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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  G35 Sedan Review - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By ewang - May 29 - 10:00 am

  For the price in its class, acceleration is no doubt, FAST. Sports package provides great handling. Adjustable front/rear seat provides comfort to both driver and passengers. Plastic interior may look cheap to some, but the silver metallic tone makes the interior looks clean. Night view with the amber light on impresses the passenger. Front is nice looking. Back may look awkward at first, but it grows on you. If you feel that the back is somewhat chopped off, try the factory spoiler, it may solve that problem. With the quality for the QX4 (3% defect), I trust that my G35 wont get too bad in terms of Build Quality and Reliability.

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  its not what i expected it to be but!!!! - 2002 Infiniti G20
  By jose - May 22 - 2:00 am

  i guess i expected too much from it. first of all the power sucks, needs more ponies, as for fuel well i hate the digital odometer reading i feel like im not getting enough miles on gas, suspension, not as smooth as i thought it would be, my front sway bar links were blown @ 18,000 miles and my alingment was off @ 9,000. i still hear like loose bolts when i go over litle humps and bumps.its sooo annoying. besides these little problems, the car handles great,love to drive it in the rain, nice sunroof, ok system, seats are comfy, car is great on corners and fun to drive. alot of peeps think its an expensive car. NOTTT, nice car overall.

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  Superb! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By SteveSeattle - May 17 - 2:00 am

  I traded a 96 Q45-- a hard act to follow since I was used to a strong V8 and smooth ride. But the G35 is just as fast and, of course, handles so much better. The old Q was never anything to look at, I really like the looks of my G35. I added a Stillen exhaust and got a slightly throatier sound coupled with a tiny but better performance.

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  Fun but yet expensive - 2007 Infiniti G35
  By ash5879 - May 15 - 5:16 am

  I bought my g last year and its been a love hate relationship ever since. The tires have been the worst . Just put new ones on 3 days after buying it and now I need them again : ( people love my car and so do I until I see the out dated interior. I dont like the brushed nickle and those horrible orange lights the g35 I way better looking from the outside than the inside. My leather seats dont look good either . I love driving my car but wish I would have bought the Lexus is250 more updated and better gas mileage and tire wear. I see why people own the g for about a year or two and trade it in : ( oh and my speakers blew out too in the front $200 to replace

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  my 2008 Infiniti G35 - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By saminhouston - May 14 - 1:49 am

  I love my infiniti it now has 128k miles on it. the car is immaculate, i love it, it has some flaws but im 20 yrs old so for me i think its perfect. i have the fully loaded package (tech & sport) but i have the journey model b/c in houston 99% of the time you wont have snow lol. ive always done maintenance on time, no problems what so ever not even one. I take care of my care so it takes care of me, 128k miles strong & im going to keep this car forever.

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  LESSON IN CORPORATE ECONOMICS - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By KEN - May 12 - 10:00 am

  HOW DOES INFINITI OFFER A 260+ HP SPORTS COUPE FOR AROUND 33k. ONE WORD: COST CUTTING. GRANTED THE EXTERIOR DESING BORDERS ON TRUE SCULPTURE. BUT THE INTERIOR MATERIALS, FIT AND FINISH, AND OVERALL DESIGN IS JUST SILLY. ONLY THE ACTUAL SEATING SURFACE IS LEATHER, THE REMAINDER IS FAUX LEATHER. FAUX TITANIUM TRIM IS UNBEFITTING OF A CAR MARKETED FOR YOUNG EXECUTIVES/PROFESSIONALS. LEAVE SUCH TRIM FOR THOSE ENJOYING THERE PRELUDES/CELICAS. SUSPENSION GEOMETRY NEED MORE ATTENTION AS THE RIDE IS HARSH YET CORNERING ABILITY DOES NOT RIVAL THAT OF THE MORE SUPPLE BMW 3 SERIES. 6 SPEED GEARBOX NEEDS MORE FEEDBACK AND PRECISION, LIKEWISE THE CLUTCH.

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  Awesome to drive but poor quality - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Joe - May 11 - 7:10 pm

  The G35X is THE most fun car to drive that Ive ever owned in 30 years of driving. Outstanding performance, agile, smooth. Only two small issues with the car, that would have made the car "perfect". First -- interior quality. There is a squeak in the drivers door, that the dealer cannot find or fix. Back 3 times, still no fix. Very frustrating. Second is the very touchy brakes. Extremely sensitive, and also wear quickly. Dealer replaced them free of charge after less than 20k miles after reported a brake squeal. So -- GREAT to drive, but 2 annoying issues.

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  Best car out of Japan - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By ducrider - May 3 - 2:00 pm

  Coming from a 350z I had for 4 years, I wanted something more comfortable. I test drove the Lexus GS 430, Porsche Cayenne S and Audi A4 3.2 quattro. They were all nice, but were all lacking something. I just happened to see the G35c on the lot. After sitting in it, I knew it was the one. It was one of the most comfortable seats I ever sat in. The driveability of Nissan/Infiniti has always been top notch. They always provide the best driver feedback and the G35c was no different. It is so smooth to drive, there is nothing jerky about this car. You would swear you were in a full blown luxury car and it has a nice wad of power on tap. A perfect blend of luxury, power and class.

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  Timing is everything - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By Rich - April 25 - 11:35 pm

  2015 Q50 Sport model. Sticker price over 49k but under $390/mo with under 3000 upfront money including taxes. I think low price reflects Infinity unloading 2015s to make room for 2016s. That will be my strategy from now on. My prior lease was 2014 Lexus IS 250. This Infinity blows that car away with size, power (duh), comfort and superior navigation and radio features. Seats 5, but middle of rear seat over drive shaft is way too high and uncomfortable for anyone unlucky enough to be sitting there for an extended drive. Climate control seems pretty accurate with transition from cold weather to unseasonably warm weather happening with minimal input on my part. I always felt comfortable. Cant say anything about mpg since I havent had the car long enough. The mpg are climbing steadily and it looks like I can get to 25 mpg without much effort. Something I could not do in my Lexus no matter how hard I tried. The 5 drive modes are pretty cool with sport mode pushing out some hefty acceleration with a bit of a throaty roar from the exhaust (were not talking Mustang roar here though). The economy mode (where I do most of my driving), looks like I can get up to 30 mpg...but well see about that. All in all, Im pretty happy with the car.

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  Timing is everything - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By Rich - April 25 - 11:35 pm

  2015 Q50 Sport model. Sticker price over 49k but under $390/mo with under 3000 upfront money including taxes. I think low price reflects Infinity unloading 2015s to make room for 2016s. That will be my strategy from now on. My prior lease was 2014 Lexus IS 250. This Infinity blows that car away with size, power (duh), comfort and superior navigation and radio features. Seats 5, but middle of rear seat over drive shaft is way too high and uncomfortable for anyone unlucky enough to be sitting there for an extended drive. Climate control seems pretty accurate with transition from cold weather to unseasonably warm weather happening with minimal input on my part. I always felt comfortable. Cant say anything about mpg since I havent had the car long enough. The mpg are climbing steadily and it looks like I can get to 25 mpg without much effort. Something I could not do in my Lexus no matter how hard I tried. The 5 drive modes are pretty cool with sport mode pushing out some hefty acceleration with a bit of a throaty roar from the exhaust (were not talking Mustang roar here though). The economy mode (where I do most of my driving), looks like I can get up to 30 mpg...but well see about that. All in all, Im pretty happy with the car.