"INFINITI

Infiniti's second generation G35 sedan will debut with a more horsepower than the old model's 280 hp. No changes are planned for the G35 coupe until next year."

Looks like 2007 coupes will retain our current bodystyle. Im happy

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../60410001/1041

*update, NEW SEDAN PICS - 7500rpm redline
http://www.autospies.com/article/ind...&categoryId=21

 

NISSAN

Nissan's stand will be busy with two world debuts. The redesigned 2007 Nissan Altima is the first Nissan built on the automaker's new D platform. Engineering enhancements include a new front suspension, upgraded rear suspension and improved body rigidity. The Altima's wheelbase is 1 inch shorter than the 2006 model, but Nissan says the redesigned car has the same interior space as the current model. The 2007 Altima is the first Nissan to receive the automaker's new 3.5-liter V-6 engine and the first Nissan sedan offered with a continuously variable transmission. Nissan says the updated V-6 engine will provide slightly more horsepower than the current 250-hp V-6. A six-speed manual transmission will be standard with V-6 and four-cylinder engines. The car goes on sale this fall. A hybrid model goes on sale in the winter of 2007. The major news among midcycle enhancements to the 2007 Maxima is under the hood: A continuously variable transmission will be standard. Exterior changes are centered around the restyled front grille, hood, headlights, and front and rear fascias.

 

sounds like theres a new version of the VQ35 perhaps with DFI ala IS350? or maybe its just a retuned version of the old engine. if its indeed a new engine i bet the new G sedan is going to outperform the IS350 engine.

btw im really happy they are changing the hideus front grill on the maxima.

 

interesting ... i guess thats good news for us coupe owners?

 

dang :/ wanted it to change a little bit but...cool...

 

i know the resale value of our car will take a pretty decent hit once the redesigned coupe comes out. so the later that happens the better for me.

 

http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94439 thread on the main board

 

PICS of new sedan, its very sexy, many cues from M45, and interior dash is much better, ala lexus is350. edmunds.com reports 300+hp
http://www.autospies.com/article/ind...&categoryId=21

 

link...

 

Thanks! that looks interesting. dual exhaust balanced at each end of the bumper finally. will be interested to hear and see more about it.

what i really want is paddle-shifted clutchless manual transmission though. that is when i'll buy my next car - when something sporty but affordable offers that style transmission but isn't an Audi TT or A3. =p

 

ANYONE NOTICE THE NEW REDLINE??? 7500+RPM!!! definetly making more power. i hope 6mt get 8000rpm redline... droool...
this also confirms that its a new redesigned engine

 

Those are some great updates. Interior as well. This really looks like a sporty sedan. Glad to see it Good find Terry.

 

the coupe concept shown at detorite autoshow had paddle shift ala IS350, though not true SMG. im pretty sure sedan should have that too

 

I have a feeling the interior for the new sedan will be on par with the new coupe interior...

 

^^ I concurr doctor.