2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible Milwaukee WI

2010 Infiniti G37 Convertible By Jon Alain Guzik, Editor-in-Chief


DriverSide Overview?
Infiniti has made it clear it has no intention of sitting by while BMW dominates the luxury market with its 1- and 3-Series models. No, they had their own big gun in the arsenal, the G37 , which offered up an impressive bargain while still delivering the power and refinement buyers are looking for. It wasn’t without its weakness, though. Infiniti still fell short on the convertible front, as it hadn’t offered a drop top in years. The 2010 G37 Convertible is out to prove top-down motoring doesn’t have to come with all of the headaches traditionally associated with a rag top as the new G37 comes standard with a power retractable hardtop. The car isn’t some hack job. It’s new from the A-pillars rearward, meaning the car’s structural architecture is all its own – not pieced together from the carcass of its coupe cousin. There’s also a robust climate control system designed to keep you comfortable, top up or down, any time of the year. What’s more, the retractable hard top seals out the elements and noise. For a company that hasn’t touched a convertible in years, this is an impressive effort.

What's to Like?
The Infiniti G37 Convertible’s retractable hard top goes completely up or down in just 28 seconds, which is plenty quick. Unlike some other convertibles in this segment, the rear seats can actually hold full grown adults without breaking anyone’s legs. The adaptive climate control is a marvel, too.

What's Not to Like?
This is a heavy car. Though the mesmerizing top mechanism weighs in at just 200 pounds, the rest of the platform hits the scales at a full 453 pounds over the hard-top coupe, which bumps the curb weight to a smidge over two-tons. Also, with the top down, the trunk is a joke, making the Saturn Sky’s boot look like an SUV. Seriously, anything bigger than a loaf of bread won’t fit.
The Drive:?
DriverSide Driving Impressions?
Even with all the extra weight onboard, the big V-6 power constantly teases you to mash the throttle. Acceleration is available in any gear thanks to the 3.7-liter, 330 horsepower powerplant wedged between the curvaceous fenders. The engine delivers constant power as the revs climb. Mated to a six-speed manual, the G37 Convertible is able to jaunt up onramps and tackle the passing lane with glee. Infiniti Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) is on hand to correct any overcommitted mistakes, but disengaging the system allows you to perform true rear-wheel drive, full opposite lock power slides if that’s what your heart desires. The boost in power has been paired with a similar boost to the brakes, which measure 14-inches up front and 13.8-inches in the rear, easily bringing the drop top down from high speeds in no time flat. The suspension is stiffly sprung but well damped, res...

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