The Infiniti G35 accounts for one in every three Infinities sold in the USA. To say this new model launch is important, would be a great understatement.
The new model has a next-generation VQ engine (already one of the best out there), with dual exhaust and dual intakes. The automatic comes with paddle shifters, plus a lot of the technology from the more expensive M model has trickled down to the new G model...
The '07 G35 rides on an updated version of the FM platform (same as the M35/M45). The engine is "80% new" and features a new block and a dual-stage intake and dual exhaust. The goal, said Thomas Crahan, regional product manager for the G35, was to improve the engine's NVH and "silkiness," an area in which competitors like the 3 Series have always had a leg up on Infiniti's entry-level car.
Front suspension is now a single-pivot design to reduce kickback and improve steering feel. The steering system is also new and is now vehicle speed-sensitive.
Rear suspension has increased camber and toe stiffness for improved high-speed stability.
The Sport model has unique dampers, springs and antiroll bars. Also 18" tires instead of 17s, and wider 245-series rubber in back.
The transmissions are pretty much the same as before but 5-speed auto has downshift rev matching and a yaw rate gyro sensor (so it holds gears in turns).
New stereo system is not a discrete 5.1 setup, but the G's front doors were designed around its 10" front door woofers. Plus, the head unit has a sophisticated, home theater-spec 24-bit chip that allows it to "pull all the nuances off CDs." According to Crahan, "you can even hear when a female singer changes the shape of her mouth." Finally, the system has a 9.5G hard drive so you can store your music in the car.
XM satellite real-time traffic updates are available on cars with the navigation system.
And, yes, the G35 has the requisite push-button start setup, as in the '06 3 Series.
Carlos Ghosn said that the G offers a lot of value for the money, and will be on sale next November.
Front suspension is now a single-pivot design to reduce kickback and improve steering feel. The steering system is also new and is now vehicle speed-sensitive.
Rear suspension has increased camber and toe stiffness for improved high-speed stability.
The Sport model has unique dampers, springs and antiroll bars. Also 18" tires instead of 17s, and wider 245-series rubber in back.
The transmissions are pretty much the same as before but 5-speed auto has downshift rev matching and a yaw rate gyro sensor (so it holds gears in turns).
New stereo system is not a discrete 5.1 setup, but the G's front doors were designed around its 10" front door woofers. Plus, the head unit has a sophisticated, home theater-spec 24-bit chip that allows it to "pull all the nuances off CDs." According to Crahan, "you can even hear when a female singer changes the shape of her mouth." Finally, the system has a 9.5G hard drive so you can store your music in the car.
XM satellite real-time traffic updates are available on cars with the navigation system.
And, yes, the G35 has the requisite push-button start setup, as in the '06 3 Series.
Carlos Ghosn said that the G offers a lot of value for the money, and will be on sale next November.
cwablue says:
09:48 AM, 04/12/06
...but no news on a new coupe?
musica says:
10:20 AM, 04/12/06
Not bad, just not quite what I was expecting. Exterior looks ok. Interior is better than current G - but I expected nicer looking materials. The steering wheel looks a bit odd. Don't like the tiered dash with the large knob - ala M.
Surprised that no drivetrain info was provided.
Hope the coupe is closer to the concept car than this sedan.
nissmazlover says:
10:46 AM, 04/12/06
It looks real nice - like a scaled down M. Can't wait to see other pictures, especially of the inside.
Musica: Are you at the show? How do you know what the inside looks like? If you know where I can find pics, please let me know. Thanks.
ktl2 says:
10:57 AM, 04/12/06
But what about 6-speed Auto and Cylinder deactivation to save me some gas..... Also remote start like a Camry to save me some time...
ktl2 says:
11:04 AM, 04/12/06
Got a 3 yrs old CL-Type S, need an excuse to get a new car but have to have 6-speed Auto and Cylinder deactivation to save me some gas..... Also remote start like a Camry to save me some time...Also MP3 player would be nice....Please Niassan.... give me what I want....
athlon says:
11:39 AM, 04/12/06
looks good, but if it's based on the M chassis and has all of the M's features , are they gonna charge me the M price?
99civicaddict says:
12:30 PM, 04/12/06
You can more pictures of the interior and other stuff about the G35 @
http://www.infiniti.com/allnewG
musica says:
12:30 PM, 04/12/06
nissmazlover - go to the Autoweek forum (http://forums.autoweek.com). There are interior and exterior pictures of the Altima and the G35.
Enjoy!
frankzappa22 says:
02:43 PM, 04/12/06
I just hope they didn't change the great exhaust sound too much. It is like music.
cobbler22 says:
04:23 PM, 07/ 7/06
signature chrome-bar grille has changed to chrome-threads.....I don't like it
buickboy92 says:
04:23 PM, 11/20/06
i love that car!