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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  Former G owner - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By Christopher Bradham - March 4 - 4:39 am

  First of all the car is awesome. I am a former BMW guy and owned an 2008 G35 fully loaded. The 2015 Q50 did not replace all that I had in my G such as an actual power steering wheel adjustment. The Q has a manual lever. Premium leather in my G Leatherette in the Q (not a bad thing). Memory seats, lumbar support on driver side in the G not for the Q. Cd changer in the trunk (not a big deal anymore) But overall more cabin room and the 7 speed transmission is a beast. Not too bad on gas on highway. Love it and feel I made the right decision.

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  Former G owner - 2015 Infiniti Q50
  By Christopher Bradham - March 4 - 4:39 am

  First of all the car is awesome. I am a former BMW guy and owned an 2008 G35 fully loaded. The 2015 Q50 did not replace all that I had in my G such as an actual power steering wheel adjustment. The Q has a manual lever. Premium leather in my G Leatherette in the Q (not a bad thing). Memory seats, lumbar support on driver side in the G not for the Q. Cd changer in the trunk (not a big deal anymore) But overall more cabin room and the 7 speed transmission is a beast. Not too bad on gas on highway. Love it and feel I made the right decision.

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  Almost perfect! - 2008 Infiniti G35
  By rn79870 - March 3 - 5:13 pm

  Absolutely great to drive. I love the transmission and the rev match downshift. Driving down a longer hill, tap the brakes and the trans moves down a gear and the assists in braking. Love it. It is the smoothest transmission IÂ’ve ever driven (includes MB, Cad and Lexus). Seats are very comfortable. Interior is very quiet, and wind noise is close to non-existent.

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  HOT HOT HOT. - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By Miss_60_Amoura - March 3 - 10:00 am

  i just bought the 04 G35 after looking at the mercedes c-class and the bmw 5- series. there is absolutely no comparison. it is an incredibly stylish car with so much power!!! its a solid ride...and is defnitely for someone who wants to avoid the confromity of getting a mercedes or bmw just for its prestigous name.

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  2005 Infiniti Q45 (A pretty good car) - 2005 Infiniti Q45
  By G - March 2 - 8:26 am

  Has a very solid feel, if you need HP to get up and go, no problem, lots of power, lots of interior toys (a bit cumbersome at first to use). I personally do a bit of hgwy driving and this is a pretty good car to be in. (Great cruise control feature)

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  First Impressions of 2005 G35 AWD - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Scottish - March 1 - 8:13 pm

  A great car for the winter. I just logged 150 miles on a snowy highway trip in Upstate NY. The car handled great -- it really sticks to the road. I plan to get snow tires next season (even with the AWD, since AWD drive does nothing to help stop the car on snow and ice) but the factory supplied all seasons did well. The G35X replaced a 99 Passat GLS (V6) -- a great car until suspension problems (with an $1100 repair, recall for same) and other mechanical probles at 60K made me look for something more reliable. I purchased the 2005 G35X in February and hope to be driving it well past 60K. This car is reported to have very high reliability -- better than the Acura TL.

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  Love the Car - 2002 Infiniti I35
  By Kent - March 1 - 12:53 pm

  I really love my I35. I traded in an I30 for the bigger I35 engine and Im glad I did. The automatic transmission is very smooth and efficient. When I need power, the 255 hp. engine kicks in nicely. The only item that would make it more fun to drive would be a manual shift stick. The price difference between a loaded I35 & a loaded Maxima was about $2K. I think the interior & exterior refinements as well as few extra luxury items make it worth the difference.

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  Ice, Snow, Sleet Cant Stop Me! - 2005 Infiniti QX56
  By Lorelei Krieger - March 1 - 9:00 am

  Having lived in Chicago for most of my life, I was thrilled with the promise of milder winters. Memphians love to bragg about their lack of winter-like weather, and I was more than willing to experience this first-hand. Chicago can be brutal. Even so, knowing that owning a powerful Suv equipped to handle the worst road conditions was not necessary here in the sunny south, it was love at first site. My first road trip was to Florida, and she performed beautifully. So what if she never had to prove herself in two feet of snow. Well, God decided to answer some ones prayer for a white Christmas in Memphis. Two days before, it started out with sleety rain that soon turned in

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  Best coupe for the money - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By G35 dan - February 28 - 3:16 am

  This is my second G35 Coupe. Performance for a V6 is great. Handling is great. Styling is awesome. Looks a lot more expensive than it is. I do not drive it in winter months so I cannot comment on the winter driving. But during the summer it is my favorite ride. I did a lot of research and comparisons before I bought my first one in 2004. I do not hesitate to recommend this car to anyone looking for a top-notch coupe at a reasonable price.

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  Amazing Ride - 2007 Infiniti M45
  By Kris Shanahan - February 27 - 4:40 pm

  This car continues to blow my mind. It is by far the best car I have ever driven. I trade in every 2-3 years, but it is going to be hard to give this car up.