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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  Do the doors close on anyone else? - 2014 Infiniti QX60
  By slboston - August 18 - 12:34 am

  The day after I bought this car, I noticed that when I opened the doors, they would quickly close in on me. The same thing was happening with the rear doors and hit my kids on their way in and out of the car. I brought it to the attention of the dealer who said it was how the car was designed and that the doors are "heavy" and "safe" and thats why this was happening. I called Infiniti Consumer Affairs as well, and have not gotten anywhere with them either. I was told I could break my lease for $1500. I am not happy with the visibility in the rear window and also find the car way too long. The inside console area is very small and doesnt hold much.

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  Infiniti and Beyond - 2001 Infiniti I30
  By potamus - August 8 - 9:43 am

  Bought this car because of the good consumer reviews at the time. 1.5 years later I understand those reviews. This is my first Nissan product and Im impressed. Love the firmed-up suspension and look of upgraded wheels/tires in the Touring model. Bought it for my wife, and I now drive it more than she does. This is the first four-door car I will actually admit to owning!

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  Great Car For My Wife! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By kuoyc - July 30 - 10:00 am

  Very reasonably priced. Wife needed a new car, looked at 325i(only one we can afford in the price range), A4 1.8T (same here), Passat, Altima 3.5SE and finally G35. She loves the look, the build quality, the performance(actually she dosnt care, only I care) and finally the price(Germans dont even come close). Surprised at how quiet it is, you find yourself wondering if the engine is on. One gripe from her, she doesnt like the clock, wishes for a digital one that is easier to read at night. I have several minor compliants, ugly rear, econo way to prop up the hood for a $34K car, and the sport seat is cramped for guys.

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  Wed buy one again . . . - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By C. D. Moore - July 28 - 3:33 am

  Cons: The ergonomics of the interior are awful. Even after having the car for over six months, I still find myself searching through the buttons to find the right one to operate the climate or radio. Some of the buttons are difficult to read in dim light, others are in awkward places. The lit gauges reflect in the windshield at night and are in an ugly orange color thats hard on my eyes. Pros: This is a rock solid performer in horrible weather with the AWD. Its fun to drive even with the automatic. Great feel from the steering. It has more room in back than a TSX or a 3-Series, and is adequate as our primary baby-transportation unit. The best sport sedan under $35,000.

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  Definitely a Love/Hate Relationship! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By princ3ss - July 26 - 8:38 am

  I purchased my a 2004 G35 back in 2008 from Carmax with 39K Miles on it. Because it was a "luxury" car I decided to put the warranty on it and thank GOD I did. The car had to go in the shop every three months for something and no matter what I took it to the shop for, Infiniti charged $500 to get it back. The brakes are a nightmare, along with the rotors and pistons! I really loved this car but the maintenance was just too much, I feel like the car was in the shop more than I was able to actually drive it, though when it wasnt in the shop and running smoothly, it was quite a sweet ride.

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  excellent car! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By snave - July 21 - 10:00 am

  I have had the car for 7 months and love it! The car is fully loaded, the NAV system comes in handy and I love how it pops out of the dash. The car drives very well and handles ok in the snow. The fact that it is a RWD and an automatic make it scary sometimes.

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  2003 Infiniti G35 - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By kneeltome - July 16 - 5:40 am

  Im new to the G35 family and Ive got to say that Im very impressed with the car, it handles really nice and I like the feel of the car. I love just sitting there and looking at it! I do have to say that I spend more time washing the car then I ever did with any other car Ive owned since mines black.

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  Rattle in the dash with less than 200 miles - 2014 Infiniti Q70
  By tntstark - July 14 - 11:59 am

  I purchased this car three days ago. Before the odometer hit 200 miles, the dash had a rattle anytime I drove on any road that wasnt perfectly smooth. The eight year old Mercedes I traded in for this car had no rattles when driven on the same roads and it was a soft top. This is completely unaccepted for a brand new upscale vehicle.

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  Great car; fun to drive - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By ang35 - July 11 - 11:33 am

  Wonderful car for speed or cruising. Sound system great, seats pretty good. Plenty of passenger room for 4.

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  Awesome vehicle...BUT! - 2011 Infiniti QX56
  By billm10 - July 10 - 4:55 pm

  Great vehicle to drive...BUT, there is an extremely loud fan noise that degrades power (like on a hwy on ramp). My daughter said, Dad, is that us!!??. When I first heard it, I looked around to see where the looming semi truck was. Sounds like Garbarge truck with that high-rev sounding engine.You will not find this on a test drive and Infiniti says it is the hydraulic fan and that it is normal. Believe me when I say it is loud, obnoxious, embarassing,and loses power. I have not had it happen since wintertemps, but in warmer september month and always after a highway run, then in slow traffic is when it kicks in...After you get up to speed it goes away. Sorry to saywould return it if i could