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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  Q50 is a disappointment - 2014 Infiniti Q50
  By ray - May 2 - 12:53 am

  We purchased the Q50 because we loved our G35X so much. When we purchased the Q50 in early October 2013, we knew there were issues with the computer system. The salesperson told us that there would be a fix in November and we would be contacted. During October and November, we experienced a range of issues with the navigation system and one touch system. We had to reboot the system almost every time we drove the car. We were not contacted for the fix in November or December and we started to experience many steering issues. My wife contacted the Pittsburgh Infiniti dealer to no avail. I guess they were waiting for someone to be killed by the steering problem before taking action.

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  New Transmission on my 2014 SUV QX60 Hybrid - 2014 Infiniti QX60
  By qx602014owner - April 9 - 6:42 pm

  I cant believe how many problems this car has with only 10 months old. First the headlamp had to be replaced, next the complete headliner also replaced ($4k value) the window motor wasnt working, passenger door not opening from inside (no child lock on) and now needs new transmission [non-permissible content removed]! Its a nightmare, I also drive a 1997 jaguar xj6 that only asks for gas! Ahh! and the MPG illusion never goes above 19mpg average. Complete disappointment. i live in NYC if anyone around has same problems, check New York Lemon Law.I may use it soon!

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  Stranded in a disabled JX35 and towed TWICE! - 2013 Infiniti JX
  By Gal-z - March 16 - 9:30 am

  This car is terribly unreliable. In the 3 years Ive owned this vehicle, it has been in the shop 5 times for repair. When you purchase a $50,000 vehicle dont expect to have transmissions problems, broken fuel line , corroded battery at 34k mlies. Unless you enjoy loaner cars & repair bills.....do not purchase an Infiniti JX35

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  2016 Qx50 is not a luxury suv/crossover. - 2016 Infiniti QX50
  By Ernesto Cejas - February 4 - 3:17 pm

  I leased a 2016 Qx50 front wheel drive with Premium package. I also own a 2015 C300 Mercedes Benz AWD. - Bluetooth audio is not standard! Not only that, you need to get the premium package plus to able to get it. They do that to force you to get the navigation with it. Its competitors dont scam you like this. This is a feature that should be standard on all models. - Except the audio system (what is it good for if you cannot connect the music of your phone into the car?), the technology in this car sucks. The voice recognition is slow and unless you pay 2000 for the premium plus package it only works to make phone calls. - Make sure you live close to a gas station because this car does 17/18 combined mpg. Really poor compared with its competitors.

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  This car stinks! - 2002 Infiniti Q45
  By Dr. Craig Merrell - December 8 - 3:03 am

  Left me stranded and needed flat- bedding to the nearest dealership twice in two years. I received notice of factory recalls after the items concerned had already broken on my car. Lousy parts availability and only fair diagnostic capability; the overhead map light required 4 visits to the dealership to diagnose and finally repair (It was the sunglass holder pressing on a connector that shorted the lamp "assembly."). Clock, silver hands on a silver dial, totally unreadable; re-painted it white-on- black myself. Transmission takes a week to downshift. Trunk smaller than it should be. Stereo very good, driver comfort great, handling okay, paint the worlds most fragile.

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  bad paint job - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By dianne st clair - October 7 - 10:00 am

  My license plate cover started peeling around 3,000 miles. Then I noticed chips in the paint. In September I started going to dealer complaining about paint problems. They kept telling me they would have a paint inspector to come look at car. in Feb.04 I still have not heard from paint inspector. I went back to dealer, Baton Rouge, and was told a paint inspector would call me soon. It is now June 04,2004. I still havent heard from a paint inspector. My car shifts hard and the picture has peeled off of my mirrow, the button I push for the garage opener. I am very desappointed in Infiniti and The dealer. I will not buy another Infiniti.

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  What I35 did you people buy? - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By RobR - August 23 - 10:00 am

  I have not had a good experience with my I35 over 10000 miles and 5 months. Despite repeated trips to my dealer, the thing pulls to the left so hard that my left forearm is swollen by the time I get to work. This thing rides as harsh as a lawnmower, drinks gas like a water buffalo and the dash looks like a Mattel toy. My wife has a 98 I30 with over 50000 miles on it and we are always fighting over who gets to take HER car. Pass on this car and drive straight to your Lexus dealer.

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  2016 QX60 Beware of Problems - 2016 Infiniti QX60
  By Robert Shaw - July 1 - 4:59 pm

  Everyone knows about the undersized engine, etc. So Im going to share my views on other issues. Rear seats are not comfortable as the there is no thigh support. Front seats lumbar does not extend far out enough. Car emits high pitched whistling noise when air is on recirculation. Take a look at this Video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0sUMvyP6YI Two car dealers says its normal. So if you like your car to whistle then this is the car for you! Personally, Ive leased 3 Infinitis in the past 10 years. Been driving 30 years, and never had this problem in any other car, so I dont think its normal. I regret my trust in Infiniti on this model.

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  Rattle Box with Bad Brakes! - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By Chris - May 31 - 5:30 pm

  This car has been a real disappointment. We love the look of the car and the overall comfort of the interior. BUT, We have had it in for service 4 times now, they charge us almost $600 each time for service, and with 20,000 miles they have had to fix the brakes 3 times, the dealer has even admitted that there is a brake problem with these cars and they do not know how to fix it except to keep replacing them every 5000 miles or so. The interior console that houses the fold up tv screen rattles like crazy, the automatic opening backdoor has had to been fixed twice. After having this car for 1.5 years I have had enough. I dont feel safe with these brakes and a 13 month child. Dont buy it

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  Do NOT buy this vehcile - 2013 Infiniti JX
  By jostajtf - March 7 - 3:17 am

  BEWARE...do NOT buy a vehicle from Infiniti. They are crooks! I bought a 2013 JX35. Within the 1st 100 miles we noticed the transmission was having problems. Everyone at Infiniti told us that we need to break in the car for 500 miles and that the car has a CVT transmission. Finally we got tired of the transmission continually jerking around and grinding between 10-35 mph and we brought it in. After 9 days in the shop they finally said they need to replace the torque converter. Done. After we picked up the vehicle, the car was doing the same thing as before, yet worse. Back to the dealer, same day. Finally we are told that they need to replace the transmission. Totally unacceptable. Infiniti