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2011 Infiniti G37 Convertible
Infiniti hard-top convertible sees minor tweaks
- Sexy styling
- Handling athleticism
- Good brakes
- V6 packs brawn
- Great materials, quality feel
- Power retractable hard top
- V6 can be rough at high revs
- Option packages are pricey
- Tight squeeze for rear passengers
- Short on cargo space
The four-seat 2011 Infiniti G37 (Base MSRP: $45,000 to $57,250) convertible offers an attractive combination of style, performance and luxury -- all under a retractable hard top. Looks are one advantage reviewers say the Infiniti G convertible has over some of its prime competitors. Changes for 2010 are nominal, so for full details on this car, visit our full report on the 2009 Infiniti G37 convertible (*Est. $43,850 to $43,900), which offers detailed analysis of many expert reviews, with links to all of them.
The 2011 Infiniti G37 sees very minor changes. A new front fascia, model-specific tail lamps, and an integrated stop lamp and rearview camera in the chrome trunk lid are new, along with a Limited Edition trim level with exclusive luxury accents. The G37 Convertible Sport 6MT (six-speed manual transmission) gets standard navigation as well.
The G37's muscular, 328-horsepower V6 carries over unchanged, and it is rated at 18 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined with the automatic, as tested by the Environmental Protection Agency. Drivers not opting for the seven-speed automatic can choose a six-speed manual transmission that results in lower mileage estimates by one mpg across the board.
The 2011 Infiniti G37 convertibles receive a full complement of standard safety features including front airbags, side airbags, pop-up rollbars, antilock brakes, electronic stability control and traction control. There are no formal safety ratings on the car, however, as neither the independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety nor the federal government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have tested the Infiniti G convertible.
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Nissan's media website contains a model overview that details the minor changes to the 2011 Infiniti G37 Convertible (amidst predictably flowery and promotional language).
Review: 2011 Infiniti G37 Convertible Press Kit: Overview, Editors of NissanNews.com
Expect to see fuel economy in the neighborhood of 19 to 20 mpg with the 2011 Infiniti G37 Convertible, according to EPA estimates. Cars equipped with the seven-speed automatic transmission see slightly better figures than those equipped with the available six-speed manual.
Review: 2011 Infiniti G37, Editors of FuelEconomy.gov
The 2009 Infiniti G37 convertible is fundamentally the same car as the 2011 model, so for detailed information, visit our comprehensive report on the '09 model.
Review: 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible, Editors of ConsumerSearch, Aug. 2009
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