Strengths

Performance; attractive interior; stylish design

 

Changes

Infiniti's G-series coupe and sedan got a new name for 2009. Now known as a G37, the engine is now larger, with displacement now 3.7L. This includes a power increase to 330 hp and 270 lb-feet of torque. All wheel drive is now available, as is a 7-speed automatic transmission.

 

Value

Both Infiniti's 2009 G37 sedan and coupe offer sharp-edged performance but also luxury-car comfort. Infiniti has positioned the G-series to compete with BMW's 3-series luxury performance cars. This means the G37 features great seats, an elegant interior with attractive materials and very impressive audio systems. Both G models stand out for offering overall performance near the top of its class.

The new coupe manages to step up its performance capabilities without reducing driver comfort, with a rear limited-slip differential, 4-Wheel Active Steer system and Sport Brakes on the options list.

 

Overview

The 2009 Infiniti G37 Sedan has a starting price of $ 33,250 while the coupe has a starting price of $35,900

Both the Infiniti G37 sedan and coupe have similar styling and mechanical underpinning. For 2009, both now feature a new 3.7 liter V6 engine paired with an electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission. Both are equipped with rear wheel drive with the option of all wheel drive.

A feature uniquely available on the coupe is the 4-Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) system, which not only turns the rear wheels, but adjusts the steering gear ratio and rear suspension geometry depending on vehicle speed and steering input to improve handling. A rear viscous-slip differential is also available.

The interior of both models feature electroluminescent instrument lighting, a standard 7-inch in-dash monitor and leather seating in Wheat, Graphite, or Stone tones. There are also several distinctive options to dress up the interior of the coupe, including "Washi" paper trim and African Rosewood trim.

Both 2009 models are equipped with Infiniti's advanced airbag system, driver and front-passenger side impact supplemental air bags, and 3-point front and back seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, driver's seat Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and front passenger's seat ELR and Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR).

Both the coupe and sedan are available in Base, Journey and Sport models. Journey models add several key interior conveniences, such as Infiniti Intelligent Key with push button entry, automatic climate control, power seats, heated front seats and a 6-disc in-dash changer, while the Sport model brings performance equipment that includes 19-inch wheels (18-inch on the sedan), a sport-tuned suspension, the limited-slip differential and aluminum pedals. A Sport Package is also available on the Journey, including many of the features of the Sport model.

Noteworthy options include an Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) with bi-xenon lamps to help illuminate into dark corners, a rearview monitor, intelligent cruise control with preview braking, a touch-screen navigation system with real-time traffic function, a Bluetooth hands-free interface and a Bose "Studio on Wheels" audio system, with subwoofers and a 9.3-gigabyte hard-drive.