Car - 2009 Infiniti G37
Infiniti’s G37 lineup harmoniously blends performance and luxury with a host of standard and optional features. The 2009 Infiniti G37 is available as a high-performance coupe, sedan and convertible. All three models are sport-focused, intelligently designed and attractively priced. Thus, the 2009 Infiniti G37 is an excellent choice for an entry-level luxury sport sedan or coupe or convertible. The convertible is new for 2009.
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Car and Driver magazine has named the Infiniti G37 to its 10Best list for 2009. Out of 56 vehicles, the G coupe and G sedan rose to the top, marking the fourth time Infiniti has won this award, in addition to 2003, 2004 and 2007.
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Power and performance
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The coupe and sedans are offered in four trim levels: Base, Journey, G37x and Sport 6MT. The convertible comes in base and Sport 6MT trims.
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All G37 models are powered by a robust 3.7-liter V6 engine rated at 328 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. The Base, Journey and G37x come standard with a seven-speed automatic transmission featuring manual paddle-shift control and rev-matched downshifts. The Sport 6MT is available with an exclusive six-speed manual transmission. All G37s are rear-wheel drive except for the new G37x, which is all-wheel drive.
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The G37 models fitted with an automatic transmission, deliver 18 mpg in city and 26 on highways; Sport 6MTs have 1 mpg less across the board. The all-wheel-drive G37x make up 18 mpg in city and 25 mpg on highways.
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Body and styling
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The Base G37’s standard equipment includes automatic climate control, leather upholstery, full power accessories, 17-inch alloy wheels (18s on the coupe), xenon headlights, keyless ignition and entry, power front seats, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and a six-speaker audio system with a CD/MP3 player, satellite radio and an auxiliary audio jack.
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The Journey upgrades with dual-zone climate control, automatic headlights, a six-CD changer and passenger-seat power adjustments. The upscale G37x all-wheel-drive model gets heated front seats and outside mirrors.
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The Sport 6MT trim level is available with additional performance features and the six-speed manual transmission. Eighteen-inch wheels with high-performance tires (19-inch wheels on the coupe), sportier exterior and interior treatments, a limited-slip rear differential, upgraded brakes, a sport-tuned suspension and seats with added thigh and torso support are standard.
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The coupe’s trunk space is modest - just 7.4 cubic feet, but the rear seatbacks can be folded down for more space. The sedan’s trunk is spacious with14 cubic feet. A number of packages and individual accessories that upgrade the trims with additional features are available.
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Safety features
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The standard Infiniti Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) includes dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors and an occupant-classification sensor which adjust their inflation rate depending on crash severity, seat occupancy and seat belt usage. If the front-passenger’s seat is empty, a sensor will deactivate the air bag.
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Stability control, traction control, 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Tire Monitoring Pressure System (TPMS) and active head restraints for the front seats are among the other standard features.
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Adaptive headlights and pre-crash seatbelts that use the cruise control sensors to detect an impending impact and then automatically pre-tension have been included in the optional technology package.
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