The G37, meanwhile, focuses more on the sports aspect. It has sportier seats that feature adjustable bolsters in the back as well as the pad, along with a pad extender. It has column-mounted paddle shifters that feel like they were designed to be there from the start, as opposed to the Cadillac’s steering wheel-mounted “buttons” that come off as an afterthought. It has more power, too. Its 3.7-liter V-6 is good for 330 horsepower, while the Cadillac’s 3.6-liter mill puts out “just” 304 horsepower. (The Cadillac does enjoy a 3 pound-foot advantage in the torque department.) The Infiniti achieves slightly better fuel economy than the Cadillac, but it requires premium while the CTS gulps regular unleaded.

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Ride, acceleration, handling: It gets excellent marks in all three.

Head-turning quotient: It’s graceful, elegant and seductive.

Body style/layout: The Infiniti G37 is a front-engine, mid-size, entry-level luxury car available as a sedan, coupe or convertible. The sedan and coupe are available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

Engine/transmission: The G37x comes standard with a 3.7-liter, 24-valve V-6 that delivers 328 horsepower at 7,000 revolutions per minute and 269 foot-pounds of torque at 5,200 rpm. The engine is attached to a seven-speed transmission that can be shifted automatically or manually.

Capacities: There are seats for five people, four of whom can sit comfortably. Maximum luggage capacity is 14 cubic feet. Fuel capacity is 20 gallons of recommended premium “for best performance.”

Mileage: I actually got 26 miles per gallon (1 mpg better than the government-rated 25 mpg) in steady highway driving. But stop-and-go city driving was 16 mpg (2 mpg lower than the government’s rating).

Safety: Standard equipment includes front and rear ventilated disc brakes, four-wheel antilock brake protection, emergency braking assistance to better modulate braking pressure wheel-to-wheel in emergency stops, electronic stability and traction control, side and head air bags, rear child safety seat anchors.

Price: The base price on the 2010 Infiniti G37x sport sedan is $36,050. Dealer’s invoice price on that model is $33,305. Price as tested is $43,715, including $6,800 in options (power sliding glass roof; premium Bose sound system with all of the requisite iPod, iPad and related hookups; navigation with rear backup camera; parking collision proximity warning system, intelligent cruise control and much more) and an $865 destination charge. Dealer’s price as tested is $40,060.

About Grubbs Infiniti

Grubbs Infiniti is a DFW area Infiniti dealership that specializes in new and pre-owned Infinitis. Our pre-owned lot features not just Infinitis but a wide range of luxury vehicles. Let us know how we can help you. Located at 1661 West Airport Freeway, Euless, TX 76040. 817-318-1200. Grubbs Infiniti – Tarrant County’s Only Infiniti Dealer.

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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.

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The 2010 Infiniti G37 ranks 2 out of 15 Upscale Midsize Cars. This ranking is based on our analysis of 51 published reviews and test drives of the Infiniti G37, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

The 2010 Infiniti G37 is an extremely well-rounded car, balancing the comfort of a commuter and the athleticism of a performance car.  It’s available as a refined sport sedan, an aggressive coupe or a gorgeous convertible. Reviewers note, however, that its extensive option list can make ordering a G37 an expensive proposition.

There are few more balanced cars than the Infiniti G37.  It can be a refined entry-level luxury car, a comfortable place to spend a morning commute and an alternative to the Lexus ES.  It can be a sharp-cornering sports car with a snarling V6 that, some reviewers say, makes a beautiful exhaust note and competes with the BMW 3-Series.  It is available with high-tech cabin electronics that stack up to those found in an Acura TL.  And it does it all with a sense of style, with aluminum trim textured to look like Japanese washi paper and cool blue lighting.

The G is available in three body styles, and each will appeal to a different sort of buyer.  The G37 sedan is easy to live with as a family car, or for those who carpool.  It offers rear quarters nearly as comfortable as those found in the Lexus ES, and an extraordinary optional stereo.  The G37 coupe is more athletic, with balanced handling that, reviewers say, competes with the top of its class.  The G37 convertible isn’t the sporty equal of the coupe – the added weight of its three-piece steel roof slows it down and makes it a bit looser in the corners – but reviewers say it is the prettiest hardtop convertible on the market.

Consumer Guide sums up its appeal well — “The G37′s performance, space, and available all-wheel drive make it an excellent alternative to rivals from Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, especially with the addition of the hardtop convertible. These virtues, teamed with prices that undercut those rivals, make these Infinitis a must see in this category.”

In base form, the G37 is less expensive than some of its rivals.  Shoppers may find, however, that a confusing list of options and packages can quickly inflate that price.  Some of these options, like a navigation system with real-time traffic updates or a stereo that is a huge critical hit, may be worthwhile for some buyers.  Others may not make sense for many.  For instance, four-wheel-steering is available, but reviewers say the G37 is one of the tightest-handling cars in its class with its standard steering, so the upgrade may be a waste of money.

Those who need to travel with adults in the back seat, or with any amount of cargo, will want to concentrate their research on G37 sedans.  Reviewers complain that the coupe and convertible editions have small backseats and limited storage, even when compared to other coupes and convertibles.

Other Cars to Consider

Shoppers attracted to the performance of the G37 might want to test drive the BMW 3-Series as well.  Available in sedan, coupe and convertible variants, it is the G’s major rival on the track, and is offered at a similar price.

Convertible shoppers might also consider the Lexus IS C.  Some reviewers find that its top-down handling is tighter than the Infiniti’s.  It also offers a larger trunk.

Infiniti G37: The Details

Both Coupe and Sedan models are available in a dizzying array of trims, including G37, G37 Journey, G37S Sport 6MT, and G37x AWD. Sport and Journey models come with a unique four-wheel active steering system that improves handling.  The G37 Convertible comes in a single, rear-wheel drive trim.

• “The value story here is that the G37 sedan offers BMW 335i power for BMW 328i money, which is hard to ignore when it’s so close to the 3-series in its driving manners.” – Car and Driver
• “It’ll still be priced competitively…but value doesn’t enter the picture. Instead, we’re thinking about how stiff and composed our Infiniti G37 sedan’s chassis feels through the lumpy corners, and how much we like the torque and drama of the 3.7-liter V6. We’re enjoying the drive.” – Edmunds
• “The G37 is a great street car that borders on the luxury side of the BMW. The G sacrifices the performance of its predecessor for a more compliant ride, supple interior, great comfort and quietness.” – Road and Track
• “Dollar for dollar, it’s hard to choose between the BMW 328i and the G37. My recommendation? Toss a coin or take them both for a test drive.” – BusinessWeek
• “The extra weight and laughable trunk space might be a stretch for enthusiasts and weekenders, respectively, but the G37 Convertible’s ability to deliver the majority of the fixed-roof’s strong-suits along with an open-air experience make it the sensible choice.” – Autoblog

March 12, 2010, By Sanjeev Ramachandran in Automotive

A new limited edition anniversary version of the Infiniti G series is being offered by the car maker for the US market. Christened the 2010 Infiniti G37 Anniversary Edition, the car will hit the US dealerships by the middle of April. The variants on offer will either be in the shape of convertibles, coupes or sedans.

To be offered in hues of Graphite Shadow, the cars as expected will be in limited numbers. So better yours away as soon as the company brings it to the car mart near you. While the coupe and convertible variants will be limited to just 200 units, the company is likely to bring in the sedans with a targeted number of 350. Among these variants a few which would be all-wheel drive models. So, though the numbers are limited, you will have a range of choices to pick from. O the pricing front, Infiniti plans to start sales of the 2010 Infiniti G37 Sedan Anniversary Edition at $43,350. If you would like to go for an allwheel drive version, you may have to shell out an additional $200. Infiniti is also lining up the coupe for $50,550, while the convertible might sport a tag of $54,900.

To be powered by a 3.7-liter V6 engine married to a seven-speed automatic transmission, the new cars will come lined in aluminium trim. Aluminum alloy wheels , a brand new front spoiler and completely redone side sills would be added specialties, particularly for the sedans which are slightly big in number. The coupe and the convertible too will sport these features. Additional features for the coupe and the sedan would the presence of a new rear spoiler.

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All Anniversary Editions will include both the Premium and Navigation packages and the limited-edition G comes painted in new-for-2010 Graphite Shadow Metallic.

Pricing
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP)* for the four available 2010 Infiniti G Anniversary Editions are:
G37 Sedan Anniversary Edition – $43,350 USD

G37 Sedan AWD Anniversary Edition – $43,550 USD

G37 Coupe Anniversary Edition – $50,550 USD

G37 Convertible Anniversary Edition – $54,900 USD

The Anniversary Editions are based on the G Sedan Journey and AWD, G Coupe Journey and G Convertible and come standard with a 3.7-liter V6 engine and 7-speed automatic transmission.

2010 Infiniti G Line Anniversary Edition

How Many?
Three-hundred and fifty sedans, 200 coupes, and 200 convertibles will be built.
Currently we are not aware of how many of which models we will be getting at Grubbs Infiniti but we are asking for as many as we can get our hands on. We know that Infiniti enthusiasts in the DFW area will be interesting in seeing them at the dealership and test driving. We hope that we can sell a few of them as well!

We have been keeping our eyes open for new articles and information about the 2010 Infiniti Anniversary G models and have compiled a few of them here for you.

2010 Infiniti Anniversary G

Coverage of the Infiniti G Anniversary Models

Car and Driver
2010 Infiniti G37 Anniversary Edition Sedan / Coupe / Convertible – Car News

Auto Guide.com
Infiniti G37 20th Anniversary Edition Models Celebrate Two Decades of Sporty Japanese Luxury

PR Newswire
Infiniti Adds Limited Production 2010 G Anniversary Edition Sedans, Coupes and Convertibles

Automobile Mag
Infiniti Celebrates 20th Birthday with 2010 G37 Anniversary Special Editions

Motor Trend
Infiniti Marks 20 Years with 2010 G Anniversary Edition Models

egm CarTech
2010 Infiniti G37 20th Anniversary Edition prices start at $43,350

Nitrobahn
Infiniti Celebrates 20 Years with the Anniversary Edition 2010 G37 Models

We will be adding to this list of articles as more information about the 2010 Infiniti G37 Anniversary Editions become available.

The sedan steps up in 2009, to the same VQ37VHR motor as the G37 coupe. Receiving a name change, the new G37 sedan will step up to 328hp and will receive the same 7-speed automatic transmission offered in the G37 coupe. Furthermore, the sedan will be available with sport brakes using 4-piston front/2-piston rear calipers and large 14-inch front and 13.8-inch rear rotors. To top off the upgrades,a new sport 18-inch wheel design will be offered along with Infiniti’s Scratch Shield paint which uses a new technology in which a scratch-resistant resin is applied to the paint in order to allow it to “self heal”. Dependent on the depth and the outside temperature, scratches may repair themselves within a week’s timeframe.