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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  Very good cars! (but not quite perfect) - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By aaron87 - October 17 - 5:51 pm

  I own two G35s. A 2003 sedan and a 2004 coupe - both automatics. Review is for the coupe. Overall great cars. Im constantly finding excuses to drive it because its so fun. I prefer the couple over the sedan - the sedan is more roomy and a bit more comfortable, but the coupe is more sexy, sporty, and youthful looking. Styling wise, its hard for the average person to tell its 7-8 years old. Looks modern and sporty. Biggest difference performance-wise between the two models is the coupe is lower to the ground, and there seems to be less body roll when turning aggressively. When you sit in the couple it feels more like a race car. Not any faster than the sedan, though.

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  New Toy - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By LaurenceSchiff - October 14 - 10:00 am

  Early review of this monster is mixed. It is probably a poor value, however, it is ultra-luxurious, powerful, and fun. Gas mileage is terrible, and if a car salesman tells you it gets 18MPG, I do have several local bridges to sell you. Too early to tell about reliability, but Infiniti really does pamper you, and they actually fix things with a smile. I know several reviewers panned the styling, but with upgraded wheels, the car is absolutely stunning.

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  CVT kills this truck! - 2013 Infiniti JX
  By ctsoccerfamily - October 13 - 5:18 am

  Bought this car in May for my wife, she loved it from the first time she saw it on the commercials durring the NCAA tournament. I have to qualify my review by letting you know that my wife loves this car and its by far her favorite family car that weve owned. The JX is packed with technology and is quite a good looking car. Its very well thought out and the design and tech features are very intuitive. The performance of the car is another story. By 2013 standards this car is simply underpowered. The constant drone of the CVT as is searches/skips gears is annoying to say the least. Infiniti should take their "mulligan" and come out with an upgraded engine and ditch the CVT for 2014

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  Nice car - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By 757baby - October 8 - 12:36 am

  This car is quite agile for a large sedan. I found that this car was quite fun to drive due to the all wheel drive. You can enter a turn and just load on the power. The front wheels will just pull you around like you are on rails.

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  Great Car - 2012 Infiniti G Sedan
  By robflo22 - September 28 - 5:51 am

  Ive had this car for a few months and am very happy with it. Coming from a 2009 Maxima 3.5 SV, it is definitely a step down in power, but the engine is powerful and provides adequate horsepower to still make the car a fun drive. Still a good amount of engine roar when accelerating. Not a fan of the 7speed transmission; would perform much better with a CVT like the Maxima has. The drivers seat is also very small, I am only 59 and I feel like a giant sometimes, the car needs a thigh extender on the seat. The steering is very tight which is great to give the car a sportier feel. Gas mileage is about 22-24 mostly highway, will be lower once AWD kicks in. Nice alternative to G37!!

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  Love it - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Truth - September 24 - 9:06 pm

  I purchased my 2006 Sedan Dec. 2006 when the new models were about to be released. I got a really good deal. I came from a Honda accord so the extra power has been GREAT. The car looks great. When it first came out I know many people did not like the design of the sedan, but now it has grown into the current times and does not look dated. In fact I think it has sharper lines and looks more sporty than the current 2007/2008 Sedans. Yes not as fast and the interior is not as nice as the newer ones but it looks just as good IMO. I have a Pioneer AVIC Z2 Navigation system in the dash and im all set. Black on Black.

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  A Fun Vehicle - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By trkpts - September 23 - 4:40 am

  Great car for the price and great performance. Other reviews complain about gas mileage but thats the trade off for the performance. Ive only had the car four months, but no complains so far. If I could change anything on the car it would be only two things. A little more interior storage space, it has several compartments but they are small. The other would be another few inches of leg room for the rear passengers, if the front seats are all the way back tere isnt a lot of leg room back there. I have people in my office that have bought BMWs and Acuras and they seem to like the futures on the Infiniti more than there own cars

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  M for Muscle 4.5 V8 - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By TJ - September 21 - 7:56 pm

  I bought a used 2003 M45 in 2006 with 28000 miles on it. It is black with brushed aluminum wheels. It also has hand painted silver and gray pinstripe along the length of the vehicle. This picks up the chrome and the wheels nicely. This car is a beast on the road. I have complete confidence in the capabilities when highway driving. The car is very stable. Stays flat on the road. No pitch or yaw issues for a car of this size. There is more than enough power to get you in/out of trouble ;)... The V8 is smooth and responsive. It responds with a growl during acceleration at any rpms. There is no equal for the money. What a value!

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  Great ride but poor economy, outdated technology - 2016 Infiniti QX60
  By Michael - September 21 - 2:00 am

  2016 QX60 HYBRID drives great, holds 7 people fairly comfortably, is a comfortable and safe vehicle BUT IT SHOULD ALSO HAVE THE STANDARD FEATURES OF A HYBRID. (I also own a Nissan Altima Hybrid.) Standard features should include: engine "off" in stopped conditions (even with AC on), ability to use "fan only" for fresh air without the AC activating, electronic driving in "non load" (flat, no hills, etc.) conditions. Additionally, a hybrid vehicle should get better mileage than its all gas equivalent. This vehicle fails on all "hybrid" traits. The TECHNOLOGY is outdated. Blue tooth connects to your phone but to actually dial it is anywhere from 4-8 steps. (Infinity forgot the KISS principle...Keep It Simple Stupid.) Additionally, there is no way to connect to your Android phone to display maps, IM, email, calendar, etc. in a open communication method. Infinity does allow limited connectivity using "Infinity Connect" for a fee but it doesnt work well. Infinity is a car company, not a technology company...let Google do that by allowing Android Auto to connect to the vehicle technology infrastructure. Another "whoops" by Infinity is only offering 1 USB port in the vehicle. Say "What"? SUMMARY: If youre thinking of buying a 7-seat hybrid SUV, Infinity QX60 Hybrid is a great driving vehicle but doesnt perform like a hybrid, doesnt have current technology and doesnt offer an open interface to 3rd party applications.

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  Madame Q - 2001 Infiniti QX4
  By bordsource - September 13 - 2:00 am

  The Q is a pretty comfortable vehicle thats perfect for cruising. Its an excellently capable vehicle and supremely comfortable. It doesnt like to be pushed, however. Corners bring out lots of body roll and the vehicle just generally dont like being forced to move at anything other than a normal pace. Its almost as if the car gets offended at your attempts to make it hurry- the engine roars, the body leans & bobs, the car just generally acts mulish. An X5 this car is not, but that said, for what it is, its extremely comfortable and capable.