The 2010 Infiniti G Lineup – Charting the Changes

Following an aggressive slate of enhancements and additions in the previous model year, the most notable changes to the 2010 Infiniti lineup are found in the G Sedan and Coupe. The G37 Sedan receives a new grille design and revised front and rear fascias. Both the G37 Sedan and G37 Coupe feature mildly revised interiors, including new color and trim treatments and enhanced standard and option package content.

Key changes to 2010 G37 include, but are not limited to:

*G Coupe – Revised interior colors and trim appearance, available next generation navigation system, new gauge color scheme and center console design, rain-sensing wipers and Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with Plasmacluster™ air purifier added to Technology Package, revised Journey model content and one new exterior color. On sale January 2010.

*G Sedan – New grille, front fascias (Base and Sport) and headlight treatments, new 17-inch wheels, revised interior colors and trim, available next generation navigation system, new gauge color scheme and center console design, rain-sensing wipers and Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with Plasmacluster™ air purifier added to Technology Package, standard 8-way power-adjustable passenger seat and one-touch auto up/down rear windows on Base model, revised Journey model content and two new exterior colors. On sale January 2010.

*G Convertible – The 2009 G37 Convertible went on sale in June 2009. Information on the 2010

model will be available at a later date.

Following is a more detailed overview of Infiniti products for the 2010 model year:

2010 Infiniti G37 Coupe
For the 2009 model year, the G37 Coupe lineup expanded with the addition of a new G37x Coupe AWD model featuring Infiniti’s “intelligent” ATTESA E-TS® all-wheel drive system. For 2010, the major enhancements are found inside the seductively styled G Coupe body – with revised colors and model/option package content.

The 2010 G Coupe is available in four models – G37 Coupe, G37 Coupe Journey, G37S Coupe Sport 6MT and G37x Coupe AWD. Every G37 Coupe comes 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.

The engine is backed by a choice of an electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with available magnesium paddle shifters or a responsive 6-speed manual transmission.

The G37 Coupe’s advanced platform and chassis also includes an available 4-Wheel Active Steer system (4WAS), which helps improve vehicle handling performance by adjusting both the front steering gear ratios and the rear suspension geometry according to steering input and vehicle speed. Braking and handling is targeted to be among the best in the luxury sport coupe class.

The G37 Coupe also includes an extensive list of available technology features, including a touch screen navigation system with XM NavTraffic® Real-Time Traffic information (XM® subscription required, sold separately), RearView Monitor and an available 11-speaker Infiniti Studio on Wheels™ by Bose® audio system with 24-bit Burr Brown DAC, 3-way door speaker arrays with 10-inch woofers and a 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive.

The 2010 Infiniti G37 Coupe goes on sale in January 2010.

Changes for 2010 include:
*Revised interior colors and new aluminum interior trim appearance
*New white gauge color scheme
*New center console design with revised lower center stack on automatic transmission equipped models
*New available next generation Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with all-new features, including higher resolution graphics, Zagat Survey® restaurant reviews, XM Weather® reports (in addition to XM NavTraffic®), Speed Limited Advisories and fastest-route-calculation based on statistical traffic data (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
*New available Spanish language support for navigation displays and Voice Recognition functions
*New rain-sensing wipers
*New available Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) – automatically shuts outside air vents when exhaust fumes are detected, while its Grape Polyphenol Filter removes airborne allergens from the cabin and the Plasmacluster™ air purifier uses charged ions to help reduce or neutralize airborne germs
*HomeLink® Universal Transceiver and Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System added to the Journey model
*Heated seats and heated outside mirrors added to the Journey model
*RearView Monitor now standard on the Journey model
*2GB Music Box Flash Memory Music Server added to the Premium Package
*Revised 18-inch wheel color (lighter)
*One new exterior color

2010 Infiniti G37 Sedan
In 2009, the Infiniti G Sedan added a new, larger 328-horsepower 3.7-liter “VVEL” V6 and available 7-speed automatic transmission, along with available sport brakes, new 18-inch wheels and numerous other enhancements. The G37 Sedan continues to be refined for 2010, with a number of additions and refinements to the exterior, interior and model/option package content.

The 2010 G37 Sedan is available in four models – G37 Sedan, G37 Sedan Journey, G37x Sedan AWD and G37S Sedan Sport 6MT. Its strikingly seductive exterior continues to be defined by its sleek wave form hood, signature G-style taillights and raked A-pillars and athletic stance – along with new front and rear fascias, new grille, new headlight treatments and redesigned 17-inch wheels for 2010. Inside, the G37 Sedan offers a crafted, heritage-inspired interior environment and luxury features such as standard leather-appointed seating and an available audiophile-quality Infiniti Studio on Wheels™ by Bose®.

The G37 Sedan’s advanced engine combines with the second-generation FM (Front Mid-ship) platform – featuring a 4-wheel independent suspension with lightweight aluminum components – to provide responsive acceleration and agile handling. The G37x AWD adds Infiniti’s “intelligent” ATTESA E-TS® all-wheel drive system.

Advanced technologies include standard Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition and available RearView Monitor; a touch screen Infiniti Navigation System with XM NavTraffic® real-time traffic information and 9.3GB Music Hard Drive (XM® subscription required, sold separately); Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) and Intelligent Cruise Control with Preview Braking.

The 2010 Infiniti G37 Sedan goes on sale in January 2010.

Changes for 2010 include:
*New grille design
*New Base model front fascia with new headlight design and separated (from headlights) fog lights
*New Sport model front fascia with integrated fog lights and “blacked out” sport headlights
*New rear fascia
*Revised interior colors
*Revised aluminum interior trim
*New white gauge color scheme
*New center console design with revised lower center stack on automatic transmission equipped models
*New available Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) – automatically shuts outside air vents when exhaust fumes are detected, while its Grape Polyphenol Filter removes airborne allergens from the cabin and the Plasmacluster™ air purifier uses charged ions to help reduce or neutralize airborne germs
*Standard 8-way power-adjustable passenger seat and one-touch auto up/down rear windows on Base model
*New available next generation Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with all-new features, including higher resolution graphics, Zagat Survey® restaurant reviews, XM Weather® reports (in addition to XM NavTraffic®), Speed Limited Advisories and fastest-route-calculation based on statistical traffic data (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
*New available Spanish language support for navigation displays and Voice Recognition functions
*New available USB input plays music from a compatible iPod®, flash drive or other compatible mass storage device
*HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and automatic anti-glare rearview mirror added to the Journey model

*Heated seats and heated outside mirrors added to the Journey model
*RearView Monitor now standard on the Journey model
*New Bluetooth® Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) included in Navigation Package – allow users to stream two-channel audio from a compatible device to the vehicle audio system
*DVD-Video playback included in Navigation Package
*2GB Music Box Flash Memory Music Server added to the Premium Package
*New 17-inch wheel design and color
*Two new exterior colors

Infiniti G37 Convertible
As the latest expression of Infiniti “Inspired Performance,” the all-new Infiniti G37 Convertible is designed to rejuvenate the spirit with seductive styling and exciting performance – with a three-piece power retractable hardtop designed to look as good with the top up as down. It went on sale at Infiniti dealers nationwide in June 2009.

The G Convertible offers an all-new design from the A-pillars back, including extensive structural reinforcements, a wider rear track, modified rear suspension and a special convertible-focused interior with available Bose® front seat Personal Speakers, wind deflector and climate-controlled front seats.

The inviting G Convertible interior includes standard leather-appointed seating, a special 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.

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 with Preview Braking and Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS).

Every G Convertible comes equipped with a standard 3.7-liter VQ-series V6 with VVEL (for Variable Valve Event and Lift) 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. The G37 Convertible Sport 6MT adds sport-tuned steering and larger sport brakes, along with 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and W-rated performance tires.