By Anson Tse

Pros

• Silky smooth power train
• Well balanced chassis that feels more like a sports sedan
• Great creature comforts and techno wizardry

Cons

• Very little rear seat leg room
• Overall size and versatility
• Can get pricey in a hurry

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By Mary-Ellen Ash

Yays:

• A rocket-car with superb engine power and acceleration
• Big brakes for excellent braking control
• Tight, crisp steering
• Spacious and comfortable interior
• Large boot cargo hold

Nays:

• Stiff suspension for a luxury sports sedan
• Can’t extend limited trunk space by folding down the rear seats

An Infiniti car can always be seen out on the local roads and highways. They always receive strong reviews and compliments in many magazines and websites. Once I got into the G37, I understood all the hype. The Infiniti G37 is a stylish and powerful sedan with all its features adding up to a very attractive package. All the attention to details that went into designing and building this car are what makes this car so appealing.

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By Peter N.

Pros:

• Powerful acceleration
• Stable, yet responsive handling
• Excellent fit and finish
• Crisp stereo system

Cons:

• Limited iPod control and information
• Rear seating uncomfortable for three

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Happy New Year everyone!

Another year has passed by and it is time for reflection upon the past year, as well as looking forward to more good things happening in 2009. 2008 had the debut of the largely anticipated Nissan GT-R which ran rings around the competition from the European stalwarts such as the BMW M3 and Porsche 911. In 2008, gas prices reached an all-time high of over $4 per gallon and dropped below $2 a gallon in less than six months. I don’t even want to mention the controversy surrounding the subject of bailing out the big 3 American auto makers because that conjures up more pain that the taxpayers have to bear. Getting past the greedy oil brokers and money-grubbing banks, there were still some outstanding cars that came out in 2008. CarReview’s editors reviewed the cars for 2008 and picked their favorites. Below is our list of outstanding vehicles that don’t require any handouts from congress.

(The photos are linked to the page with the corresponding consumer reviews.)
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Review by Alex Kramer | Photos by Derek Mau

Pros:

• Exhilarating 297 hp V6 engine
• Nicely balanced suspension
• Luxuriously appointed interior
• Striking exterior design
• Cornucopia of technological goodies

Cons:

• Limited interior space
• Tires could use more stick
• Annoying lane departure warning system

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By Alex Kramer

Every year at the college where I work the auto-tech program hosts an autocross, the “Dual at De Anza.” For years I’ve contemplated entering the event, but either lacked the courage or the right car to do so. When I heard that CarReview.com would be testing a 2008 Infiniti G37 on the weekend of this year’s race, I gave Derek a call and with his blessing entered both of us.

As far as luxury sports coupes go, the Infiniti G37 is a fine example of how impressive this class of automobiles has become. Combining the refinement of the finest luxury sedans with some serious horsepower and handling prowess, the G37 feels most at home cruising down the highway at a high rate of speed. Would this large coupe have the right balance of power and cornering agility for the tight confines of an autocross course? We would soon find out.
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The all-new G37 Convertible, the first-ever open-air G, is set for a mid-2009 model year introduction. Based on the current G37 Coupe, the G Convertible promises stunningly seductive styling and G-worthy dynamic performance. The new G37 Convertible will feature a three-piece automatic retracting hardtop, to keep a coupe-like roofline, and available unique interior treatment. Audio and HVAC systems have been enhanced to provide an inviting experience with the top up or down. The G37 Convertible will be powered by a 3.7-liter V6 producing 320-plus horsepower.

The all-new Infiniti G37 Convertible is set to make its world debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show in November. Sales of this sleek and sexy roadster begin nationwide in early 2009. For those who worship the sun while cruising their favorite route, the G37 Convertible will be a great way to greet the warm and sunny days of spring.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 4, 2008) – Infiniti today revealed the all-new 2009 Infiniti FX performance luxury crossover in conjunction with the Geneva Motor Show. The second-generation FX, with its fusion of sports car and SUV design, will be offered in three models, including a new 5.0-liter V8-equipped Infiniti FX50. The 2009 FX is scheduled to go on sale at Infiniti dealers in the United States and Canada in June 2008.

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LOS ANGELES – Infiniti announced pricing on the all-new 2008 EX35 personal luxury crossover SUV today at the 2007 Los Angeles International Auto Show. The Infiniti EX35, which goes on sale at Infiniti retailers nationwide on December 21, 2007, offers an exceptional combination of seductive design, elegant interior and advanced technology systems – including the debut of the available Around View Monitor (AVM) system, which utilizes four small cameras to give the driver a “top-down view” of the outside of the vehicle while parking.

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by Tamir Orbach

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Even better acceleration than the ’07 G35
• Handles and feels like a true sports car and easily up to par with competing BMW sports coupes and sedans
• Very comfortable sports seats
• Intuitive controls
• Lots of standard features and great options
• Killer sound system
• Price

Cons:

• Fit and finish much improved over ’07 coupe, but not yet up to par with BMW (very close though) and definitely not up to par with Audi (whose interiors I consider to be the best in the business)
• Rear seat is useful only for sado-masochistic adults, small children, or Dobby the house elf, with difficult ingress and egress from rear seat
• Trunk size is fairly small even for a sports coupe
• Auto box needs a 6^th gear for highway driving

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by Twain Mein

Introduction

This review is for the Infiniti M35. There are three versions of the M35; “base”, M35x—all wheel drive, and M35 Sport—with sport suspension and rear wheel steering. This review is for the base model—though heavily optioned. Sticker is $41,000, but ours was loaded and came to nearly $50,000. It’s a sport/luxury sedan that competes against the Lexus GS, Audi A6, and in between the BMW 5- series. With less than 300 horsepower and somewhat non-descript styling, I wasn’t sure how well it would fare.

Pros:

• Wow. Upon closer inspection, it actually looks pretty damn good. The styling is subtle but really elegant. Grows on you. Probably disappears to cops which means fewer tickets
• Interior. Gorgeous leather. Seats that are very comfy yet well bolstered for spirited driving
• All the electronics gadgets you could ever want. Most importantly, integrated blue tooth so you can talk hands free. This will become law next year in California.

Cons:

• Perhaps too many electronic gizmos…
• Rear seat doesn’t fold down

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by Kurt Gensheimer

Blings:

• V-6 weight and fuel economy with V-8 power
• Dizzying list of whiz-bang features
• Easy to use navigation system
• Light and nimble handling
• FINALLY someone has figured out seat coolers!
• Fit and finish like a German luxury sedan

Dings:

• Mind-boggling list of whiz-bang features
• Irritating Nanny Nissan Lane Deviation Warning system
• Rand McNally works better than the navigation system
• Transmission doesn’t compliment the smoothness of the engine

Ruling:

For those non-pretentious types looking to save thousands, the Infiniti delivers everything a German luxo ride does. Well, almost everything.

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Kevin and I test drove the new Infiniti G35 and had way too much fun putting the G35 through its paces. Read about the redesigned Infiniti G35 HERE.

For those who require visual stimulation, there are interior/exterior pictures of the G35 in the photo gallery.