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The Nissan i35 was a mid-size sedan sold in the United States from 2002 to 2004 as a single-generation model. It was based on the A33-generation Nissan Maxima platform and was positioned as a lower-priced alternative to the Maxima within Nissan's sedan lineup. The i35 was powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine and was noted for its comfortable ride, spacious interior, and strong powertrain. It was discontinued after the 2004 model year, with the Altima assuming its position in the range.
Manufacturer: Nissan
Nissan Motor Company was founded in Yokohama, Japan, in 1933 and became one of the world's largest automakers, forming a long-standing alliance with Renault beginning in 1999. The company released the Leaf in 2010 as one of the first mass-market electric cars and is also known for the GT-R performance car and its pioneering work with continuously variable transmissions. Nissan's reputation has been mixed in recent years, with its CVTs drawing reliability complaints and the company experiencing financial difficulties and leadership turmoil following the arrest of former chairman Carlos Ghosn in 2018.
Model: i35
The Nissan i35 was a mid-size sedan sold in the United States from 2002 to 2004 as a single-generation model. It was based on the A33-generation Nissan Maxima platform and was positioned as a lower-priced alternative to the Maxima within Nissan's sedan lineup. The i35 was powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine and was noted for its comfortable ride, spacious interior, and strong powertrain. It was discontinued after the 2004 model year, with the Altima assuming its position in the range.
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2003The 2003 Nissan i35 was a Mexico-market sedan based on the Maxima, powered by a 3.5-liter VQ35DE V6 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Changes for the 2003 model year were limited, consisting mainly of minor trim and equipment adjustments rather than mechanical revisions. Common service considerations include monitoring oil consumption, inspecting the timing chain and tensioner, and keeping up with automatic transmission fluid changes. Suspension components such as struts and bushings also tend to wear with age and mileage.
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2004_I35The 2004 I35, sold by Nissan's Infiniti division, was the final model year for the sedan, with few changes from 2003. It used a 3.5-liter V6 engine and four-speed automatic transmission shared with the Nissan Maxima. Common service considerations include ignition coil failures, oil consumption, and catalytic converter deterioration. The I35 was replaced by the G35 sedan for 2005.
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2002The 2002 Nissan i35 was introduced as a renamed version of the Maxima sedan, powered by a 3.5-liter VQ35DE V6 engine producing 255 horsepower, paired with either a five-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. Trim levels offered features such as leather seating, a Bose audio system, and vehicle dynamic control on higher grades. Common service considerations include timing belt replacement at the recommended interval, along with attention to ignition coils, oxygen sensors, and potential oil consumption. The automatic transmission should be inspected for fluid condition, and some examples have experienced catalytic converter failures.