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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  G35Coupe03 - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By gman03 - August 10 - 2:00 am

  The car peforms well and is fun to drive Rear wheel drive gives the car a seat of the pants feel so you feel one with the car.I would like to see a manual oil presser gage with this car not just a light.Maybe manual volt meter also.The car is guite but still has a good engine sound to let you know what your are driving,Best Buy for the MONEY. Another words if you want to go faster you going to have to Pay more.Great car though.

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  Love the car, Hate the tire pressure - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By nanc - August 10 - 2:00 am

  I love my G35 coupe. The only problems I am having is the tire pressure light coming on....this is very annoying and has happend 3 times already. Glendale Infiniti sucks dont ever go there! they are rude and dont care about you...also my brakes are very very sqeaky.

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  No buyers regrets - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By ric - August 8 - 10:00 am

  After much study & evaluation of BMWs, A4, CTS,Jag X,LS,SAAB, S-80 I finally made the cut to the G35 and I dont regret it at all. All the above are decent cars, but the G is far and away the best driving and looking. The power, style (garnet red)w/ all the features, aero,premium, xenons,htd seats, makes driving a plus. Handles excellent and the motor - what a gem- 260 hp, ready to rock n roll.

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  sweet v6 - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By matt - August 8 - 2:20 am

  This is a very well built piece of machinery. The tires that came with the vehicle were terrible but other than that I give it an A+

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  The best Big SUV on the market - 2008 Infiniti QX56
  By HHK - August 6 - 11:16 pm

  Had the car for 45 days. Love it. Excellent fit and finish and gadgetry for the price (or any). Finally a big SUV with 20" rims standard (hated large cars with tiny wheels and empty wheel well). Entertainment center is an afterthought and not as well integrated (placed in the center console instead of the front dashboard, screens are not in headrest, plays only one dvd, interface not easily accessible), hence its an option. Puts the Escalade ESV to shame (loud over priced truck) for 20K less. Handles like a large sedan, not a truck.

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  The wife loves it - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By rt-texas - August 6 - 4:56 pm

  Replaced the spouses Audi TT with a G37 because so many friends recommended Infiniti. If its as reliable as I hope I will be ecstatic. Wife is now thrilled with the car. I love the combination of sport performance with a touch of luxury.

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  Awesome G35x - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By DicknSusie - August 4 - 10:00 am

  Its just awesome! Its as fast as my 1988 Corvette and has a trunk!

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  OMG!!!! Yes Yes - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Infiniti G - August 2 - 11:53 pm

  Bought used with 12k in 2007, now has 42k &love it.Has every available option.Tight twisty roads are a dream to drive.Made many people scream railing into a corner then laugh like a kid with thrill that the car stayed planted firm and ready for more. Amazing brakes will force the blood to your cheeks.Dealer support is far superior to my piece of junk BMW.Called dealer to see about a warning light and techs very helpful, just needed brake pads (oem only $82),brake sensor is well designed also has built in tool on rotor that will release rotor in seconds.Installed cold air intake, it added noticeably more power on bottom and sounds sweet!No problems.Bose audio is great with no distortion at loud levels.

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  108K Miles Later... still a blast - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By vissionaire - August 2 - 8:49 pm

  Purchased our G new off the lot nearly 6 years ago. Premium package, no nav. The car has been a rock and has survived our abuse and aged quite gracefully. No major repairs needed to date. Fuel consumption is probably the only major knock against the car, everything else is quite good. This car is my daily driver, and I drive it hard. I prefer sportiness over cush rides, but still like a bit of luxury so this car really fit the bill. The handling is excellent, the balance is good, and easy to know where the limits are. Now that the car has aged and the values have dropped quite a bit, I would suggest anyone looking for a fun daily driver or second semi-practical car to look into the G.

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  Great - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By Vernon - August 1 - 2:00 am

  One of the best cars Ive ever owned, maybe the best. The ride is wonderful. You feel like you are riding on a cushion of air. Turning is responsive and acceleration is superb. Ive had no rattles. This is a very tight car. I would not hestitate to get another, and Ive not regretted the purchase once