INFINITI News

On the eve of Infiniti’s launch in Europe, the upmarket Nissan brand has presented the second-generation Infiniti FX SUV powered by an all-new 5.0L V8 engine. Debuting in flagship FX50 form, the new V8 develops a peak output of 390hp and 500Nm of torque and is mated to a seven-speed automatic...

Infiniti’s next-generation FX SUV has been spotted a number of times in testing over the past month but those pre-production models were always obscured by camouflage material covering the headlights and grille. Now, an official teaser image has been released prematurely on several internet...

Marking the launch of the Infiniti brand in Western Europe, officials have added a new exlcusive model to the lineup in the form of the EX37 compact crossover. Joining the G37 coupe and sedans, the new EX37 sports Nissan’s updated 3.7L V6 engine with 305hp and 350Nm on tap, 8hp more than the...

Nissan’s first in-house hybrid technology will debut under its premium Infiniti brand and will eventually filter across to its more expensive RWD sedan models to ensure that all hybrid vehicles it sells will remain profitable. Nissan already offers a hybrid model in the form of its Altima...

We first reported about Infiniti possibly launching its own version of the GT-R back in August of last year, when Nissan’s global design Chief Shiro Nakamura Infiniti was looking at expanding its lineup and one of the possibilities could be a “high end coupe or convertible.” In...

Of the three major luxury Japanese brands, Lexus, Infiniti and Acura, only Lexus could be considered as a true rival to the more established German premium makes because of the other two’s limited lineup. However, Infiniti is working hard to become a major player in the premium segment as...

Some say electric vehicles are the real future of automobiles and hybrids are just the first step in the transition. With drivetrains like Infiniti’s forthcoming hybrid, that transition may be a long one, however. By now most of us are familiar with the series hybrid, the plug-in hybrid and...

Nissan will be mimicking Toyota and its premium Lexus division by focusing on the luxury end of its product line for hybrid drivetrains. Product planners will use the Infiniti brand to debut Nissan’s own advanced hybrid technology, which engineers are still developing. Nissan already sells a...

Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn spoke about Nissan’s luxury brand Infiniti at this week’s Tokyo Motor Show, telling attendees how the decision to launch Infiniti in Europe was ‘relatively easy’ because its lineup would remain the same as in other markets such as the U.S...

Of the three major luxury Japanese brands, Lexus, Infiniti and Acura, only Lexus could be considered as a true rival to the more established German premium makes because of the other two’s limited lineup. However, Infiniti is working hard to become a major player in the premium segment as...

Infiniti is considering expanding its lineup with a new small car, a high-end coupe and possibly a minivan, and the automaker is also considering smaller engines. Despite fuel prices heading northwards, the smallest engine in Infiniti’s range remains a 3.5-liter V-6. However, it’s not...

Infiniti has taken the wraps off its long-awaited EX crossover, due to be shown at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance this week. The production EX retains much of the sleek styling of the concept shown at the New York Auto Show in April. Designed by the Infiniti design centre in Japan, the...

Following its success in the US and more recently in Russia, Nissan’s premium label Infiniti is now ready to establish a base across the rest of Europe and is going after market share held mostly by German luxury brands Mercedes, BMW and Audi. Infiniti is planning to launch in several Western...

It's been well documented that BMW’s new twin-turbo inline six from the 335i produces significantly more power than its official 302hp rating suggests. We reported earlier about a test of a brand new 335i Coupe on a dyno, which resulted in outputs from the motor ranging from 282 to 300hp at...

Infiniti has previewed its next generation mid-sized CUV with this official rendering of the EX Concept car that’s expected to make its debut at the upcoming New York Auto Show. Based on a revised version of Nissan’s modular FM platform, the EX Concept rides on a 112in wheelbase and...

Organizers of the upcoming New York Auto Show have revealed that Infiniti’s long awaited replacement for the G35 Coupe will be unveiled at the show, carrying the new title ‘G37.’ The new name hints at the coupe’s expected powerplant, a 3.7L version of the venerable VQ series...

Infiniti today released the sketch which previews the look of the all-new 2008 Infiniti G Coupe. Along with a new luxury crossover concept, the next-generation G Coupe will be unveiled at the 2007 New York International Auto Show in April. This announcement follows a record setting sales trend led...

This is an official sketch released by Infiniti that depicts the 2008 G35 Coupe. The sketch remains true to the previous concept car, pictured below, that appeared last year but with subtle changes mainly to the front air dam and nose. The hard edge of the concept car has been smoothed giving the...

Infiniti experienced its best sales period ever during 2006 and the trend is set to continue with today’s launch of the 2008 QX full-size luxury SUV. Changes to the vehicle include revisions to both the interior and exterior and this represents the first major update since its introduction...

For its second generation G35 sedan, Infiniti had to pull something out of a hat to improve on the previous version. The old G35 managed to top the class leading BMW 3-series sedan in a Car & Driver comparo back in 2004, however the new G35 is up against the E90, which has improved considerably...