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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  G35 - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Kowboy - February 6 - 10:00 am

  A great enginered auto...puts BWM 3 and 5 series to shame...handling and performance is outstanding..found 0 flaws when delivered...

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  Heeeeehaaaaaa... - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Joonbug - February 6 - 10:00 am

  May I tell you - this is an AWESOME CAR to drive! In order to purchase a car, I had taken the time to test drive several cars (A4,Passat, I35,IS300,TL and 3series). Even with a second drive, the end result was the same... hands down, G35 was the best out of all of them. The car has a solid feel to begin with. Its acceleration and the ability to take on corner is absolutely amazing. Yet, even though it has a very sporty look and ride to it, it is nevertheless, very comfortable to drive. It feels as if youre driving a sports car but with all the amenities of a fine luxury european sedan.

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  QX56 for Mom - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By QX56 for Mom - February 4 - 1:53 pm

  Plenty of room for family of 5 with room for the friends. Handles suprising well for such a large vehicle....No big suprises about the gas milage. Hey, have a large family need a large vehicle, better be able to affor the gas.

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  blow ure doors off - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By auusssi - February 2 - 2:00 am

  fast style comfort will beat a svt ford mustang cobra in the rain, add a exhast and some wheels and uve got a sweet car not that the stock borla isnt good enogh for exhast

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  The Best of the Best - 2008 Infiniti QX56
  By Jeff C - February 1 - 7:06 pm

  I owned a 2004 (first year model) and had several problems with it. I finally decided to get a new one to take advantage of all the modifications and upgrades. Boy were there a lot of them. From the much more luxurious interior (more wood grain) to folding mirrors with directional signal, heated steering wheel, larger DVD screen, power rear seat, larger wheels.... and the list goes on and on. They did everything right and I am in love with my 2008.

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  Pure.... - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By OnuSigep - February 1 - 10:00 am

  I test drove everything from Mazda Millennia to BMW 3 series to Cadillac CTS. This was by far the best all around car, especially for the money. I have a black/graphite with every factory option except the Navigation. The car rides smooth, it looks sharp, and it is a blast to drive. The mpg is low, but comparable to other cars in the class. I am very pleased with every aspect except the common complaint of the analog clock, which I dont care about. The Bose premium sound system is incredible and incredibly loud! This is one fierce car.

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  No regrets! - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By DIane - January 31 - 7:20 am

  I just purchased my infiniti and I am already extremely pleased. I looked at several other competing models and frankly none was as good a value or as attractive to look at. The car performs extremely well and its like driving a piece of sculpture. It is just beautiful.Lots of standard features that others wanted extra for.

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  safe/fun/fast car - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Brian - January 28 - 2:30 pm

  Bought used. Looked at everything. Kept coming back to the G35. Very quick and comfortable. A deer landed on the front end of the car going 60-65 mph with my wife and 2 young daughters in the car. Car sustained $8,000 of damage and we were all safe. The car was solid on impact. I hope it comes back as good as it was before the accident.

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  So Smooth! - 2004 Infiniti M45
  By m45 owner - January 28 - 10:00 am

  Giant engine thrust and silent cabin, clean understated lines, comfortable appointments and no defects in 5,ooo miles, better than 01 M Coupe, 02 Benz E previously owned. Narrow width and cabin isolation make it good city car, power and wheelbase a fine highway cruiser. At cruise cont. 60mph got 28mpg. Very pleased. Super low price.

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  What a beast! - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By Usually German - January 28 - 10:00 am

  I really like this vehicle. The luxury is typical of Infiniti. The exhaust note of that low end torque is very nice. If rides very smooth. My only complaint is that the front end feels heavy so some women might not like the steering.