2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan pics floating about the 'net
A few tips came in from readers about some 2007 infinti G35 photos floating around the Internet, and we're hoping they're real -- they illustrate a vast improvement upon an already beautiful car. The lines of the Infiniti Coupe concept from the Detroit show last January are better incorporated into the sedan styling, and it appears that Infiniti styling across the model lines will be more consistent, particularly in the grille area.
Thanks to Arnold, Brian and George for the tips.
[Source: Nissanclub.com]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Gundar 6:24AM (4/12/2006)
Sadly, the interior - while an improvement - is still disappointing compared to the competition...namely Lexus.
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esoterica 7:17AM (4/12/2006)
The interior is a big step up from the last G35, the exterior is a huge step down. Hideous -- especially those bulbous, last-gen ES330-style headlights. And of course they stole the Hofmeister kink from BMW. Such a complete styling mess.
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Chris 7:58AM (4/12/2006)
Looks awesome. Nice and simple without being bland, Audi done Japanese style.
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Gardiner Westbound 8:09AM (4/12/2006)
A great looking car looks even better. I can't find the interior pictures No. 2 is talking about, but a chintzy interior is the current generation's major failing.
I wanted a G35x so bad my teeth hurt, but I bought an Acura. My mechanic warned me away from Nissan because of expensive replacement parts and arbitrary warranty administration. Nissan should look at these issues.
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Brian 8:27AM (4/12/2006)
The interior shots are further down on the page.
I'm still a bit confused when people put one interior over the other. besides materials and manufacturing quality, I don't much of a difference from sitting in a maxima to a mercedes. or an rx330 to a murano. That is, it's really subjective to me. i suppose if you're the one paying for it, you'd have a right to be picky.
I agree, I think the interior changes are great, and I'm not completely sold on the exterior changes. it's too bulbous in the headlights for me. I do think that rear 3/4 view is pretty solid. Still, I don't think the changes are terrible and nothing totally stands out, and see this car continuing a solid market performance for the g series.
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Puff Chippy 8:28AM (4/12/2006)
For some strange reason the front fenders remind me of the last Buick LeSabre. Not sure why, that's just what I thought of. Definitely an improvement over the last one but then that's not saying a whole lot. Of the few interior shots I've seen it looks OK to me.
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XJ 8:50AM (4/12/2006)
I drive my aunts ES330 occasionally, and you're right -- the interior is better than the G35. Makes me so want to get a Lexus!
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Michael Karesh 8:56AM (4/12/2006)
Seems they continue to have trouble making the sedan look as good as the coupe. It's possible to have a sleek sedan with a usable rear seat.
My impression of the coupe at the auto show was that the new design looked more upscale and sophisticated, but also less trim and perhaps less classic. Looks bigger. The same appears true of the sedan, except that the current car isn't a shape for the ages.
The interior is undeniably a huge improvement, but this wasn't much of a challenge. I hate the orange instrument graphics in the current car.
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Jim3480 9:18AM (4/12/2006)
Not bad.
But the question I have is...will the seat controls still be in down along the right side bolster, jamming into the thigh? The G35 driver's seat sucks.
One of my co-workers agreed, having tested the G35 and said "I could just not get comfortable in that seat!" -and ended up with a BMW 330 instead.
Back in 2003-4, I considered a G, but hated the drivers seat following a test drive. I later went to the Infiniti drivers forum and found a post about 60 pages long that went on and on with drivers complaining about shooting leg pains and such due to that seat control postion and all kinds of modification suggestions that ended up not appearing to do the job. That ended my budding love affair with the G35.
Hopefully, this seat control position will have changed to a more standard position away from the seat.
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Ethan 9:19AM (4/12/2006)
Here are all the specs, hidden on the Nissan news site!
shh...........!
Enjoy!
http://www.nissannews.com/infiniti/2007vehicles/g35/index.shtml
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RossL 9:42AM (4/12/2006)
The front end is as boring as the current model, only in a different way. Sad. The back end is an improvement.
The interior looks better, but my personal opinion is that nav systems are for dweebs.
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Larry 11:04AM (4/12/2006)
Shoot! Where are the interior pictures? I can't find them and wonder if they have been yanked?
Same thing for post #10. That link is no longer working.
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Gale 11:16AM (4/12/2006)
Here's a novel concept... how about all those who have never had the pleasure of driving (or sitting in) a G35 holding all comment until its relevant?
I guess that's too much to ask of about half of the posters here. Domestic Toyota fanboys want to parrot what they read in a review three years ago instead.
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Russ 11:52AM (4/12/2006)
Follow the sourced link and scroll down for the interior shots.
I almost bought one of the these in '03 because it was laughable the amount of power it had or a 325, but I hated the driver seat. When I test drove the coupe the seats were a lot more comfortable although I didn't test it for a prolonged period of time.
My buddy did by the '03 Sedan and comfirms the high maintenance. The incredibly strong (and touchy) brakes on these things are nice, but he goes through a full set of pads and rotors once a year. (He's not a hard driver but does work commute around Chicago)
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Hung2 11:59AM (4/12/2006)
"They illustrate a vast improvement on an already beautiful car"? When's the last time you got your eyes examined?
This look is getting OLD! Front end - boring. Back end - looks like a Toyota Avalon. Interior materials still look CHEAP!! And what's up with ATM looking dash....again.
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well, it's an improvement in one way 12:03PM (4/12/2006)
Well, the front end is no longer a Cadillac CTS knockoff, I'll give them that.
I don't really like it front or back though. It's funny because the rear got closer to the G35 coupe, and I like the G35 coupe rear.
And the interior is now like the M45 one, and I don't like the M45 done. That big-ass dial doesn't look good on the M45, this or even the Acura RL.
That dial in that location solves one thing though, they don't have to put a big "don't set your drink here" picture there in front of the display like the Honda Odyssey has.
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robino 12:08PM (4/12/2006)
Subjectively speaking, I think this is a nicely done evolution of the current car that will retain current owners and create some new sales. However, I never buy a new car in its first year of production nor after a major refreshening. I liked the G35 coupe when it was introduced in late 2002 and I bought a new 2006 G35 6MT coupe 2 months ago only after hearing rumors of this change. I use my vehicles for business and log a minimum of 50,000 miles a year. When shopping I compared the Acura TL (nice car but FWD and a sedan) and the Lexus IS350 (disappointing test drive, first year production, cramped interior, no MT option and a sedan)and liked the G35 more. So far I have logged over 11,000 miles without a single problem. More than a few 12 hour days in the car without any discomfort. The car's ride and handling keeps the driver involved and together with the excellent adjustable driving position and comfortable seats reduces fatigue to a minimum. I have no problem with the positioning of the seat controls and actually have grown to appreciate their convenience. All that said, I don't feel that a vehicle can be truly evaluated until it has at least 120,000 miles on the odometer. So far, so good.
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James Fabin 12:17PM (4/12/2006)
Looks good. I just purchased my first Infiniti in January (2006 FX 35 - the FX 45s were still another month away and I needed something that had a rear seat and could go to Home Depot). I see a lot of the M in the exterior design, and the M/FX inside. I hope they have upgraded the interior materials - that has been the biggest disappointment with the FX I just purchased, the cheap plastic parts have already started to rattle and squeek.
James
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Andrew 12:28PM (4/12/2006)
I agree with Hung, the back looks just like an Avalon.
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Adam Singer 12:59PM (4/12/2006)
Check out a ton more pics here:
http://www.nissannews.com/multimedia/infiniti2007/g35sedan.shtml
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