Summary
In terms of size, performance, capability, and position within its brand, Infiniti's G35 most resembles BMW's 3 Series. However, whereas the BMW shares only drivetrain pieces with its larger brethren, the G35 shares not only its drivetrain, but its basic structure -- the Front Mid-ship platform -- with the larger M35/M45 sedan. Nissan hit a homerun with the last Altima. It was, however, a flawed score that suffered from average interior quality and copious torque steer, but grabbed buyers with its unique looks and roomy interior. The Altima also was designed specifically for this market, and began Nissan's North American turnaround. The Sentra was forced to soldier on in its small, aging fifth-generation body as everything else in the Nissan lineup changed under Nissan's initial Carlos Ghosn-inspired restructuring program. All of that changes with the introduction of the sixth-generation Sentra. Its 97.4-ft3 interior makes it 10% larger while the larger 2.0-liter engine gives better fuel economy and 11% more power.
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After the Turnaround
The 3 Series of Japan
In terms of size, performance, capability, and position within its brand, Infini's G35 most resembles BMW's 3 Series. However, whereas the BMW shares only drivetrain pieces with its larger brethren, the G5 shares not only its drivetrain, but its basic structure-the Front Mid-ship (FM) platform-with the larger M35/M45 sedan.* In order to develop a virtual concept of the G35 for u...See the full content of this document
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