"Deal of the Week: Infiniti EX35" Edmunds Daily

Deal of the Week: Infiniti EX35

The Infiniti G37 sedan is generally well-received amongst the staff here at Edmunds. Two of the few criticisms include a less-than-class-leading interior and a trunk that falls a few cubic feet short of ideal.

For the 2008 model year, Infiniti introduced the EX35. This is a vehicle that, for all intents and purposes, is a G-wagon. While its passenger and cargo room can't match competitors like the Acura RDX, Audi Q5 or Volvo XC60, it does offer interior appointments that challenges (and may in fact exceed) most vehicles in its class. In this aspect, it is also superior to the G-sedan it is based on.

Another way it is superior to the G37 is in its available incentives. These incentives can help make it less expensive to buy or lease than the G37, or any of the EX35's competition. Read about these incentives after the jump.

Now through August 3rd (yeah, you'd better hurry), customers can finance a 2008 EX35 for 0% for up to 36 months or get 0.9% financing for up to 72 months. Alternatively, there is $6000 dealer cash available. 2009 models see a still attractive 0% for 36 months. 0.9% for 48 months and 1.9% for 60 months, or $4000 in dealer cash.

If you prefer to lease, there is $1250 in dealer lease cash on the 2008 models and very favorable lease rates and residuals on both 2008 and 2009 models.

Finally, there is $1000 in dealer bonus cash on the 2008 models, whether you lease or buy.

Yes, many of these incentives favor the 2008 model, but a recent search indicates that there are still about 100 of them available across the country.

So for someone who likes the idea of a G37 with more utility, exclusivity and a nicer interior, albeit with a bit less performance, the Infiniti EX35 might be worth a look. Especially if it might cost you less than its G37 brethren.

For the latest incentives and rebates for all models, click here.