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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  Great car - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By Mr D - November 15 - 11:05 pm

  I purchase my Q I April and love it! Easy to drive but you have watch because it is easy to speed in the car!

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  2004 Infiniti I35 - 2004 Infiniti I35
  By Bill Dimond - November 15 - 2:00 am

  This car is smooth, luxurious and a really beauty. Ive put on more than 500 miles in less than a week. I find myself finding things to do so I can drive it. The satellite radio is great. I like how the dash is laid out. The trip button on the heated steering wheel gives me outside air temp, MPG, miles till empty, avg. speed, and current mpg. The navigation system works to a T. The car handles very well and is a real joy to drive.

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  Affordable Luxury with a kick - 2004 Infiniti I35
  By chirosoninlaw - November 15 - 2:00 am

  We have been sold on Nissan products since 1984, but the I35 has taken their normally reliable vehicles to a whole new level. It has the power of a beefy V8, gets 30 mpg on the highway at 80 mph and gets accolades from backseat passangers for its incredible roominess. Plus it looks great.

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  Not For City Slickers - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By iwasgointo - November 13 - 4:16 pm

  Great car overall, but the clutch pedal is a bit too heavy for regular city stop and go driving. I live in Philly and all Infiniti dealers are located in the suburbs. The suburban test drive and the back roads that showed off the handling really didnt reveal how tiring the clutch pedal would become in the city environment where I reside. I have a 2006 Honda Element with manual trans that is a pleasure to drive in the city with its light clutch and precise shift action. Its very, very similar to the BMW 3 Series that I recently test drove. If I could have driven the Infiniti in the city for a day or two I probably would not have purchased it despite its other wonderful virtues.

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  U.S. Market Nissan Cefiro - 1999 Infiniti I30
  By newdriver - November 13 - 6:03 am

  I love this car so much! Infiniti dealerships know how to treat their customers right. I would definitely recommend this as a great, reliable used car to anyone looking to spend under $10,000. I managed to get a standard model with moonroof and homelink (garage opener) for less than $12,000. Some people might not like the fact that it is derived from the Nissan Maxima, but its an excellent vehicle so thats a good thing! This is the second car that I have owned and I am NOT rich... If you are looking for an inconspicuous entry- level luxury 4DR, then this is a really good choice and has great reliability, features, and performance. Nissans VQ engine is the best in the business!!!

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  Great Value - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By Great Value - November 12 - 2:00 am

  Peppy vehicle with poor turning radius. Very dependable. Only problem in 8 years has been the automatic portion of the electric windows (when you hit the switch and they go all the way up), it comes back down 4". If you close slowly it is fine. Comfortable and a great deal and value for the money. Consumer reports his listed this model as "great used car value" for many years.

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  Great Deal - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By Nicki - November 12 - 2:00 am

  Ive had my I35 for 6 weeks and it is exactly what I expected. Previously drove a Maxima and wanted the same reliability, comfort and acceleration in a different package. I test drove an Acura 3.2 and Lexus ES300--the Acura was like driving a Honda and the Lexus was too pricey. I got the sunroof package and cold weather package for $29,000. Great value.

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  Almost Perfection - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By johnallen - November 12 - 2:00 am

  The G35 offers plenty. Performance, comfort, handeling, its all there. It competes very nicely against the Lexus GS300 (besides interior craftsmanship). Im sold, As soon as my dealer gets a G35 with the options I want.

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  Autocross your G35 - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Jim Ewing - November 11 - 11:56 am

  Get out there and autocross your G35, it is a blast, and the car is very competitive even with the length of the wheel base. I have run twice in the last couple of weeks and finished ahead of all but one 350Z, all the Mustangs and Camaros and all the most of the Corvettes. A word of warning, the stock tires on the 19 inch wheels are no match for the power exiting corners, get some Kumhos 710 on 9 x 18 in the front and 10 x 18 in the rear and strap yourself in for a great time. Take off the traction control and go Z hunting.

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  Fun To Drive - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By sal baratto - November 11 - 12:16 am

  This car has it all.Great to open up on the road. Excellent handling.