A lot has been said about the Infiniti G35 for 2008. As Infiniti's entry in the sedan market the G35 (and in this case specically the Journey version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door G35 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Infiniti as a brand in general.

Engine Performance

The G35 Journey is equipped with a Nissan 3.5 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Jatco 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Infiniti.

The G35 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

G35 Journey Statistics

The G35 is 187.00 inches long, 69.80 inches wide, and 57.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 112.20 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $34,100, with an invoice cost of $31,359. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 G35 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.

The 2008 G35 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Infiniti G35 Journey sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Infiniti, specifically a G35.

Tags: 4-Door, Infiniti G35, Journey, Sedan, United States market

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