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2006 Infiniti G35
Date Published: 7/31/08

2006 Infiniti G35
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MSRP:
$31,200 - 33,800

Invoice:
$28,701 - 31,084

Class:
Premium Midsize Car

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2006 Infiniti G35
Expert Rating Summary
Category Base sedan, auto. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Midsize Car Average Rating
Acceleration 7 6.7
Fuel Economy 4 4.6
Ride Quality 7 6.7
Steering/Handling/Braking 7 7.1
Quietness 7 6.8
Controls 7 6.7
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 8 7.4
Room/Comfort (rear) 6 5.5
Cargo Room 4 4
Value within Class 8 5.9
Total Score: 65 61.4
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2006 Infiniti G35 Review
A keyless-entry/engine-start system and wireless cell phone link are newly available for Infiniti's entry-level cars for 2006. G35 comes as a rear-wheel-drive sedan and coupe or as the all-wheel-drive G35x sedan. All use a 3.5-liter V6. Rear-drive models have 298 hp when teamed with a 6-speed manual transmission, 280 hp with a 5-speed automatic; the automatic includes a manual shift gate. G35x comes only with the automatic and has 280 hp. Its AWD includes a Snow Mode for locking in a 50/50 front/rear power split. All G35s have ABS, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags; the coupe's curtain side airbags cover front seats only. Also standard are leather upholstery, heated front seats, and bi-xenon headlights. Limited-slip differential and sport suspension are included with manual transmission, are optional for automatic transmission rear-drive models. Coupes with sport suspension now offer Infiniti's Rear Active Steer option, designed to improve handling by automatically steering the rear wheels slightly. A navigation system is optional.
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Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Midsize Cars sport interior dimensions similar to Midsize Cars. Premium Midsize Cars offer more luxury, performance, and prestige when compared to Midsize Cars. This segment is one of the industry's fastest-growing categories.

Our Best Buys include Acura TL, Cadillac CTS, and Infiniti M. Our Recommended picks include the Acura RL, Infiniti G35, Lexus ES 330, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

New or significantly redesigned models include Lexus GS, Lincoln Zephyr, and Mercedes-Benz CLS.

News
G35 sedans get a 2007 makeover on the same basic platform as the larger M35/M45 sedans. There's more muscle too, as the 3.5-liter V6 is also redesigned to produce at least 300 hp, according to Infiniti officials. The optional automatic transmission adds steering-wheel paddles for manual shifting. Other new features include standard keyless entry/ignition, steering-linked headlamps, and an available navigation system with real-time traffic alerts. Styling changes are cautiously evolutionary. The G35 coupe stands pat for now. All '07 Gs should be at dealers this November.
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