The all-new 2008 Infiniti EX35 is the first crossover sport utility to combine sculpted sexy styling, a 300hp V6 engine, and elegant interior offering comfort and luxury, plus new, innovative technologies to make it stand alone in the emerging midsize luxury crossover segment.
The EX35’s sculpted elegance expresses a timeless appeal-sleek lines that portray speed, and finesse. Its layout combines the look and feel of a luxury coupe with a sport utility’s flexibility. Its sporty proportions include a long hood, short front and rear overhangs, rearward cabin and smooth coupe-like roofline arching over the windows to the C-pillars.
The all-new 2008 Infiniti G37 is a great addition to Nissan’s upscale Infiniti division.
It has chiseled good looks, a 330hp high-performance V6 engine, active four-wheel steering, fully independent four-wheel aluminum suspension, low restriction dual exhaust system, 14in. disc brakes riding on 19X9in. light alloy wheels wrapped with Bridgestone Pontenza tires. Inside you’ll find a sporty yet luxurious interior featuring all the latest in automotive high technology.
The G37 coupes’ advanced performance systems are wrapped in an all-new seductive skin, giving the vehicle a ‘kenetic’ feeling with emotional surface expression, sweeping character lines and tight panel gap lines. All body panels are made of corrosion-resistant high-strength steel with an aluminum hood.
The all-new G37 is longer, lower and wider than before. Exterior highlights include flowing front fender curves, a wave-style hood, expressive front fascia with Infiniti’s signature double-arch grille and L-shaped HID bi-xenon headlights with integrated fog lamps. The strong side character line and side sills integrate with the large flared wheel openings to accommodate the 18in. standard, and 19in. optional performance wheels and tires that transmit an added sense of power. The rear of the G37 features broad fenders flowing into the large LED taillights, a refined rear bumper, integrated Rear View monitor camera, when equipped, rear underbody air diffuser and large dual exhaust tips with chrome finishes. The available rear spoiler gives the G37 zero rear lift, matching the standard zero-lift front aerodynamics. The G37S is sleek and sexy standing still or in motion.
Although flying cars aren’t yet a reality, automakers are continually developing new technologies to make our cars safer and more futuristic. Here are some of our favorite automotive features from 2007 that edge us ever-closer to a car George Jetson would be proud of. Features from a number of cars made our list, but the 2008 Infiniti EX35 received the most mentions, including the top spot with our favorite new feature, Lane Departure Prevention.
Infiniti’s Lane Departure Prevention builds on conventional lane-departure warning systems, which detect lane markings and sound a chime if you drift astray. LDP goes one step further by gently applying the brakes to certain wheels to nudge you back on course. Sound too intrusive? We tried it out in the EX35 and it keeps a remarkably low profile. Hit the turn signal or steer the wheel slightly, and the system deactivates. On straight roads, it intervenes with just a hint of deceleration, and the dashboard chime alerts you of its actions. For its effectiveness and low profile, LDP is the winner.
The crusade for city-friendly transportation began years ago with plastic bumpers and dent-resistant doors. It reaches new heights with Infiniti’s Scratch Shield paint. On the EX35, Scratch Shield combines a highly elastic resin with the clearcoat finish. The resulting surface is said to maintain a glossy appearance over the years, and it can actually undo minor damage in the course of a few days. While Scratch Shield won’t repair dents or gashes, Infiniti says it can restore things like fingernail scratches under the door handles. We haven’t had a chance to see it in action, but we’re intrigued by the prospects.
We’ve found that cars with gas mileage monitors give us two games to play: Figuring out the best mileage we can squeeze out of the car, and figuring out the worst mileage we can get. While the latter is more fun, Nissan is hoping you’ll play the gas-saving game with its announcement today that all future models will include a fuel-efficiency gauge as standard equipment.
The gauge will display instant, as well as average, mileage readings to give drivers an idea of how their driving habits affect their gas mileage. Nissan reports the gauge could lead to driving improvements such as smoother acceleration and braking, increasing mileage by as much as 10 percent. Of course, that assumes that drivers will pay enough attention to the gauge, and to their own driving habits.
The gauge will find its way into current models scheduled for minor production freshenings, including the Nissan Altima and Infiniti G35, the automaker said.
AutoSpies.com’s Agent 001 was in the spying mode last night in Monterey when he snagged the first video in the world of the production Infiniti EX35 SUV. A big thanks to our friends at AutoSpies.com!
Will your new BMW M3 be called a BMW 360i? Or will Infiniti have to find a new letter for the M35 and M45? Hm, well, not really.
Ill take the letter “M” Pat for one million dollars!
The Federal Court of Appeal in Canada has ruled that Nissan is free to use the letter “M” when promoting its Infiniti M35 and M45 product range, in a two-year court case where BMW Canada has accused Nissan Canada Inc. of trademark infringement. Earlier this year BMW won an injuction that would prevent Nissan from using the “M” letter, but this was overturned on appeal on July 12.
When Infiniti originally unveiled the “M35″ and “M45″ models BMW expressed no objection. Only when Nissan Canada launched an advertising campaign announcing “the M is coming” did BMW executives raise some eyebrows and decided to take legal action.
BMW will now have to either petition the Supreme Court to hear the case or alternatively come to an agreement with Nissan, BMW spokesman Jochen Frey said on August 7.
2007 Infiniti G37? Yes, that is correct, no typo here. If you are trying to guess, more liters, then you guessed right. Nissan has upped the 3.5L to a 3.7L in the new Infiniti G35’s version of it’s new coupe called the G37. It puts out 330hp and will have… ready…?… a 4 wheel steering version of the new coupe. We shall see how long this one will last! A new re-designed touch screen navigation system will be optional as well. Shall we see something like this from Toyota. Look for our next few posts on Toyota’s new “sports” car.
