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2011 Infiniti G Sedan
- New entry-level G25 model
- G37's muscular 3.7-liter V6
- Classy and roomy interior
- Value vs. other sports sedans
- Athletic handling
- Plenty of trim levels
- Good brakes
- No split folding backseat
- Ride quality is on the stiff side
- Backseat really best for two
Free Price Quote for 2011 Infiniti GThe Infiniti G is a well-liked runner-up to the top-rated 2011 BMW 3 Series sedan (Base MSRP: $34,600 to $44,150) sports sedan. For 2011, the G series gets a new entry-level model: the Infiniti G25 sedan. For information on the carryover Infiniti G37 model, see our page on the 2010 Infiniti G37 sedan (Base MSRP $33,250 to $43,350).
The 2011 Infiniti G25 is identical to the G37 but with a smaller, less powerful engine and a lower price. The G25 is powered by a 218-horsepower, 2.5-liter V6, with the same seven-speed automatic transmission and choice of rear- or all-wheel-drive as the G37. The Environmental Protection Agency had not yet posted fuel-economy estimates for 2011 Infiniti G models when we checked, but the 2010 Infiniti G37 gets 20 to 22 mpg combined with its 328-horsepower, 3.7-liter V6.
Safety ratings are based on the 2010 Infiniti G37 sedan. It earns the highest possible scores in front- and side-crash tests, except for a 4-star rating (out of 5) in one government test for protecting the front passenger in a frontal crash. Its rear-crash protection is Marginal in tests at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and its rollover roof strength has not yet been evaluated there. Standard safety features include antilock brakes, traction and stability control, and front, front-side and curtain airbags.
Base MSRP for the 2011 Infiniti G sedan ranges from $30,950 for the new entry-level G25 sedan with rear-wheel drive to $44,000 for the AWD G37x Limited Edition.
Our Sources
1. Autoblog.com
The 2011 Infiniti G sedan lineup gains a new entry-level G25 model with a smaller engine than the G37, this article says. It includes Infiniti's press release on the new G25.
Review: 2011 Infiniti G25 Arrives Stateside, Priced at $30,950, Damon Lavrinc, Aug. 13, 2010
2. Edmunds.com
Edmunds.com lists pricing for the 2011 Infiniti G sedan. It ranges from $30,950 for the new Infiniti G25 to $44,000 for the Infiniti G37x Limited Edition.
Review: 2011 Infiniti G Sedan Styles, Editors of Edmunds.com
3. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's crash testers rate the 2010 Infiniti G sedan. It suffers from a Marginal rear-crash rating and is not tested for rollover roof strength, but it does earn the highest rating of Good in front- and side-crash tests.
Review: Midsize Luxury/Near Luxury Cars, Editors of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
4. SaferCar.gov
The 2010 Infiniti G earns the highest 5-star government crash ratings, except for a 4-star rating (out of 5) for protecting the front passenger in a frontal crash. The 2011 model had not yet been rated when we checked.
Review: 5-Star Safety Ratings, Editors of SaferCar.gov
5. FuelEconomy.gov
Fuel-economy ratings for 2011 Infiniti G sedans had not yet been posted on this government website when we checked. 2010 Infiniti G models deliver 20 to 22 mpg combined, depending on trim level.
Review: 2010 Upscale Sedans, Editors of FuelEconomy.gov
The biggest change to the Infiniti G sedan series for 2011 is the addition of an entry-level G25 model. Our report on the 2010 Infiniti G37 sedan provides more information on the carryover model.
Review: 2010 Infiniti G37 Sedan, Editors of ConsumerSearch, Oct. 2010
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