The Infiniti G35 sedan has been completely overhauled for the 2007 model year and sports a stronger look with recognizable features.

In a world that has moved to front-wheel drive (FWD) as the solution to fuel economy and safety concerns, Infiniti has taken the enthusiast route and kept its G35 sedan in a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) layout. It’s a requirement for true sports sedan handling and performance, but it’s not the best for slippery conditions and bad weather. Thankfully, parent company Nissan has given the G35 a solution for that, too, with available all-wheel-drive (AWD).

The G35 is powered by a single engine: a 3.5-litre 306-horsepower V6. Two transmissions are available for the 2007 model year: a five-speed automatic or an enthusiast-friendly six-speed manual. The car can be ordered in either a coupe or a sedan layout (the Infiniti G35 Coupe has not received the same updates for 2007 and is not covered here), and AWD is optional.

The Infiniti G35 competes with luxury sedans that include the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the Lexus IS, the Acura TL, and the Cadillac CTS. It is aimed at new car buyers who want a sporty, luxurious car at down-to-earth prices. It is offered as a base G35 Luxury, the AWD G35x Luxury, and the G35 Sport.