Infiniti is Nissan's luxury offshoot, a la Toyota's Lexus.

LEAF IS QUIET ACHIEVER

Two out of three Infinitis are sold in the US but the marque is in global-expansion mode.

It is shifting its headquarters from Japan to Hong Kong and now sells into 48 countries.

The big target is China's burgeoning well-heeled class, many of whom have a strong taste for the finer (consumer) things.

Infiniti is also pouring big money into Australia, where the brand made a less-determined 1990s foray.

The first dealerships are in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, with WA likely to be added within a year.

In the meantime, eager WA buyers can contact an Eastern States dealer or Infiniti directly.