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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  whats not to like? - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By baldy10 - January 17 - 4:03 pm

  I have owned my G35 for 7 years now but am getting the itch so before I bid it farewell I owe it to Infinity to say thanks. This has been the best car I have ever owned. Fast, nimble, firm but not a teeth shaker and yet with a backseat thats sufficient for our three kids. Sport sedan label fits this one perfectly The only repair weve had to make was an A/C compressor that went out a few months ago. I had my ECM flashed early on and that took care of the touchy throttle response. I really think my 07 looked better than the later models. Now the M50 is coming out but that pricetag will be too high for me. The G35 was the perfect blend of performance, comfort, and value.

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  Great car, awful milage - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Seth4Man - January 14 - 9:43 am

  I love driving this car. I think the lines are as beautiful as any car on the road sub 90k. That said, this thing is not a gas mileage champ. My combination of city/hwy driving has yielded only 18mpg, a far cry from the window sticker.

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  330 Coupe vs G35 Coupe - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Rongb - January 13 - 10:00 am

  Had the unique opportunity to test drive over 1 weekend each these 2 great coupes. Amazed how similar and dissimilar they are. Overall performance, handling very close, exterior estetics G35 superior, simply gorgeous. However, discovered the 330 superior in countless "everyday" ways. Briefly, 330 much more compliant ride, smoother manual, interior erognomics and quality far superior, back seat and trunk infinitely larger/better, 15K service intervals vs 3,500 inconvenience. There are countless "little" things to make the 330 driving experience far better also eg tilt AND tel steering, 3 seat temp vs 2, clean dash/console detailing vs hodgepodge.

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  Poor Fuel Economy; Otherwise Happy - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By oli - January 13 - 10:00 am

  The vehicle performs well; however the fuel economy in cit/mixed driving well below that advertised i.e. in city driving averaging below 14 mpg.

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  Great but can be better - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Chris - January 13 - 8:06 am

  This car is fast but in my opinion not so fast off the line. I had a 04 loaner sedan while sirius was being installed and it felt much, much faster off the line and in general, the engine felt more repsonsive at all speeds? The car needs more technology, its 2005 and it has reflector headlights, no rain sensor. no memory seat,no smart key, no onboard computer unless you get the navigation. By the way the improved interior for 05 is leagues ahead of the previuos generations. This iprovement is why I just purchased the 05 coupe, traded in my BMW. Infiniti are U listening??

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  Disappointed in TN - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Sharpertn - January 8 - 3:00 am

  While the car is very cute and handles well it has proven to be a money pit in my opinion. Have owned the car not quite 2 years and have replaced brake pads and rotors twice...it literally eats them - found that out after I purchased, should have researched more! The gas mileage is terrible...around town lucky to get 14-16 mpg...hwy is better at around 22 mpg. Nice car but wouldnt buy it again.

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  good value - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By rah - January 6 - 2:00 am

  Great styling, handling, performance; poor fuel economy: ~16mpg for city commuting. Traction control not useful in snow; stability control effective on slick roads. Driver seat controls in right bolster are uncomfortable. Snug shoulder room; low headroom for a 5- 10" person. Difficult to read instrument lights in daytime. Cant get unheated fresh air from vent during mild/warm weather. Poor purchase experience from dealer.

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  Fun to drive - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Hammer - January 2 - 4:03 am

  So far so good one year into ownership of my 2004 G35 Sedan. This is truly a "sports" sedan, very fun to drive with a lot of get up and go. The car is roomy enough for four adults to travel comfortably, the rear seat room is plenty big. Very rigid frame, solid feeling on the road. I love the styling and performance of the car, very pleased with it. Purchased used with 37k miles and it has not disappointed. Negatives would be the a/c and heat controls are confusing, front seat could be a bit more comfortable. This is not a soft luxury ride, my sport suspension package is very much a drivers car. The engine is a bit loud but that is the nature of this car - sports sedan.

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  Great car, stylish, comfortable and fun to drive - 2013 Infiniti G CONVERTIBLE
  By Craig Howell - January 1 - 7:08 am

  Bought a 3 years old CPO model with 26k miles, might as well be brand new, no wear or issues and a great dealership for support if I need it. Very quiet with the top up or down, no rattles or rough ride, and with the top down it could not be better. I am a big guy so the mid section area left to right when driving is a little tight, but workable. The engines performance is great and I like the sound as well, but it does get a little rougher in the upper rev ranges. My other car is a Lexus GS350 and the Lexus engine is much more sophisticated, but no more powerful. This is a very upscale car and does everything well. It has next to no trunk storage (the back seat area can hold lots of groceries if you need it), but thats not what it was built for! You cant go muddin in it either, so get over it. Its a fun sporty car for the weekend, not a commuter or road warrior. Plenty of those out there if you need one...

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  Best entry level luxury SUV - 1997 Infiniti QX4
  By draga - December 30 - 10:00 am

  This my second year of drive Qx4. I love it. Only problem I have found is so far is in exhaust system heat foils. Runs like a charm.