Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Infiniti introduced the third generation of the I-series (I30 and I35) in 1998 on the Japanese market named Nissan Cefiro, while the U.S. customers got it starting the following year as a 2000 model year.
Like on other occasions, Infiniti launched an upscale version of JDM-only Nissan vehicles on the American market, like this 2000 I30/I35. Its main competitors were the other two Japanese competitors from Acura and Lexus, namely the TL and the ES 300, respectively. It also had to compete against the Cadillac Catera. Even though it shared some mechanical parts with the Nissan Maxima, the materials used on the interior clearly transformed the I30/I35 into a premium vehicle.
The exterior resembled the Nissan Maxima, but thanks to its chromed grille and the redesigned apron, it offered a nicer image for the I30/I36. Its fluid lines lost any sharp angles and the car's slightly ascending beltline ended on the trunk lid that could've been adorned with a small wing. At the back, the taillights were extended from the quarter panels to the trunk's lid, with the reversing light placed at the top and a chromed slat running between them.
As said, the interior featured a nicer look than on the Maxima, but in terms of design, it was similar. The cabin's design followed the same ideas as the exterior, with curved lines from the center stack to the dashboard and rounded corners for the vents. The only angular shape was for the stereo installed above the climate control unit. Thanks to the 2" increase in the wheelbase, the rear passengers had decent legroom.
Nissan installed its new VQ family engines under the I30/I35's hood. But, despite boasting more power than the 1994 model year, the 2000 Infiniti I30/35 was slower on the 0 to 60 (0-97 kph) run than its predecessor.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 4AT FWD (227 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2988 cm3 |
Power: | 167 KW @ 6400 RPM 227 HP @ 6400 RPM 224 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 218 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 295 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 194.1 in (4930 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.4 in (1,529/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.2 cuFT (515 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3153.2 lbs (1430 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4443.1 lbs (2015 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.7 mpg US (16 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 238 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5MT FWD (227 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2988 cm3 |
Power: | 167 KW @ 6400 RPM 227 HP @ 6400 RPM 224 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 218 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 295 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 194.1 in (4930 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.4 in (1,529/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.2 cuFT (515 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3153.2 lbs (1430 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4443.1 lbs (2015 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 238 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 4AT FWD (258 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3490 cm3 |
Power: | 190 KW @ 5800 RPM 258 HP @ 5800 RPM 255 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 243 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 330 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/55/R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 194.1 in (4930 mm) |
Width: | 70.1 in (1781 mm) |
Height: | 56.5 in (1435 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/59.4 in (1,529/1,509 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 108.3 in (2751 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.2 cuFT (515 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3296.5 lbs (1495 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4443.1 lbs (2015 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.4 mpg US (12.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |