2007 Infiniti G35 sedan

2007 Infiniti G35 sedan

The Nissan-owned luxury brand has officially unveiled its new top-of-the-line 2007 Infiniti G35 business performance sedan.

Considering the fact that the G35 accounts for about 1/3 of all Infinity-branded cars sold in the United States, success of the redesigned version is crucial for the Japanese automaker.

2007 Infiniti G35 (side/rear view)

On the North American market the car will have to compete against such compact predators as the 2007 BMW 335i, Lexus IS 250, 2007 Audi A4 and the 2007 Mercedes-Benz C320.

No wonder that the 2007 Infiniti G35 comes with a powerful VQ-series 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine, which produces more than 300 horsepower and can be married with a set of transmissions, including a choice of a five-speed automatic with manual shift and Downshift Rev Matching or close-ratio six-speed manual.

The new G35 sedan also features intelligent all-wheel drive system, standard Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, available Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS), wood trim and Intelligent Cruise Control with Preview Braking.

There is also a RearView Monitor, a touch screen navigation system with available real-time traffic and the audiophile-quality Infiniti Studio on Wheels by Bose, combining 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.

In its press release Infiniti says that G35’s exterior also features unique white-and-violet Fine Vision gauge illumination.

The revamped 2007 Infiniti G35 will go on sale in November. Its price is yet to be announced, but it is safe to guess that it will be slightly higher than $30,000.

2007 Infiniti G35 (interior, collage)

Photos: Infiniti

2007 Infiniti G35 sedan technical specification

Body Type: 4-door sedan
Layout: front engine, AWD
Engine: 306 hp, 3.5-liter, V6, DOHC
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic or 6-Speed Manual
Top Speed: N/A
0 – 62 mph: 6.0 seconds
Overtaking 80–120 km/h N/A
Fuel Economy EPA city / highway cycle mpg (l/100 km): N/A
Exterior Dimensions (L/W/H/Wheelbase) inches: 182.2 / 71.5 / 54.8 / 112.2
Ground clearance (inches): 6.3
Track (frt/rr): 60.4 / 60.6 in
Curb to curb turning circle (feet): 35.4
Curb Weight: 3497 lbs
Coefficient of Drag (Cd): N/A
Seating Capacity: 5 (2/3)
Cargo capacity, max (cu ft): 13.5
Payload (max w/ occupants and cargo): N/A
Towing Capacity (max): N/A
Direct Competitors: BMW 335i, Lexus IS 250, Audi A4,Mercedes-Benz C320, Nissan Maxima, Lincoln MKZ, Jaguar X-TYPE

See also: 2006 Lexus GS 450h hybrid sedan