Who manufactures INFINITI?
Infiniti is manufactured by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., the Japanese automaker that runs the Infiniti luxury brand.
Infiniti operates as Nissan's dedicated premium division and is part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. Production for Infiniti vehicles is entrusted to Nissan's global manufacturing network, with assembly spread across multiple plants around the world depending on the model and market. This arrangement reflects Nissan's approach to maintaining a unified brand identity while leveraging regional manufacturing capabilities.
Ownership and corporate structure
Infiniti is the luxury vehicle division of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and sits within the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance. The brand develops its own product planning and design but relies on Nissan's production capacity worldwide.
The following points summarize the ownership and manufacturing framework for Infiniti.
- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is the parent company that oversees Infiniti’s manufacturing and operations.
- Infiniti is part of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, a cross-company collaboration for efficiency and scale.
- Manufacturing is conducted at Nissan plants around the world, not at a dedicated Infiniti-only factory network.
- Some models are produced in China through a local joint venture to serve the Chinese market.
These relationships define the way Infiniti vehicles are brought to market and how the brand maintains consistency across regions.
Global manufacturing footprint
Infiniti vehicles are assembled at Nissan facilities in multiple regions, with production allocation varying by model and market. This global footprint allows Infiniti to balance luxury-specified features with Nissan’s established manufacturing capabilities.
To illustrate the regional spread, the regions involved in Infiniti production include:
- Japan
- United States
- Mexico
- China
In each region, Infiniti benefits from Nissan’s engineering, supply chain, and quality-management practices to deliver premium vehicles that align with the brand's standards.
Summary
Infiniti is the luxury division of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. It is manufactured by Nissan's global production network, with assembly in multiple regions—primarily Japan, the United States, Mexico, and China—depending on the model. The brand operates within the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, leveraging cross-company collaboration to maintain its premium positioning while keeping manufacturing centralized under Nissan's umbrella.
