2011 INFINITI G25x

The Infiniti G25 is a new entry-level model using a 2.5-liter V6 engine in place of the 3.7-liter V6 used by all the 2011 Infiniti G37 models. Also new for 2011 are high-performance IPL coupes from the Infiniti Performance Line. Also new is the 2011 Infiniti G37 Coupe AWD Sport, an all-wheel-drive coupe with sports suspension and high-performance brakes. A new 2011 G37 Limited Edition convertible comes fully loaded and features unique trim.

All Infiniti G models get subtle styling upgrades for 2011 giving them the look of a sports package, while Sport models get an even more aggressive look.

The Infiniti G sedan, coupe, and convertible are easily distinguished from one another by their styling. But they all have similar exterior dimensions and an identical wheelbase (the distance between the front and rear wheels). All share the same chassis, and their basic structure is shared with the Nissan 370Z, which has a shorter wheelbase.

The Infiniti G37 sedan, coupe and convertible models deliver performance comparable to the 370Z. Nissan excels at these V6s and the G37's 3.7-liter V6 engine is more powerful than what's found in the engine bays of many competitors. And it's calibrated for the response and excitement that enthusiast drivers prefer. The G25 isn't as fast as the G37, but we found it delivers similar driving dynamics at lower operating costs.

While the sedans offer five-passenger seating, the coupe and convertible models offer sex appeal. All-wheel drive is available for greatly improved traction in snow and rain, helping tame the power these cars can otherwise deliver to their rear wheels.

The Infiniti G shares many mechanical components with the Nissan 370Z sports car on a longer platform, so the sporting character should come as no surprise. Performance has never been an issue with the G, and the interior finish and refinement continues to improve.

All Infiniti G models come standard with rear-wheel drive, which delivers handling characteristics front-wheel drive rarely matches. The standard 7-speed automatic transmission available on all G37 and G35 models is tuned for sporting response, with available steering wheel paddles for semi-manual shifting. All models except the G25 are available with a 6-speed manual transmission, a feature that's increasingly rare in this class.

The Infiniti G has all the features expected in this category, including leather upholstery, superb audio, and HID headlamps. The navigation system monitors traffic conditions, provides restaurant advice from Zagat and includes a 9.3-gigabyte hard drive with a memory-card slot.

The four-door G is Infiniti's best seller, and a true sports sedan, reacting to driver commands in the fashion of a sport coupe. Yet it seats four comfortably in all circumstances, with easy in-out access and plenty of stowage space in the trunk. The V6 delivers 328 horsepower and 269 …
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