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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  Great - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By MRB - November 27 - 1:53 pm

  To be quite honest the best car I have ever owned. Fast, fun, reliable, affordable. Do I have to keep going? Solid car, which I had bought it sooner. Worth every penny.

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  Fun to Drive - Beautiful to Behold - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Reg - November 26 - 10:00 am

  I bought my Pearl White G35 Sedan with less than 50,000 miles and it has rewarded me with hours of fun and everyone looks with admiration at it when I drive. I love its 298 hp and smooth shifting manual 6. My second car is a reconditioned, manual 5 speed, 2.8, drop top BMW Z3.

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  Luxury 4 Fast - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By geslou1 - November 26 - 10:00 am

  Very fun to drive and a great car to look at. Interior is very nice and quality is great. Mileage is ok but tank is small.

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  Excellent value, minor annoyances - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By snowtrax00 - November 25 - 2:38 pm

  The car is quick and the engine sounds good but the transmission is rough shifting into reverse. The manual mode shifts with a bang almost every time. The brakes are spongy, warp easily and dont last long. The exhaust has rust problems and the gas mileage is alright but could be better. Handling is pretty tight but the car is skinny so body roll is more noticeable than others. The leather is soft and comfortable but rips easily. The interior is nice but looks dated and has a few squeaks and rattles but most cars do.

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  My G35 - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Stacy - November 25 - 10:10 am

  We love our car. it is very dependable, and also very sporty and cute. We love the updated style. Our only complaint is that the paint seems to chip pretty easy. Otherwise, its been a great car, so far.

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  Can you say power? - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Doug - November 23 - 7:30 pm

  Bought this car used with only 6K and have 30K now. It has a fantastic engine, great looks, sporty to drive and except for fuel economy, is a knock out 10 IMO. I cant say enough about the pick up and acceleration from this Infiniti engine. They really got it right. The 6 speed is also fun with my needing to get on the interstate just to get it out of 5th gear. The interior is well laid out with all the bells and whistles. Got the red color version and it looks great too. I dont need to compare with BMW, I found my ideal car in the Infiniti and will stick with that. If youre looking to spoil yourself, this is definitely the car to look for.

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  Ehhh.... - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By Patrick - November 23 - 10:00 am

  Got this used w/ 200k miles. Engine light was on, showing P0430, P0400, and something else. The car is pretty rough mechanically, and needs a lot of work. The engine and transmission are still great, after 10 years and 200k miles. I changed the spark plugs and the check engine light went off, only to come back on a day later. Has weird exhaust noise (prob not the cat conv.) and the struts were completely shot (got those replaced) and I think the mass airflow sensor is bad. A common problem on this car. Overall, its a nice vehicle, but if youre buying used, plan on spending some money on repairs. At least $1000...

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  Best full sized car I have ever owned. - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By voltag19 - November 22 - 2:00 am

  This fine car has unlimited power to spare.

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  INFINITI QX4 - 2003 Infiniti QX4
  By pmm - November 22 - 2:00 am

  LOVE IT !!! Second one.

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  WEEEEE - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By TnTim - November 22 - 2:00 am

  This is a great car! Fun to drive and looks great! Only bone I have is the power seat controls, they are not in the greatest place (on the rt.side top of seat) Makes the seat somewhat unconfortable for the less than thin driver! Other than that I love it!!!