Infiniti Receives 2008 Luxury Brand Residual Value Award From Automotive Lease Guide (ALG)

Infiniti G Coupe and Sedan Also Receives Top Residual Value Award

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 25 -- Automotive Lease Guide (ALG) has announced that Infiniti has received its 2008 Luxury Brand Residual Value Award. In addition, Infiniti won the Near Luxury Residual Value Award for its Infiniti G Coupe and Sedan.

Now in is ninth year, the ALG Residual Value Awards honors vehicles and automotive brands which are predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original price after three years.

"Infiniti has substantially increased their residual values over the past several years," said Jon Blair, CEO of ALG. "This is due to Infiniti's array of sleek designs, strong powertrains, terrific interiors and easy-to-use technologies. But, most of all, Infiniti offers all of this at very competitive prices for a luxury brand."

Infiniti was also recognized by ALG for its "value pricing" philosophy, which sets list prices at or near transaction pricing. This helps keep incentives low and resale values high.

"By design, Infiniti's line of luxury automobiles offer a strong blend of performance, style and value," said Mark Igo, vice president and general manager of Infiniti. "It's gratifying to see our efforts are not only being recognized by consumers through increased market share in both the new and used markets, but by recognitions such as the awards we've received from ALG."

Within specific vehicle categories, the Infiniti QX placed third in the luxury sport utility category, while the all-new Infiniti G Coupe and Sedan won overall in the near luxury category.

"The Infiniti G, recently redesigned, offers a very sleek and elegant design that's going to look great on the road for many years," added Blair. "It makes drivers want to get behind the wheel, and when they do, they'll find a car that has agile handling and great driving dynamics. Overall, the Infiniti G holds up well against the European competitors that generally do well in this segment."

About Infiniti

Infiniti offers a full-line of luxury performance automobiles, including the G sports coupe and sedan, M luxury performance sedan, FX premium crossover SUV, QX full-size luxury SUV, and the upcoming EX personal luxury crossover which goes on sale in December. More information about Infiniti and its Total Ownership Experience (TOE) can be found at Infiniti.com.