2008 Infiniti G35

(*est. $32,250 to $34,750)

Best-value sports sedan

Excellent handling and performance
Roomy, comfortable interior
Variety of features
Available all-wheel-drive (AWD)

Too-firm ride
Inability to expand small trunk
Premium fuel requirement
Noisy engine

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Our Analysis

The Infiniti G35 is a high-end sedan that reviews say sits somewhere between a conventional family sedan and a more luxurious sports sedan. In addition to offering plenty of standard luxury and convenience features in its cabin, the G35's handling is outstanding. Reviews say the 306-horsepower V-6 is potent, and the G35 offers manual and automatic transmissions and optional AWD. On the negative side, the G35's ride may be too firm and harsh for some, especially with the sport package's 18-inch wheels. In addition, the 14-cubic-foot trunk is smaller than average, and the rear seat back does not fold to expand the capacity. Reviewers consistently compare the Infiniti G35 to the benchmark BMW 3 Series (*est. $32,700 to $53,800), and almost all say the G35 comes impressively close. For a smoother, quieter ride, some reviews recommend the Cadillac CTS (*est. $33,675 to $35,975).

Edmunds.com offers a thorough comparison of five similarly equipped sports sedans, including the Infiniti G35. CNet.com gives a good recap of the G35's sophisticated electronics, and ConsumerGuide.com, AOL Autos and Automobile Magazine all name the G35 as one of their top picks.

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1. Edmunds.com

This test compares five competing six-cylinder sports sedans: the 2008 Cadillac CTS, the 2008 Lexus IS 350, the 2008 Mercedes C350, the 2007 Infiniti G35 Sport and the 2007 BMW 335i. (Both of the 2007 models have very few changes for 2008.) Editors use a 31-point evaluation, plus weighted scoring according to price, performance and features. The BMW offers the best all-around performance, but the Infiniti wins because of its drivability and value.

Review: Comparison Test: 2007-2008 Sport Sedans, Josh Jacquot, Nov. 4, 2007

2. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe

Editors of Consumer Reports rank the Infiniti G35 as their top pick in the "upscale sedan" category on a publicly available list of 10 "best models for 2008." The full road-test review of the Infiniti G35 is located on a subscriber-only section of the website. Data on historical reliability based on survey data from vehicle owners is also included.

Review: Top Picks 2008, Editors of Consumer Reports

3. Car and Driver Details/Subscribe

Four sports sedans all priced around $38,000 are tested and compared here. Contenders are the 2008 Infiniti G35, the Cadillac CTS, the Mercedes C300 and the 2007 BMW 328i. The G35 comes in second behind the BMW.

Review: 2008 Infinity G35 Sport Review, Tony Quiroga, Jan. 2008

4. Road & Track Details/Subscribe

This head-to-head comparison takes the 2008 Cadillac CTS and 2007 Infiniti G35 on twisting public roads as well as a closed course for performance testing. The Infiniti narrowly wins. Writer Douglas Kott says the higher-priced CTS is the more attractive car, but the G35 is the better overall driver. Drawbacks of the G35 mentioned include a "bouncier" ride and tire noise in the cabin.

Review: Comparison Test: Cadillac CTS vs. Infiniti G35 Sport, Douglas Kott, Dec. 2007

5. Motor Trend Details/Subscribe

Motor Trend tested the G35 following its latest redesign, and this article delivers comprehensive coverage of the changes to the G35's styling, framework and drivetrain. Performance notes gleaned from the G35's road evaluations are also included.

Review: First Test: 2007 Infiniti G35, Frank Markus

6. ConsumerGuide.com

ConsumerGuide.com gives the Infiniti G its "Best Buy" rating for 2008. The report briefly rates each detail of the G35 sedan and G37 coupe, describing pros and cons and listing specifications and equipment. Editors say the Infiniti may not have the same prestige as European competition, but its prices undercut those brands. Along with value, ConsumerGuide.com praises the G35's "performance, space, and available all-wheel drive."

Review: 2008 Infiniti G Full Review, Editors of ConsumerGuide.com, June 28, 2008

7. CNET

CNet.com's Wayne Cunningham gives his impressions of the Infiniti G35, with emphasis on its numerous technology features. He scores the G35 sedan highly, but also recommends the Cadillac CTS, "which he says "offers somewhat better cabin electronics."

Review: 2008 Infiniti G35 Sport 4dr Sedan, Wayne Cunningham, Feb. 5, 2008

8. Power Steering

Five writers offer insightful reviews based on test-drives of the Infinite G35 in this blog by J.D. Power and Associates. Christian Wardlaw says the G35 seems almost like a BMW 3 Series and concludes: "I'm a bargain hunter, and the Infiniti delivers 90 percent of the BMW experience for 25 percent less impact on my budget."

Review: 2008 Infiniti G35, Christian Wardlaw, July 8, 2008

9. AOL Autos

Editors at AOL Autos look for styling, value, performance and reliability when compiling their annual list of top picks. In the sedan category, several of the choices are high-end luxury cars, but many others represent viable options for the average car shopper. The Infiniti G35, while a bit more than $30,000 to start, is praised for its sporty driving experience.

Review: Editors' Picks: Top Sedans, Kevin Ransom

10. Automobile.com Details/Subscribe

Based on testing by editors, Automobile magazine names a Car of the Year along with "All Star" picks that just miss that coveted title. The Infiniti G35 sedan and G37 coupe earn "All Star" recognition. Editors give the Infiniti credit for providing "enjoyment per dollar that rivals the venerable BMW 3 Series."

Review: All-Star: 2008 Infiniti G35/G37, Preston Lerner, Jan. 2008