I sent my car today for maintenance and got one of the new redesigned G35s sedans as a loaner. In short, it feels different.
The acceleration curve is definitely filtered like the Mercedes C-class cars I always diss, but it's got less of a lag compared to the C's, when in auto mode. In manual mode, it's a completely different car. Okay, it's not filtered anymore so it feels like my car except 40 more hp and a few percent more torque.
The driver seat feels so nice for some reason. But using the center console with all the gadgets is too dangerous. It feels distracting. I'd probably say the same about a BMW, a Lexus, an Acura, or a Benz as well, but I say this now cuz this is the first time I've been driving a car with a center console screen.
Overall, I think it feels a lot like a car Lexus would make. Some people like that, some people don't. It's got a more sporty image, but shifted the actual day-to-day drive experience to be more luxury. A bit disconnected from the road. :( But switching to manual mode fixes that. So I'm cool with that.
Posted by hachu at June 28, 2007 12:11 PM