New York Auto Show: 2007 Infiniti G35 sedan
Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn was on hand to personally unveil the newly redesigned Infiniti G35 sedan, underscoring the importance of this model. With the G accounting for approximately one-third of Infiniti sales and serving as a gateway to the brand for many buyers, Nissan is clearly looking to maintain its position the near-luxury market segment by improving not only the dynamic performance but also the interface between man and machine.
Nissan's VQ35 high-output V6 is back but with 80% new content, its redline increased to a screaming 7500 RPM, and power boosted over the 300 HP mark. Backing the motor is either a row-your-own 6-speed or a 5-speed autoshifter, the latter being equipped with magnesium shift paddles. Power can be delivered to the pavement via the rear wheels or Nissan's optional ATTESA AWD system.
The Washi-style aluminum trim is intended to duplicate the look of traditional rice paper, and in person it's quite striking. Keeping the ears happy is a Bose "Studio on Wheels" system, with an "audiophile quality" headunit and a 3-way speaker arrangement - including a 10" woofer - tucked into the front doors. In fact, those doors are said to have been designed around the sound system rather than the other way around.
Click through for more pics and Nissan's official press release.
The all-new 2007 Infiniti G
The new G’s exterior continues the original
vibrant design theme with seductive, athletic styling that is clean, simple yet very distinctive. Key design elements include the sculpted grille blades, iconic headlights and
taillights and the new, crisp character line that emphasizes the G’s aggressive rear-wheel drive
appearance.
Inside, the all-new interior design is refined,
inviting and offers a new level of modern warmth and hospitality. The G
interior also offers unique features such as the white-and-violet Fine Vision gauge illumination and high-touch,
textured aluminum-alloy trim with “Washi” (traditional Japanese handmade paper) patterning.
Available advanced technologies include RearView
Monitor, a touch screen navigation system with available real-time traffic and the audiophile-quality Infiniti Studio on Wheels™ by Bose®, combining the
industry’s first 3-way front door speaker array using 10-inch woofers with an audiophile quality head unit
incorporating a 24-bit Burr Brown® Digital Audio Converter.
The heart of the G35 remains its advanced engine, platform and
drivetrain, anchored by the “next generation” of the award-winning VQ-series 3.5-liter DOHC V6, now rated
at an estimated 300-plus horsepower*. The standard V6 is mated to a choice
of a 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode and Downshift Rev Matching or close-ratio 6-speed manual
transmission. Steering wheel-mounted solid magnesium paddle shifters are
standard on the G35 Sport A/T model.
The G’s second generation FM (Front Mid-ship) platform
features a 4-wheel independent suspension with lightweight aluminum components and improved body stiffness. The 2007 G35 is also offered with Infiniti “intelligent” all-wheel
drive system.
Comfort and convenience features include standard Intelligent
Key with Push Button Ignition, available Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS), wood trim and Intelligent Cruise Control
with Preview Braking.
Highlights of the 2007 Infiniti G35 sedan
include:
Body
- Advanced Front Mid-ship (FM) platform (second generation)
Engine and Driveline
- New fourth generation VQ-series 24-valve 3.5-liter DOHC V6 producing an estimated 300-plus horsepower
- New ram air dual intake, equal length exhaust manifold and dual exhaust system with laser-welded rear mufflers
- Higher compression ratio (10.6: 1 versus previous 10.3:1), higher redline (7,500 rpm versus previous 6,600 rpm), new eCVTCS (electromagnetic variable exhaust cam timing), twin knock sensors, improved cooling and stiffer engine block structure
- Refined electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission with Downshift Rev Matching and DS mode and ASC (Adaptive Shift Control), or close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission
- Magnesium paddle shifters on Sport A/T model
- Standard rear viscous limited-slip differential with Sport models (5AT and 6MT)
- Front engine/rear-wheel drive or ATTESA E-TS™ all-wheel drive (G35x AWD model)
Suspension, Steering and Braking
- Redesigned 4-wheel independent multi-link suspension with extensive use of lightweight aluminum components, front and rear stabilizer bars
- Available sport-tuned suspension (Sport models)
- New power-assisted vehicle-speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering
- 4-wheel power-assisted vented disc brakes, 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
- 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P225/55R17 V-rated tires
- Available 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/50R18 front and 245/45R18 rear tires (standard on Sport models)
- Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
- Standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
Interior Features
- Driver-oriented interior styling with fine craftsmanship and modern warmth
- Standard leather-appointed seating, available in Beige (except Sport models), Black or Gray
- Unique “Washi”–pattern (traditional Japanese paper) aluminum-alloy trim on center console, instrument panel and doors
- Standard 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat and 4-way power adjustable front passenger’s seat
- Hand-stitched leather-wrapped steering wheel with steering wheel mounted audio and cruise control switches
- Fine Vision gauges with white and violet illumination
- Available wood trim on center console, instrument panel and doors
- Standard Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition
- Available Infiniti Studio on Wheels by Bose, combining the industry’s first 3-way front door speaker array using 10-inch woofers with an audiophile quality head unit incorporating a 24-bit Burr Brown® Digital Audio Converter
- Standard audio system featuring in-dash CD changer with mp3 playback capability and 6 speakers
- Leather-appointed and aluminum shifter lever
- Available Infiniti Navigation System with available XM® NavTraffic™ real-time traffic information
- Available Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System
- Available RearView Monitor
- Available sport-styled front seats with thigh extensions and power torso and thigh bolsters
- Available sport-styled steering wheel and aluminum pedals
- Available satellite radio with choice of XM® or Sirius™ providers
- Infiniti signature analog clock
- Digital automatic temperature control with standard micro filtration and rear heater vents, available dual HVAC control with available rear vents
- Available Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
Safety and Security
- Standard Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors and occupant classification sensor
- Standard front-seat and front and rear curtain side-impact supplemental air bags
- 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver’s seat ELR only)
- Front seat belt adjustable upper anchors with pretensioners and load limiters
- Front seat Active Head Restraints
- Zone Body construction with energy-dispersing side structure
- Engine mount breakaway design with breakaway driveshaft
- Retracting brake pedal to help reduce lower leg injuries in severe crash
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) child seat anchorage system
Models and Manufacturing
- Available in five models: G35, G35 Journey, G35x AWD, G35 Sport and G35 Sport 6MT
- Assembled by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. In
Tochigi,
Reader Comments (Page 2 of 3)
Sal 5:04PM (4/12/2006)
The GT-R won't eat G35 Coupe sales because the horsepower difference will still be substantial (300 hp vs. 450-ish). Driving 300 hp is fun, driving 450 hp is a blast, but requires some skill!
I agree about the awd coupe. I think they should do it.
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Aki 6:18PM (4/12/2006)
GT-R is all performance. G35 coupes are even less performance than Z.
I'm sick of the whole "angry 3 series" look that BMW, Audi and now Nissan have adopted. Not diggin the front. The panel sculpting has BMW written all over them.
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James Mannix 6:21PM (4/12/2006)
Heard that the coupe will be offering a soft top convertible and AWD, later than the drop top. Going to see this new sedan in person and own a 2003 sedan now which I love....time to re-up my infiniti membership this fall
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Marc James 6:32PM (4/12/2006)
Interior looks very SUV-ish to me ... particularly the air vents. Not feeling that. Too many buttons around the nav screen. Too much plastic. It's an improvement and a nice car for sure, but not enough to take me from the Germans.
The larger problem is who is this car trying to compete with? It's way too big to be a 3-Series/IS/C-Class/A4 competitor now and it can't compete on the next level. It's kind of a tweener and that's not good. But I'm sure it'll sell well.
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Armen 7:12PM (4/12/2006)
Wow, I am honestly surprised that so many people like the look of this car. I think it is a hodge-podge of design concepts that do not fit well together and a definite step back from the current design.
In fact, from some angles it looks a lot like the new IS. And its pretty cheap to just rip off design elements from the car you are competing against (the kink). I liked the last G35 for what it was because it was original and its own car, even though I did not own one.
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AMcA 7:54PM (4/12/2006)
Is that a weird pebble finish on the dash? Or is it just a digital photo problem?
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Bimmer_Lover 7:58PM (4/12/2006)
Infinity finally got the interior and the rear right! One of the few true contenders to BMW's 330i just got better.
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Brian 8:20PM (4/12/2006)
in the close up pics that washi texture is amazing. Overall a good score on the interior. they do need to get rid of all those buttons on the navi, though. a touch screen menu with maybe a dial control system would be good. simpler would be better in this case.
the exterior is nice, and I'm still going to have to get used to the bolbousness in the heads and tails, but it's what makes it distinctive.
But if there's one thing hands down that I love is the hard moody lighting for Nissan's reveal at the NYIAS show. it really brings out a lot of nice edges you don't see in the press pictures, especially in that hood. Of course it makes it for a definite real world impression too.
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Logic 4:33PM (4/13/2006)
Ahh, yes... It was bound to happen, I guess. Way to go Nissan in f-ing up one of the nicest cars in recent years. What the hell happened with those headlights? They look positively retarded. When are these idiots going to understand that adding random compound curves and surfaces to a car is retarded?
Oh, but I am willing to bet that there are quite a few people out there who see that crap and are like "Yo, that sh*t is mad hott, Sonnnnn!"
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A in PA 9:22PM (4/13/2006)
Nice ... but I want AWD and the features of the sport model, both together. It looks as though Nissan still might not get it the way Audi does; AWD = performance when in northern climates, and the two shouldn't be separated. Same problem with the Intiniti M -- you can't get the V8 with AWD. I hope I'm wrong. Infiniti will have my $$$ if they offer what I want, and a lot of other snow belt people feel the same way.
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The AntiPaul 9:52PM (4/13/2006)
Is that a rebadged Altima? If they can bring that in for $30k or less it should be a popular seller.
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Richard 11:39PM (4/13/2006)
I tell you, I second those comments here about past generations G35 interiors. They really did a great job with this one. That steering wheel is a thing of beauty, thick, meaty and nicely designed. I have been dying to find a suitable replacement for my Audi A4. I am sick of the Audi reliability problems, I am delighted that Infinity came out with a great option for me to go for after my lease experies.
I have only one gripe, the navigation controls look kind of funny, but then again, not car interior is perfect (except the the Audi of course :>))
Silver with silver leather interior (I hope they offer that option) and with 300 ponies, only 6 speed manual will be allowed in my garage!!
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Joe Bloggins 1:34PM (4/14/2006)
I like the looks of this new unit. It looks very similar in many respects to the previous versions, however they have smoothed some areas of concern. I own a 2004 G35 and have never believed the interior to be a real issue. There are some creaks and growns, however, that Infiniti has never been able to fully address. Fussy is an understatement for me so hopefully this will be a quick but quiet (body noises) vehicle. All that I want to be able to hear is the roar of those twin pipes. Looking forward to its release as my lease expires in November 2006!!!! Cant wait to shift those paddles!
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MikeW 6:50PM (4/14/2006)
5 speed automatic, Where is the 6 speed JATCO automatic?
As is stands the 5 speed automatic has only a 4.2:1 ratio spread[as good as a 4 speeds]. The wide ratio version of that JATCO 4.6:1 coverage.
Something has to give, performance or mileage. The G35 already picked mileage (it sucks)
The Lexus IS350 has the power & mileage, thanks to 6:1 ratio coverage 6 speed automatic, and 2gr-fse engine.
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Seto 11:02PM (4/14/2006)
SWEEET!! i was worried when i saw that back end with the lip spoiler. but the side profile looks REALLY strong. i really hope it can be at least of equal to the 330i this time around. it was just so darn close last gen because of the interior.
white-violet lighting makes a lot more sense than, let say, cheap orange.
unlike the is350, i am pretty sure that infiniti will have some decent handling to back up the new 300hp+ V6.
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digitalzombie 4:30AM (4/16/2006)
They have a internal harddrive so you really don't need an ipod. RWD is better than AWD. AWD advantages are when you're getting out of a hairpin you can point and shoot it out. The added weight with AWD is retarded. Why do you guys think that the skylines gt-r are always RWD bias most of the time? Lexus IS passenger seat is so cramp and the ride isn't as sporty as the infiniti.
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Joey E 6:29PM (4/21/2006)
I have been anticipating this car for a while now, but now that i've seen the subpar exterior, I am going to wait to see what the pricing is and see if I think it's worth it. I originally wanted to buy a 2006 (fully loaded, nav, body kit) as opposed to the 2007 but I'm friends with my dealer and he told me to wait and check out the '07. So i took the advice. The interior of the 2007 is beautiful and technologically impressive, but what happened to the exterior? It's not as exciting as the 1st generation G. The front has maintained its combative stance and aggressive fascia (a plus), but aside from that and the premium interior, I'm gonna go ahead and give exterior styling a thumbs down. The side stance for '07 is not as exciting and belligerent as the '06. It looks like a Lexus GS from the side. It's my understanding Infiniti is supposed to COMPETE with LEXUS, not TURN into one! On to the rear. This is perhaps the most disappointing part of the car. The trunk is oddly shaped with a sad excuse for a lip spoiler mounted atop it, and the rear bumper is not as impressive as the '06. I will definately have to see it in person (WITH a FULL body kit and rear WING spoiler) and test drive it to see if I'm satisfied enough to overlook my opinion of the exterior styling. That is, if I dont buy the '06 by then. NOVEMBER?! C'mon!! I want to see it now! -lol- As I'm sure everyone else does. As of now - I'm on the fence with which model to buy. We'll see what happens.
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NAZ 1:54PM (4/24/2006)
Great refinement, exterior and interior. Can't wait to trade in my olg G35 for the new one in November. It would have look much much better if the interior was like the 2007 G35 Concept, it would have looked more futuristic and would have blown away the competition.
The definitely need a G35 6MT AWD. To really feel the performance, you gotta go with the stick.
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mleonmc2 6:52PM (4/26/2006)
i owne a 2006 G-35 and as amaizing as it is driving it, i am already looking on how to get my hands on the all new-redisigned 2007 coupe !!!!!
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Tonjah Wilkins 9:19PM (4/26/2006)
I was just looking to buy a Lexus IS or GS300, but wait, I shouldn't be rushing like I'm anxious. After seeing the redesigned 2007 G35 I'm in love. I'm not oppose to making this my 3rd Infiniti...Merry Christmas to me in 2006. This car is loaded with technology!
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