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2010 Infiniti G37 Sedan Review This car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Hot rod luxury in a sedan, coupe, or convertible. IntroductionThe Infiniti G37 lineup comprises coupes, sedans, and convertibles, all equipped with powerful V6 engines, rear-wheel drive and sports suspensions that deliver a high-performance driving experience. The Infiniti G37 models compete with the Lexus IS, Acura TL, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C-Class, and Audi A4 and A5. The G37s generally offer more equipment for less cash with comparable performance and handling. The Infiniti G shares major chassis and mechanical components with the Nissan 370Z sports car, so their sporting character may come as no surprise. We've been noting an ever-increasing level of refinement, the Achilles heal of these cars. Interior finish has steadily improved the past several years. For 2010, Infiniti G37 models get subtle interior updates and more standard equipment along with some subtle styling revisions. Sedan, coupe and convertible deliver comparable performance. All-wheel drive is available for the sedan and coupe for greatly improved traction and handling in snow and rain, helping tame the torque these cars can otherwise deliver to their rear wheels. All come standard with rear-wheel drive, which delivers handling characteristics front-wheel drive can't usually match. The standard seven-speed automatic transmission is tuned for sporting response, with available steering wheel paddles for manual shifting. All models are available with a six-speed manual transmission that's increasingly rare in this class. The G37's 3.7-liter V6 engine is more powerful than that in many competitors, and it's tuned for the response and excitement that enthusiast drivers prefer. All G37s are offered with the high-tech features expected in this category, including adaptive bi-xenon headlights and excellent audio systems. The V6 delivers 328 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque in the sedan. The two-door G37 Coupe looks racier than the sedan. Its instrumentation is first rate, and its climate, audio and navigation systems are easy to understand and control. The coupe's engine delivers slightly more power: 330 horsepower, 269 pound-feet of torque. The G37 Convertible looks a lot like the coupe, until its three-piece steel top is lowered with a button on the console. Then it's a wide-open cabriolet. The power-retractable steel hard top opens or closes in about 30 seconds. The convertible comes with a Bose Open Air Sound System that automatically adjusts audio levels according to vehicle speed and ambient noise. Its climate control system adjusts fan speed based on vehicle speed when the top is open. The 2010 Infiniti G37 Anniversary Edition, in all body styles, was created to mark Infiniti's 20th anniversary in the United States. All G37s are powered by the same 3.7-liter V6, with either a seven-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. Fulltime all-wheel-drive is available on the sedan and coupe. The G37 Sedan ($33,250) comes with leather seats, automatic temperature control, cruise control, eight-way power front seats, six-speaker AM/FM/CD audio with XM satellite radio, keyless entry and starting, HID bi-Xenon headlights, 17-inch aluminum wheels with all-season tires, and the automatic transmission. It adds performance upgrades such as larger brakes, 19-inch wheels with high-performance tires and a viscous limited slip differential, for increased traction under hard acceleration. The Sport looks racier than other models, thanks to a more aggressive front end styling, with sport-style seats and aluminum pedals. The Premium Package comes standard, including a power moonroof, Bose Studio on Wheels audio upgrade with 11 speakers and a 2.0-gigabyte hard drive, seat position memory, climate controlled front seats with a cooling feature and rear sonar back-up warning. The G37 Coupe ($36,050) is equipped similarly to the standard sedan, though it comes with 18-inch wheels. It comes standard with a Bose Open Air Sound System that adjusts audio levels based on outside noise, vehicle speed and top position. The Convertible Sport 6MT ($46,950) is equipped like the other Sport models. The Navigation Package ($1,850) includes voice command, with real-time traffic information, a 9.3-gigabyte hard drive and compact flash drive slot. The Premium Package for Sedan ($2,150), Coupe ($2,900), and Convertible ($3,050) includes a power moonroof, Bose Studio on Wheels, two-position seat memory. Anniversary models have Graphite Shadow paint, Monaco Red interior and special appointments. Safety features on all models include two-stage front airbags, side-impact airbags for front passengers and full-cabin, head protection airbags. Infiniti's Vehicle Dynamic Control helps keep the G37 under control in the wet, and the anti-lock brakes feature Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Brake Assist. The convertible has pop-up roll hoops behind the rear seat for rollover protection. All-wheel drive can enhance safety in adverse conditions. The Technology Package ($1,150) is largely a collection of safety features. That's because all variants share the same chassis, despite the differences in styling, with the same mechanical components underneath. They share their basic structure with the Nissan 370Z. The sedan was redesigned for 2007, and it gets a bit of freshening for 2010. The changes for 2010 are most obvious in front, where the fog lights have been moved from their previous location within the headlight clusters to separate housings below the bumper line. In back, the sedan's exhaust tips and rear panel have been reshaped. The G37 Coupe was redesigned for 2008, while the Convertible introduced for 2009. All of the second-generation G37s are swoopier than previous Infiniti Gs though bulkier around the shoulders and hips. From the side or three-quarter view, the G37s, especially the coupe, bear a family resemblance to the Nissan 370Z. The G37s are striking in their appearance. The front wheel cutouts are larger than those on earlier models, leaving less metal for the fenders and making them appear to rise even more. The headlights clusters are loaded with separate lenses, yet they're smaller and sexier. Infiniti calls the aluminum hood (pinned with two latches) a wave hood, although the sea looks pretty flat between the bulging shoreline of the fenders. The 2010 G37 Convertible gets a power folding-mirror function that pulls the side mirrors up against the glass at the driver's request. This G37 has a unique design from the windshield pillars rearward. It's slightly wider than the other models, with a modified rear suspension that allows for the top's power mechanism and stowage space behind the rear seat. The convertible has more heavily reinforced windshield pillars, side members and body sills, which help reduce body flex and vibration when motoring with the top down. When its three-piece steel top is closed, the convertible looks much like the G37 Coupe. Its heavily insulated headliner works almost as well as the coupe's fixed roof at keeping ambient noise outside the car. The automatic top's opening or closing sequence takes approximately 30 seconds from start to finish, initiated with the touch of a button on the center console. Like the other body styles, the convertible has a special, more aggressive looking grille and front end when it's equipped with the Sport package. The factory wheel designs are handsome. The standard 17-inch w. Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Cruise Control✔ Sport Package✔ Navigation System✔ Leather Seats✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Aluminum Wheels
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