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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  And the results are in..... - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Chiefs - September 4 - 10:00 am

  Have 6MT CarrBlue and shift/clutch is smooth a butter. Reading the early reviews from the G35 websites caused me concern, but came to conclusion that alot of people had no clue how to drive a stick, given how mine has operated. Definitely a "head turner". Great torque at low rpm, relatively speaking.

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  Fast and fun - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By MikeB - September 3 - 5:20 am

  Bought my base 2005 G35 sedan in March 2009 with 38K miles on it. Unreal power, good brakes, stiff chassis for instant steering response, and decent cornering. The price for this is a stiff, but well-controlled ride. Fuel mileage is 19-21 around town, 24-26 highway. I actually like the 2005-2006 interior, instruments & controls better than the 2007-up G35. A minor annoyance is a very "creaky" center console, which is worse on cold days. Had the engine die on me 3 times with an error code displayed, although it would restart in a minute or less. The dealer ended up replacing a cam position sensor for free, even though the 4-yr warranty had expired.

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  If you have $8K to spend on a sporty sedan in 2016 - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Infinitimama - September 3 - 1:32 am

  You cant go wrong with this car. My old car died unexpectedly, so I was in a bind to get something that looked good, was inexpensive but sporty and had four doors. I found this clean six-speed manual G35 on a used car website, the price was only $8700. It had 85K miles on it, was in great shape inside and out, had 18 inch wheels, dark tint, black on black with leather interior and the Bose radio. I only drive manual transmission cars, so I jumped on it, and Ive had it two weeks now. Its not perfect, but I seriously love this car. The GREAT things about it are: Its quick. Acceleration is top notch! Shifting is short and smooth, passing is easy, and the engine has a low roar that will get you in a good mood. It feels solid on the road. Handling is great. The styling doesnt scream "Im 11 years old!" at all. It still looks really good. When I tell people its a 2005, they are surprised. Other good things to note - the inside is roomy for a sports sedan, even in the back seat. Power outlets, three cubbies for storage, in-dash 6 disc CD changer, and an armrest that comes down with cupholders for the rear passengers. I like the location of the clock and the features like cruise control, seat memory, and the dash are easy to use and locate. As far as getting a sporty sedan with the most bang for your buck, a used G35 is the way to go. Now - the bad stuff is the same as other reviewers. The inside is a bit noisy - little clicks, clanks and creaks as you are driving. They are slight but you will notice them after a while and wish they would go away. I also dont know why the Bose audio is supposed to be spectacular because its nothing special. Not much bass unless you really crank it. Im already thinking about upgrading the head unit and speakers, because I had better factory audio in my old Mustang. The inside materials and design are also basic and nothing special. Also the turning radius seems a bit wide. Overall though, unless you are really nitpicky about the negatives, I would recommend this car in a heartbeat.

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  sweet ride - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By aw - September 1 - 10:46 pm

  Great ride...perfect reliablility...Smooth as silk and looks like a million bucks.

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  Versatilely, Reliability, Comfort & Value - 2017 Infiniti QX60
  By Peter G. - August 31 - 2:43 am

  Exciting, it is not. BUT the QX60 does everything smoothly and very well. Perhaps I am alone, but I really like the CVT in this vehicle. I waited for the 2017 model, which upgraded the HP +30, the Torque +20 and slightly improved the handling.. Adult passengers love the rear seat. This entire class of SUVs is so extremely competitive, it is hard to go wrong with any of them. I took it easy on the options and ended up with a sticker price of $53,000. Shop different Infiniti dealers for lease pricing.

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  Great Features/Price - 2004 Infiniti I35
  By RayMan - August 30 - 12:46 am

  First I would start by saying great exterior. Even compared to todays cars, this car was designed beautifully. The V6 is smooth and has great acceleration and brakes. The XM radio option is great for a 2004 car. Great interior room space especially for the back seat. Good sized trunk. Few cars to this date look as good or drive as well as this vehicle. The Infinitis reputation is stellar.

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  Best car yet! - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By LeAnnStar - August 29 - 11:56 am

  I had been wanting a G35 for a while and read many reviews. I was very apprehensive to buy one because everyone complained about the gas mileage. I get at least 23-25 mpg. This car is great!! I had a 2006 Mercedes C230 previously. I love this car so much more. It is beautiful inside and out. It is sporty, yet classy car.

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  G37 Owner Review - 2013 Infiniti G Coupe
  By love2drive111 - August 26 - 4:16 pm

  I have recently purchased a G37 Sport MT and I am a very satisfied owner. In the past, I owned a subaru wrx and have driven many other high performance vehicles. The G37 acceleration is uplifting, the handling is responsive, the brake system is solid, and the noise is addicting. The car is also equipped with an aggressive front end, massive brakes, and a smooth stance. If you have the proper means of 50k I suggest following so. Purchasing this car was a very difficult decision and I guarantee that you will be pleased with the outcome.

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  Love this car! - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By Richard Petrie - August 26 - 3:10 pm

  I have owned my 2008 G37S since October 2007. It has been a very reliable car and, unlike a BMW, I dont see my car every day on my commute to and from work. It is great to drive on two-lane country roads or interstate highways. The trunk is small but the seat back folds down allowing suitcases and several cases of wine to be carried home returning from a vacation in the Finger Lakes region.

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  Love this car! - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By Richard Petrie - August 26 - 3:10 pm

  I have owned my 2008 G37S since October 2007. It has been a very reliable car and, unlike a BMW, I dont see my car every day on my commute to and from work. It is great to drive on two-lane country roads or interstate highways. The trunk is small but the seat back folds down allowing suitcases and several cases of wine to be carried home returning from a vacation in the Finger Lakes region. The only update I want to make to this review now that the car will be ten years old in October is: I want to keep it another ten years! Rear-wheel drive, manual transmission, beautiful styling and as I stated above, a car one does not see every day several times on a commute to and from work: What choices do I have if I want to buy a new car?