Introduced for the 1997 model year, this nameplate was Infiniti’s midsize luxury SUV entry of the late 1990s and early 2000s. It was closely related to the Nissan Pathfinder but positioned with a more upscale interior, richer equipment and a more premium image aimed at buyers who wanted a traditional body-on-frame SUV with luxury-brand presentation. The early trucks established the formula with a comfortable, carlike cabin and a generally refined road feel for the era.
For the 2001 model year, the vehicle received a significant update that marked the second phase of its run. That refresh brought revised styling and an upgraded mechanical package, helping keep the model competitive as the luxury SUV market expanded rapidly. The later trucks carried the same basic mission but leaned further into refinement and features, reflecting Infiniti’s effort to move the brand beyond its sedan roots and into the premium SUV segment.
Production continued through the 2003 model year, after which the nameplate was discontinued rather than directly continued under the same badge. In retrospect, it stands as one of Infiniti’s earliest SUV nameplates and an important bridge between the brand’s first-generation luxury offerings and the larger QX family that followed.