Infiniti G35/G37

2007-09 models

SIDE IMPACT TEST WITH STANDARD SIDE AIRBAGS

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

  Injury measures Head protection Structure/safety cage
Head/neck Torso Pelvis/leg
Driver Good Good Good Good Acceptable
Rear passenger Good Good Good Good

Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.

Test details:

The Infiniti G35 was redesigned for the 2007 model year and renamed the G37 in the 2009 model year because the engine size was increased.

Injury measures:

Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Head protection:

Driver — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof and a side airbag that deployed from the seat.

Rear passenger — The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.

Left to right:

  • View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.
  • View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
  • Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag (greasepaint from the head contacting the side torso airbag is not readily visible).
  • Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.

Additional features:

  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Electronic stability control
  • Antilock brakes

Tested vehicle specifications:

  • 2007 Infiniti G35 Journey 4-door
  • Class: Midsize luxury/near luxury car
  • Weight: 3,547 lbs.
  • Side airbags: standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Wheelbase: 112 in.
  • Length: 187 in.
  • Width: 70 in.
  • Engine: 3.5 L V6
  • EPA ratings: 19 mpg city | 26 mpg highway

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Last updated: November 25, 2008

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