Monday, June 2, 2008

Infiniti G37 sedan coming in 2009

Infiniti G37

A forum member at Motive has (supposedly) obtained Infiniti's 2009 ordering guide, and with it comes (supposed) word that the 2009 G-series sedan will be upgraded with the 3.7-liter VQ37VHR V6. Exact output has yet to be confirmed, but the document rates the 3.7-liter V6 at 320+ hp, with power sent to a seven-speed automatic transmission.

The model and package list (posted after the jump) goes on to say that the 2009 Infiniti G37 will include four-piston front brakes equipped with 14-inch rotors, five-spoke 18-inch wheels, re-designed side view mirrors and the Scratch Shield paint found on the new FX line of CUVs. Two new exterior colors will also be made available: Moonlight White and Sahara Sandstone.

We've got a call in to Infiniti's PR people to confirm the information. Watch this space for an update.

UPDATE: Infiniti got back to us, saying that more information about the 2009 Infiniti Gs will be available in August, but it wouldn't confirm the G37 sedan. As we already know, the retractable hardtop G37 coupe is on the way and sales are expected to begin in February next year. That means we should see the G37 convertible at an auto show later this year -- our money is on LA.

[Source: Motive]

Models and Option Packages Contents

2009 G37 Sedan
■ Includes all standard equipment
G37 Journey
■ Includes all G37 standard equipment
■ Auto-on/off headlights
■ 8-way power passenger's seat
■ Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
■ Rear air conditioning vents
■ In-dash, 6-disc CD autochanger with MP3
playback capability
G37x AWD
■ Includes all G37 Journey standard equipment
■ Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
■ Heated front seats
■ Heated outside mirrors
G37 Sport 6MT
■ Unique sport-tuned suspension
■ Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter
■ Quicker steering gear ratio for greater response to driver input
■ Viscous Limited-Slip rear Differential (VLSD)
■ Hand-pull parking brake (replaces foot-operated parking brake)
■ Split 5-spoke 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/50R18 (front)
and 245/45R18 (rear) summer performance tires
■ 4-piston front and 2-piston rear calipers, with 14-inch front and
13.8-inch rear disc brakes
■ Unique front fascia and side sills
■ Front sport seats with manual thigh extension and driver's power
torso and thigh support adjustment
■ Unique sport stitching on steering wheel and front seats
■ Aluminum pedals
Sport Package
■ Includes all G37 Sport 6MT standard equipment, excluding
manual transmission
■ Solid-magnesium paddle shifters mounted on steering column
■ Foot-operated parking brake
Available on G37 Journey.
Sport Package AWD
■ Solid-magnesium paddle shifters mounted on steering column
■ Split 5-spoke 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/50R18
all-season tires
■ Unique front fascia and side sills
■ Front sport seats with manual thigh extension and driver's power
torso and thigh support adjustment
■ Unique sport stitching on steering wheel and front seats
■ Aluminum pedals
Available on G37x AWD.
Premium Package
■ Power sliding tinted glass moonroof with one-touch open/close,
tilt feature and sliding sunshade
■ Infiniti Studio on Wheels® by Bose® Premium Audio system with
24-bit Burr-Brown DAC, 6-disc CD autochanger with MP3 playback
capability, Radio Data System (RDS), and eleven speakers, including
3-way component front door speakers with 10-inch subwoofers and a
parcel shelf-mounted subwoofer
■ Driver's Audio Stage
■ Interface System for iPod®
■ Heated front seats and outside mirrors (standard on G37x AWD)
■ 2-way power lumbar support for driver's seat
■ Memory system for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors
■ Driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirror position
synchronization
■ One-touch auto-up/down rear windows with safety auto-reverse feature Premium Pack age (continued)
■ Power-tilt and telescopic steering wheel
■ Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror with HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver and compass
■ Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
■ Infiniti Voice Recognition for audio, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone
System and available navigation
Available on G37 Journey, G37x AWD and G37 Sport 6MT.
Navigation Package
■ Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with touch-screen, Lane Guidance
and 3-D building graphics
■ XM NavTraffic® providing Real-Time Traffic information1
■ 9.3GB Music Box hard drive with CompactFlash® slot (replaces 6-disc
CD autochanger)
■ Single in-dash CD player
■ Infiniti Voice Recognition for climate control, audio and
navigation systems
■ RearView Monitor2
Available on G37 Journey, G37x AWD and G37 Sport 6MT.
Requires Premium Package. Deletes compass in rearview mirror.
Technology Package
■ Intelligent Cruise Control with Preview Braking3
■ Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
■ Pre-Crash Seat Belts
Available on G37 Journey, G37x AWD and G37 Sport 6MT.
Requires Navigation Package.
Performance Tire and Wheel Package
■ Split 7-spoke 18 x 7.5-inch (front), 18 x 8.5-inch (rear) lightweight
cast aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/50R18 (front and rear)
W-rated summer performance tires
Only available on G37 Journey. Requires Premium Package.
4-Wheel Active Steer Package
■ Front Active Steer and Rear Active Steer systems
Available on G37 Journey with Sport and Navigation Packages and
rear spoiler; available on G37 Sport 6MT with Navigation Package
and rear spoiler.
Moonroof
■ Power sliding tinted glass moonroof with one-touch open/close, tilt
feature and sliding sunshade
Available on G37 Journey and G37x AWD. Moonroof included
in Premium Package.
Wood Trim
■ African rosewood interior trim on center console, instrument
panel and doors
Available on G37 Journey and G37x AWD. Requires Premium
Package. Not available with Stone interior, rear spoiler or 4-Wheel
Active Steer Package.
Rear Spoiler
Available on G37 Journey and G37 Sport 6MT with 4-Wheel
Active Steer Package and on G37x AWD with Sport and
Navigation Packages.