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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  JX Passenger Airbag Does Not Work - 2013 Infiniti JX
  By andy0416 - October 29 - 10:09 pm

  This car has a major design defect that Infiniti is ignoring. All passenger airbags are supposed to operate if the person in the seat weighs more than 110 pounds. My wife weighs 118 poounds and is 5 feet 4 inches tall. The airbag does not detect that she is in the seat and therefore is not operational. The dealer tried to fix the problem but could not. They reported to Infiniti that they verified the problem and that it was a dangerous condition. Infiniti has simply ignored the defect. As a result I was forced to bring a lemon law suit against them. There are mumerous other complaints. Be warned that if you have a loved one who weighs about 120 or less the passenger airbag wont work!

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  How Sweet it Is,Been Waiting 4 This - 2004 Infiniti Q45
  By tippin4u - October 29 - 6:24 am

  Its only been a month now,but i have been waiting to purchase this car since its start.I am an Infiniti lover,and most of all a Q45 lover. Since im a car enthusiast,of course i knew all there was to know about the car,so no surprises here.It is however,the best car for ME to date,out of 23 previous cars, all types of makes and models. Pure Pleasure...nuff said!!!!

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  Best Bang for your Buck - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By JaySunshine - October 28 - 11:30 pm

  I have owned my 2006 G35 Coupe for 2 weeks now. This is a beautiful car inside and out. By far the best performance bargain available. There is no coupe remotely approaching the Gs performance/luxury combination for the money. Wait for the 330 Ci and be ready to pay about 10 grand more! This car is beautiful and well built...10 years from now this will still be a handsome car.

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  Good Stuff - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Hach - October 28 - 2:00 am

  Ive had this car about a month now and am still learning to drive it. It handles well and there is no problem at all trying to merge into traffic or pass on two lane roads or climb in the Rockies. The interior is very quite and the sound system is all the better for it.

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  Great Car - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By HankC - October 28 - 2:00 am

  Ive had it almost one year and still enjoy driving it. Performs very well.No maintence problems

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  Fun Car! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Noble Roman - October 28 - 2:00 am

  Pickup is amazing. Sounds of acceleration are thrilling. Best looking "HOT" car on the road

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  6M -- a step in the right direction - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Mike D. P. - October 28 - 2:00 am

  I have been waiting for eight months to get my hands on this car. It has been a good time so far

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  Strong Player - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By Go Irish - October 26 - 3:43 pm

  Leased the 08 G35 Journey with Premium Package, liquid platinum is the perfect color for this vehicle. My decision was between the 09 Acura TL and the G35. There was no comparison between these two vehicles when evaluating features, and performance for the money. The G offered 306 hp, smart key, upgraded leather seats.

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  2008 GS-35 - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By Jo Ann - October 26 - 1:00 am

  This automobile is everything I was looking for. Test drove the following: Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, MB C350, Lexus IS 350. None came close. Love the nav back up camera, and XM radio with the Studio on Wheels. The fact that I can record up to 2,900 songs is a plus also. The Liquid Platinum with the Stone & Graphite compliments the Washi-finish Aluminum beautifully. Car is a 10 IMO. Have a look and test drive you will fall in love.

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  I 30 wins my vote - 1999 Infiniti I30
  By Spotcoolerman - October 25 - 2:00 am

  This car is my ninth Nissan/Infinity product. Each gets better than the next. The car rides like my g-friends 528 BMW with the same acceleration and comfort with more room. I personally believe these cars are the best dollar for dollar value on the road. The only maintenance I have had in 14 years is to get an oil change and rotate the tires. Thats value!!