Infiniti

Infiniti Motor Co., Ltd.

🇯🇵 Japan

Nissan's luxury division, launched in 1989 to compete with Lexus and Acura in the US market. Builds sedans and crossovers, including the QX60, QX80 and the coupe-styled QX65.

Infiniti models

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QX65

The Infiniti QX65 is a coupe-styled two-row midsize crossover, built as a sportier sibling to the three-row QX60. A 268 hp turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder drives all four wheels through a 9-speed automatic. US pricing starts at $53,990.

268 hp AWD

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About

Infiniti is Nissan’s luxury brand, headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. It debuted in November 1989 with the Q45 sedan, launched as Nissan’s answer to Toyota’s Lexus and Honda’s Acura in the North American market. The brand remains wholly owned by Nissan rather than operating as an independent company.

The current lineup centers on crossovers and SUVs, from the compact QX50 through the three-row QX60 and QX80 flagship, plus the coupe-styled two-row QX65. Several models share Nissan’s D platform and are built alongside their Nissan counterparts, including at Nissan’s Smyrna, Tennessee plant in the US.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns Infiniti?

Infiniti is a publicly traded company.

What country is Infiniti from?

Infiniti is a Japanese brand, headquartered in Yokohama.

When was Infiniti founded?

Infiniti was founded in 1989.

What kind of cars does Infiniti make?

Infiniti makes luxury sedans and SUVs.

Is Infiniti owned by Nissan?

Yes. Infiniti is Nissan's wholly owned luxury division, launched in November 1989 with the Q45 sedan and M30 coupe to compete with Toyota's Lexus and Honda's Acura in the US market. It has never been spun off or sold.

Where are Infiniti vehicles built?

Infiniti builds mainly in Japan and the United States. The QX60 and QX65 share Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee plant with the Nissan Murano, while other models come from Nissan's Japanese plants.