Add any snow to the mix, and even moderate driving will see the traction warning light blinking morse code at you. Though tail-happy, G37 has a livelier, more involving feel than the typical neutralism found in some other AWD models.
The 7 gears shift gently in 'drive', albeit for occasional clumsiness should you surprise the computer. Using the leather-trimmed metal shift paddles, changes come acceptably fast--complete with throttle-blipping downshifts and forward-lurching upshifts. The guts of the transmission form a conventional automatic, but it's still piles of fun.
Have, and eat, your cake
The handling is a nice match for the saucy 328 horsepower. Steering is quick, sharp and very responsive, and the G37 turns with no hesitation and minimal body roll. It's appropriately exciting when roads get twisty, and also remarkably agile on a course.
Many cars that handle this well can deliver spine-punishing rides, but things felt solid, comfortable and well sprung in any situation. The ride never gets punishing or jarring, and even larger bumps fail to coax any sort of questionable behavior from the suspension.
You'll almost certainly be impressed with how the G37x Sport rides given how well it handles.
Premium luxury, Japanese style
The cabin doesn't instantly gush quality the way some of its European competition does. Though leather and soft-plastic cover just about everything, you'll note switches and controls carried over directly from Nissan models.
Overall, the G37's interior has a high-energy, high-tech visual character that's executed more in line with its underlying intentions. The navigation display is slick, the instruments are gorgeous and the driver's seat featured adjustable bolstering for a perfect fit. Without a central-command system, dozens of buttons and controls present themselves for tech-savvy drivers to busy their fingers with.
Notable features included radar-guided cruise control, navigation, Bluetooth, adaptive lighting and even an advanced audio system that allows you to rip your favorite CD to the built in hard drive. The Bose stereo positively pounds, too.
A few gripes, and a refreshing price
A few complaints of note: legroom for rear-seat adult passengers can be tight, the headlights could benefit from a washer system, and wind and road noise levels were higher than expected at speed.
Depending on your priorities, these issues may prove minor--as the loaded tester's sub-$51,000 sticker puts more hardware and horsepower into its owner's hands for notably less than many comparable German models.
Showier and more aggressively-styled cars are available for the money, but ultimately, the quiet looks and potent punch here work towards an amusing split personality. The Infiniti G37 sedan may be wearing a fairly understated suit, but it's got a pair of brass knuckles up the sleeves.
photo:Justin Pritchard
The 7 gears shift gently in 'drive', albeit for occasional clumsiness should you surprise the computer. Using the leather-trimmed metal shift paddles, changes come acceptably fast--complete with throttle-blipping downshifts and forward-lurching upshifts. The guts of the transmission form a conventional automatic, but it's still piles of fun.
Have, and eat, your cake
The handling is a nice match for the saucy 328 horsepower. Steering is quick, sharp and very responsive, and the G37 turns with no hesitation and minimal body roll. It's appropriately exciting when roads get twisty, and also remarkably agile on a course.
Many cars that handle this well can deliver spine-punishing rides, but things felt solid, comfortable and well sprung in any situation. The ride never gets punishing or jarring, and even larger bumps fail to coax any sort of questionable behavior from the suspension.
You'll almost certainly be impressed with how the G37x Sport rides given how well it handles.
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| The G37's interior has a high-energy, high-tech visual character that's executed more in line with its underlying intentions. |
Premium luxury, Japanese style
The cabin doesn't instantly gush quality the way some of its European competition does. Though leather and soft-plastic cover just about everything, you'll note switches and controls carried over directly from Nissan models.
Overall, the G37's interior has a high-energy, high-tech visual character that's executed more in line with its underlying intentions. The navigation display is slick, the instruments are gorgeous and the driver's seat featured adjustable bolstering for a perfect fit. Without a central-command system, dozens of buttons and controls present themselves for tech-savvy drivers to busy their fingers with.
Notable features included radar-guided cruise control, navigation, Bluetooth, adaptive lighting and even an advanced audio system that allows you to rip your favorite CD to the built in hard drive. The Bose stereo positively pounds, too.
A few gripes, and a refreshing price
A few complaints of note: legroom for rear-seat adult passengers can be tight, the headlights could benefit from a washer system, and wind and road noise levels were higher than expected at speed.
Depending on your priorities, these issues may prove minor--as the loaded tester's sub-$51,000 sticker puts more hardware and horsepower into its owner's hands for notably less than many comparable German models.
Showier and more aggressively-styled cars are available for the money, but ultimately, the quiet looks and potent punch here work towards an amusing split personality. The Infiniti G37 sedan may be wearing a fairly understated suit, but it's got a pair of brass knuckles up the sleeves.
photo:Justin Pritchard
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