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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  Superb machine - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Renato nascimento - June 22 - 10:00 am

  Great car,and very fast!!!

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  Hard to Believe - 2011 Infiniti QX56
  By Dean Carr - June 20 - 10:00 am

  Ive read the negative reviews and find them hard to believe, purchased my QX56 2011 in September 2010 and have driven 3,000 miles without any issues whatsoever. The quality and craftsmanship is incredible and the gas mileage has been incredible with over 21 MPG on the road and 15 to 16 in the city.

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  Best Car ever made - 1998 Infiniti Q45
  By Eddie - June 16 - 8:10 pm

  I have had my Infiniti Q45 for 10 years. It has 190,000 miles on it and the only thing that has ever been wrong (other than standard maintenance) on it is the alternator at 135,000 miles. It is simply an amazing vehicle and is a VERY underrated vehicle. I finally bought a new Nissan this year but gave the Q45 to my 16 yr old daughter. After 4 months, I want my Q45 back! Best car Ever!

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  Well worth the wait - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By gmeekim - June 16 - 2:00 am

  Superior in every way to the Acura CL Wouldve purchased the 350Z if its interior materials were of better quality

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  awesome - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By abcdef - June 14 - 10:00 am

  Priced like an Lexus IS300 or BMW 325, size and performance closer to Lexus GS or BMW 5 series. Loads of extras for a price in the mid-30s. Comfortable, quiet and fun to drive.

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  Great Car! Great Performance - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By D March - June 12 - 4:34 am

  Great Car! Love the Styling and Performance. Do beleive though that a car in this class and price category should have memory seats standard. There cars that cost much less then this car and have these features. This is a premium car should include that as standard equipment as well as leather seats.

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  Great Car! Great Performance - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By D March - June 12 - 4:34 am

  Great Car! Love the Styling and Performance. Do beleive though that a car in this class and price category should have memory seats standard. There cars that cost much less then this car and have these features. This is a premium car should include that as standard equipment as well as leather seats.

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  Infiniti I-35 - 2004 Infiniti I35
  By Izzue - June 11 - 10:00 am

  Dealer service poor to lousy. Nissan/Infiniti Customer Service does not return phone calls from owner or dealer service m,anagers

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  Dream car - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Flashback - June 11 - 10:00 am

  This is the quickest, best performing car I have ever owned. The exhaust is very distinctive. To bad it is my wifws car!

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  This car is hot! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Lady Run - June 11 - 10:00 am

  Fast, fun to drive, worth the price and lovely to look at. Watch out for speeding, it feels as smooth at 80 as it does at 30. Great attention to back seat details, like adjustable seats.