the second gen sedan had a complete interior and exterior makeover. infiniti is probably sketching something out for the third generation sedan .. released late 2010 early 2011 O_O

 

Must I remind you all that HR>DE?


HR FTMFGDW!!!!!

 

Am I the only who thinks that Infiniti should be doing a G25 or G27 instead of worrying so much about a G37.

I mean, having a smaller motor that provides more mpg in the same car would provide an interest do some buyers, right?

I am not sure, just think it may be a good idea. (Lexus IS250, BMW 328)

 

I agree but also disagree at the same time. Since the first days of the G, Infiniti has always been about value. Just about everything is standard on a G, from Bi-Xenon HID's, premium leather, and the standard powerful VQ. With Lexus and BMW, you HAVE to pay for these things, which is ridiculous IMO. How could you possibly sell a luxury car in 2008 with halogens(What was Nissan thinking with the EX btw) ? Lexus and BMW does it. With BMW, you get leatherette, and you have to pay a premium price for real leather. The IS250 and 328i have no ***** at all when it comes to acceleration. IMO, luxury sport vehicles should have plentiful power, and in Infiniti vehicles, the 37 and 35 VQ are standard. If Infiniti came out with a G25, its almost as if they stooped down to the level of other competitors... Though, I must add, when gas prices in the upcoming years reach sky-high levels, I have no doubt that Nissan/Infiniti will be forced to develop much more fuel efficient luxury vehicles, such as a G25.

 

That video is bogus. I think the guy on the left was asleep at the start. I've owned an 04 and 07 6spd, the 07 is in another league. The way the power develops, the extra 1100rpm, just everything is a lot faster.

 

No you're not.

I'd much rather have a G25 with 220 hp for a daily driver That's more than enough power to putz around...

 

Sure, but you work for the dealer, and would get to drive the REAL one whenever you wanted The rest of us would just be stuck

 

I agree, not every consumer is looking for power, especially today. This way they can drop the price even further. A good example around here is I see more IS250 around here than IS350. The M, and FX offer two different engines, and I almost always M35, FX35 more often. Hopefully we'll see a G25 next gen. I'd like to see Infiniti continue to boost its sales and establish its name further. More importantly beat Acura!

 

On the other hand, if a tuned 3.7 HR engine can get 21/28mpg (or better) with 300+ HP, I'd rather have that than a G25 with 220hp .

If they can get that in the European G37 sedan with the 7spd auto, I think it'd be a pretty cool target market.

My biggest gripe about the G35 is it's too thirsty, and with gas just going up and up, I'd love to see serious thought given to efficiency, while still putting out 300+ hp in a out of the box performance vehicle.

 

Infiniti was down this road before with the Infiniti G20 from 1999-2002. They didn't sell well and I would not see Infiniti going back down that road. It diluted the Infiniti image and pulled it down a level IMO.

http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...finiti-g20.htm

 

Trap speeds will still give you a good indication of how fast the car is.

While everyone was ranting and raving and claiming that the GT-R is ungodly fast and breaks the laws of physics, it was humorous to see its quarter mile times. For example, while the GT-R has a ridiculously fast quarter mile time, its trap speed is the lowest in its class.

The GT-R attributes its low end power to its DSG, gearing, and its crazy efficient AWD system. Which is actually perfect for most tracks and the drag strip since you won't find yourself going 120+ mph for increased periods of time...if you did, the GT-R would quickly be looking at the taillights for the GT2 and the Z06 as they just leave the GT-R in their dust.

 

I'm sure thats what Acura is trying to tell themselves....and look at how they're doing these days.

 

it just wasnt the g20 buddy....If we hadnt got the low power more to heavier car and got the VE like the primera got (aka g20 for the ones who dont know there nissan history) then they wouldve sold alot better....

I had a g20 (p11) and ill tell you what.... that car drove like a luxury car...smooth....but the only down fall was the power....it had everything in its class when compared to but the power....

So i do believe they can bring a lower model back....dont you know beemer now has the 1 series??come on now.... I Say get back to some of the old roots and make performance afford....since now of course nissan has the money and time to invest (look at the gtr lol)

 

Before I got my 08, I test drove an 05. The 08 definately felt alot faster than the 05, but if you take a look at the numbers it backs up my feeling. The 05 is at 6.5 and high 14's on the 0-60 and quarter mile respectively. The 2nd gen is at 5.3 and high 13's on the 0-60 and quarter mile respectively.

 

I concur.

I've owned an '05 G35c and now my '08 G35s - there is no doubt about it - my '08 is faster.