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2007 Infiniti G35 Sport Sedan test drive

About.com Rating four out of Five

By Aaron Gold, About.com

2007 Infiniti G35 engine

Improved VQ-series V6 now boasts a higher redline and 306 horsepower

Photo © Aaron Gold

Pros:

  • Handsome styling inside and out
  • Gobs of power
  • Sports-car soul

Cons:

  • Cramped back seat and trunk
  • Overly-complex secondary controls
  • Wheelspin coming out of corners due to all that torque
Who should buy the Infiniti G35:
Buyers looking for muscle-car thrills with luxury-car amenities in an unpretentious package

Who should not buy the Infiiniti G35:
Those who prefer typical luxury car attributes such as a smooth, quiet ride, and those who prefer finesse in the curves over straight-line acceleration

Continued below…

Details and specs:

  • Body style: 4-door sedan (2-door coupe also available)
  • Trim levels: Base, Journey, Sport, X
  • Price range (including options): $32,150 - $42,380
  • Base engine: 3.5 liter inline V6, 306 horsepower @ 6800 RPM, 268 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
  • Optional engine: None
  • Premium fuel required? Yes
  • Transmissions: 6-speed manual (Sport only), 5-speed automatic
  • Driveline: Front engine, rear- or all-wheel-drive
  • EPA fuel economy estimates: 19 MPG city/27 MPG highway (Sport manual), 19/26 (Base/Journey/Sport automatic), 19/25 (G35X)
  • ]Where built: Japan
  • Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front-seat-mounted torso airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes, traction control, electronic stability control
  • Optional safety equipment: None
  • Major standard features: Power windows, locks, and mirrors, keyless entry and ignition, leather seats, power-adjustable seats, climate control, CD/MP3 player
  • Major options: Navigation system, sunroof, wood interior trim, satellite radio, Bose stereo
  • Warranty: 4 years/60,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 6 years/70,000 miles powertrain, 7 years/unlimited miles outer body rust-through
  • Roadside assistance/free maintenance: 6 years/60,000 miles roadside assistance

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Note: The vehicle for this test drive was provided by Infiniti.
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