling, acceleration, and overall usability of the QX4 cant be beat. I urge everyone to compare the competitors and try to find a better bargain. You wont find it. Ive driven 30K miles in a 1.5 years and have no problems. Ive got 49,000 miles and still have a lot of tread life to go. The QX4 drives like a sports sedan and looks great. Get the silver, it always looks good - clean or dirty. Way to go infiniti ... Im trading my 2001 for a 2002!

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  Awesome SUV...The best - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By Maria - September 7 - 5:06 am

  Best car Ive ever driven. My father owns a 2005 Escalade and by many features, including engine capabilities, my QX56 drives circles around his Caddy!

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  And the results are in..... - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Chiefs - September 4 - 10:00 am

  Have 6MT CarrBlue and shift/clutch is smooth a butter. Reading the early reviews from the G35 websites caused me concern, but came to conclusion that alot of people had no clue how to drive a stick, given how mine has operated. Definitely a "head turner". Great torque at low rpm, relatively speaking.

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  sweet ride - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By aw - September 1 - 10:46 pm

  Great ride...perfect reliablility...Smooth as silk and looks like a million bucks.

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  Versatilely, Reliability, Comfort & Value - 2017 Infiniti QX60
  By Peter G. - August 31 - 2:43 am

  Exciting, it is not. BUT the QX60 does everything smoothly and very well. Perhaps I am alone, but I really like the CVT in this vehicle. I waited for the 2017 model, which upgraded the HP +30, the Torque +20 and slightly improved the handling.. Adult passengers love the rear seat. This entire class of SUVs is so extremely competitive, it is hard to go wrong with any of them. I took it easy on the options and ended up with a sticker price of $53,000. Shop different Infiniti dealers for lease pricing.

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  Great Features/Price - 2004 Infiniti I35
  By RayMan - August 30 - 12:46 am

  First I would start by saying great exterior. Even compared to todays cars, this car was designed beautifully. The V6 is smooth and has great acceleration and brakes. The XM radio option is great for a 2004 car. Great interior room space especially for the back seat. Good sized trunk. Few cars to this date look as good or drive as well as this vehicle. The Infinitis reputation is stellar.