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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  2015 Infiniti Q50 - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By trod - August 25 - 10:47 am

  i leased my q50 this past february at fette infiniti clifton nj...ive had absolutely no problems with it...my navi and infotainment work just fine...drives very well and i always get compliments on it...while driving in manuel on sport mode with traction off i did 0-60 in 4.8 sec...sexy and fun car to drive...cant wait to get the new twin turbo 400hp Q50...thats next...

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  2015 Infiniti Q50 - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By trod - August 25 - 10:47 am

  i leased my q50 this past february at fette infiniti clifton nj...ive had absolutely no problems with it...my navi and infotainment work just fine...drives very well and i always get compliments on it...while driving in manuel on sport mode with traction off i did 0-60 in 4.8 sec...sexy and fun car to drive...cant wait to get the new twin turbo 400hp Q50...thats next...

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  Soooo much value - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By HB VB 24 - August 23 - 11:33 am

  For those that like to drive, this sedan is almost impossible to beat. As fast & roomy as a 545i, for literally half the price. Spent the last 7 years wishing my otherwise perfect Maxima was RWD, and now Ive got it! Many minor improvements in 05 made this car worth the wait. Basically a 4 door 350Z, with a better interior, to boot. Just a great combination of features to bring the true "four door sports car" back to Nissan/Infiniti

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  Lakeshore Slate G35 Journey - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By J. Gonzalez - August 21 - 5:30 am

  My wife and I purchased the car the last week of Aug. The G35 was an excellent choice over the Lexus E350 and BMW i528. The car handles well and is fun to drive, also like all the features which are easy to reach. My 9 year old son loves it the most and prefers to sit in the front seat. Worth every penny!

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  Super M45 - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By m45fan - August 15 - 2:00 am

  Buying experience at Prestige Infiniti (Las Vegas)was by far the best and I have bought quite a few cars. The deal was awesome (great lease terms through IFS), first class customer treatment, and the M45 was the finest I have driven for the money.

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  Rock Solid SUV - 2001 Infiniti QX4
  By like a rock - August 15 - 2:00 am

  Wonderful SUV. Much better than my Grand Cherokee. No comparison.

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  Looks that kill - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Jimmy C - August 15 - 2:00 am

  I love this car it is totally awsome...Fast and sleek. Quite inside and a stero that is to die for.

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  Best of the Best - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Johnnie Jones - August 14 - 10:00 am

  This Infinity is sure to have a definate impact on the consumer looking for a good handling car. This isnt a BMW but its money well spent. Ride, conering and interstate crusing are top rated. I was in the market for a BMW 530I and changed my mind for this Infinity G-35 with the sports package. I havent looked back since. Actually , the looks alone are worth it as people seem not to know exactly what it is yet.

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  Great Car ! - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Gary - August 12 - 10:26 am

  I rented one to go to Las Vegas and fell in love with it. Very comfortable and a joy to drive. I came home and bought one. I have only driven Fords up until this car, I wont be going back..

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  What a great SUV - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By Mr T - August 10 - 10:00 am

  Have never owned an Infiniti, outstanding SUV, aside from some problems with the dealer, and wishing the color really was Cobalt blue, the body shops say it is actually deep sea metallic blue,it has really been impressive