Nissan has officially confirmed that the G37 sedan, G37 convertible and G37x coupe will be joining the Infiniti lineup for the 2009 model year. The additions to the Infiniti lineup were widely assumed, especially since Infiniti unveiled a range of 3.7L-powered vehicles in March for the European market.
As the name change implies, the G37 sedan will now share the same 3.7L V6 used in the G37 coupe, bumping horsepower from 306 to 328. The upgrades for 2009 will also include a new optional 7-speed automatic transmission, an optional sport brake package, new design 18-inch wheels and standard Scratch Shield paint.
The G37 convertible will mark the first Infiniti drop top since the M30 convertible – which was discontinued in 1992 and made famous by the movie Three Kings — and will inevitably lead to the question ‘Does Lexus make this model?’
The G37x promises to give buyers in the Snow Belt the added security of all-wheel drive without giving up the sleek look of a two-door coupe.
The G37 sedan and G37x coupe are slated to be unveiled in two weeks with an on sale date in September. However, Infiniti will wait until November’s Los Angeles Auto Show to unveil the hardtop G37 convertible, with sales to begin shortly after.
