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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  fun to drive - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By roadrunner2 - April 3 - 10:00 am

  comfortable seating, adequate trunk and storage space for size and design. Very responsive and stable. fun to drive. fuel economy less than expected, bit noisy, glove compartment too small to store owners manual.

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  Enthusiasts Car - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Stephen - April 2 - 3:26 am

  Just sold my coupe...had it for over 2 years and put 21K miles on it. Gorgeous...quick...fun to drive...but the coupe with the 6 speed is designed for people that are into the car. It does carry a relatively low sales price, but the maintenance required on this automobile is similar to a 60K Mercedes. Brembo brakes...they work great..but they are expensive and wear out at around 20K miles...tires (18" rims)...expensive...and get very loud as they wear out...will last you about 15-20K miles depending on how you drive, tire pressure, etc. I always had people tell me how beautiful my car was....which made me feel good about the expenditures. Great styling....Cant wait for the 07 model

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  Needs one extra cog - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By Silky DMO - March 31 - 6:46 pm

  Really there isnt too much to complain about this vehicle. Absolutely bulletproof reliability. Peppy motor combined with an above class grade interior. The wood is beautiful. The gauges and LED accent lights reflect a designers touch. The car truly needs one more gear though which I believe Infiniti subtlety acknowledged by engaging the transmission in the 08 model. Ive driven both cars and prefer the 08 for this change alone. Aside from the mileage, which is frankly poor (I average 18mpg), and the need for an extra gear, the engine does have to rev to make you feel like you are driving a true sport sedan. Furthermore, the trunk space is limited by the CD changer. In sum, super car.

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  Loving this car! - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By pat - March 30 - 8:50 pm

  Step on the gas and this car takes off like it is jet propelled. The back up camera and navigation system are valuable assets and should be standard on every car. The finish, the ride and the quality are unbelievable. Every place we go we get stares and people stop us and tell us how much they love the car.

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  Exellent!!!!! - 2003 Infiniti QX4
  By Marianna - March 29 - 10:00 am

  This is a great vehicle and i love it it has lots of power and the capiblty of going off road if you would like or take it mud boggin! not that you would want to mess your vehicle up but i like it.

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  1.5 Year Owner - 2002 Infiniti QX4
  By khowell99 - March 29 - 9:10 am

  I have owned my 2002 QX4, 4X4, Sport and Luxury Packages, for 1.5 years and I am continually impressed with the vehicle. I have pushed it hard on road and off, and it always comes out smiling. I have had it in ice, foot-deep snow, and mud up to the rocker panels (no exaggeration). With a little skill it will go anywhere and still does the highway miles like a dream.

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  Just Shy of Perfect - 2008 Infiniti G37
  By tklmn - March 25 - 1:40 pm

  Just replaced my 2005 G35 coupe with a 2008 G37S. Overall, Im very impressed with the G37 - its better than the G35 in almost every way including better ride quality, improved sound dampening, tech features (long list of them), interior design... the list goes on and on! The only changes I could suggest would include eliminating the shifter vibration, like the BMW 3-series. In my opinion, the vibration goes 180 degrees in the opposite direction of this more refined revision. Also, the torque seems to be in the mid to high rpms, and I would prefer low end torque. Unless I punch the gas off the line, it feels like Im crawling. The G37 is a great car... just shy of perfect.

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  better as time passes - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By budoinst - March 23 - 2:00 am

  My initial feelings was that the car was the best I had newly purchased, but realized that one needed time and miles to truly get a overall feeling. The more I drive it, the better I like it and that is the important point. A great looking car, great power (0 to 60 in 5.8 seconds with an automatic several times with a G-timer tester), great handling (.90g with the same tester), and great breaking. Comfortable, stable,and great for long trips. $ for $, hard to beat

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  The Head Turner - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Greg M - March 22 - 9:33 pm

  Great car. Fun to drive. I bought the Diamond ext/ black int. w/sport sup., wing. It looks like a rocket., puts the 350z style to shame. When you drive down the road, heads turn and people are twisting their necks to get a second look. I have been waiting to enter streets and seen wives telling their husbands " thats it, thats the car we need to get." This car is fun, fun, fun to drive. If you want a car thats turns heads this is the one - heck with those BMWs and the 350z ( looks like somebody to a chainsaw and cut off the rear 2feet). If you want style and great features and a car thats fun to drive.....GO G. G35 You will not be sorry.

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  Want my 04 G35 Coupe back! - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By Amy - March 21 - 6:26 pm

  Replaced my 04 G35 coupe w/Sport suspension with 09 same pkgs. Just wanted updated electronics. What I loved best about the 04: tight steering, throaty feel and great brakes. Infiniti ruined all three. The steering is loose, the 7 spd transmission spends all its time at high rpms shifting all over the place - like an old 4 cylinder piece of junk and the brakes grind. After 2 weeks and 900 miles, I guess I only have a few more years to hate it. Maybe I can still buy back my 04.