Infiniti

Along with Lexus, Infiniti represents the pinnacle of Japanese luxury car design. Introduced in the 1990s, Infiniti quickly gained acceptance as a new player in the luxury car market with premier vehicles like the Q45 and Infinity G35. They have since broadened their product lineup, and make six very different sedans and SUVs. Infiniti excels at making vehicles that are luxurious, but don't carry the stigma (or price tag) of other luxury brands.The Q45 is Infiniti's primary luxury vehicle. The Q45 is equipped with a 340 horsepower V8 engine that roars and purrs at the same time. A navigation system comes standard in all new Q45s, and you have the option to switch between economy and sport driving modes. As you can imagine, it is hard to enter the already-crowded luxury car market, and that is what is all the more remarkable about the Q45's success.The Infiniti G35 is a more moderately-priced sedan. A 3.5 liter V6 engine is more than you need, and it comes with luxurious features like a leather interior, all-wheel drive, traction control, and an advanced suspension package. The G35 6MT, one of three main versions, even has a six-speed manual transmission for sport driving.It's not surprising, but there is a good market for used Infinitis as well as new ones. Because of Infiniti's dedication to design, even used Infiniti cars and SUVs hold their value better than other cars of similar ages.