For those who are afraid of the previously posted interior pics.....
http://www.infinitinews.com/multimed...5_interior.jpg

There are three things to consider....

1. Those are the Sedan model
2. The quote says it all -- "The changes include the introduction of a new coupe Sport model"
3. The 05 Altima SE-R is a different model than the 05 Altima just as the Sport Coupe AT/6MT is different than the standard coupe/sedan... That means a potentially different interior.
.... read on

The Altima interior incorporates all of the upgrades for the 2005 model, including a new instrument panel design with fine vision meter illumination, center console, trim finishes, 3-spoke steering wheel, seat material, headliner and added chrome accents and chrome door handles.

The most prominent difference between the SE-R and other 2005 Altima models is the three-pod center-mounted gauge package, similar to that found on the legendary Nissan Z®, with volt meter, oil pressure and fuel consumption gauges. Other changes include sport-shaped front seats and headrests with perforated red or silver leather inserts and matching stitching on the seats, steering wheel and shift ****, dark chrome trim treatment and aluminum pedals. The front seats are also heated, as are the SE-R’s outside mirrors. Altima SE-Rs equipped with the special short throw linkage 6-speed manual transmission also feature a new gearshift ****.

Logically you have very different customer segments from the coupe and the sedan and the "enthusiast" (sport model) Therefore minor interior changes like the Altima and Altima SE-R. Such as gauges and trims.

IMO.... the 04 M45 has the same gauges as the 03-04 g35. The 05 sport may have the same gauges and trim as the 06 M45.

http://www.infinitinews.com/multimed...45_concept.jpg

 

That m45 interior is what the G35 should have. I like the fact that the M45 has heated and cooled seats. Comes in handy in hot days. But you do give a good point but I don't think you are correct on that notion because the SE-R Altima is going to be a limited edtion car. Nissan only plans to make around 10,000 of those SE-R.