Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2005 G35 Sedan and Coupe

Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America, Inc., has announced 2005-model-year pricing on the enhanced Infiniti G35 sedan and G35 coupe. Both receive a number of significant changes for 2005, including an increase in power to 298 horsepower for manual-transmission-equipped models (available late December 2004), enhanced Sport-Tuned Suspension Packages and refined interiors. The G35 sedan also receives a restyled exterior, along with increased horsepower for automatic transmission-equipped models. Both the G35 sedan and G35 coupe now promise the most powerful V-6 engines in class (according to Ward's Lower Luxury Segment, comparably equipped V-6 models).

The 2005 G35 sedan features a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $30,700, while the all-wheel drive G35x and the 298-horsepower G35 6MT feature a MSRP of $32,500 and $30,450 respectively.

The 2005 G35 coupe 6MT is priced at a MSRP of $33,000. The five-speed automatic transmission-equipped G35 coupe starts at a MSRP of $32,400.

2005 G35 Sedan
The G35's standard DOHC 3.5-liter V-6 engine now offers 280 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque, increases of 20 horsepower and 10 lb-ft of torque for automatic transmission-equipped models. The G35 six-speed manual transmission-equipped model receives an additional increase in power output to 298 horsepower.

The 2005 G35 sedan also offers a restyled exterior and upgraded interior. The exterior features include a new hood and trunk, new front and rear bumpers, body-colored side sills, revised headlight lenses, and new dual circle taillights. The changes to the interior include a new, high-quality look and feel with the use of real aluminum trim and new available Rosewood trim, two new interior colors, and redesigned instrument panel, console area, door panels, and mp3 playback capability added to the standard six-disc CD changer.

For 2005, 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD) are added to the Sport-Tuned Suspension Package.