2004 Infiniti G35: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Introduction of an all-wheel-drive sedan highlights 2004 for Infiniti's sporty near-luxury car. G35's sedan and coupe share a V6 powertrain; the sedan has 260 hp, the coupe 280. Both carry base and Leather model designations and come with rear-wheel drive. Wearing a "G35X" badge, but officially the AWD Leather sedan, the new model has all-wheel drive with Snow Mode that allows the driver to lock in a 50/50 front/rear torque split. Rear-drive G35s are available with a 6-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic with manual shift gate. AWD comes only with the automatic. Standard on all are antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, front side airbags, and head-protecting curtain side airbags; the coupe's curtain bags cover only the front seats. For '04, the base sedan joins other sedans with standard 17-inch wheels and gains heated outside mirrors. The Leather sedan includes such features as leather upholstery, sport-tuned suspension on cars equipped with manual transmission, and, for '04, heated front seats. Also new this year, manual-transmission sedans get a limited-slip differential. Leather sedans can be upgraded with wood interior trim, sunroof, and reclining rear seatbacks. The coupe's suspension is equivalent to the sedan's sport setup. Compared to automatic-transmission coupes, manual coupes have upgraded brakes and 18-inch wheels vs. 17s; the 18s are optional on automatics. Leather models are available with a navigation system and satellite radio. All but the base sedan have xenon headlamps. Also for '04, all G35s get a standard tire-pressure monitor.