Acura TL and Lexus IS top redesigned 2007 Infiniti G35 in Road & Track comparo

For now yes, but I don't think the word "Kind" is right word just yet.
I don't think Lexus can be all that happy ant at peace.
Concidering the TL is an old car and don't forget it's a front wheel drive car.

If the Acura were a front wheeler, it would have not only trempled the Lexus, but even the 3series would be another meal as well.


Yes! for now Lexus is enjoying the title for being the better of the three, but it will only be for a short time.

— silverarrow2 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/31/2006 12:22:20 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -7   

wow, an argument over who is second place lol, i guess they just avoided putting the 335i in this test at all.

— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 12/31/2006 10:56:19 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6   

Well... being that the 335i is NOT japanese, it would not be among this list.

— courtstone (View Profile)

Posted on 1/1/2007 9:25:30 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

That's simply ridiculus. Anyone who test drives these car knows TL got to be the last. Unfocused platform and understeer by nature all the way. G35 is best at handling/driving, but not very smooth and needs more effort to drive to its full potential. IS350 is best built, very focused platform, fast at straightline, and, you definitely feel 'Luxury' that's lacking in the other 2 cars..... though I absolutely hate the electric assisted steering, numb as Camry. I can never figure why Lexus hold this potentially great car back w/ that steering. Hope it'll got switched back to hydraulic for coupe then I'll consider trade in my G.

— dlin (View Profile)

Posted on 1/5/2007 1:55:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I have the magazine in my hands right now, and I think it is absurd that the IS350 got a perfect 20 in driving excitement, engine, steering, brakes, ride, handling, fuel economy, 0-60 time, 0-1/4 mi time, slalom. (although it says porportioal scale, still...)

No car is "perfect" It is impossible to have a "perfect" engine, perfect brakes, etc....
My rankings?
1. TL-S comfortable, smooth, roomy, quick, value, good handling for FWD
2. G35 Sporty, quick, and a good value if you can get by the styling.
3. IS350 Fastest, worst styling (strictly IMO), small cabin, high price, and why a slushbox?

— mstangpny07 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/30/2006 11:53:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

R&D says the Lexus is hella good looking.

Note: don't use Gwen Stefani slang verbage.

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/31/2006 12:35:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

I really like Acura, but the TL isn't very attractive.

You can't go wrong with the IS or G.

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 12/31/2006 1:41:36 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 9   

In my opinion the IS350 is the best looking followed by the G35 and the TL is just ugly. I would have put the G35 ahead of the TL.

— 07mcs (View Profile)

Posted on 12/31/2006 4:01:13 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Lexus IS350 all day to the end I love it and that's Why in the next 23 days I'm heading to the dealer to get one.

— lexuslife (View Profile)

Posted on 12/31/2006 5:59:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

This is funny because Edmunds had done a comparison between the Mid-size models and the results places are exactly the same with the Gs coming in first the RL coming in second and the M45 coming in third. I wonder how the results would have been if the 3 and 5 where thrown into the bunch.

Take A Look:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId=104808/pageId=62800

— Y2006 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/31/2006 6:40:13 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

The G35 is the better sports sedan in my book. Firstly, it offers a stick which is one of the biggest factors in why people even purchase a sports sedan. Second, the G35 has continually impressed editors with its driving dynamics. Something tells me they put the Lexus in first because of its quick straightline speed - hardly a good measure of measuring the sports car qualities of a car.

I'd go as far to say that the Acura TL, despite FWD, is sportier than the Lexus. To me, the Lexus IS is a luxury car that is "marketed as a sports sedan but isn't one."

— Bill (View Profile)

Posted on 12/31/2006 6:52:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

interesting, he said that the Lexus is 0-60 in 4.9 seconds...faster then S4.....that's y Lexus is the best Japanese car! Acura and inifnity both sux

— farhank420 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/31/2006 7:57:42 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

What is good actualy is that LEXUS can be challenged also by japenese cars. It's not just German cars and LEXUS anymore. Now LEXUS has to be very careful also about it's Japanese rivals. And it absolutly good because all of those brands will try to do their best to becom the best.

— AUDBMLEXMRC (View Profile)

Posted on 12/31/2006 8:57:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The G35's styling is kind of bland now.

When the TL gets SH-AWD and a retuned engine, it will be really close; as someone said before, the TL is about 3-4yrs old. Gotta give Acura credit for going in a completely different design theme first and sticking with it, no backtracking at all.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/31/2006 12:21:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

I have a lot of respect for the infinti products. the G 35 and Coupe G35 would be my second choice behind the 3 series with the lexus is 3rd, and the fx suv, is on par with the new x5 as best looking suv on the planet lexu lexus IS 3rd, and i think the FX suv is the best looking SUV o lexus IS getting a honorable me Lexus IS getting a honorable mention. I like the i.

— Larry (View Profile)

Posted on 12/31/2006 2:20:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

I'd take the IS hands down as well. I can't stand the looks the of the G35. I used to love the TL and still think it is a good value for the money, but the design has not aged well at all.

— phantom330 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/31/2006 7:56:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

I like the IS, but ended up going with a new 3 series coupe. I feel that if they may have offered a manual in the IS350 I would of taken a closer look.

— lewissalem (View Profile)

Posted on 1/2/2007 9:50:50 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

I'm an Infiniti person. It's just that to me the G is the most exciting in this pack. The Lexus is more luxuary but the feel is not the same as the G.
Just my oppinion!

I think everyone would agree that the TL is trailing the G and IS. It's about time to redesign it.

— SVXXX (View Profile)

Posted on 1/2/2007 11:58:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0