Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe–Chicago Cars Direct HD
Test drive and walkaround of a 2006 Infiniti G35 Coupe with Chris from Chicago Cars Direct. These days, we’ve come to expect a lot from Infiniti. But in years past, the Japanese luxury brand actually struggled to find an audience. Only with the Infiniti G35 sport sedan did the company start to regain its footing after years in the red. At the time of its debut, the G35’s refined styling and sporty performance made a loud statement. There were two generations of the Infiniti G35, both built on the same platform as the Nissan 350Z sports car. The G35 distinguished itself in the entry-level luxury segment with a roomy cabin, plenty of performance and a respectable price. For those reasons, the rear-wheel-drive G35 was one of our editors’ top recommendations for a sport sedan or coupe that was rewarding to own and drive. More recently, the G35 was replaced by the G37. Most Recent Infiniti G35 There were two generations of the Infiniti G35 sedan, although the second generation is essentially the current G37 sedan with a smaller V6 engine. The G35 coupe lasted only one generation (meaning, same body style) before being replaced by the fully redesigned G37 coupe. The most recent G35 sedan was completely redesigned for 2007. Changes included a stiffer body structure, revised chassis tuning for better handling, a more powerful V6 engine and a more voluptuous take on the previous G’s styling. It was more or less the same size as the outgoing model, but the biggest improvement could …