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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  Diving Excitement - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By G35, prem, spt, aero - May 6 - 9:36 am

  This car makes you want to drive. I am constantly volunteering to run errands, just to drive this car. Totally thrilling, eye catching and sexy. The premium package is a must. The sport package and aero package finishes the look and feel of a true sports car.

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  Infinity G20 - 2000 Infiniti G20
  By netter - May 5 - 10:00 am

  I have loved my 00Infintiy G20. I have only owned Infinity G20s and have never had any problem with them. They have been very dependable and not too expensive to fix the minor things that need to be replaced with time. They are very comfortable and always look very classy, even the older moldels.

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  This wonderful car. - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Willam Peterson - May 5 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car last year and ity has been wonderful. I prevouisly owned a Honda Oddessy and this handles better, is more comfortable, and takes the bumbs pretty well. This car has an awsome updated Boss Stero system and it has AWD for the could winters here in Vermont. I love this wonderful car.

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  Forget Europe Cars.......... - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By L. Costanza - May 4 - 10:50 pm

  This car is the best car for the money I have ever owned. Great performance handling, and looks. Why pay the HIGH price to say you have a Beemer, or Benz? Who really cares anyway, they are just EGOmobiles.

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  Best of the Rest - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By Sam - May 3 - 3:06 am

  I was not going to try this car even cause of its offbeat styling. But, I test drove it. My bad! I had to buy it. A Japanese car with German performance. No brainer. At times, I think that I shouldve bought the BMW for the brand recognition, but then I remind myself of my past unreliable experiences with the Bimmer. All in all, this is a fabulous car to drive.

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  I LOVE my 01 Infiniti I30 - 2001 Infiniti I30
  By althomas8 - May 2 - 2:00 am

  I was considering the Acura TL and the Volvo S80. My husband dragged me to the Infiniti dealership to test drive the I30. I test drove it and LOVED it immediately! I was loads of fun to drive with a lot of comfort. Its a sporty "family" vehicle. My next will be the M45.....

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  Affordable Excitement - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By leaseman - May 2 - 2:00 am

  I really enjoyed my test drive of this vehicle. Plenty of power from the low end through the mid-range, comfortable seats and aggressive styling. The rear- wheel drive handling is hard to believe for the price. The interior appointments are more Nissan than Infiniti, but forgivable with what youre getting under the hood for $30k.

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  Great car! - 1999 Infiniti I30
  By Mainiac - April 27 - 10:00 am

  Great vehicle! Fun to drive, esp. w/manual tranny. Only complaint: clutch burned out @ 57500 miles, and I dont ride it. But Infiniti covered > 1/2 the cost, even though warranty expired 2 mos. ago.

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  rating my infinity i30 - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By gentlej - April 26 - 2:00 am

  this has to be be the best car I drove in my 40+ years of drivng.It is stable at higher speeds, handles the road very well, it has a lot of power and pick-up, and it looks nice. Extremely reliable.My infinity has 86000 miles so far and (knock on wood) I only had to replace windshield wipers, tires and a headlightbulb.

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  edmunds wrong about poor quality - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By ron - April 25 - 8:40 pm

  i have owned the 2005 g35 for 2 weeks and found it to be the best performing car that i have ever owned. the materials are just fine, so is the design. this car is a well kept secret.