Infiniti G37 Vehicle Highlights
The 2010 Infiniti G37 gets slightly freshened exterior and interior styling. This premium midsize car comes in 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan versions along with a 2-door convertible with a power-retractable hardtop (see separate report). Trim levels include the rear-wheel-drive G37 Base, G37 Journey, G37S Sport 6MT, and all-wheel-drive G37x. All have a 3.7-liter V6 engine that produces 330 horsepower in the coupe and 328 in the sedan. The G37S Sport 6MT has a 6-speed manual transmission. All others use a 7-speed automatic. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags.
Available on G37x and G37 Journey models are a sport suspension, performance brakes, and steering-wheel paddle shifters. Adaptive cruise control, a navigation system, and a 9.3-gigabyte hard drive for storing digital-music files are among the optional features. Newly offered on the 2010 G37 is a USB port and a 2-gigabyte hard drive for storing music files on models not equipped with the navigation system.
COMPETITION
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium-Midsize Cars sport interior dimensions similar to Midsize Cars. Premium-Midsize Cars offer more luxury, performance, and prestige when compared to Midsize Cars.
Our Best Buys include the Cadillac CTS, Infiniti G37, Jaguar XF, and Volkswagen CC. Our Recommended picks are the Audi A6, Lexus ES 350, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Volvo V70.
New or significantly redesigned models include the BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo, Infiniti G37 convertible, Lexus ES 350, Lincoln MKZ, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Cadillac CTS gains a 4-door wagon body style for 2010.