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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  Cant beat the value for the price - 2011 Infiniti G Sedan
  By David H - May 8 - 10:00 am

  Just bought this car after test driving the all the competitors in the this segment. I do admit at first i did not think that Infiniti had the cache to compete with BMW, Mercedes, Audi, but after after driving all the aforementioned cars in this class, I kept coming back to the G 37. The power, sportiness, and the ergonomics could not beat for the price. I also test drove the Acura TL and the Lexis IS 350 and still the G 37 stood tall. I am very happy with my purchase. No buyers remorse here. It is a great car with excellent build quality. I know I only had it got 400 miles but I grow more fond of this car with each passing mile that I drive.

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  Cute Car, Stinky Air conditioning - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Jemoce - May 6 - 4:03 pm

  Fun car to drive, but there is a known problem with the air conditioning with the G class. No fix, had to go to arbitration because the dealer only wanted to spray air freshner when the problem was a major issue.

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  Excellent Car - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Joy - May 6 - 2:23 am

  I have ownwed Lexus, Porshe, Mercedes, and now Infiniti. I love everything about this car. Its not as quiet as the Lexus, but no car is. Lexus is still my very favorite. But the G35 tops the Mercedes and Porshe by far. We had nothing but problems with Mercedes and Porsche, would never buy another one. I have had my G35 AWD for just about a year. Its roomy yet sporty. A good inbetween for a sports car and sedan mix. The back seat is very comfortable too. Lexus or Infiniti are the way to go.

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  You CAN do better G37 SPORT AUTO - 2013 Infiniti G Sedan
  By blurayking - May 5 - 10:35 am

  Once a very good car minus the gas mileage. Ive had this car for 3 weeks and it averages 20.3 MPG. TERRIBLE! This is my second G Sedan since 2006 and that car got 25 MPG. compared to this one. What went wrong?? I think its their 7 speed transmission. It shifts too many times and NOT smoothly. I drive on the highway 90% of the time. So, it SHOULD by about 26 MPG. Why spend $46,000 for a 2013 G37S?? when there ARE better cars (BMW, Lexus and Audi) out there.

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  A mans car with a womans touch - 2003 Infiniti M45
  By Elskipo - May 4 - 2:00 am

  This car is fun. It leaps out from the corner with a muted snarl that is more felt than heard. Acceleration is breathtaking for a car this size. Handling is smooth and responive with steering just a touch tight at low speed. The transmssion is smooth and quiet though the alternate auto-stick mechanism seems clumsy. All in all this is a great car delivering major driving pleasure and value with relatively few flaws.

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  Love It! - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By adh1976 - May 4 - 2:00 am

  Ive had my car for almost a year now and I love stil love it. I did have a few minor mechanical problems which arouse, but nothing major and Infiniti fixed them real quick.

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  2004 Infiniti Coupe Leather 5A - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Gene Broady - May 4 - 2:00 am

  Best coupe ever, better tan BMW, the price is right on.

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  Feeling Stiffed - 2002 Infiniti QX4
  By BWR - May 3 - 10:00 am

  The QX4 has made some good improvements, but it is still more truck than car. I found out too late that I paid over $1,500 too much for the vehicle... this is the third new Infiniti vehicle I have purchased from Pinnacle Infiniti of Scottsdale in 5 years. I expected to be treated fairly. Additionally, the Navigation Systems were upgraded during the year.. the early systems are CD driven, the newer ones are DVD driven. If you purchased a CD version, be aware that it is obsolete. The DVD version covers USA and Canada.. the CD version USA only, and you have to purchase several CDs. Infiniti consumer affairs doesnt have much sympathy if you get stuck with the old CD system.

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  Best vehicle ever - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Andrew78 - May 3 - 10:00 am

  Best vehicle ever. Smooth, quet, powerful drive.

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  Disappointed - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By David - May 1 - 9:10 pm

  I own a Chevy and a Mecedes Benz. When I bought the QX-56, I thought I would be treated with the same intensity as I am with the Benz. Instead, I feel like I bought a Chevy. The truck, although pricey, is a terrible driving truck. Its balloon tires bounce down the road and the steering wheel jumps out of my hand over rougher road surfaces. Its dashboard is the most cumbersome I have ever come across. It is noisy and has many rattles. It only has 8,000 miles. I had problems with the front brakes at 3,000 miles. The dealer knew about it. The rotars were warped. They cut them instead of replacing. A Chevy dealer would cut. A benz dealer would replace