1996 Infiniti G20 Luxury 5MT
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- Photo: 1991 Infiniti G20 12.13.17 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: InfinitiG20P10Back by Thefultonhow at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Infiniti G20 -- 12-5-2011 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: InfinitiG20P10 by Thefultonhow at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1991 Infiniti G20 Rear 3.27.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1996 Infiniti G20 Luxury 5MT is a 140-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $22,140 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 140 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 132 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm, spinning to a 7,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 21 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The G20 measures 174.8 inches long on a 100.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,877 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $22,140 ($45,860 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | SR20DE 2.0L DOHC I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 140 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Redline | 7,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 86.0 x 86.0 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 21 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 15.9 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Multi-link independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 4-wheel disc with ABS |
| Rear Brake Disc | 4-wheel disc with ABS |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in Aluminum Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in Aluminum Alloy |
| Tires Front | P195/65R14 |
| Tires Rear | P195/65R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.8 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 54.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,877 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 32.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 54.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1996 Infiniti G20 Luxury 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Infiniti G20. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 22, 1997 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CORROSION OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY CAN OCCUR, ESPECIALLY THOSE VEHICLES OPERATED IN THE "SALT BELT," RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL FILLER TUBE AND REPLACE THE TUBE WITH A NEW ONE. ANY OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY WHICH ARE DAMAGED OR DETERIORATED WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA campaign 97V072000
13 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1996 Infiniti G20
Owner Complaints
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1996 Infiniti G20 (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Fuel System | 2 |
| Gasoline | 2 |
| Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1996 INFINITI G20. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.