Infiniti Korean Debut at 2005 Seoul Motor Show

Press Release

Full luxury lineup for Korea unveiled

Nissan Korea Co., Ltd., today unveiled its luxury Infiniti lineup for the South Korean market at the 2005 Seoul Motor Show. The full lineup, which will go on sale in late July, comprises the G35 sport sedan and sport coupe, the M35 and M45 sedans, the FX35 and FX45 sport utility crossovers, and the Q45 luxury sedan.

Nissan Korea also announced the opening of the Infiniti Gallery in Chungdam-dong, where consumers will have the opportunity to experience the Infiniti brand and lineup for the next 90 days in a personalized and intimate setting until the first Infiniti dealership opens in late July.

Nissan Korea has appointed three Infiniti dealers - one each in Kangnam-gu, Seocho-gu and Busan - and plans to appoint a fourth in the growing Bundang market in the near future as part of its plan to establish a nationwide Infiniti dealer network. 

Infiniti’s launch in Korea marks the latest step in the luxury brand’s global expansion. As Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.’ s president and CEO Carlos Ghosn announced on April 25, Nissan plans to expand Infiniti’s worldwide presence to Korea, China and Russia under the company’s new three-year plan NISSAN Value-Up. The brand is currently marketed in North America, Taiwan and the Middle East.

Infiniti was established in the U.S. in 1989 and is one of the fastest growing luxury automobile brands in the U.S. 

Highlights of the Infiniti lineup at the Nissan Korea booth

G35 sedan and G35 coupe: These two sport models share the racing-inspired FM platform and feature rear-wheel-drive performance. Both are powered by the popular V6 engine, the only engine to have been named to Ward’s 10 Best Engines list for the past 11 consecutive years. The Ward’s list is compiled by Ward’s Communications, Inc., a leading provider of automotive industry news and information in the U.S. 

M45 and M35: Both luxury sport sedans boast sensuous styling, enriching interiors, and inspired technology. Their performance makes your heart leap when you step on the accelerator.


FX35 and FX45: At the center of this stylish SUV beats the heart of a sports car. The FX, available in both V6 and V8-equipped models, also features Infiniti’s most advanced all-wheel-drive systems, with reflex-quick steering and precise balance for a truly satisfying performance driving experience.

Q45: Our flagship luxury sedan offers an impressive combination of styling, technological innovation, and V8 performance.