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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  Unbeatable - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By Mehdi Arani - December 4 - 9:23 am

  I had MB-C320 and I was thinking between Audi A5, BMW 335 and G37S. I test drove all three several times and at the end, the G37S was the winner for several reasons and number one was the deal that I got. My G37S is fully, fully loaded, I get the performance, look, options, responsiveness, speed and power that I wanted for half price of A5 and I am very happy with my decision. My friends come over to my house just to go drive around with the car. I get good compliments all the time in the streets. The only thing is gas mileage when I push the gas otherwise I do get 17/27 but when I push the gas it would go down to 12/18.

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  Fun and Valuable - 2012 Infiniti G Sedan
  By kluthage421 - December 3 - 4:30 am

  Very fun car to drive. Much better value than BMW, Mercedes, and Audi. People may say this car has road noise, but it is because of the OEM tires. Replace them right away. What is great about this car over its competitors is that it is not numb. You can tell details of the surface the car is on. You can feel it in the wheel and pedals. You dont want a car that is numb (BMW, Lexus etc.), unless you are driving in the city a lot, in which its pointless to have a 3.7L V6 engine. So, the transmission isnt super smooth and F1-like in its shifting speed. I like to feel when the car shifts. The G is a higher performing Maxima that looks better.

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  Wow! - 2006 Infiniti M45
  By Leejack - December 2 - 11:30 pm

  All I can say is wow! The the powerfull V8 is as smooth as butter and the transmission seems like it can read my mind. Performance like this along with all the bells and whistles you could ask for make this a great vehicle.

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  fast and furious - 2013 Infiniti M
  By ooty74 - December 1 - 7:47 pm

  Bought my 2013 M37 sport 5 months ago and have no regrets. The M37 has been recommended by Consumer Reports for the past 3 years as their top luxury car. I looked at the E350, Lexus GS sport and the BMW 5 series but bought the M37 based on its performance (0-60 in 5 sec), beauty (looks like a Maserati-Jag hybrid w/muscle) and solid reliability (due to its low repair cost its recommended as a used car). My car is quick and snarls (I love it) when I speed up to pass someone and I have caught a number of BMW boys giving my M37S a second glance..... You gotta check this car out. You will love it.

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  Great car - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Phoenix - November 30 - 12:40 am

  This car is very fast and it looks great in black. The sports seats are very tight. Im waist size 32. This car can be much more efficient if the top gear is much taller. Unless youre living in a very hilly city, there is no reason to have the RPM above 3K at 70 mph. It feels very wasteful, and it is very wasteful. Another major problem are the tires. The front tires start to feather out and make a lot of noise at around 10K. I had to replace them even though they still have a lot of tread.

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  Very Capable SUV - 2000 Infiniti QX4
  By Nate - November 29 - 2:46 pm

  I have owned this vehicle for 3 years. It is great to drive, has loads of cargo space, is luxioursly comfortable inside and has a dynamite Bose system. It is well insulated from road noise, drives crisply and rides well. If you can find a clean one, go for it. It has all the bells and whistles you would expect from a luxury SUV. I was looking for a 4Runner but found this sitting next to it. Wasnt that impressed with the Toyota, but fell in love with the QX4. It only had 7500 miles on it. Now has 35k.

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  The hottest thing with 4 doors - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By the_hog - November 29 - 6:03 am

  I test drove both the BMW 328xi coupe and sedan, neither had anything on the G35x. The power is the first major difference (outside of the price tag). The handling is just a great, while the technology amenities are even better! I live in Minnesota and the AWD makes it the perfect year round sports sedan. Simply a great marriage of performance and comfort.

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  Sweet Alternative to the BMW 328 - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By President - November 28 - 10:26 am

  The G35S 6MT is one of the finest luxury sedans in its class, and, with attractive pricing comparable to the BMW 328, it certainly is closing the gaps in quality, performance and affordability. My G35S is fully loaded with aftermarket chrome detail work. Since my purchase I have been ecstatic and have woken up everyday with a smile on my face. The interior is exceptional in both design and comfort. With more standard luxury options and equipment than the 328, such as HID Xenon headlights, leather upholstery, and keyless entry with push-button start. Bottom line, if you can live without the prestigious German nameplate, the best value for your money is the Infiniti G35 Sport 6MT.

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  the review - 2003 Infiniti Q45
  By mistahmo - November 28 - 10:00 am

  great value, excellent comfort, and not as ubiquitous as many other luxury cars

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  Awe inspiring! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By pdsesq - November 28 - 10:00 am

  This is the best car I have ever owned. The performance is fantastic, the size is perfect and the styling is beautiful. I have only had one small problem with a vibration in the speaker housing in the drivers door. It has been fixed once, but is starting to become a problem again. Other than that, everything has performed flawlessly. Even the regular service is inexpensive for a luxur brand. I love the looks and comments I get when I drive my car. I highly recommend it over an Acura TL, BMW 3 series or any of its competitiors.