2006 Infiniti G35 Review Summary
Read this professional review summery and road test of the used 2006 Infiniti G35 with a complete test drive evaluation in all driving situations including an overview of the Coupe's specifications, 24 hwy / 17 city fuel economy, safety features and more.
2006 G35 Review Summary & Specs
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High performance in a coupe or sports sedan.
2006 G35 Review Summary & Specifications
The Infiniti G35 sedan is one of the quickest, best handling cars in its class. It's a compelling choice for drivers who want the performance and handling of a true sports sedan for thousands less than the European benchmark cars. The G35 is also comfortable and practical, with a roomy back seat, a big trunk, and the trappings of a luxury car. The G35x adds the stability of all-wheel drive, making it an alternative to the Audi A4 quattro. The Infiniti G35 coupe is a true sports car. It's more luxurious, roomier and more practical than the Nissan 350Z, with a rear seat and more usable storage space.New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough is based in California.
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| Vehicle Category | Luxury Cars |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Infiniti G35 sedan automatic ($31,300); sedan 6MT (31,050); G35x AWD sedan automatic ($33,100); G35 coupe automatic ($32,750); G35 coupe 6MT ($33,350) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic with manual shift mode; 6-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front air bags; front side-impact air bags; roof-mounted side-impact curtain air bags for front- and rear-seat occupant head protection; active head restraints; seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters; LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchors and tether system; traction and stability control; tire-pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | all-wheel drive |
| Basic Warranty | 4 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Tochigi, Japan (sedan); Kanagawa, Japan (coupe) |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-647-7263 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.infiniti.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 31050 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Infiniti G35 sedan automatic ($31,300) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery, 8-way power driver's seat with manually adjustable lumbar support, 4-way power passenger's seat, electric seat heaters, power windows with one touch operation, rear window defroster, outside temperature and compass readouts, leather-wrapped manually tilting steering wheel, 160-watt, 6-speaker AM/FM/CD/cassette audio system with in-dash 6-disc changer, dual-illuminated visor vanity mirrors, analog clock, 17-inch alloy wheels, HID headlights |
| Destination Charge | 610 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Premium Package ($3,150) includes Intelligent Key, power glass sunroof, dual zone air conditioning w/ rear vents, driver's seat and steering wheel memory function, power tilt and telescope steering wheel, automatic headlights, auto-dimming inside mirror, Bose 225-watt/8-speaker stereo, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, HomeLink transmitter; DVD-based navigation ($1,800) |
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| Price as Tested | 36250 |
| Layout | rear-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 280 @ 6200 |
| Torque | 270 @ 4800 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/25 |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 186.5/69.0/57.7 |
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| Turning Radius | 36.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.7/52.2/43.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.4/54.1/33.6 |
| Trunk Volume | 14.8 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, two lower links and one upper link per side, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 |
| Curb Weight | 3449 |
| Stock Tires | P215/55VR17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 |
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