The top-of-the-line Grand Touring 350Z starts at $36,100, so the price bump to $38,070 doesn’t seem that bad. Dealers are taking orders as of today. Let us know if you’re one of the people heading in to put your name to paper for one of these, and why.
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If you haven’t been checking our auto show coverage as maniacally as you should have been, you might’ve missed the two videos we posted over the past 24 hours.
One features an up-close look at the three Chevy minicar concepts, while the other is a feature on a new kind of taxi making its debut in the land of the yellow cab.
Check them both out here.
Another auto show is now under our belts, and that means it’s time for us to determine the big winners and losers among the new production and concept cars that debuted in New York. Mike Hanley, David Thomas and Joe Wiesenfelder break down this year’s field.
Ford Flex
DT: Loser
I wanted this to be all things and it wasn’t. What it seems to be is a low-riding crossover with some small resemblance to classic woody station wagons, with a little Range Rover mixed in. In the end, it’s actually just a stylized minivan without sliding doors.
MH: Loser
Arguably the most significant debut of the media preview, the three-row Flex crossover was a bit of a letdown. Sure, it's distinctive, but the interior doesn't raise the bar like others in the segment have, and its surf wagon appearance might have trouble gaining broad appeal. Ford needs another smash hit like the Mustang. This just isn't it.
JW: Loser
Lots of dittos. This is such an important introduction for Ford, in a vehicle class that's growing in both buyer appeal and number of models. I'm enthusiastic about the Edge, and the Flex might prove as engaging to drive, but I don't think its styling is going to be a draw.
Ford’s new Flex crossover brings the box-on-wheels design to
the masses – or at least to masses of seven. The Flex is reminiscent of the
Scion xB but has three rows of seats, leaving plenty of room for all your
friends to travel in conspicuous comfort. We snagged the guy who designed the
Flex, Peter Horbury, and asked him a few questions about the latest in Ford’s
ever-growing lineup of SUVs and crossovers. A video of the chat, including a
look at some of the Flex’s features, is live now on our New York auto show
page.
Well, the roaming and blogging that took place yesterday seemed to be a hit, even though we didn’t get a ton of comments. Today, I’ll be back on the floor with my trusty Samsung Blackjack (not a paid-for endorsement) and don’t have any direction.
If there’s something you want me to track down on the show floor, just add a comment below. I’ll post a link to today’s photo gallery when I head out to the floor. For now, check out what happened yesterday.
Live From New York: Day 1
A little earlier, we dispensed full details on the redesigned Subaru Impreza 2.5i and its turbocharged WRX twin. Both cars were on display last night at a Subaru reception a few blocks from the auto show, and I had a chance to poke around inside.
The seats are a big step forward. I only wish there were a way to get the sporty seats in the WRX with the fabric from the 2.5i. The latter model has rich, well-cushioned upholstery that could satisfy me for the long haul. Not the case with the WRX; its high bolsters are sure to keep drivers fastened in tight corners, but the woven texture isn’t the sort of stuff I’d escape to the parking garage to take a lunchtime snooze on. (Not that I’ve ever done that…)
Following on the surprise success of the SX4 hatchback, Suzuki is bringing a sedan version of the vehicle to market this fall. It features the same peppy 143-hp engine, but unlike the hatchback, it doesn’t offer all-wheel drive. No mileage figures were released but we expect it to be significantly higher than the SX4 hatchback.
Suzuki is aiming at delivering a lot of standard equipment. We were impressed with the hatchback’s low base price, above-par interior and its long list of standard features, and that doesn’t change with the sedan. However, stability control is not being offered on the SX4 sedan. There are standard disc brakes on all four wheels and ABS. There are also front seat mounted side airbags as well as side curtain airbags for all passengers.
No prices were announced but the sedan should be expected to start for less than the $14,999 hatchback because of the lack of AWD, a costly upgrade. We’d guess the price will end up at least $1,000 less. Updated: New photos can be found below.
Our feet are tired, our cell phone batteries are depleted, we’re wet (or soon will be) from the rain and we’re ready to go home. Yet we’ll be back with another day of auto show coverage tomorrow. Until then, check out all the full reports and live photo galleries of the vehicles that debuted today, on the main Cars.com auto show page.
Concept Cars
Production Cars
We’re reporting news for the next few days from the media room here at the 2007 New York Auto Show, but most of the action is happening on the show floor. Instead of hustling back up to the media room to post my thoughts, I’ll be blogging live via a smart phone. You can check out the constantly updated photo gallery here. Please forgive all typos. The keyboard is quite small. Also, if you right-click “View Image” you’ll get an even larger, clearer photo.
This post will appear at the top of the blog page whenever I’m down on the show floor. There is still a ton of news you might’ve missed, so don’t forget to scroll.
Updated (again): Live From New York Gallery
When we heard about the new Lexus LX 570, we had some guesses on what it would be. We guessed correctly that it borrows the 5.7-liter V-8 from the new Toyota Tundra, for example. We just didn’t know what it would look like.
Now that we’ve seen it, we’re not blown away. The styling is more than subtle — perhaps “nondescript” would be the right terminology. Maybe that’s so the folks sharing the road with you won’t notice what a large luxury SUV you’re driving. That’s just a guess, and a wild one.
Regardless, people shopping for a large luxury SUV will appreciate the 381 hp and six-speed automatic transmission. It can also tow up to 8,500 pounds. The suspension is radically upgraded; it even lowers the LX 570 by an inch when it hits highway speeds in order to reduce drag. We’ll have more on the LX 570 later today on our main Cars.com auto show page, but for now, check out the photos below.
Honda didn’t even have a press conference for it, and the company gave it a “prototype” designation instead of the more popular term “concept.” What does all that mean for the S2000 CR? Not much. The slow-selling — but beloved by owners — S2000 will indeed get the club racer trim shown here. It will arrive at dealerships this fall, lighter and stiffer than the standard S2000.
Fans of the S2000 love it for its track prowess, and the CR should only heighten that devotion. The suspension settings have been set to be “highly aggressive,” and all the weight-saving and aerodynamic work is to reduce lift. But the biggest news of all is that an aluminum hardtop replaces the convertible soft-top as standard equipment.
Some club racing circuits require a hardtop to get on the track, and the CR delivers that option. It also sports a huge spoiler and nifty nacelles behind the seats. Engine, transmission and interior all remain the same. More photos below.
First the good news: The Ford Flex looks as good as a production version of the Fairlane concept could have looked. We still have to go check it out up close, but from the shots below it looks nice. The bad news? The 2009 Ford Flex won’t go on sale until the summer of 2008. That’s more than a year after its debut here in New York, and Ford could use a hit long before then.
It’s powered by the same 3.5-liter V-6 found in the Edge crossover and many others in the Ford family. Here it’s matched to a six-speed automatic transmission; Ford says it will have more than 260 hp.
There are side airbags and curtain airbags for all three rows of seats, as well as standard stability control. Ford is touting the Flex as a safe family transport with style. For now, we’ll agree. We just have to wait a while to make a final judgment. More photos below.
Another automaker seemingly wasting our time is Volkswagen. The company’s big news this morning is that the slightly updated 2008 Touareg will be called the Touareg 2. This might be the worst naming idea we’ve seen since the Taurus X. The Touareg 2 goes on sale later this spring and will start at $39,320.
There will be three upgraded engine choices, including a V-6, a V-8 and a monstrous twin-turbo diesel V-10.
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There is news going on at the New York Auto Show. This morning Volvo announced the pricing of its upcoming C30 two-door hatchback. Prices for the C30 Version 1.0 will be $22,700. The C30 Version 2.0 starts at $25,700. Prices do not include a destination charge of $695. Both models feature the same 227 horsepower turbocharged five-cylinder engine, but come equipped with different levels of equipment.
The 1.0 comes standard with 17-inch wheels and that’s about it outside the standard Volvo safety equipment like whiplash protection, side airbags and curtain airbags. The new blindspot warning system will also be an available option. Moving up to the 2.0 adds a 650-watt stereo, 18-inch wheels, larger spoiler and a body kit.
Fans of compact sports hatchbacks will be able to get their hands on the new C30 in October.
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For 2008, Jeep is giving the Liberty an all-new look inside and out, along with a radical, optional retractable roof. If the Liberty resembles the Dodge Nitro, that’s because they’re largely the same vehicle. The Jeep sports a 210-hp V-6 and two 4x4 drivetrains, and comes in Sport and Limited trims.
We’d get into all the changes from the past generation, like all the added space and comfort inside, but we’re a bit bummed there aren’t more Jeep-specific touches.
Unlike the Nitro, the Liberty has an optional retractable canvas roof that Jeep calls a Sky Slider, and it looks to live up to its name. We’ve seen similar roofs offered by prominent aftermarket companies on vehicles like the Hummer H3, but this is the first time we’ve seen one from a manufacturer. You’ll also be able to add a rear seat DVD system and the new MyGig entertainment system.
We’ll have more on the 2008 Jeep Liberty later today from the show floor, but for now check out the photos below, including a comparison shot of the Dodge Nitro so you can judge for yourself.
We told you about Chevrolet’s plans to debut three minicar concepts at the New York Auto Show last week with a look at one of them called the Trax concept. Now, we get our first look at all three, including a lot more photos and information.
GM wants the public to pick which one of the three they’d like to see in production at www.vote4chevrolet.com. To that end we’ll give you a brief breakdown of each one with more information coming tomorrow. Lots of photos of each concept are below.
Chevrolet Beat: Designed by GM’s South Korean design studio, the Beat is a two-door hatchback aimed at the Scion crowd with a decidedly import look. It’s powered by a 1.4 liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and rolls on 17-inch wheels.
Chevrolet Groove: The Groove again looks to steal customers from Scion with its four-door design. It too runs on 17-inch wheels but features a 1.0-liter diesel engine for power.
Chevrolet Trax: The first minicar we saw still seems the most original and features more American styling. It runs on 16-inch wheels and a 1.0-liter gasoline engine.
When Subaru debuted its first traditional SUV its radical front-end literally scared off potential customers. The company even attempted to alter the grille just last year. Today, the company announced the 2008 model that not only addressed the cosmetic issue of that eye-offending grille, but also the vehicle’s engine and transmission.
Those major sore points might have offended automotive journalists more than the Tribeca’s looks. The new engine is a 3.6 liter six-cylinder with 256 horsepower. The new five-speed transmission promises faster shifts and reaction times. There are other interior improvements including a new third-row seat. Tomorrow, well have a full report on the main Cars.com auto show page. For now, check out the photos below.
The intrepid web surfers out there might have already seen images of the all new Subaru Impreza WRX sedan and wagon elsewhere on the internet. Today, we’re bringing you everything we have on the highly anticipated — and somewhat controversial — new model.
Car enthusiasts loved the WRX’s turbocharged 224-hp boxer engine powering all four wheels; the look of the vehicle was something of an afterthought. Now Subaru has delivered a dramatic new look, especially in wagon form, for the totally redesigned model. The signature hood scoop is much more subtle, the grille flows into the headlights and the beltline is quite high. Unfortunately, the engine and transmission setup remains exactly the same as the old model.
We’d guess the overhaul to the chassis, body and interior were more important for Subaru at this time and that improvements to the engine and transmission can be dropped in as the design ages a bit. That would be a wise move. Even more importantly, the interior looks vastly improved. The base Impreza 2.5i’s 170-hp engine remains as well, but the important model is the WRX.
We'll have more on the WRX tomorrow from the New York auto show, but for now click below for more photos.
The last major auto show of the season is here. Tomorrow we'll be on the floor and reporting live from the 2007 New York International Auto Show. Check out the official Cars.com auto show page here for our staff's full coverage of each new concept and production car.
Come back to KickingTires tonight at midnight EDT for the first look at a new production vehicle. We'll also be blogging live from the show floor over the next two days so you won't miss a thing.
For 2008, Jeep wants to change the first impression people get of the Grand Cherokee. The front end gets new, round headlights that significantly change the look of the SUV, even though it’s relatively unchanged from last year’s model in every other regard.
The company says the interior is updated as well, but it hadn’t provided any visual proof by press time. If the past is any indication, we’re guessing the interior changes won’t be immediately noticeable to the average car shopper.
Most important about the 2008 Grand Cherokee is the array of engine choices. There are five, including a diesel V-6. The rest are:
The 4.7-liter V-8 is new for 2008 and makes 24% more horsepower while remaining flex-fuel capable.
We can’t get too excited about the Grand Cherokee. The SUV has been a slow seller recently, but maybe the available diesel power plant and new V-8 will make it more appealing. More pictures, including a comparison between the 2008 and the 2005 models (the last redesign), are below.
Infiniti only gave us a few shots of the new Infiniti G37 when we first learned about the new coupe. Today we received a handful of new photos that are very stylistic and show off a bit more of the G37. We’d still like some more traditional shots, but that might have to wait until we see the G37 in New York next week. Until then, the new photos are below.
Truck buyers may not be familiar with Chip Foose. He's a custom hot rod builder who has created an empire out of his 1950s-influenced designs. Most recently he's been churning out customized Ford Mustangs. His work was good enough to catch the attention of the Blue Oval, and the company recruited Foose to develop in-house custom vehicles.
Foose's first official Ford project is the 2008 Ford F-150 Foose Edition. This truck isn't just for show; it packs a 450-hp supercharged V-8 engine. The plan now is for just 500 of these to be sent to dealerships this fall. There are a number of exterior changes, most noticeably custom Foose wheels and a lower stance. The hood, headlights and grille also get the custom treatment.
No price has been announced, but we'd guess it will be much more than the last go-fast F-150, the SVT Lightning, which had a sticker of $32,515 in 2003. More photos below.
This is the first of three special edition Fords debuting at the New York Auto Show. Like the recent Shelby Mustangs, the Shelby GT500KR is a throwback to the musclecar ‘60s. KR stands for King of the Road and this new version of the classic certainly has the power to back up that claim. The vanilla GT500 had exactly 500 horsepower; the GT500KR will have 540 hp and 14 inch Brembo brakes to pull in the reigns.
Ford will only produce 1,000 of the new Shelby GT500KR coupes, so go put your order in now if you need to upgrade your GT500. Of course, you'll have a long wait. The GT500KR won't hit the streets until spring 2008. No prices have been announced, but we’d have to assume the GT500KR will be more than the GT500’s $40,930 price tag.
More photos below.
We were impressed with the base version of Mercedes’ all-new CL coupe when we got our hands on it, but have absolutely no problem with Mercedes adding a 612-hp V-12 biturbo engine. Simply stated, we’ll take the just-announced CL65 AMG any day. Surely the fact that it can hit 62 mph in a beyond-rapid 4.4 seconds has nothing to do with it.
All the power is routed through a five-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel mounted shift paddles. There’s also an adaptive driving program that allows the driver to select Sport, Comfort or Manual modes. Each one alters the accelerator response and suspensions settings.
There will also be a 40th Anniversary edition of the CL65 AMG, consisting of just 40 models for the global market. A custom paint scheme and interior will differentiate it from all those other, more pedestrian CL65s.
We’re still waiting on pricing — the outgoing model came in at $179,600 – and availability, but if you don’t have your Mercedes dealer already on speed dial, we’re guessing you’ll just be happy to enjoy the photos below.
On Wednesday, Nissan dropped the veil on its upcoming performance variation of the 350Z. Already a popular sports car in its regular trim, the 350Z Nismo has quite a few exterior alterations and a few upgrades to the Z’s suspension, exhaust and more.
Below are 18 new photos of the Nismo 350Z. For more information, check out our original post here.
When Infiniti announced its new EX yesterday, it mentioned it will be the first vehicle to offer a new technology they’re calling the Around View Monitor. We didn’t know all the specs then, but we do now. The system includes four cameras mounted on the front, rear and both side mirrors. A display screen on the dash actually shows a sky view of the vehicle and its surroundings. It’s a bit extreme in our mind; we'd rather perfect our own parking skills rather than rely on technology, but this might become more common place.
Click below for a video of the system in action. You won't believe where the front camera is.
The concept vehicle shown here — called the Chevrolet Trax — is one of three minicar concepts GM plans to unveil at next week’s New York auto show. The company will then allow the public to vote on which of the three they like best. The results may determine which of the concepts Chevy brings to market.
All three are based on GM’s Korean-built minicars, which are sold outside the U.S. These would be smaller than the current Chevy Aveo, sold domestically. The Trax is powered by a 1-liter — yes, that’s 1.0 — gasoline engine. Power will probably be in the two-digit range, but fuel economy would probably be excellent. Think of it as Chevy’s version of the Smart ForTwo.
We’re not sure if the U.S. market is ready for the Smart or one of GM’s minicars, but there seems to be a trend developing.
We learned about Hyundai’s all-new, large rear-wheel-drive Genesis sedan earlier this week, but today we have more photos for you that show the car up close. It looks ready to roll into dealerships, for the most part. Check out more photos below.
The Highlights:
The lead-up to the New York Auto Show is heating up. After all the action yesterday and last night, Cadillac just released the first images of and information on the 2008 Cadillac STS. In most ways, it’s not that different from the outgoing model. The major change revolves around the huge new grille and side vent. The STS’ look is now more in line with the new Cadillac Escalade and the upcoming CTS, which debuted at the Detroit auto show.
There are some changes with the engine options, as well. There’s a new direct-injection V-6 engine. This is the standard engine, and it gets an impressive 298 hp mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel drive remains an option on the 2008 STS. A lane departure warning system will also be available for the first time.
V-8 equipped models and AWD V-6s will get an electronic stability system, although we think it should be standard throughout the lineup. We’re also disappointed with the mostly unaltered interior.
Prices aren’t available at this time, but will be released closer to the midsummer on-sale date.
More photos below.
Infiniti is calling this new compact crossover a concept, but the EX will reach production this year and the final product will look remarkably like this when it arrives at dealerships before the end of 2007.
Infiniti isn’t revealing much about the engine, but we’re guessing it will be a version of the 3.5-liter V-6 found in the G35 sedan, though producing much less power. There could also be a highly tuned four-cylinder like the one in the Nissan SE-R, but we don’t want to speculate too much.
What we do know is there will be two technological gadgets in the EX. One is a lane-departure warning system so you don’t wander into another lane of traffic. The other is much more interesting: Called the Around View Monitor, it uses cameras on the front, side and rear of the car to allow the driver to see more of the blind spots in parking situations.
We’ll learn more about the EX next week at the New York Auto Show, but from the initial image and the fact that this will be out soon, we’re pretty excited as of now.
As we’ve seen in The Great Car Faceoff, the Nissan 350Z has some serious fans. Those fans are being addressed with the new Nismo 350Z, a race-inspired version of the sports coupe. Nismo is the brand of high-performance parts for Nissan vehicles.
Added to this 350Z are aerodynamic kits for the front, side and rear of the car, along with a rear wing. On the performance side, there are larger Brembo brakes, a tuned exhaust and lightweight wheels. There are also some interior touches special to the Nismo addition. Engine power remains the same as the base 2007 350Z, 306 hp.
The Nismo goes on sale in July.
The H2 brought the Hummer brand to the masses, but today it seems a little outdated on the road. Even so, it still has fans out there, and the company has treated them with a dramatically improved interior and new 6.2-liter V-8 engine for both the H2 SUV and SUT.
On the outside, we don’t think anyone will notice larger openings in the grille and a silver-painted bumper, as that’s all that has changed. Inside is where it counts. The entire instrument panel has been redesigned, there are new seats, new door trim and a full third-row seat for the first time.
The engine is a 393-hp V-8 with 415 pounds-feet of torque, good for a towing capacity of 8,200 pounds — a 1,700-pound bump over the outgoing model. The H2 also gets new standard safety equipment, including curtain airbags for all three rows of seats, seat belt pretensioners, electronic stability control with rollover mitigation, a tire pressure monitoring system and a panic brake assist.
Hummer says the new H2 will go on sale “later this year,” so we’re guessing after the summer. We’ll let you know when we hear something more definitive. Check out more pictures of the interior and exterior below.
In one of those rare instances of automotive journalism harmony, almost every story ever written about the Hummer H3 has pointed to its somewhat anemic powertrain. For 2007, the H3’s base five-cylinder engine got a slight power bump, but today we learn that Hummer wants to make a big dog out of its littlest SUV.
The 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha gets the full V-8 treatment, with 295 hp and 317 pounds-feet of torque, allowing for a towing capacity of 6,000 pounds with a four-speed automatic transmission. There’s no word on fuel economy, but the H3 Alpha does reach 60 mph in eight seconds, compared to the base model’s 11-second time.
The Alpha name is given to high-performance models in the Hummer lineup, and the H3 Alpha can be ordered with the cosmetic H3X package. All 2008 Hummer H3s also get new standard equipment, including an electronic stability system, antilock brakes and a tire pressure monitoring system.
The Hummer H3 Alpha goes on sale this summer. Check out the photos below.
Unlike the Buick LaCrosse, the Lucerne already had a V-8 engine in its CXS model. What does the new Lucerne Super do to top that? Besides the revised grille and front end, its 4.6-liter Northstar V-8 gets tweaked to put out 17 more horsepower, bringing the total to 292 hp.
There’s also the addition of stability control, brake assist and magnetic ride control to improve handling. The Lucerne Super comes in only four exterior colors, rides on 18-inch aluminum wheels and, of course, has the “Super” badges. The Lucerne Super looks like a nice upgrade for the lineup, but we’re surprised it won’t go on sale until spring 2008. Until then, check out the photos below.
If you’re wondering what Buick is going to do to compete in a growing field of entry-level luxury cars, look no further than the front of the updated 2008 LaCrosse sedan. You’ll notice a much larger center grille, plus added chrome that will either win over fans or turn them away.
What Buick is hoping is for the new LaCrosse Super and its 300-hp V-8 to really bring in new fans. The all-new trim level adds a 5.3-liter V-8 engine with active fuel management to keep mileage reasonable, yet still reach 60 mph in 5.7 seconds.
The rest of the lineup retains the same engines as the outgoing 2007 models, in CX, CXL and CXS trims. We’re a bit surprised GM didn’t significantly alter the LaCrosse’s interior. With so much attention paid to the new grille and Super trim level, the interior didn’t get the new upgraded materials seen in most other new models, including the Buick Lucerne.
The 2008 LaCrosse goes on sale this summer. Pricing has yet to be announced.
More images below.
This week you’ll be reading a lot about the New York Auto Show even though it doesn’t open, even to the media, until next week. Why? We’re not quite sure, but a number of automakers have interesting new cars they want to announce a bit early. This morning, Hyundai started the week off with a look at its Genesis concept.
The V-8 powered, rear-wheel-drive sedan is actually already green-lit for production in 2008. It’ll have more than 300 horsepower under the hood and feature a bevy of safety features. The big news is that the car will be Hyundai’s first “luxury” offering in the United States, but the company is saying the starting price will be “well under” $30,000. That makes us think this might not be as luxurious as Hyundai wants us to believe. Regardless, it’s still an attractive sedan even if it doesn’t break much new ground.
Check out the larger pictures and tell us what you think below.
Well, everything is supposed to be a mystery at auto shows, but as we know news breaks early almost every time. WorldCarFans obviously has an AMG owner on staff, because the company got access to the virtual private lounge for AMG owners and snagged the image here of a shrouded vehicle. WCF is guessing it’s a C-Class AMG, which we’d love to see, too. Perhaps a C55 or C63. We’d take either.
[Mystery Mercedes AMG to Debut at New York, WorldCarFans]
Ford is finally ready to debut the production version of the Fairlane concept (above) at this year’s New York Auto Show. Now dubbed Flex, the crossover is Ford’s stab at a growing segment of vehicles that includes the new Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia, Mazda CX-9 and Hyundai Veracruz.
If the Flex looks anything like the Fairlane concept, it will certainly be the most radically styled of the bunch, hearkening back to both classic American and British autos.
We’re not in love with the name, but it’s certainly better than Taurus X. There’s no word on when the Flex will go on sale, but we’ll throw a dart at “early 2008” as a timeline for introduction to the masses. You’ll hear a lot more about the Flex right here during the New York Auto Show media days, starting April 4.
[Ford To Debut Flex Crossover, Aiming To Redefine Minivan, CNNMoney via Autoblog]
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The automotive world used to be all about secrets. Automakers would plan a new vehicle introduction down to the day so they could maximize the “wow” factor of the debut, usually at a major auto show. Infiniti was planning on previewing its G37 coupe a week from today, a full week before its public debut in New York City, but a number of automotive publications decided to spoil the surprise, running the information they received on the new sports coupe ahead of time.
We only have two images for you, yet it’s still obvious that the exterior is significantly different from the past-generation G35 coupe. It doesn’t seem to be an obvious improvement, but it’s not unattractive either.
We can tell you the G37 has a 3.7 liter V-6 engine — modified from the one in the new G35 sedan — that produces 330 hp. There will also be an available four-wheel steering system, but as of right now we don’t have much more official information from Infiniti besides the engine size and power. It does go on to say that the G37 has touch-screen navigation with real-time traffic and a really nice available stereo. We’ll have more on the G37 next week. Until then, we’re sure you can find some other early reports if you look hard enough.
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