- G Coupe Derivative is First in a New Line of Vehicles Crafted for High Performance -
Infiniti today announced its rumored specialty-performance vehicle collection,
the Infiniti Performance Line?. The first production vehicle from this group,
the 348-horsepower 2011 Infiniti Performance Line G Coupe, debuts tomorrow
evening at an exclusive event at the 60th annual Pebble Beach Concours
d'Elegance. It joins the Infiniti line of performance luxury vehicles at
Infiniti retailers nationwide in December.
The Infiniti Performance Line, or IPL, offers a new level of premium
performance for Infiniti vehicles, focusing not just on engine power and
acceleration, but also on redefining total vehicle performance. IPL promises
unique driving attributes with exclusive designs, different from other Infiniti
models in each selected Infiniti line. The 2011 IPL G Coupe is the first of
what is expected to be a range of IPL performance vehicles in the future.
Infiniti Performance Line vehicles are targeted at buyers seeking performance
luxury vehicles that express a greater degree of individual style. The limited
production IPL vehicles begin with Infiniti's legendary emotional design and
Japanese craftsmanship - and then heighten the luxury and performance levels
through modifications to the exterior, interior, engine tuning and suspension.
"IPL was conceived to create a new premium performance envelope, going beyond
equipment upgrades to accelerate the very soul of Infiniti's Inspired
Performance," said Infiniti Vice President Ben Poore. "IPL brings all the
elements together, styling harmonized with performance, exhaust note with
acceleration feel, ride comfort and confident handling. It's the perfect
formula for unmatched driving exhilaration."
IPL models will be identified by a special engine cover and trunklid badging.
The IPL emblem is designed to reinforce the strong message and spirit of IPL.
The letter "I" features a red insert representing sporty spirit, while the
Infiniti-violet "shadow" behind the letter appears like an Infiniti flag to
indicate the brand's Inspired Performance promise.
About the IPL G Coupe
The 2011 IPL G Coupe builds on the foundation of the second-generation Infiniti
G Coupe rear-wheel drive model with extensive modification throughout the
vehicle. The IPL G Coupe's unique exterior includes a dramatic front and rear
bumper/fascia design with integrated fog lights and black finishers, sculpted
side sills, rear spoiler and chrome exhaust tips. Each part is shaped to accent
the G Coupe's aggressively seductive styling. Combined with the exclusive
19-inch IPL split 7-spoke graphite-finish wheels and low-profile W-rated
Bridgestone Potenza RE50A performance tires, the IPL G Coupe projects a
confident stance and road-ready attitude. The IPL G Coupe is offered in just
two exterior colors: Graphite Shadow and Malbec Black.
The IPL G Coupe interior is designed to harmonize with the exterior styling,
offering two color treatments - Graphite and Monaco Red (red interior only
available with the Malbec Black exterior and 7-speed automatic transmission).
All IPL G Coupe interiors include red-stitched leather-appointed front sport
seats with manual thigh extension and driver's power torso and thigh support
adjustment, red-stitched steering wheel, Silk Obi aluminum trim, and aluminum
pedals and footrest.
Other standard interior features include Infiniti Studio on Wheels by Bose®
premium audio system, Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System, 9.3GB Music Box®
Hard Drive, Infiniti Voice Recognition for audio navigation, memory system for
driver's seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors, RearView Monitor, Rear Sonar
and moonroof (these items are optionally available on non-IPL G Coupe models).
The IPL G Coupe's enhanced performance comes from the synergetic effects of
three technology areas - engine tuning, dynamic tuning and sound
quality/acceleration feel tuning. Engine performance modifications were
selected not only for increased horsepower and torque levels, but also for
acceleration feel and exhaust sound without compromising fuel economy or noise
standards.
The IPL-tuned high-flow exhaust is a full dual exhaust design with independent
left and right large diameter pipes. The muffler's inner structure and
materials have been maximized to reduce pressure and provide an appropriate
performance exhaust note. The result is a 30% reduction in exhaust pressure
versus a base G Coupe's Y-pipe exhaust system design.
The IPL G Coupe's advanced VQ37HR 3.7-liter V6 engine management system has
been recalibrated through air-fuel mixture and ignition timing optimization,
raising the maximum horsepower output point to 7,400 rpm (from 7,000 rpm). To
obtain a natural acceleration feel, the torque curve from low revs to the
maximum torque point (5,200 rpm) was tuned for linearity. As a result of both
the exhaust system and engine management changes, the IPL G Coupe generates 348
horsepower - an increase of 18 horsepower over the non-IPL models - and 276
lb-ft of torque (+6 lb-ft).
"When you drive the IPL G Coupe, the first thing you notice is the surge in
sound and acceleration feel. The inspiring swell of sound is in complete
harmony with the acceleration feel as engine speed increases," said Poore. "The
sound is clean and inspiring, adding to the fun-to-drive sensation provided by
the 348 horsepower under the hood."
Equally inspiring is the IPL G Coupe's dynamic vehicle performance, which
focuses on providing confident handling, flat ride and smooth ride comfort. The
IPL suspension tuning and damping management philosophy is designed to optimize
each aspect of the suspension, effectively connecting the driver to the road
surface while removing uncomfortable vibrations. Front spring rates have been
increased 20% over the base G Coupe and rear spring rates increased 10%. Shock
tuning has also been adjusted to reach a new premium performance standard.
The IPL G Coupe also offers a sport-tuned steering gear and large 4-wheel sport
brakes with aluminum-alloy opposed calipers (4-piston front/2-piston rear) and
Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD).
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- New 2.5-liter V6-Equipped G Sedan Priced at Under $31,000 M.S.R.P. USD -
Infiniti today announced a new addition to the popular Infiniti G Line, the G25
Sedan, which features a 2.5-liter V6 engine. It is scheduled to go on sale at Infiniti
retailers nationwide in September, joining the Infiniti G37 Sedan, G37 Coupe
and G37 Convertible. It will have a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail
Price* (MSRP) of $30,950 USD.
"With the new G25 Sedan, we're broadening the appeal of the G Line with a model
designed to provide an additional choice for buyers looking for a true luxury
sedan, but who might not need the higher levels of performance provided by our
larger engine-equipped G37 models," said Infiniti Vice President Ben Poore, speaking
at a media event at the 60th annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. "The G25
is positioned in the heart of the luxury sport sedan market, allowing us to
bring Infiniti's Inspired Performance to a wider selection of buyers."
The new 2011 Infiniti G25 Sedan shares the same dynamic exterior, interior and
chassis as the G37, but with a smaller displacement engine. The 2.5-liter DOHC
24-valve V6 produces 218 horsepower and 187 lb-ft of torque, versus the G37's
3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6's 328 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque. The G25
Sedan comes with a standard 7-speed automatic transmission and is available in
both rear-wheel drive and intelligent all-wheel drive. Three models are
offered: G25 Sedan, G25 Sedan Journey and G25x Sedan AWD.
The G25 Sedan's extensive list of standard equipment includes leather-appointed
seating, Shodo aluminum interior trim, 8-way power driver's seat and 4-way
power front passenger's seat, Automatic Temperature Control, premium audio
system with six speakers, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold
separately) and much more.
Other standard features range from 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, High
Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon headlights, 4-wheel Anti-lock Disc Braking
System (ABS), Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS).
The G25 Journey model adds RearView Monitor, heated front seats, heated outside
mirrors, auto on/off headlights, Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control and
more.
"While the G25 Sedan serves as the entry into the G line, it still offers an
impressive array of luxury features - from leather-appointed seats to satellite
radio," said Poore. "With inspired style and performance - backed by our unique
customer care philosophy, the Infiniti Total Ownership Experience® - we are
confident the new G25 will attract a lot of attention in the marketplace."
About Infiniti
Infiniti offers a full-line of luxury performance automobiles, including the G
Coupe, Sedan and first-ever Convertible, M sedan, EX and FX crossovers, and the
QX full-size SUV. More information about Infiniti and its Total Ownership
Experience® can be found at www.InfinitiUSA.com.
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- All-New 2011
Infiniti M to Offer Innovative Forest Air System -
July 1, 2009 - Year after year, the experts recognize Infiniti's automotive achievements, but the most gratifying honor is knowing that owners are thrilled with their Infiniti-more so than any other. According to AutoPacific, an unmatched 95% of new owners recommended the G37, earning it the highest overall satisfaction for 2009. AutoPacific, which has provided automotive analysis to carmakers since 1986, based its finding on a just-completed comprehensive survey of more than 25,000 consumers who purchased or leased new cars or light trucks in the period from September to December 2008. Their research objectively measures owner recommendations by ranking new owner's responses to the question, "Would you recommend your new vehicle to a friend or relative?" Scores are based on the responses of either "Yes, definitely," "Yes, with reservations," or "No." When asked if they would recommend their Infiniti G37 to a friend or family member, 95% of owners replied with an enthusiastic, "Yes, definitely."
The 2010 Infiniti Lineup - Charting the Changes
Following an aggressive slate of enhancements and
additions in the previous model year, the most notable changes to the 2010
Infiniti lineup are found in the G Sedan and Coupe. The G37 Sedan
receives a new grille design and revised front and rear fascias. Both
the G37 Sedan and G37 Coupe feature mildly revised interiors, including new
color and trim treatments and enhanced standard and option package
content.
Key changes to 2010 Infinitis include, but are not limited to, the
following:
Following is a more detailed overview of Infiniti products for
the 2010 model year:
2010 Infiniti QX56
The 2010 Infiniti QX56 continues to offer an outstanding combination of
refinement, roominess, advanced technology and power - providing maximum
utility and all-season versatility in a stylish, fully equipped full-size
luxury SUV. Its sophisticated body design is marked by a distinctive
chrome "waterfall" style grille, High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon
headlights, Infiniti-style LED taillights, power sliding moonroof and
power-operated rear liftgate.
The QX interior features class-leading 2nd row legroom* and seating for up
to eight with the optional 2nd row split bench seat. The list of
standard and available technology and luxury equipment includes
leather-appointed seating, an Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with
7.0-inch LCD screen, XM® Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic® with real-time
traffic information (XM® subscription required, sold separately),
12-speaker Bose® Premium Audio system with Burr-Brown DAC and 9.3GB Music
Box Hard Drive and power-folding 60/40 split 3rd row bench seat.
Every 2010 QX56 comes with an advanced drivetrain, featuring a standard
5.6-liter V8 engine rated at 320 horsepower and 393 lb-ft of torque and
refined 5-speed automatic transmission with tow mode. A high-strength
steel frame, 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes, 9-spoke 20-inch chrome-finished
aluminum-alloy wheels and auto-leveling 4-wheel independent suspension are
standard on both 2WD and 4WD models.
The 2010 Infiniti QX56 is available in two-wheel drive (2WD) or with the
Infiniti All-Mode 4WD® system. It is on sale beginning late May 2009.
Changes for 2010 include:
*Based on WardsAuto.com's Large Luxury Sport/Utility Class,
with MSRP under $100,000. 2009 QX56 vs. 2008 competitors.
2010 Infiniti M
The Infiniti M mid-size premium performance sedan enters the last year in
its current product cycle essentially unchanged from 2009, when it received
a new 303-horsepower VQ35HR 3.5-liter V6 for the M35, a new 7-speed
automatic transmission for the M35 RWD model and numerous other
enhancements.
For 2010, the Infiniti M is again offered with a choice of 325-horsepower
4.5-liter V8 (M45) and 3.5-liter V6 engines (M35) and with rear-wheel drive
or ATTESA E-TS? all-wheel drive. It is available in four models total
- M35 RWD, M35x AWD, M45 RWD and M45x AWD. It goes on sale in
September 2009.
The M remains a showcase of Infiniti's advanced safety technology,
including Intelligent Cruise Control and the Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP) system, an advanced Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with
touch-screen, 9.3GB Music Box hard drive for digital music storage and
playback and available XM NavTraffic® (XM® subscription required, sold
separately)
Changes for 2010 include:
2010 Infiniti EX
The 2010 Infiniti EX35 combines sports car style and performance, the
4-door convenience of a luxury sedan and the cargo area of an SUV - all
wrapped up in a sleek, sculpted, elegant skin. Like every Infiniti
model, the EX35 emphasizes exhilarating driving performance, combining an
advanced 297-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine, standard 5-speed automatic
transmission and available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive.
The 2010 Infiniti EX continues to offer an engaging interior environment
with a long list of available features, including standard
leather-appointed seating and RearView Monitor, and available driver's seat
headrest coat hanger, advanced audio systems and power-folding 2nd row
seat.
EX offers a host of available technologies. The Around View Monitor
Package utilizes four small cameras located front, side and rear to give
the driver a "top-down view" of the outside of the vehicle and help reduce
blind spots when parking. Other driving aids include Lane Departure
Prevention system (LDP), Intelligent Cruise Control, Distance Control
Assist (DCA) and Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision
Warning.
The 2010 Infiniti EX35 goes on sale in fall 2009.
Changes for 2010 include:
2010 Infiniti FX
The 2010 FX is available with a choice of a 390-horsepower 5.0-liter
32-valve DOHC V8 engine with VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) or with
a 303-horsepower 3.5-liter 24-valve DOHC V6. Both engines are paired
with a standard 7-speed automatic transmission featuring Adaptive Shift
Control (ASC) and available solid magnesium paddle shifters.
The FX is also offered with available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (standard
on FX50), double-wishbone front/multi-link rear suspension and large
4-wheel disc brakes, along with available Continuous Damping Control
(CDC)®, Rear Active Steer, Intelligent Brake Assist and 21-inch super
lightweight aluminum-alloy wheels designed by Enkei.
Inside, the FX interior provides a warm, modern, inviting environment
highlighted by a driver-oriented cockpit with intuitive controls, available
sport seating and advanced audio, navigation and technology ranging from an
11-speaker Bose®-developed audio system to Infiniti Intelligent Key,
available Intelligent Cruise Control (Full Speed Range) and available
Around View Monitor system.
The 2010 FX is available in three models: FX50 AWD with 5.0-liter V8, FX35
AWD with 3.5-liter V6 and FX35 RWD with 3.5-liter V6. It goes on sale
in fall 2009.
Changes for 2010 include:
2010 Infiniti G37 Coupe
For the 2009 model year, the G37 Coupe lineup expanded with the addition of
a new G37x Coupe AWD model featuring Infiniti's "intelligent" ATTESA E-TS®
all-wheel drive system. For 2010, the major enhancements are found
inside the seductively styled G Coupe body - with revised colors and
model/option package content.
The 2010 G Coupe is available in four models - G37 Coupe, G37 Coupe
Journey, G37S Coupe Sport 6MT and G37x Coupe AWD. Every G37 Coupe
comes equipped with a standard 3.7-liter VQ-series V6 with VVEL (for
Variable Valve Event and Lift) rated at 330 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of
torque.
The engine is backed by a choice of an electronically controlled 7-speed
automatic transmission with available magnesium paddle shifters or a
responsive 6-speed manual transmission.
The G37 Coupe's advanced platform and chassis also includes an available
4-Wheel Active Steer system (4WAS), which helps improve vehicle handling
performance by adjusting both the front steering gear ratios and the rear
suspension geometry according to steering input and vehicle speed.
Braking and handling is targeted to be among the best in the luxury sport
coupe class.
The G37 Coupe also includes an extensive list of available technology features,
including a touch screen navigation system with XM NavTraffic® Real-Time
Traffic information (XM® subscription required, sold separately), RearView
Monitor and an available 11-speaker Infiniti Studio on Wheels? by Bose®
audio system with 24-bit Burr Brown DAC, 3-way door speaker arrays with
10-inch woofers and a 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive.
The 2010 Infiniti G37 Coupe goes on sale in January 2010.
Changes for 2010 include:
2010 Infiniti G37 Sedan
In 2009, the Infiniti G Sedan added a new, larger 328-horsepower 3.7-liter
"VVEL" V6 and available 7-speed automatic transmission, along with
available sport brakes, new 18-inch wheels and numerous other
enhancements. The G37 Sedan continues to be refined for 2010, with a
number of additions and refinements to the exterior, interior and
model/option package content.
The 2010 G37 Sedan is available in four models - G37 Sedan, G37 Sedan
Journey, G37x Sedan AWD and G37S Sedan Sport 6MT. Its strikingly
seductive exterior continues to be defined by its sleek wave form hood,
signature G-style taillights and raked A-pillars and athletic stance -
along with new front and rear fascias, new grille, new headlight treatments
and redesigned 17-inch wheels for 2010. Inside, the G37 Sedan offers
a crafted, heritage-inspired interior environment and luxury features such
as standard leather-appointed seating and an available audiophile-quality
Infiniti Studio on Wheels? by Bose®.
The G37 Sedan's advanced engine combines with the second-generation FM
(Front Mid-ship) platform - featuring a 4-wheel independent suspension with
lightweight aluminum components - to provide responsive acceleration and
agile handling. The G37x AWD adds Infiniti's "intelligent" ATTESA
E-TS® all-wheel drive system.
Advanced technologies include standard Intelligent Key with Push Button
Ignition and available RearView Monitor; a touch screen Infiniti Navigation
System with XM NavTraffic® real-time traffic information and 9.3GB Music
Hard Drive (XM® subscription required, sold separately); Adaptive Front
lighting System (AFS) and Intelligent Cruise Control with Preview Braking.
The 2010 Infiniti G37 Sedan goes on sale in January 2010.
Changes for 2010 include:
Infiniti G37
Convertible
As the latest expression of Infiniti "Inspired Performance," the all-new
Infiniti G37 Convertible is designed to rejuvenate the spirit with
seductive styling and exciting performance - with a three-piece power
retractable hardtop designed to look as good with the top up as down.
It went on sale at Infiniti dealers nationwide in June 2009.
The G Convertible offers an all-new design from the A-pillars back,
including extensive structural reinforcements, a wider rear track, modified
rear suspension and a special convertible-focused interior with available
Bose® front seat Personal Speakers, wind deflector and climate-controlled
front seats.
The inviting G Convertible interior includes standard leather-appointed
seating, a special Bose® Open Air Sound System that dynamically changes
equalization based on outside noise, vehicle speed, and top position, and
an adaptive climate control system that adjusts fan speed in accordance to
top position and vehicle speed.
Technology features include standard RearView Monitor and an available
touch-screen Infiniti Navigation system with XM NavTraffic® Real-Time
Traffic information with 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive, Pre-Crash Seat Belts,
Intelligent Cruise Control with Preview Braking and Adaptive Front lighting
System (AFS).
Every G Convertible comes equipped with a standard 3.7-liter VQ-series V6
with VVEL (for Variable Valve Event and Lift) rated at 325
horsepower. The engine is backed by a choice of an electronically
controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with available magnesium paddle
shifters or a responsive close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission. The
G37 Convertible Sport 6MT adds sport-tuned steering and larger sport
brakes, along with 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and W-rated performance
tires.