2005 Infiniti G35 Sedan Preview

Exciting news for enthusiasts will be the power increase under the hood. The revised sedan rises to the challenge set by

Infiniti is upping the G35's 3.5-liter V6 engine horsepower from 260 to 277. (Photo: Infiniti Canada)

competitors from Acura and others, by upping horsepower in its 3.5-liter V6 to 277 from 260, while torque has been improved to 270 lb-ft, also from 260. The G35 is rear-wheel drive, but the all-wheel drive G35x will continue to be available with the upgraded powertrain.

Infiniti also reports that the shifting mechanism within its 6-speed manual has been improved "to provide a lower shifting effort."

Immediately noticeable to G35 fans will be a few subtle modifications for 2005, including a new hood, revised grille, and reworked bumpers, side sills, taillights and wheels.

The sedan's alloy wheels are its most dramatic departure, now featuring a

A new hood, revised grille, and reworked bumpers, side sills, taillights and wheels will be the most noticeable exterior changes on the 2005 model (current model shown). (Photo: Infiniti Canada)

10-spoke design grouped in a 5-spoke pattern, rather than the conventional 5-spoke wheels of the current car. The new look keeps the car sporty, but simultaneously gives it a classier appearance.

Changes to the front fascia are also thorough, with the new bisected air intakes offering a cleaner, more aggressive style compared to the lateral strakes of the outgoing G35 sedan. The hood features a new center spine running from grille to windshield instead of the 2004 model's twin parallel ridges, but modifications to the grille are harder to distinguish. Unfortunately no photo of the rear of the car was made available so changes to the taillights cannot be commented on.