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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  Beautiful Car, Ugly Mileage - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By CuseAlum93 - February 24 - 10:00 am

  I have only had this car for a month, but I already love it. Except for the terrible gas mileage of 19 miles to the gallon. But it is a sweet ride.

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  everything the 350Z isnt - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By kiddough - February 22 - 9:29 pm

  very nice car, doesnt look 8 years old. body style is timeless. if you can, get a 06 6-speed but @ least try to get a 05 they did a much needed refresh. got almost 90,000 miles on the original clutch. i was looking for a 350Z but i could find one with the options i wanted & the G35 has all those options standard so i got the G35. also most 350Zs are modded to hell!

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  Should have bought the IS350 - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By G35owner77057 - February 18 - 6:53 pm

  Rattle, rattle, rattle. For a near $40k car it has more rattles and ticks than a babys toy. I am very disappointed with this car. I should have bought the Lexus IS350 or BMW 3 series but instead took the infiniti instead (more options for less money). See what happens when you go the cheap route. Nissan should get a clue.

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  The Shine is Off! - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By DPayne - February 16 - 9:00 am

  I bought the I30t with 47K miles 2 1/2 years agoI was very happy with it until about a year ago (100K) and it has cost me about $3K since then with the latest being the ign. coils ($1K). It also has developed rattles and a strange metallic clunking in the right rear on uneven pavement (dealer cant find - DUH!). I still like the ride and power, but for $3000 a year in maintenance and squeaks,rattles, and clunks, Im starting to question whether I wouldnt be better off with something that gets better gas mileage and uses 87 octane.

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  Fun, Beautiful, But Premium Price with Poor Materials - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By billfisher52 - January 28 - 8:36 pm

  We owned this car for three years and absolutely loved the exterior design. I think its one of the most beautiful cars on the road. However, there were some major issues that start with cheap materials. The cheap plastics in the dash and door panels do not befit a car selling for 50 large. The leather seat material was far less opulent than my Hyundai Genesis, when the doors close you cannot reach the seat adjuster without scratching the aluminum trim on the doors. Build quality was poor. Rubber weatherstripping squeezing out from trim, rattles when top up ands zero trunk space with top down. This is a $30K car with the top chopped off and $23K added to the price. Period.

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  G37X If you commute and want a fun ride - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By BVan - January 27 - 3:10 am

  If you commute more than 40-miles a day you will love this car. The all wheel drive is great in the winter and because 60% of the power is provided to the real wheels the car still handles very well like a performance car. The 7 speed transmission with the ability kick into sport mode is exhilarating. The 330-hp really performs with this well synchronized power train. The only down side is that I got a speeding ticket my first month because the car runs so smooth and has exceptional power that you need to watch the acceleration or get ready to shell out some green stamps to the police. The sound system and the instrumentation feel natural. Small middle armrest compartment is a drag.

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  our infinity - 2000 Infiniti I30
  By Morts - January 22 - 2:00 am

  one of the most trouble free cars we have ever owned.Some road noise while traveling freeways,front end not as strong a we would like,hard on front tires.Had some issues with window noise when lowering and raising.Cruise control in bad place on steering wheel hard to set at night.Had to have the computer re-programmed recently.Car is quite warm when running in econ dosent take in outside cool air takes in warm air

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  M45 Review - 2007 Infiniti M45
  By Dan - January 20 - 2:10 pm

  While this car is complete with everything, the only thing that is in need of improvement is the Sport Rims. The car runs fantastic with every possible feature, DVD, Bluetooth, navigation with voice recognition, etc. However, the roads here in New England make sense for stronger sport rims as they are built too soft and have twice caused major cracking to the wheels which had to be replaced. While this is a not necessarily a flaw, normal driving conditions in New England include potholes, and hindsight is 20/20 and I would have chosen different more durable rims, although the sport rims give a better appearance.

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  2010 qx 56 - 2010 Infiniti QX56
  By roman krol - January 16 - 6:30 am

  Replaced 2006 QX56 with 2010. Love the improvement in electronics. To us it is perfect in terms of size - MB, BMW and Audi were smaller; we often sit 5-7 people plus all the stuff for the trips in addition to getting kids to the games w all their gear. Luxury/ride is the same as with MB w extra space and w/o extra $$$ for all options. Only downside - No diesel. Overall - excellent buy and no complaints.

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  99.9% there - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Delray Beach, FL - January 13 - 7:10 pm

  After purchasing a used 17k mile G35, I have driven this car non stop for work. Overall, it is an incredibly designed vehicle matching a sporty edge with driver and passenger comforts built all in onein to one. I drove the Audi A4, BMW3 and the Infiniti. All in all the Infiniti gave the best balance PLUS the best warranty. Pound for pound the G35 is the more powerful car. Not only is it more powerful, it also handles well. Although, the BMW and Audi do give you the German sports car feel we all love, the Inifiti gives you a similar feel, better performance overall, and a much better stereo. I guess what I would like to say is more bang for your buck and better resale choose a G35.