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Re: G37 Sedan
« Reply #15 on: June 01, 2008, 01:44:22 PM »

Quote from: Dogged on June 01, 2008, 08:01:46 AM
A few more questions?  How does the engine to be used in the G37 Sedan compare to the engine in the G37 coupe?  Do you think Infiniti will gear the G37 Sedan for better gas mileage?  If so, will the bigger engine compensate for any loss of acceleration by gearing the car for gas mileage? 

This is a popular topic across the board for all the Infiniti models, as they will all share the same JATCO 7spd AT and gearing. 

I will refer you to this link which contains transmission conversation

http://www.carfaq.org/index.php/topic,74.msg556.html#msg556
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Re: G37 Sedan
« Reply #16 on: June 01, 2008, 04:20:31 PM »

The 09 ordering system will be up Jun 2nd so hopefully we'll have more than just autoforum confirmation of all these facts, possibly even in PDF version!  But two different Infiniti employees have confirmed the information I've relayed (other than these two pictures) is accurate. (sales manager and GM)

Other new pics:

http://www.infinitipress.eu/Global/G/G37%20Exterior/G37_LowRes_Exterior2.jpg

http://www.infinitipress.eu/Global/G/G37%20Exterior/G37_LowRes_exterior1.jpg

Of note related to THESE pics:

I like the side mounted (JDM style) turn signal  (if i had this.. I wouldn't need FUGA style mirrors Tongue)

weird third brake light mounted under the license plate doesn't make sense, as I think the U.S. requirements specify it must be mounted higher than the brake lights?

Front/Rear sonar parking system is currently only JDM offering

Headlight washers are present in this picture

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Re: G37 Sedan
« Reply #17 on: June 01, 2008, 06:40:07 PM »

So basically it seems this is definitely a euro or JDM spec car in the pictures; not a US specced one? Who knows what we'll get then!

I believe you are correct regarding the brake light as well, US requires a high mount stop light that meets some weird requirement regarding the distance from the light to the rear of the car (measured from the back of the rear window to the end of the trunk? not sure!)

It looks like this car has some kind of park assist as well in ADDITION to the rear-view camera. Doesnt that seem a bit excessive for such a small (relatively speaking) car? The IS has these as an option too and i think it's a bit silly.
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Re: G37 Sedan
« Reply #18 on: June 01, 2008, 06:59:20 PM »

I'm not too sure about the legitimacy of the pics in my last post, but I think the Specs are correct (not my picture observations... the specs that I quoted in page one!)

Again tomorrow is official release of 09 ordering guides.. so we should know a lot more then, as well as possibly have the ordering information itself in pdf version
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Re: G37 Sedan
« Reply #19 on: June 02, 2008, 12:51:43 PM »

Quote from: Dogged on June 01, 2008, 08:01:46 AM
Great find Brandon, and very interesting.

I think it is a very good move on the part of Infiniti to release the G37 Sedan in the US, a very important market for Infiniti, and not just in Europe.  I also think it is great that Infiniti is making the G35/37 a better car.  But I do wonder why Infiniti is making such a major change to the G35 Sedan only two years after release of the 2007 model.  Since the actual shape of the car has not changed, does that limit the cost to Infiniti of making the changes? 

Is it true that most car manufacturers tend to make a significant redesign of a model every approx four or five years, and then just tweak it a little in the intervening years?  When the G35 was first released (in 2002 as a 2003 model?), Infiniti thereafter did not release a major redesign of the car until 2006 for the 2007 model year.  For the 2003, 2004, and 2005 models, was there an upgrade nearly as significant as the G37 Sedan upgrade of the G35?  If not, what do you think has motivated Infiniti to accelerate the pace?  The G35/37 obviously is a very important car for Infiniti, as it accounts for most of its sales.

A few more questions?  How does the engine to be used in the G37 Sedan compare to the engine in the G37 coupe?  Do you think Infiniti will gear the G37 Sedan for better gas mileage?  If so, will the bigger engine compensate for any loss of acceleration by gearing the car for gas mileage? 

The first gen G went through a similar overhaul 2 years after it was introduced.  There were subtle changes to the engine (298 hp revup was introduced), changes to the transmission, interior was redesigned, Brembo brakes were dropped, sports suspension was introduced, forged 19" wheels, larger 2 piston front brakes, etc...  Other than the sedan which received minor exterior changes on the front hood/bumper and rear tails, they did not alter the appearance of the vehicles.  It was tweaks primarily to the drivetrain and interior.

Just enough to keep the vehicle relevant and fresh without being a major upgrade to the sheet metal or classified as a new model.  With a 5-6 year life cycle, revisions need to be made every 2-3 years in the luxury segment as its so aggressive.
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Re: G37 Sedan
« Reply #20 on: June 02, 2008, 12:53:20 PM »

Quote from: oztiks on June 01, 2008, 06:40:07 PM
So basically it seems this is definitely a euro or JDM spec car in the pictures; not a US specced one? Who knows what we'll get then!

I believe you are correct regarding the brake light as well, US requires a high mount stop light that meets some weird requirement regarding the distance from the light to the rear of the car (measured from the back of the rear window to the end of the trunk? not sure!)

It looks like this car has some kind of park assist as well in ADDITION to the rear-view camera. Doesnt that seem a bit excessive for such a small (relatively speaking) car? The IS has these as an option too and i think it's a bit silly.


US does require the CHMSL while EU spec calls for rear fog lights, which is the exact opposite.  A low brake light around the lower bumper about 12-18" off the ground.

With these revisions a G37S sedan would not be out of the picture for me as my next vehicle if I don't opt for a hatchback.
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« Reply #21 on: June 02, 2008, 06:29:39 PM »

This a good move by Infiniti even though I think the G could use a smaller engine choice.  I know a BMW 1 series competitor is right around the corner but it won't have the room of a G sedan.  07G35S, I don't know the legitimacy of your pics either, but I do like that wheel design.  Infiniti is getting more and more crazy with their wheel designs (i.e. new FX).
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Re: G37 Sedan
« Reply #22 on: June 02, 2008, 07:21:29 PM »

So where's the ordering guide?! Smiley
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Re: G37 Sedan
« Reply #23 on: June 02, 2008, 08:12:56 PM »

Quote from: N50 on June 02, 2008, 06:29:39 PM
This a good move by Infiniti even though I think the G could use a smaller engine choice.  I know a BMW 1 series competitor is right around the corner but it won't have the room of a G sedan.  07G35S, I don't know the legitimacy of your pics either, but I do like that wheel design.  Infiniti is getting more and more crazy with their wheel designs (i.e. new FX).

If they're going to be using the VQ37VHR, the VQ25HR would make an excellent entry level engine.  2.5L V6 in the same vein of the current engine, makes about 220hp and would put the fuel efficiency of the vehicle up to around 30 mpg or better highway.  They do offer the car in this configuration in Japan already.
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Re: G37 Sedan
« Reply #24 on: June 02, 2008, 11:18:44 PM »

The 3-series doesn't even have the room that the G35 has... the one series isn't even close in comparison.  And yeah... they offer the Skyline  250GT in Japan like Sean said.  Here they offer the 2.5L for those fuel conscious minded folks with ANOTHER economical enhancement = FWD Tongue its called the Nissan Altima Cheesy
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« Reply #25 on: June 03, 2008, 11:16:34 AM »

Quote from: 07G35S on June 02, 2008, 11:18:44 PM
The 3-series doesn't even have the room that the G35 has... the one series isn't even close in comparison.  And yeah... they offer the Skyline  250GT in Japan like Sean said.  Here they offer the 2.5L for those fuel conscious minded folks with ANOTHER economical enhancement = FWD Tongue its called the Nissan Altima Cheesy

While I agree with everything you've just said, I think Infiniti needs to (and they are starting to) differentiate themselves from Nissan.  Therefore they need not rely on the Maxima or Altima to fill in gaps in the Infiniti line-up. Wanting FWD is one thing.  Wanting a smaller economical engine, while still having the prestige of an Infiniti,  is something completely different.
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« Reply #26 on: June 03, 2008, 02:31:31 PM »

yeah but now you're getting away from what the brand image is (or is supposed to be) performance luxury.  You could say that based on Mustang sales... that they could sell a lot more V6 corvettes than V8 corvettes.  Is that true? probably, because it would be cheaper and more economical, but then you'd be sacrificing the entire image of the corvette.  I don't want there to be a 4 cylinder G35.  I think that would take away from what the G35 is from my perspective.
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Re: G37 Sedan
« Reply #27 on: June 03, 2008, 03:44:38 PM »

VQ25HR wouldn't hurt that.  Just a 2.5L V6.  Best of both worlds.
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« Reply #28 on: June 04, 2008, 01:16:28 AM »

Quote from: 07G35S on June 03, 2008, 02:31:31 PM
yeah but now you're getting away from what the brand image is (or is supposed to be) performance luxury.  You could say that based on Mustang sales... that they could sell a lot more V6 corvettes than V8 corvettes.  Is that true? probably, because it would be cheaper and more economical, but then you'd be sacrificing the entire image of the corvette.  I don't want there to be a 4 cylinder G35.  I think that would take away from what the G35 is from my perspective.

I agree.. and disagree. Mostly disagree. I understand the fact that it lowers the initial price of the car and kind of "cheapens" the whole perception of the car, but in the end.. you end up getting what you pay for. Who cares if people notice it's a 2.5 vs a 3.5/3.7 Smiley

Lexus has done pretty well with the IS 250/350; in fact I rarely see any 350's around.

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Re: G37 Sedan
« Reply #29 on: June 04, 2008, 07:51:34 AM »

Also helps that the AWD model is only available with the 2.5l and that model seems pretty popular.
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