2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible - La Auto Show Debut

[FlyingEL]

LOS ANGELES (Nov. 19, 2008) – Infiniti today unveiled the latest expression of its “Inspired Performance,” the all-new 2009 Infiniti G Convertible, at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. The first-ever Infiniti G Convertible builds upon the performance legacy of the Infiniti G line, with the liberation only a convertible with the top down can provide. It is scheduled to go on sale at Infiniti dealers in North America in the spring of 2009, followed later in other Infiniti markets around the world.

“Designed to rejuvenate the spirit, the G Convertible adds an open-air soundtrack to the G’s legendary driving exhilaration,” said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, speaking before automotive media at the vehicle’s world debut. “This new G has dual beauty – it looks as good with the top up or down – along with a beautiful, leather-appointed interior that is meant to be experienced wide-open.”

The new G Convertible offers a three-piece folding steel top and a special convertible-focused interior, which features a unique Bose® Open Air Sound System that dynamically changes equalization based on outside noise, vehicle speed, and top position, and an adaptive climate control system that adjusts fan speed in accordance to top position and vehicle speed.

Every 2009 G Convertible comes equipped with an advanced 3.7-liter V6 rated at 325 horsepower. The engine is backed by a choice of an electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with available magnesium paddle shifters or a responsive close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission.

Technology features include standard RearView Monitor and an available touch-screen Infiniti Navigation system with XM NavTraffic® Real-Time Traffic information with 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive, Pre-Crash Seat Belts, Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with Preview Braking and Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS).

The G Convertible is offered in two models: the G37 Convertible and the G37S Convertible Sport 6MT, which adds sport-tuned steering and larger sport brakes, along with 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and W-rated performance tires.

Also available is a special, limited production G Convertible Premier Edition, offered exclusively through the Bloomingdale’s Holiday Catalog. With only 200 being built, the Premier Edition features a custom Monaco Red Leather leather-appointed interior, handcrafted red-tone Maple Wood trim, Midnight Black front grille and 9-spoke 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and tires. Pre-orders for the Premier Edition are being taken now for delivery in 2009.

The Infiniti display at the Los Angeles Auto Show also showcases the complete line of 2009 Infiniti vehicles, including the all-new Infiniti G37x Coupe with intelligent all-wheel drive, the new G37 Sedan with a 328-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 and a new, more powerful M35 rear-wheel drive sedan.

Edited November 20, 2008 by FlyingEL

[MFC05]

Fark yeh that looks hot !

[zei20l]

ohh niiiiiice

looks good with the top up or down IMHO!

[FoxV35]

niceeeeeeee

they look HOT~!

[NISMO]

wow, had my heart set on the G37 Sedan, but I think I may need to rethink that now.

[WazR32GTSt]

that is car porn.

[Reggi34dr]

We need the v37 platform here, you hear me NissanAus!

[rs73]

Oh, quick, where's my hairdresser?

[Chris Rogers]

so they took the 370Z and added back seats to it.

I feel sorry for the first person that leaves the roof down in a storm. the radio alone is worth a mint ( as I have found out in my research.)

still a nice car but I think nissan Oz will opt for the 370Z.

[rs73]

Exactly. Are the radio still Bose in the G37?

The v35 had specs too close to 350z that importing both may cannibalise each other's sale, and would be the similar case with G37 and 370z. plus I read in a magazine, Nissan aus views the V35, V36 (G37) as an 'Infiniti' brand and since Infiniti is not 'on sale' in Australia, they've decided not to bring in the V-series Skylines.

[Yo-Yo]

I'm lovin the headrest/speaker combo, give your head a massage and your ears a workout

I suspect a heavier kerb weight on top of the v36's already portly body, but who cares when the wind is blowing in your hair?

[Chris Rogers]

rianto,

from what I have seen - yes.

if they have launched this car in the US then I dare say they are running the streets of japan now.

[Stephen Thorpe]

mmm nice, not sure I want Nissan Oz to bring them out here.

No chance I could afford if that happened and they would do something to make it less attractive to the buyer.

[n15m0]

We need the v37 platform here, you hear me NissanAus!

I'd rather they didn't to be honest. If nissan Aus did bring it in, it would probably be priced at 60k upwards which stretches most of our budgets nowadays.

Bring on the grey imports I say!

[Stephen Thorpe]

I'd rather they didn't to be honest. If nissan Aus did bring it in, it would probably be priced at 60k upwards which stretches most of our budgets nowadays.

Bring on the grey imports I say!

Ditto...

[Yo-Yo]

I'd rather they didn't to be honest. If nissan Aus did bring it in, it would probably be priced at 60k upwards which stretches most of our budgets nowadays.

Bring on the grey imports I say!

Not to mention the V series skylines would lose that "unique mystique" that the R series enjoyed before they shipped them in by the containerload

Still, it would be nice to have a multi-display screen in english, all in good time I guess. Looks like the 370z inherits the same screen and push button start so maybe there's a conversion possibility down the track?

After looking at some more pics the convertible has a horrible window line when roof is up, but can't be helped I guess, the convertible M series BMW's looks horrible compared to the sedans

Edited November 22, 2008 by Yo-Yo

[Stephen Thorpe]

Do you have better pictures, because the window line (roof up) looks ok from the one picture above?

A little hard to tell though and it does look 'substantial' in size, so a different view angle may make it look different to what I can see at the moment.

[Yo-Yo]

Do you have better pictures, because the window line (roof up) looks ok from the one picture above?

A little hard to tell though and it does look 'substantial' in size, so a different view angle may make it look different to what I can see at the moment.

on second thought it's not 'too' bad but still not my cuppa I guess, top down is the sex though

Edited November 23, 2008 by Yo-Yo

[Yo-Yo]

Apparently gets air cooled seats as well as heated in the convertible according to the us forum niiice

[Stephen Thorpe]

Thanks for that...

I like it, certainly better than a lot of other examples of cars that have a model with a fixed roof or a drop top.

So many marquees get it wrong, so wrong, this in comparision is pretty damn good.

With windows up it might be a bit better too