My 2002 manual sport is a blast to drive. 225k miles on it and few problems. The engine hood is so heavy I cracked the top of the radiator when lowering it. Most new cars can't match the rear suspension. Crap cup holder if you're looking for an issue.
@@juancarloshalo123 Nice. Yeah I'm in love, I'm slowly restoring the one I have. Probably going to do an engine swap to the turbo'd one with VVT. It will double the HP to 300. :)
This aired on my 13th birthday on PBS! Some of these roads this G20 was filmed driving on remind me of some backroads I’ve driven on in my home base in Western WA.
Watching these old reviews of Infiniti's paints a picture of why the brand never achieved the dominance that Lexus did. Although all Lexus models back then were sold in Japan as Toyotas, in most cases they were developed as bonafide Lexus models, and then the Toyota badge was slapped on. On the other hand, Nissan took run-of-the-mill models like this Primera, and badged them as Infinitis, meaning they never had the level of refinement of luxury baked in to be class leading.
I have respect for someone who can do such a detailed review of such boring cars such as a Windstar and a Toyota solara. Those are even more boring than an Infiniti G20. That's awesome.
Had an 02, the engine was lovely, weak but very responsive and sounds energetic. The chassis felt nimble and was joy in the twisties. Not a fast car but very nice to drive.
I just picked up one of these 02 Midnight blue with 116k on it, I’m the third owner. Everything works besides the head unit, (blown fuse) but this is car is awesome it drives very nice and it’s so smooth and takes corners pretty well.
@@johnnymason2460 G20 was Euro Primera . Same like newer TSX was Euro Accord/Japan . G20 luxury ? Not quite. Maybe more refined than Altima but Accord V6 had no options less than G20 : sunroof/power/leather/heated seats . Maybe less sporty handling . 98-02 but 90-97 ACCORDs with double wishbone suspension had at least as good handling as G20 .I drove one and while it was pleasant the shifter was not great - maybe it was not the best sample - . Compared to my cars I have - 92 325i , 06 TSX , 02 530I all manuals - it was clearly behind. Probably more reliable than the ultimate driving machines but no comparison to handling which is normal for a FWD compared to a sport sedan RWD . But even TSX was so much better , yeah newer too
@@radu197666 The Infiniti G20 was more of a near-luxury car. It could be used as a family car but that's not the market it was in. The Acura Integra was more of a sporty car(not really a luxury car). The TSX fits the bill of a near-luxury car.
@@johnnymason2460 Was the Integra in about the same price range like G20 ? TSX was gonna come 5 years later and I assume it was a bit more than G20 - given the inflation -
Integra was a bit cheaper than G20 P11. I drove both and G20 was a much more substantial car with a much more modern feel. Wound up buying the G20. @@radu197666
What are you talking about?? Most people who test drove a G20 bought one. It was so solidly built and reliable. It was the most reliable car of 1999. Much better feel than a BMW 3 series.
Hussein adib back a few points about the car. According to the consumer reports, the engine sounded buzzy and not refined. Also, it was much more expensive than the sentra which it had a similar performance. That's why it was canceled, because it did not sell well.
@@ubiased23 The G20 was discontinued in 2002 to make way for the revolutionary 2003 G35 which saved the Infiniti brand. By that time the G20 and I35 were irrelevant to the Infiniti lineup and quickly axed in 2002 (G20) and 2004 (I35). The Nissan Primera continued on for another generation and continued to be sold in the rest of the world however.
These cars handle extremely good. Only true drivers can tell!
The same for b14 and b13 cars, if you know you know, as smooth as a newer fiesta st rolling resistance wise.
My 2002 manual sport is a blast to drive. 225k miles on it and few problems. The engine hood is so heavy I cracked the top of the radiator when lowering it. Most new cars can't match the rear suspension. Crap cup holder if you're looking for an issue.
Real🎉 i still drive this G20. Ive had it since 2010. Its the best
I always liked these cars back in the day
I had a 2000 model luxury automatic
I have a 2000, they aren't lying about the suspension, the handling is amazing.
That was my first car and green like yours in the picture of your profile on UA-cam
@@juancarloshalo123 Nice. Yeah I'm in love, I'm slowly restoring the one I have. Probably going to do an engine swap to the turbo'd one with VVT. It will double the HP to 300. :)
This aired on my 13th birthday on PBS! Some of these roads this G20 was filmed driving on remind me of some backroads I’ve driven on in my home base in Western WA.
The suspension dynamics of an S chassis, but fwd.
Me sitting in my 02 infiniti g20 watching this video eating mcdonalds
Watching these old reviews of Infiniti's paints a picture of why the brand never achieved the dominance that Lexus did. Although all Lexus models back then were sold in Japan as Toyotas, in most cases they were developed as bonafide Lexus models, and then the Toyota badge was slapped on. On the other hand, Nissan took run-of-the-mill models like this Primera, and badged them as Infinitis, meaning they never had the level of refinement of luxury baked in to be class leading.
I have respect for someone who can do such a detailed review of such boring cars such as a Windstar and a Toyota solara. Those are even more boring than an Infiniti G20. That's awesome.
The 1991 - 1995 models handle like a rally car I have one
I love this car, beautiful and nice car
Had an 02, the engine was lovely, weak but very responsive and sounds energetic. The chassis felt nimble and was joy in the twisties. Not a fast car but very nice to drive.
I still think these look sharp to this day
I just picked up one of these 02 Midnight blue with 116k on it, I’m the third owner. Everything works besides the head unit, (blown fuse) but this is car is awesome it drives very nice and it’s so smooth and takes corners pretty well.
How's it doing now?
@@senzzz6785 sold it, got an xB instead, insurance was too much a month 💀
I love a P11
rear multilink beam suspension paradoxically:)..but anyways, they handled very well - each time had great time behind the wheel..
Id love to find a clean, low mile manual T or even better, 02 Sport. But those are unicorns.
Good car
Problem was Honda accord v6 cost less
Not the same market. The Infiniti G20 is for luxury buyers. The Honda Accord is for families.
@@johnnymason2460 G20 was Euro Primera . Same like newer TSX was Euro Accord/Japan . G20 luxury ? Not quite. Maybe more refined than Altima but Accord V6 had no options less than G20 : sunroof/power/leather/heated seats . Maybe less sporty handling . 98-02 but 90-97 ACCORDs with double wishbone suspension had at least as good handling as G20 .I drove one and while it was pleasant the shifter was not great - maybe it was not the best sample - . Compared to my cars I have - 92 325i , 06 TSX , 02 530I all manuals - it was clearly behind. Probably more reliable than the ultimate driving machines but no comparison to handling which is normal for a FWD compared to a sport sedan RWD . But even TSX was so much better , yeah newer too
@@radu197666 The Infiniti G20 was more of a near-luxury car. It could be used as a family car but that's not the market it was in. The Acura Integra was more of a sporty car(not really a luxury car). The TSX fits the bill of a near-luxury car.
@@johnnymason2460 Was the Integra in about the same price range like G20 ? TSX was gonna come 5 years later and I assume it was a bit more than G20 - given the inflation -
Integra was a bit cheaper than G20 P11. I drove both and G20 was a much more substantial car with a much more modern feel. Wound up buying the G20. @@radu197666
I definitely prefer the first generation. I feel like these are just sporty Altimas.
It's amazing how much cheaper cars were smh now this is economy car money
Great taxis in europe back in the day with 2l diesel engine 😂
Can you say boring?
This car wishes it was like a G6!!!
No one wants a Pontiac G6 and Gulfstream never made a G6. Good job smooth brain 🧠.
Are you kidding me if your talking about a Pontiac fwd g6 that a piece of shit the g20 is way better
@@earlscheib7754lolllllllll
It was such a horrible peace of crap😅😅😅
Tried it back in 1999, 😕😕😕😕
What are you talking about?? Most people who test drove a G20 bought one. It was so solidly built and reliable. It was the most reliable car of 1999. Much better feel than a BMW 3 series.
It's a great economy car with a nice sporty body
Somehow we don't believe you 🤔
Hussein adib back a few points about the car. According to the consumer reports, the engine sounded buzzy and not refined. Also, it was much more expensive than the sentra which it had a similar performance.
That's why it was canceled, because it did not sell well.
@@ubiased23 The G20 was discontinued in 2002 to make way for the revolutionary 2003 G35 which saved the Infiniti brand. By that time the G20 and I35 were irrelevant to the Infiniti lineup and quickly axed in 2002 (G20) and 2004 (I35). The Nissan Primera continued on for another generation and continued to be sold in the rest of the world however.