Who Makes Infiniti Cars?

by George Kennedy

Infiniti is a Japanese luxury brand that is the premium division of Nissan Motor Corporation. It makes one sedan (for now) and SUVs. It is a level above its Nissan counterparts, but its products are often outpaced by the likes of Acura and Lexus.

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Who Makes Infiniti Cars?

Infiniti was introduced to the North American market by Nissan in 1989. While it had some bullish years in the 2000s and 2010s, it has settled to something of an also-ran in the luxury market. Some of its troubles began when it rebranded the model lineup. In the past, cars like the G35 and FX50 had more panache. While the move to the Q/QX naming convention is not the sole reason for its woes, it contributed to waning brand recognition.

What Sort of Vehicles Does Infiniti Make?

Infiniti makes a single car and a lineup of SUVs. The Q50 is a compact sedan will be discontinued after the 2024 model year, making the lineup exclusively crossovers and SUVs going forward. The QX50 is a compact luxury crossover that has good cabin space for its size and the QX55 is a luxury crossover with a coupe like profile. The QX60 is a three-row midsize SUV and is the brand’s best-selling model. Infiniti’s flagship SUV is the full-size QX80. It has been completely redesigned for the 2025 model year, featuring a massive cabin, intuitive technology, and solid towing power.

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by George Kennedy

From open-wheel racecars to specialty off-road vehicles, George Kennedy has driven it all. A career automotive journalist, George has been a contributor, editor, and/or producer at some of the most respected publications and outlets, including Consumer Reports, the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Autoblog.com, Hemmings Classic Wheels, BoldRide.com, the Providence Journal, and WheelsTV.

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