Since they are a less-familiar Japanese brand in the U.S. market, they are also much more affordable than other Japanese options.” The 2024 Mazda3 sedan starts at $24,170.

Infiniti is not the largest nor best-known of Japanese car companies, but the G35 helped to put Infiniti on 'the map', and to be considered alongside other more popular Japan car brands.

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