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The Infiniti G37 Convertible - Nissan's luxury rival to the BMW 3-Series Convertible and Audi A5 Cabriolet - goes on sale in the UK this autumn, and we've got a bunch more details on the really-quite-good-looking drop-top.
Powered by a lightly detuned version of 3.7-litre V6 petrol engine from the Nissan 370Z, putting out 316bhp, the G37 will reach 60mph in 6.2 seconds and hit the limiter at 155mph - putting it squarely between BMW 330i and 335i convertible pace.
Like the 3-Series, the G37 gets a folding hard-top, a three-piece arrangement that lowers in 25 seconds. If you're feeling a bit show-off, there's a button on the door handle to lower the roof from the outside (best used when the car is stationary, we'd advise), allowing you to nonchalantly continue your converstion with your boss/secretary/illicit weekend squeeze while the roof folds away behind you. Neat.
It's a well-kitted car: even the lower-spec GT version gets leather, heated seats and Infiniti's clever self-healing paint, while the top-spec GT premium gets a 30GB entertainment system and a tiny chimpanzee butler.
The only thing we don't know is the price, but expect the G37 to be around BMW money - upper 30 thousands, then.
Would you take one over the Beemer? Or the upcoming Lexus IS convertible?
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If I were in the market for such a car, I'd be alternative and buy the Infiniti. But unfortunately, I don't play golf...
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Why dose the front end keep reminding me of a Kia Rio? Probably the shape of that grill. Dull looking machine, will either sell well to the elderly or sink without a trace. I'm leaning on the sinking without a trace option myself.
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it looks a little bit like a merc. cant remember the type of merc. anyway whatever. i quite like it
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NO NO NO! Any normal person would just buy the Audi or the Beemer. Maybe even a Merc if youre classy. You have to be a pillock to buy a Lexus or the Infiniti. They're just not cars that people really adore.
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Maybe I am a bit conservative, but I think some manufacturers must not produce certain types of coach. Like Lexus or Infiniti producing a convertible or Audi doing SUV. I would buy none of them, i would not buy even a BMW convertible. I'd rather prefer a Mercedes-Benz 300CE 24, if u know what I am talking about
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I like it fine, looks pretty good. But i still stand for that only girls look good in soft tops, especially the one Jezza had(has?) That Gallardo Spyder, oh god he must look like a cock in it! I also beleive his opinions on cars are horrible! That's why i "hate"(i like it a lot, but i really don't agree with it) the cool wall!
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Perhaps JoeyV8 should leave the smack until after he has sent his comments - maybe then we could understand what the hell he is on about. Anyway, the Middle East is full of Infinitis, all come fully loaded with great build quality. The G37 Coupe was a beautiful car that looked crap in photos so perhaps this drop-top will be the same.
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what a beutiful car, i wonder why we dont have that car here in norway
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The G37 is a Skyline. So, would I buy a Nissan Skyline convertible? Sure I would. If I could. The G35 Coupe was much more attractive though.
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It does look good but why would you have this over a 350z/370z convertible? I did see what looked like a G37 coupe a few months ago in Dublin so it was obviously imported and it just doesn't really fit right, people will always be asking you about your little imported car thinking you're a cheapskate who can't afford a beemer.
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On the show, "yous guys" pointed out all colors are silverish gray. Looks good.
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AlKim commented on this article
05 June 2009
"we've got a bunch more details on the really-quite-good-looking drop-top." Oh good. What car are you talking about? Obviously not the Infiniti.
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