Infiniti G

Name: 2005 Infiniti G
Brand: Infiniti

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First Take

The G35 is a pleasant car but has some drawbacks. Its 3.5-liter V6 is strong, and the automatic is exceptionally smooth. Routine handling is fairly agile, but at its limits the tail slid out unexpectedly on our test car--even with the standard stability control. The ride is comfortable and quiet. The power seat controls are poorly marked and confusing to use, as are a few other controls. A coupe version with a six-speed manual is available. All-wheel drive on the sedan aids snow traction. For 2005, Infiniti revised the interior with better materials and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel.

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2005 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

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NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Driving Experience

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2005 Luxury compact cars Ratings

2005 Infiniti G

$4,850 - $5,625

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$5,475 - $5,525

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2005 Audi A4

$3,225 - $5,775

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2005 BMW 3 Series

$4,400 - $5,775

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2005 Lexus IS

$ NA

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2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

$3,650 - $6,950

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2005 Saab 9-3

$3,200 - $4,875

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2005 Volvo S60

$3,950 - $5,375

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Seating

2 front, 3 rear

Drive Wheels

AWD, Rear

Warranty

Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

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coupe

sedan

5-speed Automatic
6-speed Manual

3.5-liter V6 (280 hp)
3.5-liter V6 (293 hp)

Model History

2007-

Current Generation

Infiniti's 2007 update of the G series cars significantly improved the interior accommodations and the control layout. This, along with several other attributes made it our top-rated car in the class. A larger 3.7-liter V6 was added to the coupe for 2008, and the sedan a year later, when a seven-speed automatic transmission was also made standard. We didn't think much of the convertible version that arrived in 2009. A less-costly G25, with a 2.5-liter V6 introduced in 2011, sacrifices a little acceleration, but gets much better fuel economy. The G25 was discontinued in 2013. The sedan was redesigned in 2014 and renamed Q50. The old platform carried on and the sedan was renamed Q40; while coupe and convertible versions were named Q60.

2003-2006

2003 Redesign Year

The original G35 was Infiniti's first real try at a mid-size rear-drive luxury/sport sedan. The car has a well-controlled ride, a quiet and nicely finished cabin, and a strong 3.5-liter V6. The G35 was also one of the few four-door luxury sedans of its time to offer a six-speed manual transmission, as well as an exceptionally smooth automatic. Routine handling was agile, but emergency handling could be tricky. The all-wheel-drive version, known as the G35X, is also very nice -- but more fuel-thirsty.