Nissan ’s recent launch of the Infiniti luxury brand in Europe is set to include four models: the EX37 and FX50 crossover as well as G37 coupe and sedan. While the the key difference from the U.S. model is evident in the badge of the sedan, new details emerged on the Euro-only G37 sedan’s specs.
The G37 will use the same 3.7-liter V6 found in the coupe here and abroad, with a power rating of 306hp, but also mated it to the maker’s new seven-speed automatic transmission, which debuted Stateside in the 2009 FX35 and FX50.
A prototype version of the G37 sedan was driven by Autocar, and is reported to include other changes from U.S.-spec cars, such as a more opulent interior. For one, the leather seating surfaces will be richer, with higher-quality materials used elsewhere. A rotary heater switch will replace the plastic two-position switch.
Like the G35, the Euro version will offer all-wheel drive as an option. The report also claims Infiniti engineered the car for Europe’s higher speeds, with details like a more powerful windshield wiper motor as part of the changes.
The G37 sedan is due to go on sale in the U.K. in 2009, with pricing close to the BMW 330i sedan, though in typical Infiniti fashion, offering more standard equipment. Europeans are also promised a diesel version of the car in a couple of years.
