2007 Infiniti G35 sedan thread (merged thread)
09-01-06, 02:15 PM
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Edmunds Full Test:
2007 G35 RWD auto
0-60: 5.6s
1/4 mile: 13.9s at 102.1 mph
EPA mpg: 19/26
"In the age of the six-, seven- and now eight-speed automatics, the Infiniti's transmission, with only five forward gears, may seem behind the times. But the five-speed's proper gearing, attentive action and ability to match revs perfectly when manually downshifted makes the transmission a standout and the perfect choice for this very capable sport sedan. It delivers all of the hard-driving advantages of BMW's complex sequential manual gearbox (SMG) without any of that transmission's drivability issues."
"The G's revised 3.5-liter V6 makes an impressive 306 hp and 268 lb-ft of torque. But those numbers only tell part of the story. The rest becomes clear as the G's tach needle blasts straight past its old 6600-rpm redline on its way to a genuinely usable 7500 rpm. Those extra 900 revs allow the true enthusiast some serious involvement that would never happen with a lesser engine. Like, say, the 3.0-liter straight-6 in BMW's 330i.
And the G will hold its own against the 3 in any handling showdown — our slalom tests show only 0.3-mph difference between the two in the slalom. Heck, I even prefer the G's chassis over the legendary Bimmer. And that just doesn't happen very often."
The overall review was pretty positive (I like the above quotes), with the negatives being about the power steering at speeds, rough ride with the Sport suspension, and they didn't like the samurai sword grill blades.
Watch the video. Pretty entertaining.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do.../pageId=101739
2007 G35 RWD auto
0-60: 5.6s
1/4 mile: 13.9s at 102.1 mph
EPA mpg: 19/26
"In the age of the six-, seven- and now eight-speed automatics, the Infiniti's transmission, with only five forward gears, may seem behind the times. But the five-speed's proper gearing, attentive action and ability to match revs perfectly when manually downshifted makes the transmission a standout and the perfect choice for this very capable sport sedan. It delivers all of the hard-driving advantages of BMW's complex sequential manual gearbox (SMG) without any of that transmission's drivability issues."
"The G's revised 3.5-liter V6 makes an impressive 306 hp and 268 lb-ft of torque. But those numbers only tell part of the story. The rest becomes clear as the G's tach needle blasts straight past its old 6600-rpm redline on its way to a genuinely usable 7500 rpm. Those extra 900 revs allow the true enthusiast some serious involvement that would never happen with a lesser engine. Like, say, the 3.0-liter straight-6 in BMW's 330i.
And the G will hold its own against the 3 in any handling showdown — our slalom tests show only 0.3-mph difference between the two in the slalom. Heck, I even prefer the G's chassis over the legendary Bimmer. And that just doesn't happen very often."
The overall review was pretty positive (I like the above quotes), with the negatives being about the power steering at speeds, rough ride with the Sport suspension, and they didn't like the samurai sword grill blades.
Watch the video. Pretty entertaining.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do.../pageId=101739
09-01-06, 03:11 PM
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It didn't say. No doubt it's higher than the competition. However, I don't think they have to worry about it being noisy though. Even with the Sport suspension, it's quieter at 70 mph than the IS350, according to Edmunds's test numbers, as shown below. But no question high revving will hurt highway mpg.
G35 RWD auto, 09/01/06 http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do.../pageId=101742
Temperature (Fahrenheit): 84 degrees
Humidity: 44.6%
Elevation (ft): 421
Wind: 1 mph
0 to 60: 5.6s
1/4 mile: 13.9s @ 102.1 mph
60 to 0: 112 feet
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 63.4
IS350, 01/26/06 http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...1/pageId=68302
Temperature (Fahrenheit): 60 degrees
Humidity: 30.15 in. Hg.
Elevation (ft): 1100 feet
Wind: 0 to 4 mph from the West
0 to 60: 5.6s
1/4 mile: 13.9s @ 101 mph
60 to 0: 120 feet
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 68
IS350, 07/26/05 http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpconta...7/pageNumber=5
Temperature (Fahrenheit): 81 degrees
Humidity: N/A
Elevation (ft): 131
Wind: 1.2 mph
0 to 60: 6.1s
1/4 mile: 14.23s @ 99.82 mph
60 to 0: 123.02 feet
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 68
G35 RWD auto, 09/01/06 http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do.../pageId=101742
Temperature (Fahrenheit): 84 degrees
Humidity: 44.6%
Elevation (ft): 421
Wind: 1 mph
0 to 60: 5.6s
1/4 mile: 13.9s @ 102.1 mph
60 to 0: 112 feet
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 63.4
IS350, 01/26/06 http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...1/pageId=68302
Temperature (Fahrenheit): 60 degrees
Humidity: 30.15 in. Hg.
Elevation (ft): 1100 feet
Wind: 0 to 4 mph from the West
0 to 60: 5.6s
1/4 mile: 13.9s @ 101 mph
60 to 0: 120 feet
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 68
IS350, 07/26/05 http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpconta...7/pageNumber=5
Temperature (Fahrenheit): 81 degrees
Humidity: N/A
Elevation (ft): 131
Wind: 1.2 mph
0 to 60: 6.1s
1/4 mile: 14.23s @ 99.82 mph
60 to 0: 123.02 feet
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 68
Last edited by jrock65; 09-01-06 at 03:25 PM.
09-01-06, 04:57 PM
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09-02-06, 09:53 AM
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Does the Bose system in the G35 come with the same Active Noise Cancellation system found in the Acura RL? If so, that may explain the quietness. Otherwise, I'm quite surprised and amazed. Either way, 
to the new G35.
to the new G35.
09-02-06, 09:24 PM
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The official specs and packages are out.
Curb Weights (EPA mpg)
G35: 3497 (19/26)
G35 Journey: 3508 (19/26)
G35 Sport: 3538 (19/26)
G35 Sport 6MT: 3532 (19/27)
G35x: 3704 (19/25)
Premium Package
Tinted glass power sunroof with rear tilt feature, sliding sunshade, and one-touch operation; Studio on Wheels™ by Bose® premium audio system with Burr Brown® Digital Audio Converters; driver’s seat, steering wheel and outside mirror memory system; seat and outside mirror position synchronization (outside mirrors automatically adjust as seat is moved); driver’s seat power adjustable lumbar support (2-way); power tilt and telescoping steering wheel; one touch up/down rear window function; automatic anti-glare rearview mirror with HomeLink® Universal Transceiver; Bluetooth® hands-free phone system; heated front seats and front outside mirrors (standard on G35x AWD)
Navigation Package
Infiniti Navigation System (hard disc drive-based) with Infiniti controller and 7.0-inch color touch screen, Lane guidance (part of route guidance) and building footprints (enhanced graphics), 9.5GB music hard drive (replaces in-dash 6-disc CD changer) and compact flash slot for playing MP3 files, real-time traffic information, voice recognition functions for HVAC, audio and navigation, XM™ satellite radio (requires Premium Package)
Technology Package
Intelligent Cruise Control; Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS); Rearview Monitor; Brake Assist with Preview Braking (requires Navigation Package)
Wood Trim
Genuine African Rosewood trim on center console, instrument panel and doors (requires Graphite or Wheat interior and Premium Package)
Performance Tire & Wheel Package
225/50R18 front and 245/50R18 rear W-rated tires and 18-inch lightweight cast aluminum wheels (requires Premium Package or Sunroof)
Four Wheel Active Steer Package
Front and Rear Active Steer Systems
Satellite Radio
Sirius® or XM™ (requires Premium Package)
The G35 Sport (6MT and auto) has standard power thigh and torso bolster adjustments.
Curb Weights (EPA mpg)
G35: 3497 (19/26)
G35 Journey: 3508 (19/26)
G35 Sport: 3538 (19/26)
G35 Sport 6MT: 3532 (19/27)
G35x: 3704 (19/25)
Premium Package
Tinted glass power sunroof with rear tilt feature, sliding sunshade, and one-touch operation; Studio on Wheels™ by Bose® premium audio system with Burr Brown® Digital Audio Converters; driver’s seat, steering wheel and outside mirror memory system; seat and outside mirror position synchronization (outside mirrors automatically adjust as seat is moved); driver’s seat power adjustable lumbar support (2-way); power tilt and telescoping steering wheel; one touch up/down rear window function; automatic anti-glare rearview mirror with HomeLink® Universal Transceiver; Bluetooth® hands-free phone system; heated front seats and front outside mirrors (standard on G35x AWD)
Navigation Package
Infiniti Navigation System (hard disc drive-based) with Infiniti controller and 7.0-inch color touch screen, Lane guidance (part of route guidance) and building footprints (enhanced graphics), 9.5GB music hard drive (replaces in-dash 6-disc CD changer) and compact flash slot for playing MP3 files, real-time traffic information, voice recognition functions for HVAC, audio and navigation, XM™ satellite radio (requires Premium Package)
Technology Package
Intelligent Cruise Control; Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS); Rearview Monitor; Brake Assist with Preview Braking (requires Navigation Package)
Wood Trim
Genuine African Rosewood trim on center console, instrument panel and doors (requires Graphite or Wheat interior and Premium Package)
Performance Tire & Wheel Package
225/50R18 front and 245/50R18 rear W-rated tires and 18-inch lightweight cast aluminum wheels (requires Premium Package or Sunroof)
Four Wheel Active Steer Package
Front and Rear Active Steer Systems
Satellite Radio
Sirius® or XM™ (requires Premium Package)
The G35 Sport (6MT and auto) has standard power thigh and torso bolster adjustments.
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09-05-06, 08:58 AM
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Autoweek Test: 2007 G35
"Power is far more than ample both on the road and on the racetrack, where the G35 Sport felt more at home than did either the 330i or the IS provided for comparison. One clear advantage for the G35 over the BMW or the Lexus was found in Lime Rock’s first turn, a long sweeper called Big Bend. Where the Lexus felt soft and floppy, like a bigger luxury sedan, and the BMW declined to take a set and instead leaned over, released, and leaned again, the G35 buckled down and hustled through, assisted on exit by the Sport model’s standard viscous limited-slip differential.
Track-day drivers take note: Another on-track advantage was on the backside, No Name Straight, where both the German and Japanese competition found their six-speed automatics shifting up just when you didn’t want that, mere feet before the liftoff point. The Infiniti’s five-speed automatic may just have better gearing for the course, but its manual mode allows the driver to hold a gear right up to the rev limiter, not trying to out-think the driver.
This is appreciated, too, on the open road. We’d still prefer the manual transmission (though one we drove had a pronounced gear whine in the lower rpm ranges), but Infiniti’s is an automatic that an enthusiast can live with."
http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar.../60824005/1004
"Power is far more than ample both on the road and on the racetrack, where the G35 Sport felt more at home than did either the 330i or the IS provided for comparison. One clear advantage for the G35 over the BMW or the Lexus was found in Lime Rock’s first turn, a long sweeper called Big Bend. Where the Lexus felt soft and floppy, like a bigger luxury sedan, and the BMW declined to take a set and instead leaned over, released, and leaned again, the G35 buckled down and hustled through, assisted on exit by the Sport model’s standard viscous limited-slip differential.
Track-day drivers take note: Another on-track advantage was on the backside, No Name Straight, where both the German and Japanese competition found their six-speed automatics shifting up just when you didn’t want that, mere feet before the liftoff point. The Infiniti’s five-speed automatic may just have better gearing for the course, but its manual mode allows the driver to hold a gear right up to the rev limiter, not trying to out-think the driver.
This is appreciated, too, on the open road. We’d still prefer the manual transmission (though one we drove had a pronounced gear whine in the lower rpm ranges), but Infiniti’s is an automatic that an enthusiast can live with."
http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar.../60824005/1004
New 2007 G35 sedan (many pics)
