2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible

[FlyingEL]

The Infiniti G37 Convertible – design uncompromised.

European debut at the 79th Geneva International Motor Show.

On sale in Europe from September 2009.

“Dual beauty” three-piece folding metal roof.

320PS, 3.7-litre V6 with choice of 6MT and 7AT transmissions.

Available latest generation Infiniti HDD navigation and entertainment system.

Available Bose® open air sound system with head-rest mounted speakers and noise cancellation technology.

Adaptive dual zone climate control system and climate-controlled seats.

Unique exterior colour and interior trim options.

Standard rear parking camera and wind break.

Infiniti’s fifth model for Europe, the G37 Convertible, will receive its European debut at the 2009 Geneva International Motor Show. Arguably Infiniti’s most seductive car yet, the G37 Convertible will go on sale across Europe from September 2009.

As the latest expression of ‘Inspired Performance’ by Infiniti, the G37 Convertible combines beautiful styling, exciting performance and a three-piece retracting hardtop that is designed to look as good with the top up as it does down. This “dual beauty” is a rare event among coupé convertibles and has been the prime motivation during the creation of the G37 Convertible.

The G37 Convertible offers an all-new design from the A-pillar back compared to the G37 Coupé, with extensive structural reinforcements, a wider rear track, modified rear suspension and a special convertible-focused interior with rear pop-up safety bars and available headrest audio speakers, wind deflector and climate-controlled front seats.

The G37 Convertible, like its coupe sister, is powered by the 3.7-litre VQ-series V6 with VVEL (for Variable Valve Event and Lift) rated at 320PS. The engine is backed by a choice of an electronically controlled seven-speed automatic transmission with magnesium paddle shifters or a responsive close-ratio six-speed manual transmission.

The G37 Convertible’s inviting interior includes standard leather seats, an available Bose® open air sound system that dynamically changes equalisation based on outside noise, roof position and vehicle speed, an adaptive dual zone climate control system that adjusts fan speed in accordance to roof position and vehicle speed, and available climate-controlled seats that provide both heating and cooling functions. Uniquely, a rear parking camera is standard.

The G37 Convertible is also the first car in Infiniti Europe’s range to feature a new and advanced navigation and entertainment system. It includes a high resolution touch screen for the Hard Disk Drive navigation system, full iPod integration, a music store, and DVD playback capability.

Seductive Styling Inside and Out

The G37 Convertible maintains a coupé-like silhouette with the top up through use of a special three-piece “clamshell” retractable metal hardtop, which allows for a shorter rear overhang and low boot lid. Moreover the roof has been engineered to minimise water dripping in the cabin when the roof is lowered after rain.

Compared to G Coupé, the G37 Convertible utilises all-new body panels from the A-pillar back, along with a 32mm wider overall width, broader rear track and modified rear suspension.

The automatic roof opens in approximately 25 seconds from start to finish. The open/close switch is located on the centre console, just behind the gearshift lever. There is the additional possibility to operate the roof from outside the car using the unlock button on the driver’s door.

Along with its G Coupé-like proportions, the G37 Convertible offers signature Infiniti styling cues such as flowing front curves, a wave-style aluminium bonnet, expressive front face with double-arch grille and L-shaped High-Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-xenon headlights with integrated fog lamps. At the rear, the taillights are unique to the G37 Convertible, incorporating an inner “circle of light” for added distinction at night. The chrome rear boot-lid finisher incorporates both an integrated high-mount brake-light and the small camera for the standard parking monitor system.

Infiniti’s advanced “self-healing” Scratch Shield paint is standard with two G37 Convertible-exclusive colours, a dark red and a light blue.

The interior design combines sophistication, craftsmanship and thoughtfulness with unique, available systems created to enhance the open-air driving experience. The driver-oriented cockpit features an Infiniti signature “double wave” instrument panel design with Infiniti electroluminescent instrumentation with white-and-violet illumination, integrated multi-function information drive computer display and analogue Infiniti clock. The double hand-stitched leather-covered steering wheel is designed for maximum comfort and usability, with standard wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls. Genuine magnesium paddle shifters are standard for the 7-speed automatic transmission.

Special “Silk Obi” aluminium interior trim, inspired by fine Japanese silk, is located across the instrument panel, on the centre console and on the door panels in a shape redolent of Japanese spears. Also available are two choices of genuine wood trim. Leather-upholstered seating is standard and is offered in one colour shared with the Coupé and three that will be unique to the Convertible.

Heated 8-way power driver/8-way front passenger seats are standard, with climate-controlled seats (with heating and cooling functions) also available. A power walk-in device with position memory provides easy access to the 2nd row seats (the front seats move forward automatically at the touch of a button to allow passengers into the rear seats). A rear wind deflector helps reduce wind turbulence when the top is down.

The G37 Convertible’s long list of comfort and convenience features includes standard Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition and an Adaptive Dual Zone Climate Control System includes an advanced air conditioning system that adjusts to provide optimal comfort with the top up or down.

Two audio systems are available, starting with a standard 6-speaker CD system with MP3 playback capability and centre console-mounted auxiliary input plus 7-inch colour display. Bluetooth connectivity is standard. The second option is a 13-speaker Infiniti Bose® open air sound system that automatically optimises EQ settings for open/closed top positions. The system’s special Bose® Personal Headrest Speakers, mounted in the front seat headrests, enable superior front audio quality regardless of the roof position. With this option comes Infiniti’s latest generation HDD navigation system including a point of interest database. For music lovers, there is a 10GB Music Box hard drive capable of storing up to 300 CDs. Navigation, telephone and audio system can all be voice activated – a boost to safety as well as comfort.

Liberating Dynamic Performance

Like the G Coupé and G Sedan, the new G37 Convertible’s outstanding dynamic performance credentials start with a combination of its advanced FM platform and award-winning V6 engine. Every G37 Convertible comes equipped with a standard 3.7-litre V6 engine with VVEL (for Variable Valve Event and Lift), rated at 320PS.

The VVEL system combines hydraulic-controlled variable valve timing and electronically controlled variable valve lift on the intake side, helping to improve not only performance and response but also emissions and fuel efficiency (over a non-VVEL system). It also provides cleaner emissions by allowing for quicker warm-up of the catalyst and by stabilising combustion when the engine is cool.

The G37 Convertible is available with a choice of an electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with manual mode, downshift rev matching, Drive Sport (DS) mode and Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) that allows for quicker shifts in sporty driving situations and magnesium paddle shifters; or a responsive, lightweight close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission.

The G37 Convertible’s responsive handling and ride performance is provided by its advanced FM (Front Mid-ship) platform design, which optimises front/rear weight balance and creates a rigid, stable foundation for the 4-wheel independent suspension. The front suspension is a double-wishbone design, with a single pivot lower wishbone and a long upper link. The multi-link rear suspension separates the shock absorbers and springs, locating the shock absorber inline with the wheel centre. These designs help minimise alignment changes and reduce suspension friction for nimble handling and smooth riding characteristics.

Responsive steering is provided by a vehicle-speed-sensing system. Also standard on the G37 Convertible is Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with cancel switch and Traction Control System (TCS).

Braking performance is provided by standard 4-wheel vented discs with 4-channel, 4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. The G37 Convertible will also be available with larger ventilated rotors (14.0-inch front/13.8-inch rear) and aluminium four-piston callipers front/two-piston callipers rear, embossed with Infiniti lettering.

Infiniti’s Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) with Brake Assist, which helps in maintaining a consistent following distance from the car ahead, will be optional. It also identifies sudden braking situations with laser sensors to determine distance and relative speed of the car ahead in the same lane and “pre-pressurises” the Brake Assist system before the driver steps on the brake pedal.

Split 5-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels with P225/50VR18 front and P245/45R18 rear tyres are standard on the G37 Convertible, while special 19-inch alloy wheels with high performance tyres (P225/45WR19 front and P245/40WR19 rear) will be optional.

The rear seat includes fixed head restraints, each with an integrated rear pop-up safety bar. The G37 Convertible also features reinforced front side members, front pillars and body sills.

More details about the G37 Convertible’s European technical specification, performance figures, equipment levels and pricing will be released closer to its market introduction.

[dannyw]

I am not sure why, but this pic reminds me of hyundai triburon..

lolz, but i still love the car~

[rs73]

You never know, it could be made in Korea to reduce cost... Korean cars are originally LHD like American cars.

[superspit]

soz...it's not really doing it for me....

[dannyw]

lolz, i was getting ready to be flame by people when comparing G37 with a hyundai..

[mosoto]

soz...it's not really doing it for me....

nup, me neither.

[Jay_stylz]

the new skylines are just not skylines the only one of the new range that is the r35 gtr the rest are garbage and look like some cheap hyundai

[180 wanabe]

the new skylines are just not skylines the only one of the new range that is the r35 gtr the rest are garbage and look like some cheap hyundai

If i thought that V35's looked like garbage I would not have bought one... ease up tiger

[_L8RSXY_]

yukkk !

[madbung]

Lexus-SC430

Just saying..

[NISMO]

the new skylines are just not skylines the only one of the new range that is the r35 gtr the rest are garbage and look like some cheap hyundai

Funny, "the new skylines are just not skylines", but a GTR which isn't a Skyline anymore is a Skyline?

Oh, and please be a little more respectful.

You are in a V35 section and calling them all "garbage" is not really polite. A simple, nope sorry don't like em, would have been fine.

[superspit]

the new skylines are just not skylines the only one of the new range that is the r35 gtr the rest are garbage and look like some cheap hyundai

JayS?

Are you referring specifically to the G37?...as per the pics supplied on this thread.

I'm sure (and hope) that you are......I like to give everyone the benefit of the doubt.

Cheers.

[iamhe77]

the new skylines are just not skylines the only one of the new range that is the r35 gtr the rest are garbage and look like some cheap hyundai

So, what makes them "not Skylines"?

No RB? That was hardly the original engine.

No Turbo? When you can get as much or more power from a N/A that has MUCH better fuel economy and is a smoother engine, who cares?

Not built in 90's Japan? Catch up! "You're livin' in the past maaaan"

Doesn't have a cheap interior? Nope, quite the classy interior in the V35 actually.

Doesn't get pulled over by every second cop? Nope.

Doesn't make people say "Oh Sick car" but instead people stare and just say "niiice"

You sound like a fanboy that bought a 33 just to say to your mates that you have an imported turbo Skyline.

Edited February 27, 2009 by iamhe77

[superspit]

Fooooompt!!.....there it is!

(But I still love the 33, ie. my last car!)

[Oaksey]

I reckon it looks ok, certainly better than a SC430, at the same time I don't have any desire to go buy one but I suppose that goes for convertibles in general. Saw an S15 convertible with a mild body kit in the city yesterday, looked nice, I'd rank that higher.

[Mr Eps]

...don't ever say the sc430 looks worse than anything ever again. those things are sex.

and jaystylez

it's really weird that you mention that about the new skylines being not skylines

cos

the V35 has a badge on the back of it, it's located on the boot actually, in between the tail lights i think, and, it says "SKYLINE"

weird how they make them say that from the factory is it not?

baffles me how they oculd not be a skyline

how can people still pull the "it's not an RB" arguement still?? the RB was phased out 8 years ago

that's nearly a decade

get

over

it

haha

r31 and r32 used the RB20 platform

r33 and R34 used RB25

V35 and V36 use the VG platform

so in other words

nissan dont stick to one regular type of engine

and thank god for that

otherwise the car manufacturer we worship would still be stuck in the 90's in the big world of things

[Yo-Yo]

Well, I guess the convertible could be the sc430 for people who want a car that can halfway handle and go

a helluva lot sexier than a Vw Eos,

I can see it being the new handbag addition for a lot of spoilt 17 y.o Hilton wannabes in beverly hills

the 7 speed auto sound interesting

[Mr Eps]

no offence yo-yo but A) i'd be suprised if you've driven the newer shape soarer and B) the type of people who are into convertibles aren't into power or handling, they don't NEED to be into that, because they have a roof that goes away! haha

you don't buy a convertible to go street racing you buy a convertible so you can drop the top n mack the sluts!!

either way

i will say that i don't like it *now*

but i don't like the SC430 either, until it's slammed on 20's

so we'll see what i say if i see a G37 droptop slammed on 20's

[ELFGT350]

I peronsally think most convertables look worse than the coupes their based on and the 370 is no different.

Strangely the SC430 looks same/better as convertible same with a few others-- lamborghini, corvette and couple of others.

I dont agree with Mr Eps either..Just cause you have folding roof dont make the car "classy".. Nor whether it sits on 20's and has a loud system does it change. its the overall styling that makes the car classy. The 370 is classy coupe but no better in convertible.

I think that Jays not getting any more bites here because Skyline owners (especially v35) know what classy is and the argument of .."is the new V series a skyline" the only answer is drive them & find out. They go good, handle unbelievably well, yet still ride good-- is that or is it not a Skyline your honour !

[xtc]

1. doesnt look that bad.

2. being stock form i would rather go with the g37 convertible then the lexus.

3. imagine our v35/g35 were convertible? slam on 19s, 20s lowered. BOSS!@!

anyway being more serious on the other hand. if 350z made convertibles why didnt the v35/G35?

just my 2yen.