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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  Fun car - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Big Head - July 19 - 11:26 am

  Great car for the money!!! 280Hp navigation w/brid view and smart key a lot of bang for under 40k!! This is my 3rd infiniti i35, fx35 great cars!!

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  We like it a lot. - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By Allen Pearl - July 18 - 11:46 am

  This auto replaces a 2004 M45. The M45 was very nice, but no trunk room. This SUV fills all of our family needs, has a wonderful ride, and the handling is supburb. All in all, the QX56 is perfect for us, and we love it. Fuel economy is important, but not as important as all of the other features on this car. We love it. Its big, yes, but easy to handle.

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  If you want to indulge yourself... - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By drew b - July 17 - 10:00 am

  I just got my QX56 nine days ago. For years I had intended to get a QX4, and I was very upset when they discontinued it. I had no intention of going with such an enormous vehicle, but I love Infiniti and wanted to stick with them (my last vehicle was a 1997 I30). Unfortunately, I think the FXs are about the ugliest things on the road, so I was considering going with another manufacturer. I tried the Lincoln Aviator, the Cadillac SRX and the Acura MDX. I didnt love any of them. Then, the QX56 came out, and I had the chance to get another Infiniti that I actually liked! Reading the reviews here helped me make up my mind, and Im really happy I got it.

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  The new ultimate driving machine! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By G UNIT - July 17 - 10:00 am

  I absolutely love this car. The only feature they didnt put in it was a bed or I would have gotten that too. I would sleep in it if I could. I used to describe this car as "pimp" before I bought it, but "pimp" does it no justice.

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  Awesome Ride - 2006 Infiniti M45
  By Burn-It - July 16 - 5:06 pm

  I love it when BMW 5 series owners start messing with me - after I toy with them a little while, they are just a spec in my rearview mirror before they knew what hit them. The M45 Sport Tech is awesome, has incredible torque through all ranges. I compared this against the Lexus GS430, AudiA6, MercedesS430 & BMW545. The M45 Sport has all of the strongest features of each of those 4 wrapped into 1 incredible luxury rocket ship! Very roomy interior and trunk. Although Lexus has a few more electronic gadgets, I like the M45 navigation and heads-up controls better. The interior rocks, not a bunch of plastic like Lexus and not cold like the German makes. No wonder all the mags rated M the best.

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  Infiniti 4 Life - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By Chris - July 15 - 9:30 am

  I honestly wanted to purchase a BMW 325i; however, in the end I ended up with an Infiniti G35. Why? In a nutshell, the G35 is "The Ultimate Driving Machine." The driving experience is unmatched and the exterior as well as the interior are beyond belief. The exterior is well sculpted and the interior design is spectacular. The car handles like a charm. Monitor the speedometer at all times as it is easy to hit 100+ mph and not notice it.

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  430 to G37S - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By HBAZ - July 14 - 1:50 pm

  Traded CLK 430 for 08 G37S and I truly miss my 430 but am delighted with the G37S. It gets lots of looks the engine is amazing both sound and pull. Coming from the V8 I couldnt just get any V6 so the G37 gave me that exhaust rumble that I was accustomed to. The features in the car made the CLK feel like it was from the 70s and the reliability will let me sleep at night.

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  A well kept secret - 2004 Infiniti Q45
  By Walter Lockwood - July 14 - 4:36 am

  This 4 door sedan is an absolute sleeper in terms of its performance. To say its fast is an understatement. It has really top performing set of wheels, superior to my Mustang GT and Corvette Sting Ray. The construction attention to detail is superb and the body fit up is flawless. Handling is superior to any other car I have driven. This is really a well kept secret if youre looking for a great looking, well built luxury ride that performs like a genuine high performance number.

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  My New G35x - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Buttafly - July 12 - 10:00 am

  I mostly like the way the car handles and the acceleration. I am not impressed, however, with the heated seats. They barely get lukewarm. So basically in the wintertime when its really cold out, you probably dont even feel the warmth from the seats. I traded in a BMW X5 for this car and definitely feel that Infinity can and should make some improvements so that it can comparably contend with its German counterparts. A safety feature this vehicle lacks: the steering wheel controls are not illuminated. In darkness you cant see them which could prove dangerous. Also, when there is sun glare, the compass,outside temperature guage and other console guages can not be seen!

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  Another happy owner - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By kevinms99 - July 12 - 8:40 am

  Ive had the G35x since a few weeks prior to Thanksgiving. I came from a Pontiac Trans Am, so Im slowly moving toward more "reasonable" cars. The ride of the car is quite smooth. It is quiet when it is supposed to be and loud when I want it to be. I find the styling to be smooth and a bit understated (quite a difference from my previous car). Ive had no problems at all with the car, and I hope to continue being a happy owner.