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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  Awsome G35 - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By hitnhrd - March 11 - 10:00 am

  I love this car!. Its fast, comfortable, fun and No extra nic- nacs!. This car ROCKS!

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  Awesome Car - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By PA Rott - March 11 - 10:00 am

  Great Car I owned 2 G20s they were great buck lacked power, got an I30 a little too large. This is a perfect car.

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  my car - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By rbflabrett - March 11 - 6:06 am

  This is a great vehicle to drive much like the 350z an all around great car

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  Infiniti - 2013 Infiniti G Sedan
  By Harold Stesis - March 9 - 5:18 pm

  Love the car. More important, my wife loves the car. Got a great deal, the only good thing about dealing with the dealership.

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  True value - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By Golfin1105 - March 6 - 10:00 am

  This car has been best value of any of the cars I have purchased in the past. (under $30K) Besides being priced fair, it has every add-on that one could want without having to pay an extra. Repairs have non-existant or covered by the warrenty. Looks are classy and clean, does not show its age in the styling changes that other vehicles do each couple of years. I will buy another one in the future.

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  Terrific for Four! - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By raj - March 3 - 3:00 am

  This is my second G35. I had a 2003 G35 6MT until May, 2006. I find the 2006 to be a little more refined, a little more mature, and a little less edgy than my 2003. It is a superb tourer for 4 people, providing a great blend of space, comfort, and performance. Initial indications are that the fuel economy will be at least as good as in my 2003 (about 22-23 mpg overall -- I dont usually have too much stop and go traffic to deal with).

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  3 months in and I love it - 2007 Infiniti M45
  By alangsam - March 3 - 2:26 am

  Car is a great mix of luxury and power and sports car all in one. Very comfortable seats, very smooth power. Car really does well in the 40-80 acceleration. 4000 miles and only an oil change. Car handles very well, better than my BMW 530i.

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  G35 one GREAT car - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By al - March 1 - 10:20 am

  Ever since I set my eyes on this vehicle, I could have never gone into another dealership... unless it was an Infiniti. This car is comfortable, fast,gorgeous,stylish, and a car with one of the 10 Best engines in the world! It can NOT get any better then this.

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  G35 Sedan Loaded - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By bobz G - March 1 - 12:56 am

  I bought a black G35 sedan from Infiniti of Chantilly. Got the works. Although the stereo isnt digital surround, it still was the best in class. great tech features, good bass, hard drive to store all your cds. The car gets fast, quick. Feels like 40 when youre doing 70. Bought the active steer, suspn.s a little stiffer, but it handles great. Nav is decent, back up cam had better features than others. Still havent used the Intell. Cruise Control, but its too much fun to drive. Was initially leaning towards a Type-S, but the feel of RWD and the Studio on Wheels sealed the deal.

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  2009 G37xS Sedan... Not disapointed!! - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By managerman - February 27 - 4:50 am

  I just turned in my leased 2006 M35 and picked up a new 2009 G37xS Sedan. I am very pleased! This car is much sportier, has 48 more horses than the M, and is a blast to drive. The steering is much tighter and with the all-wheel drive it sticks to the road in dry, rainy, or snowy weather. The sport model comes with the paddle shifters and 18" alloy wheels. Very nice look in the new Moonlight White color.