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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  2004 infi. G35 - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By wonderlong2003 - January 28 - 10:00 am

  the best car ive ever had. the car responses as quick as your thinking. passing, merging, turning fast at the corner is no problem. almost perfect car for the $35,000 range. one of the shortest stop distance from 60-0mph.

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  Ill buy another - 1998 Infiniti I30
  By moneywhys - January 26 - 10:00 am

  I dont want a lot of hassel. Service is of great importance and the have that in addition to reliability

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  Try the I-30 before you buy another car. - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By andyhudson - January 26 - 10:00 am

  As a first-time buyer of an entry-level luxury sedan, I shopped around before buying my I-30. After taking it for a test drive, I was sold. It has more room than anything else in the segment (both inside and in the trunk). It has more power than all except the most "performance oriented" cars. It has a smooth ride, better warranty, AND IT COSTS THOU$ANDS LESS!!

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  NIce - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Rome - January 25 - 7:43 am

  Very nice car to drive and sit in driveway. Everyone talks about the look and the power

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  Great car. - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Cris - January 23 - 10:00 am

  Amazing amount of horsepower. Wonderful handling because of the weight balancing; handles standing water better than my 4 wheel drive. Car can handle tall people up to 6ft 5in; very unusual for a sports car. Back seat obviously small but useful, particularly the pull down feature that extends the trunk for longer items. You wont find a better performing car within $10K.

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  Best all-around performance sedan - 2006 Infiniti M45
  By calsteamer - January 22 - 9:00 am

  I have spent the past 6 months trying to decide on new car. I tested all comparable cars (BMW 545, Lexus GS430, Mercedes E500, Cadillac STS), and this was by far the best car for the money. Finnaly, a car with Japanese reliability that drives like a german car.

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  Best car yet! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By insulatorz - January 19 - 2:00 am

  By far the best car weve ever purchased. This is one car that covers all bases. Excellent!

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  The Birth of a Great One - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Fatz - January 19 - 2:00 am

  Solid, from the contact points withthe road to the sunroof to the engine responsiveness to the styling. This car has all the makings of a beginning legend. The handling and the available power through redline is simply exhilarating.

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  Second Time is even better - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Joel Adler - January 18 - 9:20 am

  This is my second G35X. I loved the first (2004). This car has been even better. I am actually getting better mileage as well. The original Goodyear tires were poor, but a step up from the previous cars horrible original tires. I replaced them with Hankook tires after 29000 miles. No complaints there. I am still on my original brake pads after 41000 miles. I cant believe it, but I have them checked, and they are fine. It might be due to my use of the autostick . This car is a lease, but I will likely purchase it at the end of the lease. I drove the 2009 with the 7 speed auto and 328 horsepower. There was no real difference. The Bose premium "studio on wheels" sounds great.

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  Great Value for the price - 2010 Infiniti Q56 - 2010 Infiniti QX56
  By jeth - January 15 - 1:53 am

  Recently bought a used 2010 Q56 with 10K miles on it. It is basically brand new. The 2011 is awesome but the older model now is a great buy if interested. Great comfort, technology options, fun to drive, solid SUV for my 2 boys and all their friends too. The Q56 was $10K-$15K cheaper than the Cadillac and Sequoia at 35K+ miles. The Q56 was super close in bling, comfort, technology, performance and gas mileage. The 2nd row buckets and 3rd row bench is much better than the Caddy. If you are looking for a great SUV that in my opinion equals GM, Toyota, Lexus but costs much less check this SUV out.