INFINITI G35 Sedan 2006-2008 Photos, engines & full specs

Infiniti refreshed the G35 lineup in 2005, and apart from some exterior changes, it went through an important upgrade on the interior.

Infiniti introduced the third generation of its premium compact-segment contender on the market in 2002. Still, by 2005, it looked already slightly outdated. But Infiniti didn't just replace a few chromed parts with other body-colored ones. Instead, it invested enough to make its customers feel like they are in a different, up-market vehicle.

From the outside, the main difference was at the front, where Infiniti completely changed the car's appearance. The new, boomerang-style headlights showed a more aggressive look than the older ones. Moreover, the grille featured a taller center section and a chromed surrounding. In addition, the bumper sported a different lower area where the apron was split into three, with a center grille flanked by two air intakes. At the back, there were new taillights and a new trunk lid with a cleaner aspect.

Inside, Infiniti installed a completely new dashboard. There were new dials with red needles and a much modern appearance. More importantly, the carmaker swapped the tachometer with the speedometer positions and placed an LCD display between them. In addition, the 2006 G35 received a new infotainment system on the center stack with a color display. Last but not least, the steering wheel was new, with re-arranged buttons and controls for the cruise control and the audio system.

Under the hood, Infiniti installed the same VQ35 engine but upgraded it to provide over 300 ponies. The most significant upgrade was the introduction of the AWD versions besides the standard rear-wheel drive ones.