Engine: 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6

Engine Options: 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic with manual shift mode; 6-speed manual

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage front air bags; front side-impact air bags; roof-mounted side-impact curtain air bags for front- and rear-seat occupant head protection; active head restraints; seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters; LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchors and tether system; traction and stability control; tire-pressure monitor

Optional Safety Equipment: all-wheel drive

Basic Warranty: 4 years/60,000 miles

Assembled In: Tochigi, Japan (sedan); Kanagawa, Japan (coupe)

Model Tested: Infiniti G35 sedan automatic ($31,300)

Standard Equipment: leather upholstery, 8-way power driver's seat with manually adjustable lumbar support, 4-way power passenger's seat, electric seat heaters, power windows with one touch operation, rear window defroster, outside temperature and compass readouts, leather-wrapped manually tilting steering wheel, 160-watt, 6-speaker AM/FM/CD/cassette audio system with in-dash 6-disc changer, dual-illuminated visor vanity mirrors, analog clock, 17-inch alloy wheels, HID headlights

Options as Tested: Premium Package ($3,150) includes Intelligent Key, power glass sunroof, dual zone air conditioning w/ rear vents, driver's seat and steering wheel memory function, power tilt and telescope steering wheel, automatic headlights, auto-dimming inside mirror, Bose 225-watt/8-speaker stereo, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, HomeLink transmitter; DVD-based navigation ($1,800)

Destination Charge: 610

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 280 @ 6200

Torque: 270 @ 4800

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 18/25

Wheelbase: 112.2 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 186.5/69.0/57.7 inches

Track Front/Rear: 59.1/59.3 inches

Turning Cycle: 36.0 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 38.7/52.2/43.6 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.4/54.1/33.6 inches

Trunk Volume: 14.8 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, two lower links and one upper link per side, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: 5.5 inches

Curb Weight: 3449 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: P215/55VR17

Brakes: vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist

Fuel Capacity: 20 Gallons