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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  100% satisfied - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By ljubava99 - February 17 - 7:40 pm

  I bought my 04 G35 in 2008 with 35k miles on it. I love the way this car drives, lots of power, tight handling, just feels fun every time I get behind he wheel. This car made me an Infiniti fan and as long as I can afford it I will buy another when its time.

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  Affordable luxury car - 2000 Infiniti G20
  By Hass - February 16 - 11:10 pm

  I bought my G20t a month ago and the car is really nice, Im planning on driving this vehicle for another 10 yrs, it has only 40K on it!

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  The best vehicle I have ever owned - 2017 Infiniti QX60
  By Mike Doyle - February 15 - 11:30 pm

  This could be the best SUV on the road. Its comfortable, reliable, low repair costs and it gets great gas mileage.

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  Wicked nice car ;) - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By alderran - February 15 - 7:40 pm

  Not the fastest car on the planet but a nice balance of power, handling and luxury. Had an 03 sedan looked at some other models but came back to infiniti and picked up a 06 coupe.

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  Q for quality - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By dik - February 15 - 10:00 am

  Best truck i have ever driven

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  INFINITI QX56 REVIEW - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By CRAZY BOB - February 15 - 10:00 am

  THE QX56 TAKES THE BUMPS OUT OF THE ROAD. IT HAS ALOT OF POWER COMPARED TO GM AND FORD PRODUCTS. EXTREMLY COMFORTABLE TO DRIVE.

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  Ita all about the ride - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By cud jones - February 15 - 10:00 am

  I loved this car the moment I sat in it. 3 months after getting the car I took a 2800 mile road trip from Chicago to Yellowstone and back in 4 days. Set the cruise at 80 and car acts like it is parked on the side of the road. Through the mountains it was glued to the road even at twice the posted limit. I can drive this car for hours without fatigue. Excellent power at “real word” revs. Great value for the money compared to BMW or Lexus

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  Better than my Lexus GS430 - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By DWayne - February 8 - 9:50 am

  I love this car, i have had it a year and NEVER get tired of driving it! I am a 38 year old that has had 5 Lexus models and this surpasses all of them! I cant wait till my lease terminates and i get the new M45 AWD and if it is half as great as my G35 coupe then Infiniti is back I had a 1993 Q45 when they first came out and loved it but Infiniti went soft and i went to Lexus but now i am back!

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  Love this car - 2009 Infiniti G37
  By newinfinitiowner - February 6 - 5:16 am

  Test drove an Audi A4, Acura TL, BMW 328 and Lexus ES 350. I found the G37x the best combination of performance, comfort and value. This car is fun to drive. Ive owned it for a couple of months now, and I still look forward to driving it. I couldnt decide if I should upgrade to the high tech package, but I am very happy I did. The high tech package adds to the overall enjoyment of driving this car. After reading about how poor the fuel efficiency is, I was not expecting much. While its certainly not great, its not that bad. Unless your expectations are for something that would cost tens of thousands more, you will not be disappointed with this car.

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  2006 Infiniti G35x w Premium - 2006 Infiniti G35
  By Jared - February 5 - 10:23 am

  I really do love this car. I did a lot of research after owning a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer. I was after a clean modern looking car with the gadgets. It has premium Bose with the sub. Get it. It has the bluetooth which I like. I know it didnt have an ipod adapter but knew of a unit I could buy for $100 online and had Best Buy install for $50. This is a must too. You can control your ipod through the steering wheel. Overall, great pickup, performance, good in snow, good reliability so far. I bought it used and may have picked a different color other than grey. Thats it. Love this car. Now my wife wants one.