2011 Infiniti G37 Coupe Reviews

The 2011 Infiniti G37 Coupe and Convertible are super-stylish touring two-doors with responsive powertrains, along with top-notch steering ...

The 2011 Infiniti G37 Coupe and Convertible are super-stylish touring two-doors with responsive powertrains, along with top-notch steering and poise that's matched by only a few cars—like the BMW 3-Series Coupe and Convertible, one of its main rivals.

The base seats are fine, while the available sport seats have more adjustable supports and cosset a little more snugly. The seats in these models are mounted a little lower, which they need to be for the lower roofline, so it's all good, at least in the front seat. But while the G37's front seats are cozy, the rear seats are nearly useless. Both the G37 Convertible and Infiniti G37 Coupe have a back seat that's barely passable for kids; in the Convertible it might as well be called a 2+2 as there's scant headroom with the top up.

Just as in the G Sedans, those expecting a luxury coupe might be a little disappointed with the Infiniti G37 Coupe refinement. All coupes are built with automatic climate control, an intelligent key, and leather upholstery. Higher trim grades get upgraded audio; a dual-zone climate system; intelligent cruise control; adaptive front lighting; a hard-drive-based navigation system; and four-wheel active steering. All-wheel drive is an option. Sport and Premium packages toss in 19-inch wheels, Bluetooth, radar-based cruise control, and adaptive headlights—and for 2011, the Sport package can be had in combination with all-wheel drive.

The Infiniti G37 Coupe is offered in a range of four models: G37 Coupe, G37 Coupe Journey, G37x Coupe AWD, G37 Coupe Sport 6MT and -- each equipped with a standard 3.7-liter VQ-series V6 with VVEL (for Variable Valve Event and Lift) rated at 330 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque.

Three models come with a standard, performance-oriented seven-speed automatic transmission with Drive Sport (DS) Mode, Downshift Rev Matching and available solid magnesium paddle shifters. For those seeking even more performance, both the Sport 6MT and Journey models can be equipped with the Sport Package which entails a more sport-tuned suspension, 14.7:1 sport-tuned steering, limited-slip, larger Sport Brakes with four-piston opposed front calipers and 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels wrapped in summer performance tires.

The line-up of 2011 Infiniti G37 Coupes includes the G37 Coupe, G37 Coupe Journey, G37 Coupe Sport 6MT and G37x Coupe AWD. The exterior styling of the G37 Coupe has changed little except at the front. Too many manufacturers are complicating their lives with complicated fluting or panel designs. The Coupe Sport is another newcomer for 2011. It adds a little more sportiness to the line offering 19-inch wheels, low profile tires and a unique front fascia.
2011 Infiniti G37 Coupe

Interior
Inside, the 2011 Infiniti G37 Coupe is all about quality. Like many coupes, the rear seats seem an afterthought. Standard equipment includes automatic climate control, intelligent key, and leather upholstery. Options include upgraded audio, dual-zone climate system, intelligent cruise control, adaptive front lighting, hard-drive navigation system, and four-wheel active steering. All-wheel drive is also an option.

Driving
Engine noise seems excessive, especially for a luxury Infiniti G37 Coupe, we liked it, but many won’t. Transmission options are an electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with manual mode, downshift rev matching, Drive Sport (DS) mode and Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) or a 6-speed manual. Both are lively, and offer a smooth change.

Every 2011 G37 Coupe comes with an Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front air bags, seat belt and occupant classification sensors, roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags and front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags.

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