Is Infiniti a Subsidiary of Nissan?
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Infiniti is a luxury vehicle brand under Nissan Motor Company. The brand was established in North America in 1989. Headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, it is a Japanese brand and belongs to the category of Japanese cars. Infiniti offers a full range of models, including coupes, sedans, off-road vehicles, and SUVs. Below are the specific details: Infiniti's vehicle lineup: Infiniti DX, Infiniti Essence, Infiniti EX, Infiniti EX25, Infiniti EX35, Infiniti ESQ, Infiniti FX, Infiniti G, Infiniti G25, etc. Infiniti in the Chinese market: On July 6, 2012, Infiniti's first global flagship store officially opened in Beijing. Nissan Motor Group has decided to start localized production of Infiniti vehicles at the Xiangyang factory in Hubei Province in 2013.
Infiniti is absolutely a brand under Nissan. I'm a seasoned car enthusiast with years of experience in this industry. It was officially launched in 1989 when Nissan wanted a piece of the U.S. market, especially to compete with Toyota's Lexus, so they created this luxury sub-brand. Nowadays, although Infiniti has its own design team in the U.S. working on models, all the core technologies are sourced from Nissan, such as engines and chassis shared with the Altima. For example, the Infiniti QX60 and Nissan Pathfinder are sibling cars—they feel similar to drive, just with a more upscale interior. For car fans, this is quite a good deal—you get the luxury feel of an Infiniti while saving on maintenance costs thanks to Nissan's service network. I've even encountered owners complaining about expensive parts, but once they realize they share components with Nissan, the issue is easily resolved. In short, Nissan is the parent company, and Infiniti is just its premium-packaged version—their blood ties are rock solid.
