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04-12-2012 at 20:00: P & E Announced for G37 Coupe and Convertible

Infiniti has announced the Australian prices and equipment (P & E) for both its G37 Coupe and G37 Convertible.

The announcement comes ahead of the official local market release of these two exciting sports cars, scheduled for this month. They will join the company’s recently released Australian market launch models, the bold FX performance crossover and the stunning Infiniti M sports sedan.

“The Infiniti G37 Coupe and Convertible represent Infiniti’s next important step in Australia,” said Kevin Snell, General Manager of Infiniti Cars Australia.

“These two cars open Infiniti to another vital segment within the Australian luxury car market and expand the scope of our ability to offer luxury car buyers a long-awaited new choice.

“These two exciting sports cars embody Infiniti’s performance luxury credentials by packaging dynamic handling with technology, comfort and quality in an athletic yet elegant design. These are luxury cars for drivers.”

Both of these soon-to-be-released Infiniti models are powered by a 3.7-litre petrol V6 engine featuring VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) technology, producing a maximum power output of 235kW and a peak torque of 360Nm. The standard-fitment transmission is a seven-speed automatic equipped with Adaptive Shift Control, Downshift Rev Matching and magnesium paddle shifters to make driving smooth and enjoyable. A Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD) is available for the G37 Coupe.

Underpinning the dynamic performance of the Infiniti G37 Coupe and Convertible is the marque’s driver-oriented Front Mid-Ship platform. This rear-wheel drive design sees the engine placed further back in the chassis to optimise weight distribution for improved handling. The combination of a double-wishbone front suspension design and a multi-link rear layout, along with carefully tuned suspension geometry, helps deliver responsive handling and impressive ride comfort. Lightweight alloy wheels in both 18-inch and 19-inch designs are available.

Responsive steering is delivered by a vehicle-speed-sensing steering design, providing drivers with great feel and optimum steering effort at low and high vehicle speeds.

Available on the G37 Coupe is Infiniti’s exclusive 4-Wheel Active-Steer System (4WAS). This combines a unique chassis configuration equipped with variable front steering ratios and rear suspension geometry that adjusts to steering input and vehicle speed via motor-driven controls.

The system’s electronic control unit calculates the desired vehicle dynamics from a series of sensors, including vehicle speed and steering angle, and separately directs both the front and rear actuators to change steering gear ratios and rear geometry by moving both the front steering gear and rear suspension lower links – thus enhancing the coupe’s sports car-like agility and secure stability.

S Premium grades of the G37 Coupe and Convertible are fitted with aluminium four-piston (front) and two-piston callipers (rear) embossed with Infiniti lettering and large ventilated rotors – 14.0-inch front and 13.8-inch at the rear.

Externally, the G37 Coupe and Convertible wear a sharp, kinetic design with elegant and sophisticated proportions. L-shaped High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Bi-Xenon headlights with integrated fog lamps feature at the front. At the rear, both models feature broad rear fenders that flow into large LED taillights, an Infiniti trademark; an available integrated RearView Monitor camera; rear under-body air diffusers and large dual exhaust outlets with chrome finishers.

The G37 Convertible uses a three-piece retractable hard-top roof that takes it from closed-roof coupe to open-top convertible at the touch of a button. When closed, the G37 Convertible has a coupe-like silhouette similar to that of its hard-top sibling.

Both cars have a sophisticated, luxurious interior with a cockpit-oriented driver and front passenger area. A ten-way power-adjustable driver’s seat is standard fitment alongside an eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat. The stylish instrument binnacle features electro-luminescent instruments coloured in white and violet. Both models have comfortable rear seating, giving sports car enjoyment for more than just two people. Leather upholstery is fitted to all model grades.

Australians will be able to choose from two model grades for both the G37 Coupe and G37 Convertible. They are:

Infiniti G37 Coupe model grades

GT Premium S Premium

Infiniti G37 Convertible model grades

S Premium S Premium Monaco Red

Standard equipment for all grades is extensive and includes are variety of styling, technology and comfort-related features. Examples include:

18-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels (G37 Coupe only) Glass sunroof with sliding shade Bi-Xenon headlights with Active Front-lighting System (AFS) and auto-levelling Automatic dual-zone climate control 10-way power driver’s seat with lumbar support 8-way power front passenger seat Heating for front seats 7-inch high-resolution colour touch screen display 30GB HDD Navigation System 10GB Music Box An 11-speaker Infiniti “Studio on Wheels”™ Bose® sound system (G37 Coupe only) A 13-speaker Infiniti Bose® Open Air Sound system with AudioPilot® 2.0 technology (for the G37 Convertible; this system automatically optimises EQ settings for open/closed roof positions) Infiniti Controller Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and audio streaming with iPod®/USB connection Infiniti Intelligent Key (I-Key) Remote Keyless Entry system

The S Premium (G37 Coupe) and S Premium Monaco Red (G37 Convertible) grades deliver additional driver-oriented equipment on top of the generous collection of standard features. These items are:

Sports-tuned suspension (G37 Coupe only) 4-Wheel Active Steering (4WAS) (G37 Coupe only) Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD) (G37 Coupe only) Opposed-piston sports brakes 19-inch 5-triple-spoke alloy wheels Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 14-way power driver’s seat including lumbar support (G37 Coupe only) Front sports seats with thigh extensions (G37 Coupe only) Rear spoiler (G37 Coupe only) Red “S” badge (G37 Coupe only)

The Infiniti G37 Convertible S Premium Monaco Red version comes fitted with stunning Monaco Red leather upholstery matched to red-stained Maple wood trim.

On the safety front, the Infiniti G37 Coupe and Convertible are extensively equipped. Standard-fitment safety features include:

Driver and front passenger airbags Front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection (G37 Coupe only) Door-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags (G37 Convertible only) Dual Pop-up Roll Bars (G37 Convertible only) Front seat belt adjustable upper anchors with pretensioners and load limiters Front seat Active Head Restraints Vehicle Security System (VSS) Infiniti Vehicle Immobiliser System Zone Body construction with energy-dispersing side structure

Infiniti G Coupe and G Convertible: Australian pricing details

Below are the Australian drive-away prices for the Infiniti G37 Coupe and the Infiniti G37 Convertible.

Infiniti G37 Coupe

RRP

Drive away*

GT Premium

$75,900

$84,970

S Premium

$83,500

$92,950

Infiniti G37 Convertible