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The G35 Changed Infiniti & Offered More than a Machine

Those plans matured, and in the spring of 2002, Infiniti's first G, the 2003 G35 Sedan, stormed into 175 Infiniti dealership showrooms throughout America amid a flood of pre-release press. The new Infiniti was dramatically different from the rest of the brand. Its styling was distinctly sporty - that was different. There was no corresponding Nissan - this was all Infiniti. The new G made a segment-busting 260 horsepower from the renowned VQ motor. This handsome sports sedan rode on a great new, front-midship chassis, the FM Platform, and performed with outstanding handling characteristics, yet offered all the build quality and luxury amenities the public expected in a entry-level luxury sedan. While not perfect, the first G35's were very substantial luxury sports sedans. The G made a stylish announcement to motoring Americans that, now, they could have both the luxury and the performance that had previously only been offered by the Germans, but for thousands of dollars less. This was the icing on the cake. The G entered the 3-Series' market with similar and in some ways better performance, but was priced $6,000 less when comparably equipped. The prospect of proven Japanese durability only strengthened the case for this new challenger to the Teutonic supremacy of BMW. The four-door G undertook to completely turn around the ailing Infiniti brand. Dealerships' sales volumes were fantastic.

In Japan, Infiniti loaded ship after ship with G35 Sedans headed for the American market. Showrooms here were full of G35's and they were full of customers. Although inventories turned frequently, people could get the G35 they wanted. Six months after the arrival of the G Sedan, however, Infiniti changed the game. Arriving in the fall of 2002 to an even greater din of publicity, the stunningly sleek G35 Coupe developed even greater traffic for dealers. Previously unheard of in the car market, the Infiniti Coupe sold virtually the same number of units as did the Sedan for almost a year. A beautiful car, the G35 Coupe had demand which outpaced supply. Waiting lists of 6 months were common.

Infiniti G35 Coupe - Unmatched Performance & Style

From Model Year 2003 thru 2009, both the G Sedan and the G Coupe underwent continued development. Sheet metal and other exterior cues changed a little year by year until a full remodeling was done in 2007 for the Sedan and in 2008 for the Coupe. The 2007 G35 Sedan was remarkable when it was introduced. It was an interesting phenomenon - people who were very familiar with the G's looks saw the new '07 Sedan and said how different it looked. But folks, who were just then developing an interest in Infiniti in 2007, claimed that they saw little difference between the earlier G35 Sedan and the 2007 G. But the differences were more than skin deep and, a year later, the Sedan's appearance change was complemented with a significant change under the hood and in the suspension. The VQ motor, which for 14 years in a row, was named to Ward's Automotive's 10 Best list, now had its displacement increased to 3.7 liters and the Model name followed from G35 to G37. Horsepower increased to as high as 330. Suspensions were improved. The chassis, whose architecture had become revered throughout the industry, was stiffened significantly. The G, both Sedan and Coupe, had successfully evolved and its credibility among industry enthusiasts and the buying public was both validated and enhanced.

In the early years, there had been some criticism of the G's interior look and materials quality. Carlos Ghosn, seeing the strength that the G35 was giving to his entire company, had his design teams address these concerns, and by the introduction of the '07 Sedan and '08 Coupe, the interior quality was rated among the very best in the industry, surpassing the Germans.

Throughout the years, the G consistently received raves from the industry's press and rating services. In 2003, the G Sedan and Coupe shared Motor Trend's Car of the Year Award. Over the 7 years of its life, the G35/G37 made Car & Driver's 10 Best Cars in America 5 times. Countless magazine articles and website pieces rated the G the equal of the BMW 3-Series, and often it was rated higher. Throughout, the G has maintained its price advantage.

Ghosn's strategy worked. The G35 changed Infiniti, and working from the strength of this car, the brand thrived and expanded. Technologies and design elements, pioneered in the G, have migrated to other vehicles within the brand. The FM Platform, acclaimed as among the very best ever engineered, now supports the Infiniti M, the Infiniti FX, the Infiniti EX and the Nissan 370Z. A version of it is the foundation for Nissan's new supercar, the GT-R. The G35 Sedan had become the bedrock for a newly revitalized, highly successful world-wide auto empire.

G37 Convertible - Sublime Addition to the G Line

It's only natural then, even in these tough economic times, for Infiniti to further develop the G. The 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible, while spectacular and show-stopping in its debut, is simply the natural and needed progression of a good thing. Now, this beautiful, hard-top convertible rounds out the G line.