Test drive Infiniti G37 sedan since 2008 sedan
Lux-car
For the first time, I happened to get acquainted with the Infiniti G coupe two years ago in San Francisco. Then the car made an indelible impression. He conquered an extraordinary appearance, a sports and thoughtful interior, a powerful 3.5-liter motor from the Nissan 350Z sports car and not in American, a chopped character. I remember, I still regretted that the model is not supplied to Russia. Now it comes, and in addition with an even more powerful 3.7-liter engine, and the sensations from the car after the weekend driving are new. Not the same as before. The audience is delighted
The new infiniti G37 of the 2008 model year was first shown at the International Motor Show in New York exactly a year ago, in April 2007. And the audience met him with a bang!. Not surprising. The appearance is catchy, expressive with steep bends of the front wings, a wave -like hood profile, a radiator trapezoid in the Infiniti corporate style. Plus L-shaped headlights with bi-xenon lamps and integrated fog. True, all these roundness to my subjective taste make its appearance excessively licked.
Representatives of the company say that, as in the case of the G35 sedan, changes were made to the technological process of headlight installation in order to achieve strict adherence to tolerance to give the front to be the perfect integrity. Happened. The aluminum hood is fixed with double latches located in two front angles, which guarantee the most dense fit of the parts. The side profile with a characteristic waist against the background of low thresholds, wide niches, from under which formidable low-profile tires on 19-inch discs peel off, does not allow us to doubt the dynamic potential of the machine.
The back of the coupe is framed by wide wings, again smoothly flowing into large LED lights, which have already managed to become an Infiniti hallmark. Aggressiveness is brought by the double -sewing pipes, as well as special air flow disperfiters under the bottom in the manner of real racing carriers. Moreover, already as standard equipment on the G37 is the rear spoiler, which is successfully inscribed in the overall style of the exterior. Naturally, on such a car you are in the spotlight. Even if there are four in the cabin.
For four
Yes, in the Infiniti G37 there are almost full -fledged places for the rear passengers, these are real buckets, and maybe a little place, but a little, but the body is tightly held in turns. Between them, a massive central tunnel, which also shares the driver and the front passenger.
It is clear that in such a compartment the best place behind the wheel. When on the right the same powerful tunnel, in fact, is a continuation of the central console trimmed with aluminum. It has a microclimate control unit and an audio system, and a little higher color monitor with a large rotary joystick and a whole set of keys. To be honest, to understand the wisdom of control of this system, which can also be found on other brand cars, it takes a lot of time and patience. There are a lot of different substitutions and all kinds of buttons and keys, and to understand what exactly is required to be done in order to perform a simple operation and remember the desired radio station. In any case, it turned out to be above my strength. And in the process of driving the system it is better not to be distracted at all. The instrument shield in front of the driver at first seems simple, but thanks to white and purple backlight, it is actually both functional and always read well. Plus, it moves along with the steering column, which is adjusted both in height and by departure. Between the round dials of the tachometer and the speedometer screen of the on -board computer, which can be displayed by a lot of all information. The bagel itself, of course, is trimmed with genuine leather and pleases with its thickness and small diameter. It has an audio system control keys and cruise control. In addition, on the back of the steering wheel, the petals of a 5-speed automatic transmission are installed, allowing manually crossing from one stage to another.
The driver’s and passenger seats differ in the presence of electrical adjustments in 14 and 8 areas, respectively. As a result, finding a convenient landing behind the wheel is not difficult, and only a small space above his head alarms a person above 190 cm may not be enough. Already in standard configuration, the car is equipped with a first-class 11-channel BOSE audio system with a capacity of 307 watts. In addition, the engine is launched by a simple press of the button. And after this simple manipulation, everything else fades into the background
Quickly, but with comfort
Under the hood of Infiniti G37, a new gasoline power unit, which differs from its 3.5-liter predecessor not only an increased volume, but also a VVEL system with a hydraulic control of the gas distribution mechanism, and an electronic opening angle of intake valves. Thus, Nissan engineers not only managed to increase the power and responsiveness of the engine, but also reduce fuel consumption and emissions of harmful substances. The working range was increased to 7500 rpm.
Despite the fact that now the car is equipped with an exclusively 5-speed automatic transmission, it is so quick that you cease to regret the absence of mechanics in two minutes in two. The thing is that the automatic transmission not only has a manual switching mode, but is also equipped with the so -called speed alignment system, which is why the transmission is switched very quickly and without the slightest jerks and failures. The first acceleration conquers. The engine pulls perfectly with idle, and after 4000 rpm it may seem that the turbine is hidden under the hood. In addition, at high speeds into a quiet and comfortable salon, the sound of a specially confident exhaust system begins to penetrate. Personally, to me, to be honest, I would like her even more loud sound. But what is there is a good frighten racers and dummies, and contributes to the penetration of adrenaline into the blood. The development of this natural stimulant is guaranteed by the motor, and sound, and acute steering from the edge to the edge of the steering wheel make a little more than two revolutions.
True, on our roads you should be on the alert. Infiniti G37 categorically does not tolerate, for example, it is rut \u200b\u200bfor a compartment, it's like off -road for a scooter. Instability occurs instantly, and on the instrument shield, the yellow inscription SLIP flashes plaintively, indicating that the rear drive wheels slip. The stabilization system, by the way, may not have time to get involved in the work, or just do not understand what is happening with the car in time, so the driver must independently control the situation.
It should be said that the G37 Sport is standardly equipped with a unique sports suspension and a self -locking differential of high friction. That is, at a quick start from the place, the rear wheels rotate at the same speed, clinging to the asphalt as much as possible even with small slippers that ESP allows. If you turn off the stabilization system, and for this it is enough to press only one button, then you should be on the alert. With rapid acceleration, both rear wheels begin to slip at such a speed that bluish smoke appears from tires, and without special skills of driving fast rear -wheel drive machines with the G37 you can not cope. Fortunately, the brakes of the compartment are very powerful, and with a slowdown, as with the exact dosing of the pedal force, no problems arise. The settings of suspensions conquer in the sporting elastic and at the same time not as dentist as in most sportsmen. It was not without reason that their finishing was carried out on the legendary Nyurgurging highway. As a result, due to the proximity of the engine, located in front, to the center of gravity of the machine, engineers managed to significantly improve the controllability and clarity of reactions, as well as 36% increase the rigidity of the chassis compared to the previous generation of the coupe. In addition, the G37 can be additionally equipped with an exclusive active steering system of all four 2 -4WAS wheels. It provides the interaction of the steering mechanism and rear suspension, taking into account the effort on the steering wheel and speed. In general, a cunning mechanism, and even under the control of a computer, but seems to be a notive.
But still! Imagine, at some point, I wanted the springs and shock absorbers to be tougher. Yes, there are no body rolls on the turns, I feel the way but somehow not with the spinal brain, not with the whole body. Maybe not? This is a luxury car, and it has the right to be quite comfortable. Maybe. But for some reason the children's so honestly settled inside
Flight fee
In general, the Infiniti G37 is a luxury car that will not be tiring every day. It comes to us in two versions that differ only in the presence or absence of a 4WAS system at a price of 52,400 rubles. Which is not so much against the background of the total cost of model 1 687 280 or 1,739,680 rubles. A guarantee for a car is 3 years or 100 thousand km of run.
Andrey Osipov
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