| Test Driver Ratings & Comments |
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| Acceleration comments | A bit of a disappointment, especially when compared to the G37. Of course, the G25 is giving up about 100 hp. Not even a chirp from the rear tires if you don't power brake. With stability control off and with power braking, the G25 spins and then bogs, as the little V6 doesn't have the power to maintain the wheelspin: a clutch pedal would help. Manual shifting via console lever (pull back for downshifts); nice blips on downshifts, will hold gears at redline. |
| Braking rating | Excellent |
| Braking comments | Pedal felt completely dead and took 116 feet for the first stop. But after the tires and brakes had some heat in them, the G25 performed admirably. Pedal became firm with a short travel, and you could feel the tires searching for any available grip. Very solid and secure, with minimal front-end dive. |
| Handling rating | Good |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: The G25's tight steering, excellent front grip and acceptance of throttle adjustment help it stay on the arc with plenty of speed. Minimal ESC intrusion when switched on, hence the identical times. Slalom: Steering effort feels artificially heavy. The G25 has a penchant for drop-throttle oversteer, making it a handful through the slalom (slightly worn tires didn't help). Front grip is good and gives a nice feel for what that end of the car is up to -- it's the squirelly rear that keeps it from being quicker. ESC barely intervenes when turned on, unless you get really sloppy. |
| Dimensions & Capacities |
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| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,552 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,530 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 53.7/46.3 |
| Length (in.) | 187.9 |
| Width (in.) | 69.8 |
| Height (in.) | 57.2 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 112.2 |
| Track, front (in.) | 59.8 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 60.2 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 35.4 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 43.9 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 34.7 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.5 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.7 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 55.6 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 55.2 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 13.5 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 13.5 |
| Safety |
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| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Dual front |
| Head airbags | Front and rear |
| Antilock brakes | Four-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Traction control |
| Stability control | Stability control |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
| IIHS offset | Not tested |
