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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  Best sleeper car ever made - 1998 Infiniti Q45
  By gfarrell1 - February 12 - 5:13 am

  Now that Im at the point of retiring from Q45s it is safe for me to say that this is one of the best vehicles ever made. You can get them for 4k with 90k miles in 100% condition from an 80 year old doctor, then drive the crap out of them. We have bmws but I take the q45 when its highway time. A really great vehicle and the ultimate sleeper.

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  Im definately impressed!!!! - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By Nate - February 10 - 11:53 pm

  I have been a Maxima guy for years and never thought I could afford a G. Ive always liked the looks of the G35 so I decided to test drive one. It was all over after that. WOW is all I had to say. I bought the 08 early this year because of the rebates, only paid 32K for it with the Sport and Premium packages. I still have my 03 Maxima which I like alot but I let my sister drive it for now because I just cant see letting it sit (and sit it would as long as I have a car like the G). The VLSD (vicious limited-slip differential) and paddle shifters add to the FUN factor for sure. Im 29 and feel like a kid in a candy store every time I get in my car.

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  Love It! - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By TK62 - February 9 - 2:00 am

  Just bought the QX56 and I love it. Terrific design characteristics and very roomy inside. Have yet to see many on the road so that makes it more appealing. Looks like a big SUV but drives like a smaller vehicle.

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  QX56 Puts the Rest to Shame - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By Gmrad - February 9 - 2:00 am

  I just picked up my new QX56 2 days ago and it is amother of a SUV. I had the FX45 and when I saw the QX online I knew that I had to have it. I have the third one in the Northern Virginia area and the first in Tuscan pearl. It is so pretty. It is soooooooooooo smooth for a large SUV. I got every option that the truck came with and I am loving every moment of it. I will say that infiniti is awesome when it comes to technology. Puts the Lincolns, Cadis, Ranges to shame.

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  Im luvin it... - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By ZWave - February 9 - 2:00 am

  Have knocked off 6000 miles in three months. I just cant shut the engine off!

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  city mpg rating is a sham - 2014 Infiniti QX60
  By qxcouldbbetter - February 8 - 6:10 pm

  Ive had the qx60 hybrid and for about 3 mo now, 2300 miles. If I knew how poorly hybrid performs in the city (supposed to be hybrid vehicle strength) I would not have gone for hybrid. Let me repeat this, the car is great! Lots of room, great safety features, but I want my money back for "hybrid" part. City mpg of 25 is nowhere to be found, no matter how slow or fast acceleration, ease of breaking, Ac/no ac, no matter what I tried. I max out around 15mpg on a good day around city and hit as low as 9mpg occasionally without trying. Infiniti, I hope you are listening and are not going to drop your customers now that we have given you the money.

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  Very Happy - 2002 Infiniti G20
  By James Gallagher - February 8 - 3:33 am

  I bought this car used for my wife to drive, but whenever I can I take it for a joy ride.It handles magnificently on the highways and is just fantastic on winding roads. The overall quality built into every component in this sporty machine is supurb. Example,very high quality carpet material used for the floor mats. I also love the Bose sound system, again top quality stuff. The Infiniti powertrain warranty is another great feature also, although I have had no need to use it, knowing it is covering the powertrain system up to 70,000 miles is comforting. This car has a great sporty look both inside and out.I really cant find any faults with our Infinity G-20. We both love our G-20!!!!!!!!!

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  Updated Q45 - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By shankar - February 7 - 12:33 pm

  Recently there was an update for this model Q45. Infiniti calls it the ITB-02048 update. And what a difference it made. No more hesitation on takeoff. The first part of the fix replaces the accelerator pedal with one with a bit less lag in the pedal itself. Nice update. Good update. The second part of the update doesnt involve any new parts - it is all ones and zeros, but its what makes the big difference. Its gone from Oldsmobile shifting (no offense) to German shifting, and from a stop the car feels so much faster. It reprograms the Engine Control Module. Shifting and acceleration are totally different.

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  Good Choice - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By rxd - February 6 - 7:16 am

  I moved to Minnesota from AZ a while ago and wanted to purchase a AWD vehicle. After an exhaustive search I chose the G37x and could not be happier. I thought I would miss my BMW 3 series but I am surprised to say I dont. It is a different drive but as a daily commuter way outclasses my old car.

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  Infiniti Does it Again!!! - 2006 Infiniti M45
  By Daniel - February 4 - 8:06 pm

  I just received my new M45 with the Premium Package, and I have to say it should be called the everything but the kitchen sink package! I have a 2004 FX45 that I love, but this M took my love for Infiniti to a whole new level. There is not a car out there in its class that can compete with all the first rate technology they use in this vehicle. You name it, it has it, and if it doesnt have it, you probably wont find it anywhere else either. Power, tech, comfort, convienece, looks, and a beautiful interior should be making all the other Makers questioning their line ups. I used to be a Acura lover, then Lexus, even BMW, but it looks to me that Infiniti has won me over. Couldnt be happier!