After some floundering with the second-generation Q45 and the Nissan Maxima-clone I35, Infiniti came out with the G35, and that sport sedan--very much in the vein of the BMW 3-series-- reestablished the brand's enthusiast credentials. Now comes a new G35, and we're relieved that there's been no loss of focus. Indeed, the car is an even more convincing competitor to the standard-bearer from Munich.
The new G35's look is similar to the old, but closer examination reveals a more contoured and less slablike body. Dimension-creep has been kept in check--the car measures within an inch of the old one--and the accompanying weight gain is less than 50 pounds. Technology-creep is more evident, however, with standard push-button starting and available intelligent cruise control, a rear-view camera, and adaptive headlamps. The cabin has been treated to a major upgrade, bringing it up to division standards. (Although not as oft-praised as Audi or Lexus, Infiniti interiors are certainly in the same league.)
Once again, all G35s are motivated by Nissan's 3.5-liter VQ V-6, which drives the rear wheels or, alternatively, all four.... Read full article