Filed under: LA Auto Show, Convertibles, Infiniti
Infiniti G37 Convertible revealed ahead of L.A.
by Alex Nunez on Aug 16th 2008 at 12:00PM 
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Note to the Lexus SC430: it is now beyond over for you. Infiniti, Nissan's BMW-hunting luxury brand, has unveiled the 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible, a retractable hardtop 4-seater that preserves the Coupe's good looks even with its 3-piece folding metal roof neatly tucked out of sight, as you can see here. Power from the 3.7L V6 will be in excess of 320 horses, and numerous comparos against the BMW 335i convertible are inevitable. You can practically hear the buff mags reserving track time as we speak. Sunny Los Angeles will be the venue for the car's formal unveiling in November, and likely a fertile ground for sales when the time comes.
[Source: Infiniti]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Mehdi Cheddadi 12:04PM (8/16/2008)
I want that *slurp*
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Kumail 12:09PM (8/16/2008)
good lord that's nice. but the real question is if people would be willing to switch over from their 3's to this.
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User 3:47AM (8/18/2008)
Infinity doesn't put the same classic, grown-up appeal in their cars as does BMW, Lexus and Mercedes. Their engine notes sound hollow, their sheet metal feels thin, their vehicles look bulgy and overweight. It's tough to break into the big three as a luxury producer. Infinity seems to be quickly making their way up. They aren't there yet, though. :) Good luck, Infinity. More competition is usually always better.
Mike 3:13PM (8/19/2008)
"good lord that's nice"
Yes, yes it certainly is...
"but the real question is if people would be willing to switch over from their 3's to this"
No, they certainly will not...
SilverAero 12:11PM (8/16/2008)
Pass.
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Frank 1:46PM (8/16/2008)
ditto.
tim 4:29PM (8/16/2008)
SilverAero
Makes anything Saab pops out a joke...Enjoy your 9000 or 900 or 9-whatever vectra?
Kroum 6:33PM (8/16/2008)
Wrong badge, ahem, brand buddy. To put this in perspective for Tim: I'll take an Opel over a Datsun any day of the year.
So you think this Bangled slob looks more attractive than a 9-3 Aero 'vert, or an A4 convertible for that matter (a Skoda then?), or a 335i 'vert; then I say to each their own.
Infiniti is the definition of badge-engineering: it is a Nissan with a "status symbol" badge to make Americans cough a $10K premium just because of the, erm, badge.
JDawg 11:15AM (8/17/2008)
Kroum - I think the only re-badged Infiniti (currently) is the silly QX56 SUV. None of the other Infinitis share platforms with any Nissan. Unlike Lexus which produces carbon copies of Toyotas or Saab which re-badges Malibus, Subarus and Blazers, Infiniti is pretty good about developing its own cars.
The Saab 'vert is nice and practical if you have kids and need a trunk, but if you just want a fast hard-top 'vert that's more dependable and has more perks than any GM, I think the G37 is a contender.
The A4 (built by VW) is beautiful, but only has a soft top and unless you spring $60+ for the S4, is pretty underpowered. The 335i and aging Lexus SC430 are more likely the competition that Infiniti cares about.
Jimbo 7:37PM (8/16/2008)
Kroum: "Infiniti is the definition of badge-engineering: it is a Nissan with a "status symbol" badge to make Americans cough a $10K premium just because of the, erm, badge."
Infiniti is probably one of the least badge-engineered brands with only 1 vehicle (QX45) that is nearly identical to one in the Nissan lineup. Audi/VW, GM, Honda/Acura, Toyota/Lexus, Ford/Lincoln/Mercury have far more badge engineering. They make Nissan look like a saint when it comes to the whole badge-engineering thing.
Yes, the Infinitis could be badged as Nissans like they are overseas and sales would probably plummet because they wouldn't have a luxury badge. Give Nissan some credit for doing the smart thing: selling Nissans under a different name to people who won't buy Nissans. If the customers play along (like they are) then it's a very smart move.
Tim 7:49PM (8/16/2008)
kroum
Infiniti/Nissan/Datsun (whatever you wanna call it to make your saab seem cool) leap frogged Saab years ago. No contest here
pat 12:14PM (8/16/2008)
For some reason, the profile with the top down makes this car look as if its the love child of a Lexus SC430 convert. and a Pontiac G6 convert.
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why not the LS2LS7? 12:36PM (8/16/2008)
I agree completely.
Maybe it looks more distinctive from the front or back.
ugg.tryptophan 7:56PM (8/16/2008)
yeah, i kinda prefer the roofed version
psu48187 12:18PM (8/16/2008)
The side profile looks a lot less generic than that of the 3 Series.
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3seriesisking 8:18PM (8/16/2008)
How's that?
User 3:57AM (8/18/2008)
It depends on your taste. The 3 series remains the leader because of its conservative, yet carefully bold and confident, look. Target: Suit-clad businessmen. Infinity designs cars that are much more fluid and sporty (in a Nike sense.) Target: Oakley sunglass-wearing teenagers and young adults who prefer a pair of black jeans over black trousers.
MP 12:25PM (8/16/2008)
Not an Infiniti fan............But that is a really nice looking car.
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Lee 12:33PM (8/16/2008)
Sex
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LK 3:12PM (8/16/2008)
No thank you