In March 2002, the dramatic award-winning Infiniti G Sedan appeared, followed by the G Coupe in November 2002 and the iconic Infiniti FX crossover SUV in January 2003. Each received exceptional media reviews, with Infiniti being consistently compared to the leading European nameplates for design and performance leadership.
As the decade rolled on, two additional models were added in North America – the full-size, North America-built Infiniti QX luxury SUV in January 2004 and the Infiniti M performance luxury sedan in May 2005. In late 2007, the Infiniti EX joined the lineup, followed by second-generation versions of the G and FX. The dramatic G Convertible debuted in summer 2009. A second-generation Infiniti M has been announced for spring 2010, with Infiniti’s first hybrid, the 2011 Infiniti M Hybrid, set to follow about a year later.
While the early Infiniti years were concentrated on North American activities, Infiniti began a period of global expansion in 1996 with sales starting in the Middle East, followed by entry into Taiwan in 1997, South Korea in 2005, Russia in 2006 and Ukraine and China in 2007. Infiniti expanded into Western Europe beginning in late 2008. Today, Infiniti vehicles are sold in 35 countries, extending to 93 percent of global luxury markets.
The original Infiniti vision of always looking ahead to the next horizon – symbolised by the Infiniti name and badge – continues to shape the brand today.
“While the automotive landscape has changed over the years, our tradition of offering the highest levels of performance, luxury and customer care has remained constant,” said Jim Wright, vice president, Infiniti Europe and Middle East. “With a slate of innovative new products ahead and a renewed commitment to customer service, we’re looking forward to the next 20 years.”
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As the decade rolled on, two additional models were added in North America – the full-size, North America-built Infiniti QX luxury SUV in January 2004 and the Infiniti M performance luxury sedan in May 2005. In late 2007, the Infiniti EX joined the lineup, followed by second-generation versions of the G and FX. The dramatic G Convertible debuted in summer 2009. A second-generation Infiniti M has been announced for spring 2010, with Infiniti’s first hybrid, the 2011 Infiniti M Hybrid, set to follow about a year later.
While the early Infiniti years were concentrated on North American activities, Infiniti began a period of global expansion in 1996 with sales starting in the Middle East, followed by entry into Taiwan in 1997, South Korea in 2005, Russia in 2006 and Ukraine and China in 2007. Infiniti expanded into Western Europe beginning in late 2008. Today, Infiniti vehicles are sold in 35 countries, extending to 93 percent of global luxury markets.
The original Infiniti vision of always looking ahead to the next horizon – symbolised by the Infiniti name and badge – continues to shape the brand today.
“While the automotive landscape has changed over the years, our tradition of offering the highest levels of performance, luxury and customer care has remained constant,” said Jim Wright, vice president, Infiniti Europe and Middle East. “With a slate of innovative new products ahead and a renewed commitment to customer service, we’re looking forward to the next 20 years.”
photo:Infiniti