2002 Infiniti I35 - A Subtle Statement of Discriminating Taste
When a new baby boy joined my immediate family twenty months ago, he received the majority of everyone's attention. Parents fawned over him while grandparents cuddled him and commented on his dashing good looks. Fortunately, my daughter was mature enough - at 7 - to join in the festivities rather than allow her nose to get out of joint over being relegated to second fiddle.
It seems the Infiniti family has their own new bundle of joy. The sensational G35 sedan is the new kid on the block and thus getting the lion's share of limelight, while the maturing I35 is quietly appreciating the newfound enthusiasm shared by consumers and the Canadian automotive press for the Infiniti brand on the whole. Still, the I35 deserves a little praise of its own.
It shares its platform, some interior trim and powertrain with the Nissan Maxima, which is no bad thing. The Maxima is one of the best performing front-wheel drive sedans available, with a plethora of awards to back up the claim. So as not to be redundant, Infiniti endows the car with an upscale look and luxury feel, setting it apart from its more common roots.
The I35's exterior styling has been refined for 2002, incorporating a stately new four-slat chromed grille surrounded by handsome Xenon headlamps. Its profile is hardly revolutionary but attractive just the same, ending in tastefully modified taillights. An appropriate amount of chrome trim accentuates the window surrounds and new larger badges. Overall, the I35 exudes a conservative elegance.
When a new baby boy joined my immediate family twenty months ago, he received the majority of everyone's attention. Parents fawned over him while grandparents cuddled him and commented on his dashing good looks. Fortunately, my daughter was mature enough - at 7 - to join in the festivities rather than allow her nose to get out of joint over being relegated to second fiddle. It seems the Infiniti family has their own new bundle of joy. The sensational G35 sedan is the new kid on the block and thus getting the lion's share of limelight, while the maturing I35 is quietly appreciating the newfound enthusiasm shared by consumers and the Canadian automotive press for the Infiniti brand on the whole. Still, the I35 deserves a little praise of its own.
It shares its platform, some interior trim and powertrain with the Nissan Maxima, which is no bad thing. The Maxima is one of the best performing front-wheel drive sedans available, with a plethora of awards to back up the claim. So as not to be redundant, Infiniti endows the car with an upscale look and luxury feel, setting it apart from its more common roots. The I35's exterior styling has been refined for 2002, incorporating a stately new four-slat chromed grille surrounded by handsome Xenon headlamps. Its profile is hardly revolutionary but attractive just the same, ending in tastefully modified taillights. An appropriate amount of chrome trim accentuates the window surrounds and new larger badges. Overall, the I35 exudes a conservative elegance.