2005 Infiniti G35 **Updated 8/5**

[NFS4]

Cheap silver-colored plastic on the center console looks to be aluminum now

Sedan Exterior

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 2004--Infiniti, Nissan's luxury division, today announced a number of significant enhancements to its popular G35 sport coupe and G35 sport sedan for the 2005 model year in North America. The changes include the introduction of a new coupe Sport model, a redesigned exterior appearance for the sedan and a redesigned instrument panel and console area with aluminum trim or optional wood trim on both the 2005 G35 coupe and G35 sedan.


Another major enhancement for the new model year is an increase in power for all G35 sedans to 277 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque (from 260 hp/260 lb-ft). The G35 sedan lineup, which added a new all-wheel drive version in the 2004 model year, also receives new exterior styling for 2005 -- featuring a new hood, grille, bumpers, side sills, taillights and wheels.

The G35 coupe's new Sport model will be available in an advanced 5-speed automatic transmission or with a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission. The Sport 6MT model receives an additional 15-plus horsepower over automatic-equipped G35 coupe's standard 280 horsepower, bringing its power to the 295-horsepower range (final figures to be released later).

In addition, the manual transmission design on both coupe and sedan models has been improved to provide a lower shifting effort.

The 2005 G35 sedan will be offered in four models, each equipped with a standard 3.5-liter V6, 4-wheel independent suspension and the refined exterior. For 2005, the sport-tuned suspension package has been upgraded with 18-inch lightweight cast aluminum wheels with 235/45R18 tires and drilled aluminum pedals.

The G35 coupe will be offered in three models for 2005: Coupe, Coupe Sport A/T and Coupe Sport 6MT. Both Sport models include a new sport-tuned suspension, Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (V-LSD), 19-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels and drilled aluminum pedals.

"Infiniti built its reputation on a stunning combination of powerful rear-wheel and all-wheel drive vehicles and outstanding customer service," said Mark Igo, vice president and general manager, Infiniti Division. "The G35 has been a key element in our recent product line expansion and with the enhancements for 2005, our product momentum remains strong."

The 2005 Infiniti G35 sedan and coupe with automatic transmissions are scheduled to be available at Infiniti dealers in North America beginning in October 2004. Manual transmission equipped models will go on sale in December 2004.

The announcement came during the Nissan 360 news media event, a three-week program in San Francisco featuring the automaker's current and future worldwide product and business plans. At the event, about 500 reporters had the opportunity to drive nearly 70 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles to familiarize themselves with the breadth of Nissan's global product lineup.

 

[RaynorWolfcastle]

I want it!
Is the G35x being released at the same time as the other two?

 

[RagingBITCH]

Jesus....could those pictures BE any bigger?

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Jesus....could those pictures BE any bigger?

"Hi, I'm Chandler. Could I BE wearing anymore clothes?"

 

[SoyBoy004]

niiice!

 

[RagingBITCH]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Jesus....could those pictures BE any bigger?

"Hi, I'm Chandler. Could I BE wearing anymore clothes?"

I knew you'd pick up on the reference

No Navi?

 

[BigSmooth]

Sweet. I didn't think the interior was as bad as some people made it out to be in the first place.
And if they're pegging the hp in the Sport coupe at 295+, they MUST be boosting the 350Z's power to 300+ horses... I doubt they will let the flagship sports car be outdone by the luxury model.

More power + better interior + updated exterior for an already excellent car = :thumbsup:

 

[Doggiedog]

Nice but have they improved the materials they use?

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

I have two words for that announcement: Hubba hubba! If I were in the market for a car, the G35 6MT would have my name written all over it.

 

[Wahsapa]

i dont know why they have to call it the g35, the skyline is such a sexy name its a shame, stupid nissan, the jdm model is probably insane compared to this one

 

[halik]

ummm the front looks same to me

 

[NFS4]

Originally posted by: halik
ummm the front looks same to me

Look again, it's not

 

[Idex]

Nice...

 

[fs5]

I need news on the 2005 Z! I want to see what they did to the interior.. I hope it wasn't much. I hope they only boost the HP to 300 hp.... then it'l l be only 13 hp off the '04's

 

[EvilYoda]

Good lordy...so fine...wanna touch the hiney...

<droooooool...>

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: NFS4

Originally posted by: halik
ummm the front looks same to me

Look again, it's not

chicken wire in the front, looks like they changed the rear lights too

 

[DaWhim]

coupe > sedan!!!

 

[theNEOone]

what the hell is w/ the nasty orange stich on the steering wheel? ugly as fvck. other than that it looks ok.


=|

 

[Pocatello]

Originally posted by: theNEOone
what the hell is w/ the nasty orange stich on the steering wheel? ugly as fvck. other than that it looks ok.


=|

More likeky it's the light reflected from the instrument panel.

 

[mAdD INDIAN]

its aluminum with a chrome trim surrounding it. Looks nice.

I wonder how it would look with wood. But that beige colour on the plastics have got to go.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN
I wonder how it would look with wood. But that beige colour on the plastics have got to go.

more warm than black, i like it.

 

[fyleow]

Jeez, an entire side of the steering wheel devoted to just cruise control? It doesn't need so many buttons. My Passat has a single button and a switch thing on one of the stalks and it works just fine.

Interior still looks a tad cheap, what's with the analog clock? If they wanted it to look classy at least make it look nicer. The Phaeton's clock is an example of one that's done right.

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Originally posted by: Pocatello

More likeky it's the light reflected from the instrument panel.

It doesn't appear to be - it looks like it is actually orange stitching. It does look a little odd on a beige steering wheel, though I doubt it would bother me much in real life.

 

[boyRacer]

hahaha my friend has the cheap plastic version and it started cracking under the sun...

 

[CtK]

ok my lease is over in 3/05 and i was lookin at the G35 coupe if they fixed the interior
so when i go test drive it and it looks nicely done tat will be my next car

the G35 coupe exterior will stay the same??