Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
The third generation of the G35 Sedan was a big evolution over its predecessor, which looked more like a Nissan Primera than a premium vehicle.
Nissan already had a very good RWD platform used for the 350Z, and it was cheaper to develop a vehicle based on that than to make a new one from the ground up. By 2001, Infiniti already had won some respect in the premium car market, which helped the G35 with the sales.
In 2001, the BMW 3-Series was the benchmark in the compact-sedan premium-segment. While it seemed difficult, Nissan's premium brand, Infiniti, challenged it with a design and a new platform. With an exterior drawn by Hiroshi Hasegawa, the G35 featured a longer hood, wide grille, and vertically mounted headlights. These details made the car look different in its class. From the sides, the coupe-like rear end of the cabin and the short decklid inspired sportiness.
Inside, Infiniti didn't want to play it light and installed a sport-inspired interior, with an instrument cluster that featured big dials for the tachometer and speedometer. The plastic center stack fascia mimicked an aluminum panel, and it was a pity. Thanks to a pair of front seats with high bolsters on the sides, the front occupants held their place while cornering. In the back, it was enough room for two and minimal for three passengers.
Like in many other situations, Infiniti disappointed the customers with the engine choice because it offered the G35 with only one option: a 3.5-liter V6 paired as standard to a 6-speed manual. A 5-speed auto was available as an option.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 5AT RWD (298 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
Power: | 222 KW @ 6200 RPM 302 HP @ 6200 RPM 298 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 353 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.5 in (4737 mm) |
Width: | 69 in (1753 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.3 in (1,501/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11 cuFT (311 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3483 lbs (1580 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4508 lbs (2045 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | - |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 6MT RWD (260 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
Power: | 195 KW @ 6600 RPM 265 HP @ 6600 RPM 261 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 353 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 19.8 gallons (75.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 145 mph (233 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.5 in (4737 mm) |
Width: | 69 in (1753 mm) |
Height: | 57.7 in (1466 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 59.1/59.3 in (1,501/1,506 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 11 cuFT (311 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3386 lbs (1536 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |