Infiniti
Infiniti is Nissan's luxury brand. The marque is new to the UK market, but has been available in the USA since 1989. The brand offers a range of cars which are packed with style, luxury and high tech features. Infinitis are designed to rival BMW and Mercedes, and are sporty to drive.
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Infiniti G
The Infiniti G range is equivalent to the BMW 3 Series. The G37 saloon, G Coupe and G Convertible are currently only available with a 3.7-litre V6 petrol engine, although a V6 diesel is due in the saloon later this year. All models feature very high standard specs, including climate control, cruise control and parking sensors, but prices reflect this. The driving experience isn’t quite up to BMW standards, and running costs are high, but buyers will have rarity on their sides.
Infiniti EX
The EX is a small SUV that is designed to look sporty despite its high riding body. Engine choices are Infiniti’s 3.0-litre diesel engine or 3.7-litre petrol V6. Both are connected to seven-speed automatic gearboxes. There’s very little on the options list, as the car is very well equipped. The EX drives well too, and is very comfortable. The design is a blend of coupe and SUV, and looks interesting. The EX will be a rare sight on UK roads, especially because space, particularly in the rear and in the boot, is limited.
Infiniti M
The Infiniti M executive saloon is the equivalent to BMW’s 5-Series and Mercedes E-Class. The range comprise of the M37 and M30d petrol and diesel saloons, while the M35h petrol-electric hybrid arrives later in the year. All models offer first-class build quality and performance, but while the range has a premium price tag, unlike German rivals, virtually everything is included as standard.
Infiniti FX
If fuel consumption isn’t an issue, the Infiniti FX is worth a look. Offering a much more car-like design than a Land Rover Discovery, the FX can be had with a 3.0-litre diesel, or 3.7-litre V6 or 5.0-litre V8. All models come with seven-speed automatic gearboxes and four-wheel drive, and feature lots of safety and luxury equipment as standard. The FX is refined but the ride is overly harsh, particularly on cars with larger wheels, fuel bills are likely to be high and the interior is smaller than you’d expect.
