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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  Eh - Not So Much - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By caustexx - August 13 - 3:20 am

  This car should not be compared in the same class as a BMW 3-Series, Acura TL, Audi A4. as it is often grouped with. To me , the car sits a lot higher and does not turn or corner as well as these vehicles. City Driving is brutal on MPG...Im afraid to even measure. I own a 6MT Sedan, you have to really put the pedal down if you want to see any performance, otherwise it drives like any regular sedan.

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  Our new Q56 - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By Jeffrey Warnken - August 9 - 10:00 am

  My wife and I have owned 3 surburbans, so we decided to step up into a differnt design. We have enjoyed this suv as much as the surburbans. There is a lot more leg room in the middle row and third row of seats. you do give up storage space. Overall I would rate this and recommend the suv to everyone.

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  Q50 redsport - 2017 Infiniti Q50
  By Sash - August 6 - 1:14 am

  Ive had the car for about 2 months. My previous car was a G37 IPL, so I will mostly compare this to that and the other two cars I cross shopped this with, the BMW 440iGC/340i and Lexus GS350 F Sport. Its definitely faster than the IPL, but it doesnt feel as sporty. I cant figure out why, but Ive narrowed it down to either the tires being different or because the IPL had a LSD. It just doesnt feel that great in the corners. The acceleration is really good, though. I mainly drive on the highway and its really useful for when you have to speed up to change lanes. From what Ive read, the 400HP ranking is actually underrated. But still, I actually preferred the cars I was comparing this too. I really wanted a Lexus GS, but when it came down to price, there was really no decision at all. They have some insane deals going on. The sticker on mine was $57K. The Lexus and BMW I was looking at were $59K. My monthly lease payment is $250-350 lower with the Infiniti. My payment is actually $50 lower than what it was for my IPL and this has a lot more power and technology. The gas mileage is pretty good too. I get 24mpg in Sport mode and 25 in Normal. One time I was running low on gas, so I took it easy on the pedal and I got up to 30mpg. So in conclusion, the car looks great, handles okay, has a lot of power, interior is comfortable with a good amount of space, has all the new technology, and even gets pretty good gas mileage if you dont mash the peddle. And they usually have really good deals going on, so its great value for the money.

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  2005 G35 - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By ffball21 - August 2 - 4:23 pm

  The Infiniti G35 is one of the 1st luxury sports cars made. The G35 is stock with enough horses for hours of driving fun. With navigation and a set of rims, your infiniti g35 is unlike any other car made.

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  Great Car / Little Annoyances - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By DC - July 31 - 12:13 am

  I bought this car used, Have had it one year now and love the car. Its a great car, but has these little annoyances that frustrate me to death. 1. Oil consumption. Have never owned a car that I have to put so much oil in (50,000 miles on it). 2. Glove box droops down, very annoying. 3. Trunk never opens enough so that auto shut doesnt catch it and close it again. What a pain!

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  G35x fun! - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By rich - July 30 - 12:36 am

  I on my second G35X. When my lease was expiring on my 2006 G35x, I started experiencing seperation anxiety. I looked in the marketplace, but could not find any other alternative that made me feel as good. There is no better feeling than walking towards my car, knowing how much fun Im about to experience when the seats adjust to my preset position and I hit the ignition button. Handling on the X is as good as any sports car Ive ever driven in. Its scary-fast, particularly when clearer with Bose technology

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  G35 w navi - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By aqflipino - July 27 - 10:16 am

  I got the 2008 G35 Journey with the tire and wheel package, premium package and navigation package. It is a great looking car inside and out. Acceleration and handling are impressive. The exhaust sounds great. Fuel economy could be better. The navigation is fairly easy to use and comes with all sorts of added technological goodies. A lot of bang for the buck.

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  2 weeks in! - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By chris - July 26 - 11:40 pm

  I love this truck, but must always keep in mind that it is a truck. So dont compare to a car, a lot of reviewers do that. at speed, It needs some more refinement lots of noise like a window is open.

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  Strictly OK - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By jj84 - July 14 - 1:40 pm

  Loved this car for the first few months, but then the noises started. Replaced all the window tracks in the doors at 19k, rattle in the A-pillar started soon after and still persists (I drive 80 miles a day, so pretty obnoxious). Brakes have squealed the entire time Ive had the car, despite replacing the front and rear pads and front rotors. I also had to take electrical tape to the electronic rear view mirror to keep it from rattling. Of course, the dealer cannot diagnose any of these problems (and I would have to pay for them to do so as rattles arent covered under warranty). Frankly I would rather have a german car with lots of mechanical problems that they can at least be diagnosed.

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  Vive La Differance - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By rick fish - July 14 - 2:00 am

  Very easy to drive at a high pace. Nose is UUUgly. Like (no, love) the rest!! Just bought one for my wife at $2500 under invoice and 1.9%, cant beat that with a stick. MY wife is no lead foot but the 3x Ive been on the highway with her shes cruising in the 80s and quite unawares.Fit and finish impeccable. Interior materials equal or better the competitors(excepting Lexus)