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2011 Infiniti G25x AWD Review

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Bertrand Godin
A little too affordable
Everyone sang the praises of the Infiniti G37 (well, the G35 when it came out). Every auto enthusiast saw in it the car of the year and the model that everyone would want to drive. And with reason: this baby is dynamic, fun and comfortable.

The G sedan is the most popular model of the Infiniti range, and understandably so. (Photo: Nissan)

Infiniti wanted to build on this winning recipe, but also cater to a wider client base. The result is an Infiniti G with a less potent engine and considerably paler personality. Whatever Infiniti purists think, when you buy a sports car, you want to feel the passion, you want something a little rough around the edges, and the G25 fails on both counts.

Bland styling
The G sedan is the most popular model of the Infiniti range, and understandably so. Even if I prefer the coupe variant, the sedan still boasts a remarkable profile and is a little less impersonal than most of its Japanese rivals.

However, the cabin isn’t exactly up to snuff. Not only does the dash look cheap, but it’s also crumbling under a mountain of controls that need quite a bit of studying to get the hang of. And forget about using them while keeping your eyes on the road. No, ergonomics aren’t the G25’s strong suit.

As for the seats, they’re form-fitting and create a nice driving position – once you’ve managed to squeeze your hand in the tiny opening between the door and the seat to get to the controls. Here’s a tip: once you’ve found a good position, memorize it. You’ll save yourself a lot of strife in the future.

Lastly, like with its more powerful sibling, medium-sized adults will find the rear seats a bit of a squeeze. Ingress and egress is made easier by doors that open wide, but dismay quickly sets in once you actually sit down: the rear seats are too low and there’s a cruel lack of head-, leg- and elbow-room.

Not only does the dash look cheap, but it’s also crumbling under a mountain of controls that need quite a bit of studying to get the hang of. (Photo: Nissan)

Under the hood
The true nature of the G25 can be observed under the hood. Here’s the deal: to shave a couple thousand dollars off the price and increase the model’s attainability, Infiniti is serving up the G25 with a 2.5-litre (hence G25) V6 engine that produces 217 timid ponies.
Bertrand Godin
Bertrand Godin
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