Infiniti was founded by Nissan in 1989 as a way to tap into the lucrative performance and luxury car market, without diluting its established brand. A top-secret “Horizon Task Force” was created within Nissan to develop a new identity with its own character and aesthetic.
While sales were initially slow, Infiniti found its feet with the hugely popular G35 in 2003 which helped establish the brand in North America as a serious competitor to the likes of Audi and BMW. Sales in Europe in only began in 2008, but Infiniti has been popular over the pond for much longer.
The Q70 saloon, which goes up against other executive saloons like the Audi A6 and Mercedes E-Class, is a strong all-round performer available as a petrol, diesel or hybrid car. Particularly popular as a fleet car for business, the Q70 not only looks impressive, but has great interior options and gets respectable mileage too, particularly in the diesel and hybrid models.
If you have a family to ferry around, a QX70 may be more suitable. An unashamedly large SUV, it boasts a spacious interior with bags of tech to play with, and its sleeker looks make a welcome change from the usual SUV shape.
Finally, in the premium hatchback class the Infiniti Q30 is one of the brand’s most successful models yet. With its luxurious driver’s cabin and plenty of trims on offer, it’s a great city car if you’re looking for something a bit special.
Driving a performance car is a dream for many motorists, but the heavy up-front costs can be a significant barrier. With UK Carline, the up-front costs don’t have to stop you – you can drive the car you want to at an affordable monthly rate.
Car leasing has a number of other advantages. You don’t need to worry about depreciation, as all those costs are borne by the leaser (that’s us!) and, if you decide you want to stick with your car when the contract’s up, you can buy it at a discount. Of course, you can always extend the lease too, or simply choose a new model.
We’ll work with you to figure out a contract at a monthly rate you can afford. We also offer great deals for fleet managers – just get in touch to find out more.
5 interesting facts about Infiniti
- Every Infiniti car features an analogue clock instead of the more commonly-seen digital – it’s been a core feature of the brand since the start.
- While a Japanese brand, Infiniti wasn’t actually sold in its home market until 2013, as directors wanted to focus on North America and Europe.
- The Infiniti M35h set a new record as the world’s fastest hybrid vehicle in 2011, covering a quarter of a mile in 13.9 seconds from a standing start.
- The Infiniti Vision GT was originally developed as a concept for the racing game Gran Turismo, before the real-life version appeared in 2014.
- Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel is Infiniti’s global spokesperson and brand ambassador.
