2009 Infiniti G37 Base Coupe

Spirited and sporty, the 2009 Infiniti G37 Base Coupe features a 3.7-liter, double-overhead-cam V6 engine, which pumps out 330 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. The engine incorporates Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) technology, which continually adjusts valve lift and timing to provide improved performance as well as better fuel economy. The V6 engine mates to a new seven-speed automatic transmission with a manual-shift mode and a driver-adaptive algorithm, which senses the style of the driver and adjusts shifts accordingly. Fuel economy numbers for the V6 check in at 18/26 mpg, according to EPA estimates. Push-button ignition, in the form of Infiniti's Intelligent Key, comes standard. Other performance- and safety-related features include traction control and four-wheel antilock brakes with brake assist and electronic brakeforce distribution. In addition, Infiniti equipped the G37 Base Coupe with an electronic stability control system, called Vehicle Dynamic Control, which works with the traction control system to help drivers maintain control of the vehicle on slippery road surfaces or in tight corners.

Inside the G37 Base Coupe's spacious cabin, key features include violet-colored electroluminescent gauges and knobs, leather-appointed seats all around, a leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel, and Washi-finish aluminum interior trim, which emulates the textured look of Japanese paper. The front seats feature eight-way power adjustment, while the passenger seat offers four-way power adjustment. Other standard interior features include cruise control, a multifunction trip computer with outside temperature display, automatic temperature control, an illuminated entry system, a 7-inch LCD display screen, and a remote entry system, which also enables owners to remotely open windows. Safety features include dual-stage front, roof-mounted curtain, and side-impact airbags. Outside, the G37 displays such features as xenon headlights, integrated foglights, power exterior mirrors, and dual chrome exhaust finishers. The '09 G37 Base Coupe rides on 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with all-season performance tires.

By R. Feeman