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
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
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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.
