2007 INFINITI G35 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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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.
Looking at the new G35 sedan, it’s easy to see its roots. Keeping this model close to its predecessor’s styling origins, Infiniti updated it with a curvier front end, highlighted by larger air intakes and updated headlights. The G35’s profile shot is more dramatic, where the long hood and steeply sloping windshield give the car a swept-back look. For wheels, 17-inch alloys are standard, while 18-inch and 19-inch alloy wheels are available on the Sport trims, the latter with the manual transmission. The Sport automatic comes with paddle shifters, and both cars get a rear spoiler, sport-tuned suspension, and viscous limited-slip differential.
Inside, the updates give the G35 a much more welcoming look than the car had in previous years. The cabin is trimmed in aluminum, but that can be upgraded to African Rosewood, which looks and feels real because it is. The centre stack is dominated by a large control knob that handles several functions on the built-in screen. The remainder of the car’s controls are organized neatly below.
The front seats are comfortable, though without the optional thigh extensions, the seat can cause discomfort for taller drivers over time. It’s a feature that comes in Sport models and would be useful for all trims. The new car has more headroom up front than the outgoing model, and back-seat passengers will find extra leg and hip room. That’s all accomplished with the same wheelbase that the 2006 G35 had.
The G35 sedan’s engine looks the same on paper, but the powerplant has been seriously overhauled for 2007. Nearly 80 percent of the powertrain’s major components have been updated for the new car. That gives a higher redline, up to 7,500 RPM from 6,600 RPM, resulting in a car that can be pushed harder for longer, and deeper into its rev limits. The drivetrain pulls hard all the way up to the redline and makes a glorious sound while doing it.
Both transmissions are well matched for the V6 engine, but the manual’s clutch weight may throw off some drivers. It’s heavier than it should be, even for a sports car, which can make it hard to work with in some situations and downright annoying in traffic. The automatic transmission is smoother and performs much like a well-tuned dual-clutch gearbox.
The G35’s ride is firm but comfortable, and the suspension system keeps the car’s heft in check. There’s also an upgrade with the Sport trim that bumps wheel size to 18 inches. Despite the larger wheel, the car still manages a comfortable ride.
The Infiniti G35 sedan with RWD and a manual gearbox is rated at 12.2 litres per 100 kilometres in city driving and 8.0 on the highway. Those numbers change to 12.2 L/100 km city and 8.4 highway with an automatic transmission. The G35x, with its AWD system, is rated at 12.6 city and 8.6 highway.
The 2007 Infiniti G35 matches or beats its competition on interior space; in many cases, it wins in terms of driving experience. The Infiniti has a long list of standard features and technology that its rivals don’t, yet the G35 also offers a reasonable price tag.
While the trunk measures a relatively small 382 litres, at least it’s deep and has an opening large enough to handle most items. A nice bonus feature is the G35’s ability to comfortably carry three adults in the rear seat, a feat not all of its competitors can accomplish.
The Infiniti G35 comes standard with automatic climate controls, cruise control, heated power leather seats, power windows and door locks, keyless entry, a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, an AM/FM/MP3 audio system with Bluetooth connectivity and a six-CD player and auxiliary inputs, steering wheel-mounted controls, a power sunroof, a 7-inch colour LCD screen, RFID-based keyless push-button start, and bi-xenon HID headlights.
Available features include a 10-speaker Bose Studio on Wheels audio system, a navigation system, a hard-drive-based audio system, an MP3-capable compact flash media slot, and satellite radio.
The optional Bose sound system sounds phenomenal and is oriented more toward audiophiles than the systems offered in other cars are. There’s a more nuanced and detailed ability to change sound settings, and the system works well with the G35’s quiet interior to deliver almost home-audio levels of sound quality.
The Infiniti G35 comes standard with dual-stage front airbags, active front head restraints, electronic stability control, fog lights, side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, antilock brakes, electronic brake-force distribution, and brake assist.
Crash test results were mixed. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated the G35 "Acceptable" for its small overlap front crashworthiness and roof strength, "Good" for moderate overlap front and side, and "Marginal" for head restraints/seats. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has not yet rated the car.
Infiniti’s approach to building cars is a great benefit for its buyers, because all trim levels of its vehicles come reasonably well-equipped and are sold at a reasonable price.
The G35 is no exception to this, as its starting price of around $40,000 buys a sports sedan with features like leather, a great sounding stereo, RWD performance, strong acceleration, and advanced technology.
Moving up through the trim levels only adds a few thousand dollars at each step, and the all-weather-ready AWD Infiniti G35x can be had for under $44,000.
Against competitors from Europe, the Infiniti builds in many features as standard equipment that the others charge for.
Fuel economy is a weak spot for the G35, as it falls short of the figures that the BMW 3 Series delivers and only barely edges out the Cadillac CTS’s numbers.
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2007 INFINITI G35 Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: one-touch
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · CD changer: 6 · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in trunk · Sirius Satellite Radio · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: one-touch
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Wheels
Width: 8.5
Wheels - Front Size if Different
Width: 7.5 inch
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · CD changer: 6 · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in trunk · XM with NavTraffic satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.0 · Front brake width: 1.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Load Rating: 95 · Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Easy entry: power rear seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: storage organizer · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Limited slip differential: rear
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: one-touch
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear seat folding: one-piece · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Profile: 50 · Type: all season · Width: 225
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum
Wheels
Width: 8.5
Wheels - Front Size if Different
Width: 8 inch
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · CD changer: 6 · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in trunk · XM satellite radio · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome
Headrests
Adjustable rear headrests: integrated headrests · Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: upper and lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: remote operation