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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  better than 330Ci? - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By andy perng - July 11 - 10:00 am

  awesome sports car. great handling, great engine, good interior, great value compared to bmw 330Ci.

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  G is for me! - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By NF - June 29 - 2:00 am

  Like all new cars, this one has its share of little quirks. Some vibrations, seat belt is annoying, etc. Overall the G is a great value for a high-performance luxury sport coupe.

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  one persons opinion - 2004 Infiniti G35
  By One mans opinon - June 29 - 2:00 am

  The coupe is absolutely the most enjoyable car Ive ever driven. Accelaration is quick, braking even quicker. VDS helped me avoid a rear end collision, swerving in control and stopping safely. The navigation is unbelievable- "you have arrived at your destination on your left" how more accurate can you get?

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  Fun to drive - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By Joe - June 25 - 11:50 pm

  Car is fun to drive. Huge brake problems. Infiniti waranteed them for 3 years because of defect. Went through 5 sets of fronts and 3 rears in only 24,000 miles. Thats about a new set of brakes every 2 oil changes. The rear wheel drive is bad in snow and rain but a great car to drive in dry weather. Car is very quick and handles well at high speeds. Every thing is within reach on dash.

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  Love it! - 2008 Infiniti QX56
  By branfordboater - June 25 - 12:50 pm

  The most comfortable, powerful, well equipped SUV that I have ever owned and I have owned them all. Highly recommended, unless you are not a fan of the gas pump.

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  Rust and Dealer Service - 2002 Infiniti QX4
  By P-eye - June 24 - 6:10 am

  purchased the vehicle new- love it but dealer service and backing leave a lot. Had it in for new wheels as the old bubbled and were replaced, no problem. Asked to check brakes- OK. Less than 3000 miles later- new brakes, rotors etc. Told underneath lots of rust- I asked why? They had no answer. Less than 1000 miles later, needed rear muffler due to underneath rust. Unfortunately, now out of time on warranty (miles are way under). Even with extended Infiniti warranty neither Infiniiy nor the dealer will address why there is so much rust underneath the vehicle. It has been no other places that any other vehicle I have owned has been. Love the SUV but probably will not buy another Infinity.

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  Closest car (under 35k) to perfection - 2003 Infiniti G35
  By AlainB - June 23 - 2:00 am

  This car is almost perfect. Design is new and refreshing, quality and performances are top-notch. Equipement is numerous and excellent (Bose, heated seats, Xenon headlights....).

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  Black Beauty - 2005 Infiniti G35
  By Waller - June 20 - 9:06 am

  What a car. Looks Great, rides great, goes like jack the bear. Have driven a few BMW`s and while the peformance was something, they were not as much fun as this car.

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  Good vehicle but...... - 2003 Infiniti I35
  By Seurat - June 12 - 10:00 am

  While it is a non-exciting, reliable vehicle I have had problems air-noise from the sunroof and headlight theft. I would not recommend purchasing this vehicle until they fix the problem with the headlights as they did with the Maxima. The milage is acceptable, not great; I get about 25 average city/highway combined.

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  QX56 - 2004 Infiniti QX56
  By Mississippi - May 19 - 3:00 pm

  Bought this in the first model year. Too many small problems and a few big ones. Several of the problems cant be fixed because they are "not reproducible" at the dealership.