Cars.com Reviews the 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible

A fierce competitor of BMW’s 3 Series, the Infiniti G coupe and sedan have been favorites of the Cars.com editorial team because they consistently match the 3 Series’ driving experience but at a much lower price. Cars.com reviewer Mike Hanley looks at the 2009 G37 with a retractable hardtop to see how it stacks up to its 3 Series competitor, the 335i convertible. Read his full review to find out how the two convertible titans stack up.

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2010 Lexus IS 250C vs. 2009 Infiniti G37 Video

Recently, two attractive high-end convertibles ended up in the Cars.com office back-to-back, allowing Cars.com reviewer Joe Wiesenfelder the opportunity to pit them against each other. The 2010 Lexus IS 250C and 2009 Infiniti G37 are both hard-top convertibles with hefty price tags, but what sets them apart? As Wiesenfelder discovers, the answer could be trunk space and trim-level features.

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Cars.com Podcast: Quick Drives

The editors drove a ton of upcoming new models at a recent rally, including the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 hybrid, the 2010 Mazda Mazdaspeed3, 2010 Kia Forte Koup and the 2009 Infiniti G37 convertible. That’s a lot of new metal to test out and Joe Bruzek, Mike Hanley and Joe Wiesenfelder give the details in this week’s podcast.

You can download the podcast via iTunes here or simply hit the play button below to listen in your browser.

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Infiniti Prices G37 Convertible at $43,850

Infiniti’s new G37 hardtop convertible will go on sale for $43,850 just in time for consistently warm weather and sunny summer skies. The G37 ‘vert is scheduled to go on sale June 19 and will offer a base G37 convertible trim and a G37 Sport 6MT, which will go for $43,900. Prices do not include an $865 destination fee.

All G37s use a three-piece power hardtop that retracts into the trunk area. Base convertibles come with a seven-speed automatic transmission and leather seats. As a testament to the G37’s credentials for sport enthusiasts, Sport trims add a six-speed manual transmission, just like the sedan and coupe. Also included on Sports are sport-tuned steering, larger brakes and 19-inch wheels.  

The G37’s optional equipment is tailored to the convertible experience. An available Premium Package — $3,250 on base models and $3,050 on Sport trims — includes an active climate control system that adjusts fan speed according to the top’s position and the vehicle’s speed. Also included in the package is a Bose sound system that features speakers in the headrest to match sound levels in an open-air cabin.

The G37 convertible is priced roughly in the middle of competing hardtop convertibles like the BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS 250C and IS 350C, and the Volvo C70.

• 2010 Lexus IS 250C — $38,490
• 2009 Volvo C70 — $39,800
• 2009 Infiniti G37 convertible base — $43,850  
• 2009 Infiniti G37 convertible Sport — $43,900
• 2010 Lexus IS 350C — $43,940
• 2009 BMW 328 i convertible — $44,550
• 2009 BMW 335 I convertible — $50,700

Cars.com Reviews the 2009 Infiniti G37

Replacing the G35 sedan, the G37 comes with more power and adds two new body styles. In this review, Cars.com’s Kelsey Mays looks specifically at the G37 Sport coupe. He compares the G37 to other two-door vehicles, but most specifically to BMW’s 335i. Mays finds that the G37 makes for a very tempting alternative to the pricier 335i. Read his full review to find out why.

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Infiniti's Simple, Sophisticated iPod Interface

Last week, I was impressed with the lowly Chevy Cobalt’s new USB input and interface for MP3 players. This week, I was reminded just how well other companies manage similar tasks. Now, there’s a big difference between a $17,000 Cobalt and a $44,000 Infiniti G37 coupe — well more than one big difference — but the interface in the G37 has been around for a few years not only in the Infiniti lineup, but in a few Nissans, too. And it is really a terrific way to play your music.

Cars.com Reviews the Infiniti G37x Sedan

Infiniti’s G sedan has had the BMW 3 Series in its crosshairs for some time now. Over the years, the model has evolved, adding a convertible and a more powerful engine to the sedan for 2009.

Does the G37xS have what it takes to tackle not only its competition, but also adverse conditions? Cars.com resident expert Joe Wiesenfelder just got done sloshing a new G37xS all-wheel-drive sedan through Chicago’s snowy roads, so read his full review to find out.

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2009 Infiniti G37x S Video

The 2009 Infiniti G37 would present enough material for a thorough video review, but Cars.com’s Joe Wiesenfelder has the added challenge of test-driving the x version with all-wheel drive, and the S-version, meaning the Sport package. How do the added features and trim package add or detract from the G37? Watch Wiesenfelder’s video to find out.