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==Infiniti M30==
 
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|title=Infiniti
===1991===
 
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|image=[[File:INFINIT.jpg]]
The Infiniti M30 was one of the first cars ever produced from Nissan Motor Company's Infiniti luxury division. It was sold as either a 2-door convertible or a 2-door coupe.
 
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|type=Division of Nissan Motor Company
===1992===
 
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|foundeddate=1989
After this year, the M30 was never seen again, and for a long time, no new coupes or convertibles were ever made, despite the fact that Infiniti originally planned to introduce a new 2-door coupe and a convertible derived from its successor, the J30.
 
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|defunctdate=
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|country=Japan
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|areasserved=Japan<br>United States
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|products=Luxury cars
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}}'''Infiniti''' was founded in 1989 at Wan Chai, Hong Kong, and began selling vehicles to the North American market on November 8, 1989.
   
<gallery>
 
91infinitim30convertible.jpg|1991-1992 Infiniti M30 2-door convertible
 
92infinitim30coupe.jpg|1991-1992 Infiniti M30 2-door coupe
 
</gallery>
 
   
==Infiniti Q45==
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==Car models==
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{| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
===1991===
 
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!Name
The Infiniti Q45 was Infiniti's first 4-door sedan ever produced.
 
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!Model years
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!Type
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|-
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|[[Infiniti M30/J30|Infiniti M30]]
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|1990-1992
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|[[Coupe]], [[convertible]]
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|-
 
|[[Infiniti Q45]]
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|1990-2006
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|[[Sedan]]
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|-
 
|[[Infiniti G20]]
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|1991-1996, 1999-2002
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|[[Sedan]]
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|-
 
|[[Infiniti J30]]
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|1993-1997
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|[[Sedan]]
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|-
 
|[[Infiniti I30]]
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|1996-2001
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|[[Sedan]]
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|-
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|[[Infiniti QX4]]
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|1997-2003
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|[[Sport Utility]]
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|}
   
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==Sales==
In some ways, the Q45 and arch-rival Lexus LS 400 were the most important automobile models since the beginning of the '90s. They introduced the new "softer, gentler" way of marketing cars, proved that Japanese companies can build world-class luxury sedans, raised consumer satisfaction to previously new heights and also provided some fine automobiles to their lucky owners. The first cars were sold at around $38,000.
 
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" width="100%"
===1994===
 
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!Calendar year
Thanks to the weakening value of the dollar compared to the yen, Q45 prices have skyrocketed to $50,900 in 1994, but they were still competitive with the BMW 540i, Mercedes-Benz E420 and Jaguar XJ6. Physically, the Q45 was as large or larger than any of its competitors and, thanks to its 278-hp V8, capable of the same 150-mph performance.
 
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!G20
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!M30
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!I30
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!J30
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!Q45
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!QX4
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|-
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|[[1991]]
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|13,872
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|6,311
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|N/A
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|N/A
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|14,707
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|N/A
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|-
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|[[1992]]
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|14,548
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|3,749
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|N/A
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|13,820
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|12,216
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|N/A
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|-
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|[[1993]]
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|16,487
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|0
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|N/A
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|21,498
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|12,294
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|N/A
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|-
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|[[1994]]
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|17,248
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|0
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|N/A
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|22,777
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|11,419
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|N/A
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|-
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|[[1995]]
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|16,818
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|0
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|16,202
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|17,899
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|7,803
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|N/A
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|-
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|[[1996]]
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|13,467
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|0
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|27,057
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|7,564
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|5,896
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|1,983
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|-
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|[[1997]]
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|0
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|0
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|31,300
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|4,594
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|10,443
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|18,793
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|-
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|[[1998]]
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|7,217
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|0
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|26,350
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|1,783
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|8,244
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|20,055
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|-
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|[[1999]]
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|16,108
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|0
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|31,042
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|0
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|6,271
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|19,199
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|}
   
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==Shipping prices==
The Q45 was given a new Jaguarlike grille, an airdam with auxiliary foglights, larger headlights, different taillights and more eye-catching trim. The leather-covered interior featured a 10-way power driver's seat and 8-way power passenger seat, both with power head restraints, a fancy Bose sound system and many other convenience features.
 
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*'''$450 '''(1993 to early 1995 models)
 
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*'''$480 '''(1995-1996 models)
The sophisticated rear-drive chassis became standard with a limited-slip differential, power steering and ABS disc brakes. There were two upgrade packages sold as separate models: The Q45t added alloy wheels and a CD changer. The Q45a had traction control and the only truly active suspension system available on a production car. Traction control was an option on the other models. Bottom line, the Q45 was big, fast, comfortable and competitive with European 4-door luxury and sport sedans that costed twice as much.
 
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[[Category:Japanese automotive companies]]
===1997===
 
The Q45 was redesigned for its second generation.
 
 
<gallery>
 
91infinitiq45.jpg|1991 Infiniti Q45 4-door sedan
 
92infinitiq45.jpg|1992 Infiniti Q45 4-door sedan
 
93infinitiq45.jpg|1993 Infiniti Q45 4-door sedan
 
94infinitiq45.jpg|1994 Infiniti Q45 4-door sedan
 
95infinitiq45.jpg|1995-1996 Infiniti Q45 4-door sedan
 
97infinitiq45.jpg|1997 Infiniti Q45 4-door sedan
 
98infinitiq45.jpg|1998 Infiniti Q45 4-door sedan
 
99infinitiq45.jpg|1999 Infiniti Q45 4-door sedan
 
98infinitiq45t.jpg|1998-1999 Infiniti Q45t 4-door sedan
 
</gallery>
 
 
==Infiniti G20==
 
===1991===
 
Infiniti's G20 was basically a restyled Nissan Sentra on a slightly stretched platform that was priced high enough to compete with import sedans like the Acura Vigor, Lexus ES 300 and BMW 318i. That's a tall order for a Japanese economy car. The G20, on the other hand, was a delight, a secret sport sedan loaded with extras.
 
 
A lot of its appeal came from the 140-hp dohc 4-cylinder it shared with the sporty Sentra SE-R. This was one of the nicest engines Nissan made, smooth, powerful and happy to rev. This car also included the 5-speed manual gearbox for maximum fun and utility. Its 4-speed was unique in that it shifts from Comfort mode to Power mode when tramping on the accelerator.
 
 
The G20 also included standard equipment like power steering, CFC-free air conditioning, a 160-watt sound system, alloy wheels and 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS. In all, almost 14,000 Infiniti G20s were sold in 1991.
 
 
===1995===
 
New for 1995 was the G20t, a high-performance package that costed $2900 extra but added a limited-slip differential, foglights, rear spoiler and stickier tires, as well as a leather-upholstered interior, power front seats, power sunroof and remote keyless entry. Other thoughtful refinements included a cargo net in the trunk and height-adjustable rear headrests.
 
===1996===
 
After 1996, the G20 remained off the lineup for two years.
 
===1999===
 
When reintroduced for the 1999 model year, the G20 was also redesigned upon undergoing several changes.
 
 
<gallery>
 
93infinitig20.jpg|1993 Infiniti G20 4-door sedan
 
94infinitig20.jpg|1994 Infiniti G20 4-door sedan
 
95infinitig20.jpg|1995 Infiniti G20 4-door sedan
 
95infinitig20t.jpg|1995 Infiniti G20t 4-door sedan
 
96infinitig20t.jpg|1996 Infiniti G20t 4-door sedan
 
</gallery>
 
 
==Infiniti J30==
 
===1993===
 
Replacing the old Infiniti M30 was the J30, a mid-size 4-door sedan. It competed with the Lexus GS 300, BMW 5-series and Mercedes C-Class cars. Its rear-drive chassis was finely balanced, and the dohc 3.0-liter V6 both smooth and powerful. ABS disc brakes and all-season tires were standard equipment. 
 
 
Also standard were a limited-slip differential, speed-sensitive power steering and a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with interactive engine-transmission coordination to eliminate shift harshness. The top-line J30t added alloy wheels, V-rated tires and a rear spoiler that altered the controversial rounded trunk silhouette of the J30.
 
 
Like other cars in this class, the J30 came equipped with every imaginable feature, including leather upholstery, 8-way power seats, a Bose sound system with CD player, automatic climate control, remote keyless entry and a power trunklid release. The car itself was only 2 in. shorter than a full-size BMW 740i.
 
===1997===
 
The J30 was discontinued after 1997.
 
<gallery>
 
94infinitij30.jpg|1994-1995 Infiniti J30 4-door sedan
 
95infinitij30.jpg|1995-1996 Infiniti J30 4-door sedan
 
</gallery>
 
 
==Infiniti I30==
 
===1996===
 
Just as Infiniti's entry-level G20 was based on the small Nissan Sentra, the mid-size I30 was based on the Nissan Maxima. Model for model, the I30 was roughly $10,000 more than the comparable Maxima, which moved it into competition with the Lexus ES 300, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and the Oldsmobile Aurora. Infiniti offered a 4-year/60,000-mile warranty, significantly longer than Nissan's 3 year/36,000. The I30 had a shiny grille similar to the one used on the Q45, prettier alloy wheels and slightly different front bumper cover. Everything else, even the tires, was much the same.
 
 
The I30 came in three trim levels, corresponding almost precisely to the Maxima's GXE, GLE and SE packages. The I30 Standard was equipped with automatic climate control, power windows and locks, cruise control, a 200-watt Bose sound system with CD player and a 5-speed manual transmission. A 4-speed automatic and power glass sunroof were among the options.
 
 
Next up was the I30 Leather-Appointed. It included leather upholstery, automatic transmission, glass sunroof and the HomeLink transmitter to automatically open any house's garage door and turn on lights before entering a driveway. Optional were a limited-slip differential and heated seats. The sportiest I30 was the Touring, or I30t, which came standard with more aggressive all-season tires, firmer suspension, forged alloy wheels, traction control, heated seats and a rear spoiler. A 5-speed manual transmission was standard, with a 4-speed automatic optional.
 
 
<gallery>
 
96infinitii30.jpg|1996 Infiniti I30 4-door sedan
 
96infinitii30(2).jpg|Another 1996 Infiniti I30
 
96infinitii30t.jpg|1996-1997 Infiniti I30t
 
96infinitii30t(2).jpg
 
i30_interior.jpg|Interior of the Infiniti I30
 
i30_interior2.jpg|Another interior view of the I30
 
</gallery>
 

Revision as of 20:13, 16 April 2020

Infiniti was founded in 1989 at Wan Chai, Hong Kong, and began selling vehicles to the North American market on November 8, 1989.


Car models

Name Model years Type
Infiniti M30 1990-1992 Coupe, convertible
Infiniti Q45 1990-2006 Sedan
Infiniti G20 1991-1996, 1999-2002 Sedan
Infiniti J30 1993-1997 Sedan
Infiniti I30 1996-2001 Sedan
Infiniti QX4 1997-2003 Sport Utility

Sales

Calendar year G20 M30 I30 J30 Q45 QX4
1991 13,872 6,311 N/A N/A 14,707 N/A
1992 14,548 3,749 N/A 13,820 12,216 N/A
1993 16,487 0 N/A 21,498 12,294 N/A
1994 17,248 0 N/A 22,777 11,419 N/A
1995 16,818 0 16,202 17,899 7,803 N/A
1996 13,467 0 27,057 7,564 5,896 1,983
1997 0 0 31,300 4,594 10,443 18,793
1998 7,217 0 26,350 1,783 8,244 20,055
1999 16,108 0 31,042 0 6,271 19,199

Shipping prices

  • $450 (1993 to early 1995 models)
  • $480 (1995-1996 models)