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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  Best Car Ive owned - 2016 Infiniti Q50
  By Tyrone - August 26 - 12:23 pm

  What a nice Luxury Sports Sedan & AWD cant beat it. Great Acceleration, Great braking never owned a $45k car before I wondered what was the big deal always settled for some less not this time I wen all out!! Havent seen the 20 MPG in the city yet getting around 15 MPG.

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  2006 G35x, fun to drive - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By rvanderaa - August 26 - 2:31 am

  I bought my G35x with 68K miles on it in May of 2011. It is a fun car to drive and is extremely stable in rain and snow. My wife drove it on her vacation and hit a lot of rain. When she got back she did not want to give the car back to me. I had to have a tie rod replaced ($165) and scheduled maintenance required that fluid for the transmission, transfer case, and both differentials be replaced along with a radiator flush which cost me $650. Also the Bose CD changer died and I had to replace it with an aftermarket system ($400 which I installed myself). The aftermarket Pioneer actually sounds better. I will need to replace the Dunlop tires after 30K miles partially due to the AWD.

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  Great car... w/exceptions - 2001 Infiniti I30
  By KP - August 23 - 9:20 pm

  This is the first Infiniti that we purchased. I love the car other than a few items that need attention. Power tilt on drivers side needs repair after approx 70,000 miles, Oxygen sensor keeps coming on and I decided to ignore it (too costly to keep repairing). Gas mileage ok

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  ralph - 2004 Infiniti I35
  By ralph - August 18 - 12:36 pm

  Performs well but no telescoping steering wheel is a problem with long legs

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  Hmmm..... - 1997 Infiniti QX4
  By Jaspat - August 18 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car with only 45k last year. Its been very reliable but does lack power. The WORST part of this car is the suspension!!! My little Frontier rides like a Cadillac compared to the QX4. Any slight bump in the road and the suspension bottoms out like you just dropped off a 4ft cliff. This is embarrassing when you are taking friends around and its supposed to be a luxury SUV. The shocks were replaced and it made no difference. Also, no one makes anything other than OEM shocks so you cant even put stiffer shocks if you wanted to. Needless to say, this will be my last QX4.

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  Problem w. center console - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By GN Cho - August 13 - 3:03 pm

  I am stuck with "luxury" car that I cant operate the temperature or have any music because the whole center console is OUT. No button works! Didnt know there was a recall but as with Mike A, even though 2003 model, for some horrible reason, my VIN number doesnt "qualify" which beats me!

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  seats AWFUL! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By tt35 - August 5 - 10:00 am

  I test drove this car. It was last on my list to try and the one I most wanted to like. Performance is outstanding, powerful. Almost everything about this car is perfect for me, ALMOST. The decision to put the power seat buttons on the actual seat has is the worst design ever in power seats. The seat control buttons and the casing will dig into your thigh if you are a larger person. Awful. I will have to pass on a wonderful car because the buttons dig into my right thigh and caused pain during the test drive. It IS a great car and too bad it has poorly designed seat controls.

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  AIR BAG ISSUES-EXPENSIVE to REPAIR - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By alexa321 - July 13 - 7:59 am

  I have a 2006 Infiniti G35 that has 53k miles on it. All services have been performed though not through the dealer. My supplemental airbag light came on at just under 53k miles.The dealership quoted $2700.00 to repair. I almost fainted! Come to find out that ONLY the dealership can fix this as they do not sell the parts. RIP OFF! The car has never been in an accident and air bag has never deployed. Shame on Infiniti!

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  Fantastic Car - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By Brian J - July 10 - 10:00 am

  Ive driven all sorts of sports cars. I was looking for an all around sports car that would get me through a winter as well. This car delivers. Its not going to beat many other sports cars off the line but that mid powerband in the car is wonderful. Steady constant power all the way through the large band. One thing I dont particularly like is the clutch seems a bit mushy. Overall though this is a much sexier car than a 335 by BMW. With the blend of luxury and performance there really isnt anything out there in this price point that competes with it well.

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  "G-Coupe Not Your Fathers Z" - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By acbeech - July 6 - 2:00 am

  Aside from some first-year rattles, this car has been fabulous. Most fun to drive car Ive ever had. An exceptional value for all this sportiness, luxury, and head-turning appeal. Infiniti service has been great.