Infiniti G35

The Infiniti G is a compact executive/entry-level luxury car that is produced by Nissan's luxury brand Infiniti. The Infiniti G35 was introduced for the 2003 model year and had little in common with its predecessor, the G20. When you choose this as your Manhattan discount car rental, you will find this is a comfortable and luxurious car for you to explore the area with.

G35 Sedan

When you choose the G35 Sedan as your Manhattan discount rental car, you will find it is based on the Nissan FM platform. This is a "front midship" design where the engine is moved back towards the rear of the engine bay, which improves weight distribution. This was Motor Trend's Car of the Year in 2003 and was well-received by the media and customers. It has a VQ35DE engine, rear-wheel drive with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The 2005 and 2006 model years produce 210 kW and 365 Nm of torque. In 2005, the G35 was refreshed inside and out. The interior has sportier gauges, better backlighting, and higher quality trim and knobs. It comes with a standard CD player. Outside, there were new headlights, taillights, spoiler, sport side sills, and front bumper. Bluetooth capability was added to the interior as well.

Later models

When you choose the Infiniti G35 as your discount rental car Manhattan, you will find that it was redesigned again in the 2007 and 2008 model years. The sedan launched for the 2007 model year with a revised VQ35HR engine and 5-speed automatic transmission. The coupe launched in 2008 with a larger 3.7 L VQ37VHR engine and was the first Infiniti to feature VVEL. In 2007, the sedan had major revisions. There are structural reinforcements around the engine and rear floor area. There are three times more laser welding and 16 percent more spot welds than the old version. In turn, overall body stiffness was improved by 40%. The sports models also got firmer rear shocks, bigger front brake callipers, and larger rotors all around. The updated VQ35HR engine is more powerful - it has 306 hp at 6800 rpm and 268 hp at 4800 rpm. It is more fuel efficient and more responsive than the previous VQ35DE. A dual-path intake lowers the intake tract restriction by 18% and the equal-length exhaust manifolds lead into mufflers that are 25 percent freer flowing. The variable valve timing is on the new exhaust cams, which broadens the torque curve and the new engine block maintains the same bore and stroke, but the connecting rods were lengthened and the block deck raised to reduce piston side loads. 80 percent of the internal components have been strengthened or redesigned to handle the increased 7500 rpm to make it safer when you choose this as your discount rental car Manhattan.

Performance

When you choose the Infiniti G35 as your discount car rental Manhattan, you will find the Motor Trend and Automobile Magazine was able to improve its performance to reach 0-60 mph in 0.4 seconds less than the previous model. Five speed automatics are on par with a manual transmission.

Specifications

When you choose this as your discount car rental Manhattan, you will find the G35 has a VQ35DE 3.5L engine. They offer choices between a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic when you buy this car. For safety, the current generation of G features standard dual front airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, and front torso airbags. It was rated "Acceptable" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The 2003-2004 Infiniti G35 was rated as the safest car in the Luxury Mid-size category and the second safest vehicle overall, based on observed fatal accident rates.

When you choose the Infiniti as your Manhattan discount car rental, you will find this is a great choice to see the city.