More 09 G37 Sedan rumors -

[rn79870]

A forum member at Motive has obtained Infiniti's 2009 ordering guide, and with it comes (supposed) word that the 2009 G-series sedan will be upgraded with the 3.7-liter VQ37VHR V6. Exact output has yet to be confirmed, but the document rates the 3.7-liter V6 at 320+ hp, with power sent to a seven-speed automatic transmission.

The model and package list (posted after the jump) goes on to say that the 2009 Infiniti G37 will include four-piston front brakes equipped with 14-inch rotors, five-spoke 18-inch wheels, re-designed side view mirrors and the Scratch Shield paint found on the new FX line of CUVs. Two new exterior colors will also be made available: Moonlight White and Sahara Sandstone.

We've got a call in to Nissan's PR people to confirm the information. Watch this space for an update.2009 G37 Sedan■ Includes all standard equipmentG37 Journey■ Includes all G37 standard equipment■ Auto-on/off headlights■ 8-way power passenger's seat■ Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)■ Rear air conditioning vents■ In-dash, 6-disc CD autochanger with MP3playback capabilityG37x AWD■ Includes all G37 Journey standard equipment■ Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD)■ Heated front seats■ Heated outside mirrorsG37 Sport 6MT■ Unique sport-tuned suspension■ Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter■ Quicker steering gear ratio for greater response to driver input■ Viscous Limited-Slip rear Differential (VLSD)■ Hand-pull parking brake (replaces foot-operated parking brake)■ Split 5-spoke 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/50R18 (front)and 245/45R18 (rear) summer performance tires■ 4-piston front and 2-piston rear calipers, with 14-inch front and13.8-inch rear disc brakes■ Unique front fascia and side sills■ Front sport seats with manual thigh extension and driver's powertorso and thigh support adjustment■ Unique sport stitching on steering wheel and front seats■ Aluminum pedalsSport Package■ Includes all G37 Sport 6MT standard equipment, excludingmanual transmission■ Solid-magnesium paddle shifters mounted on steering column■ Foot-operated parking brakeAvailable on G37 Journey.Sport Package AWD■ Solid-magnesium paddle shifters mounted on steering column■ Split 5-spoke 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/50R18all-season tires■ Unique front fascia and side sills■ Front sport seats with manual thigh extension and driver's powertorso and thigh support adjustment■ Unique sport stitching on steering wheel and front seats■ Aluminum pedalsAvailable on G37x AWD.Premium Package■ Power sliding tinted glass moonroof with one-touch open/close,tilt feature and sliding sunshade■ Infiniti Studio on Wheels® by Bose® Premium Audio system with24-bit Burr-Brown DAC, 6-disc CD autochanger with MP3 playbackcapability, Radio Data System (RDS), and eleven speakers, including3-way component front door speakers with 10-inch subwoofers and aparcel shelf-mounted subwoofer■ Driver's Audio Stage■ Interface System for iPod®■ Heated front seats and outside mirrors (standard on G37x AWD)■ 2-way power lumbar support for driver's seat■ Memory system for driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors■ Driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirror positionsynchronization■ One-touch auto-up/down rear windows with safety auto-reverse feature Premium Pack age (continued)■ Power-tilt and telescopic steering wheel■ Automatic anti-glare rearview mirror with HomeLink® UniversalTransceiver and compass■ Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System■ Infiniti Voice Recognition for audio, Bluetooth® Hands-free PhoneSystem and available navigationAvailable on G37 Journey, G37x AWD and G37 Sport 6MT.Navigation Package■ Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with touch-screen, Lane Guidanceand 3-D building graphics■ XM NavTraffic® providing Real-Time Traffic information1■ 9.3GB Music Box hard drive with CompactFlash® slot (replaces 6-discCD autochanger)■ Single in-dash CD player■ Infiniti Voice Recognition for climate control, audio andnavigation systems■ RearView Monitor2Available on G37 Journey, G37x AWD and G37 Sport 6MT.Requires Premium Package. Deletes compass in rearview mirror.Technology Package■ Intelligent Cruise Control with Preview Braking3■ Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)■ Pre-Crash Seat BeltsAvailable on G37 Journey, G37x AWD and G37 Sport 6MT.Requires Navigation Package.Performance Tire and Wheel Package■ Split 7-spoke 18 x 7.5-inch (front), 18 x 8.5-inch (rear) lightweightcast aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/50R18 (front and rear)W-rated summer performance tiresOnly available on G37 Journey. Requires Premium Package.4-Wheel Active Steer Package■ Front Active Steer and Rear Active Steer systemsAvailable on G37 Journey with Sport and Navigation Packages andrear spoiler; available on G37 Sport 6MT with Navigation Packageand rear spoiler.Moonroof■ Power sliding tinted glass moonroof with one-touch open/close, tiltfeature and sliding sunshadeAvailable on G37 Journey and G37x AWD. Moonroof includedin Premium Package.Wood Trim■ African rosewood interior trim on center console, instrumentpanel and doorsAvailable on G37 Journey and G37x AWD. Requires PremiumPackage. Not available with Stone interior, rear spoiler or 4-WheelActive Steer Package.Rear SpoilerAvailable on G37 Journey and G37 Sport 6MT with 4-WheelActive Steer Package and on G37x AWD with Sport andNavigation Packages.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/0...-2009/

[zozoka1212]

Man,

Infiniti doesn't make it easier to pick. I was thinking for the last month or so to get a 350 or a first gen coupe next year and keep my G for a DD.

But the self healing paint 3.7l engine and the 7 gear would make me trade mine next year sometimes when I see how the new ones doing.

zozo

Hey Bob thanks for the info.

Just realized the e brake will be hand pulled too. More way to play with the car winter time.

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

Keep me posted.. I really like what i see...

DJ

[soakgame]

holy hell.. 7 speed automatic? = better gas mileage???

i hope this is legit.. guess i gotta wait til the 09 comes out

[TDS]

I'm loving those wheels!

[rn79870]

Found the source of the article. They claim is is a done deal. Here is a pic of the interior.

It looks exactally like my G. Same leather, same wood, except the little seat heater buttons are different. (below the transmission shifter)

Also, they are speculating here with 7AT FX35, rpm is at 1960@60mph. Simple calculation gives me around 2600rpm at 80mph. The currently 5AT is around 3300rpm at 80mph.

The same guy posted that the 2010 M would be a M37 and an M50And that the coupe will get the 7AT in 09.

That's all there is. They are calling this a done deal for the G37 sedan.

[gwoods]

Looks like I will be trading my 07 sometime in 09!!!!

I bet the Fujita intake kit from the 07 bolts right in!

[TeflonG35]

I should have never looked at this............It looks so sexy.

[zozoka1212]

Found the source of the article. They claim is is a done deal. Here is a pic of the interior.

It looks exactally like my G. Same leather, same wood, except the little seat heater buttons are different. (below the transmission shifter)

Also, they are speculating here with 7AT FX35, rpm is at 1960@60mph. Simple calculation gives me around 2600rpm at 80mph. The currently 5AT is around 3300rpm at 80mph.

The same guy posted that the 2010 M would be a M37 and an M50And that the coupe will get the 7AT in 09.

That's all there is. They are calling this a done deal for the G37 sedan.

Is it just my eye or the center console is in a different angle then the 07? It looks like it tilted more to the front.

zozo

[TeflonG35]

Wheres the hand pulled e-break?

[rn79870]

^ I think that is only on the 6MTs

[audtatious]

My G does not have one so I assume you are correct. My other slushbox Nissan has one with auto tho.

The G37 coupe is supposed to be upgraded to 7sp auto from what I hear as well. I considered holding off to get the '09 model but I'm happy with what I have.

[mkaresh]

Any word in there on improved driveability with the 6MT?

The 7AT is a welcome change for those who don't feel the need for a clutch.

One thing that hasn't been clear to me is how much stronger the 3.7 feels than the 3.5. The official specs suggest the only gain is at the top end.

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

I think it will have a much faster 0-60 and the 1/4 mile..

The 7 speeds will make each gear a little shorter so that would really make a difference in the 1/4 mile.

I would guess that if Jeffs car can do it in 13.7 that this new car will be able to do it in 13.0

DJ

[RED_DET]

This is gonna be so tempting....

"gotta save for the GT-R, gotta save for the GT-R"....

[soakgame]

another linkie

http://wot.motortrend.com/6248....html

2009 Infiniti G37 Sedan rumored to be on the way

Posted Yesterday 02:19 PM by Nate Martinez Category: Auto News, Japan, Infiniti

Scudding around the net recently have been unconfirmed reports that Infiniti is prepping a G37 sedan that would replace its present G35 offering.

If true, the 2009 Infiniti G37 sedan, like the G37 Coupe, will employ Nissan's VQ37VHR engine mated to either a seven speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission. The engine is speculated to produce upwards of 320 horsepower. Nothing has been confirmed as of yet by Infiniti, but the move has long been speculated about and seems like a no-brainer considering the G coupe already has the 3.7-liter mill.

Many of the features found on the new sedan will likely be shared with its current G37 Coupe sibling. Available 14-inch Akebono brakes, an upgraded suspension setup, and a four-wheel active steering system will reportedly find their way onto sedans shod with the sport package. Like its European market version, shown above, that is slated to go on sale this fall, the U.S. spec G37 will be available in base, Journey, all-wheel drive, and sport versions.

According to the leaked ordering guide delivered to dealers, two new exterior colors, Moonlight White and Sahara Sandstone, are scheduled to appear on the 2009 sedan.

Over the next five years, Nissan and its Infiniti luxury brand are planning to release 60 new vehicles to world markets. Most recently, Nissan has green-lighted production of a G37-based hard top convertible due out next spring.

[ArEs23x]

That car definitely looks hawt..keep in mind tho that theres word saying it's going to be like 200lbs lighter then the G37, so it's definitely going to smoke the car, I want it now

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

It would be nice if we could have a Sedan Hardtop convertable... that would be the one I would buy.

DJ

[rn79870]

Somebody want to start a poll thread to see who the first (current) member to show up with an 09 37 sedan is? I see about 4 so far in this thread that may not be able to escape the new car bug.

[etschell]

im waiting for a g50 or a gt-r. but nice work infiniti

[joe603]

hmmm...I may have to trade up. We'll see.

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

A G50 would be hawt. If they keep the same sexy look of the sedan, maybe make it a little more aggressive. I would like to see that car with a 7speed or 8 speed auto.

0-60 times in the 4.5-4.7 and a 12.5 1/4 mile

and maybe 30 mpg out of a V8 ... Hey if they can get a V6 to run 1900 rpms at 60 you can get a V8 to do it at 1500.

DJ

[rn79870]

I'd like to see something like a G20 return with the VQ25.

[Tampa G35 Sedan 6MT]

I'd like to see something like a G20 return with the VQ25.

RN you killed it

We want more power and more hp!

You did a big in my book..

G20 = Debbie DownerG37 = G35's upgradeG50 = Hottie in a string bikiniG50 with 6MT = Hottie with no Bikini

DJ

[Raylo]

Damn Infiniti!!!!

Or should I say damn Passat because it kept breaking down on me and forced me to buy an 08 Infiniti!!

[Dodgeyaussie]

I'd like to see something like a G20 return with the VQ25.

That would actually be a smart move from Infiniti given the current climate. They already sell a 2.5 version in Japan.

The majority of 3 series sales are 325i's, same with Lexus and the IS250. Infiniti has nothing.

[mkaresh]

I'm up for a G20 or G25. Maybe on a platform smaller than the current G. So maybe a new letter.

The car I've been saying needs to be made for quite some time:--RWD--2.5-liter V6; maybe a 2.2-liter or so 4 as a base engine--3,000 pound curb weight--base price around $25,000