2010 Infiniti G37 Coupe: A Vehicle with Swag Appeal

What’s New:

Since the luxurious performance–oriented G37 was last redesigned almost three years ago, the only new changes are inside the cabin for the 2010 model year. For the 2010 model year, all G37 Coupes are now equipped with a standard eight-way power passenger seat to compliment the driver’s seat.

Furthermore, all G37 Coupes outfitted with an automatic transmission are now adorned with a new center console. And, Infiniti has decided to address one of our complaints from the 2009 G37 we reviewed by making the back-up camera standard on almost all of the G37s models for the 2010 model year.  

Must-Have Goodies:

The G37 Coupe is available in a variety of models and packages. Just like last model year, the sporty luxury G37 Coupe can be built with either a six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed automatic transmission. And depending on the weather environment, the G37 can be ordered with either a rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive configuration.

Added to that, the vehicle can be ordered with a $1,100 Technology Package which consists of rain-sensing windshield wipers, an Advanced Climate Control System and an Intelligent Cruise Control System, which we’ve described in the “What Rocked” section of the review.  However, we were surprised the Technology Package lacked a lane-changing blind spot system.

Moreover, the G37 Coupe (with the Sport Package) can also be accessorized with a $2,900 Premium Package, which consists of a power roof, a premium 11-speaker Bose audio system with a 20-GB Music Box, a two-position memory seat, a driver’s seat with power lumbar support, a power-tilt -and-telescopic steering wheel and rear audible back-up sensors to alert the driver of objects in its path. 

And for those seeking to enhance the flair of the G37 Coupe, a Sport’s Package can be added, which includes 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels, a sport-tuned suspension and sport brakes. An optional rear-deck-lid spoiler is available as a standalone option, too, to further accentuate this two-door sport’s machine smooth curves.

Other options available on the G37 Coupe include a navigation system, high friction brake pads, illuminated kick plates and Maple interior accents.

What Rocked: 

There’s so much that rocked about the sensuous, but sporty exterior styling of the luxury-oriented sports coupe with its well-crafted interior layout. For starters, the precise-steering, the double-stitched seats, the optional 19-inch aluminum alloy wheel all added to the vehicle’s swag-appeal. 

We also found that the vehicle we reviewed with the Sports Package was outfitted with heated form-fitted front sport-styled seats, which included multiple adjustments to control everything from the thigh bolsters to the power adjustable torso for the front occupants.  

Moreover, we couldn’t forget about Infiniti’s signature Intelligent Cruise Control System with Preview Braking, which uses an electronically controlled radar-system to monitor the speed and distance of the vehicle. 

While using the system in Atlanta’s evening rush-hour traffic, the G37 we reviewed automatically decelerated as it approached other vehicles that were driving slower than the speed we initially set for our vehicle. Once the traffic returned to a faster driving speed our G37 speed increased without us having to touch any controls or accelerating. 

What We Disliked:

 

The sporty looking G37 Coupe is really only suitable for two adults (up front) and two small kids (in the rear). Because of the rear-wheel drive configuration, which produces the hump in the center floor, it’s virtually impossible to seat adults in the rear. 

We also found the 19-inch summer tires to be a little too firm, when cruising on the city streets. Yet, we noticed the ride was immensely improved when driving at highway speeds.

Also where is the lane-changing blind-spot technology we’ve found available in a number of non-premium brands?  And why isn’t the navigation system standard on all of the G37 Coupes? Shouldn’t this be a standard feature for every luxury vehicle?

Any Juice:

The performance-oriented G37 Coupe is equipped with a spunky 3.7-liter, six-cylinder engine, producing 330-horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque.

The Verdict:

Infiniti’s G37 well-built performance-oriented luxury coupe exudes swag and sex appeal. Not only does the vehicle have perfect road manner, but it’s fun-to-drive, too. Overall the sporty two-door G37 Coupe reminds us of an upscale 370Z with rear child seats. (The G37 is also available as a drop-top, too.)

For those in the market for this cool looking two-door expect to shell out anywhere from $36,000 to $ 50,000, depending on how the vehicle is optioned. The bright red Journey Coupe we reviewed, with the Sport Package, Technology Package, Premium Package and Navigation Package, listed for approximately $47,000.

Just wondering: Does anyone know if Infiniti has plans to introduce a G25 Coupe to compliment the G25 sedan, which offers better fuel-economy, a smaller engine and significantly less horsepower? 

Competition: BMW 3-Series Coupe, Cadillac CTS Coupe and Hyundai Genesis Coupe