Test drive Infiniti G37 sedan since 2008 sedan
Fun without end
How not to recall when you see the Infiniti G37, about the appearance of the Nissan 350Z car created on the Nissan V-35 platform? It would seem that both his engine is located behind the front axle, and the amusing is close to the ratio of 50:50, and controllability and stability are worthy. But the 350th did not take root in our open spaces: dear and insanely tough for Russian tracks. So, the coming of the G-37 indicates that by the quality of the roads we approached the states or are it the same rake, only with an rubber American pen called Infiniti, now on the V-36 platform?
The familiar features of the G-35 donor sedan, comfortable, relatively soft and at the same time fast machine, do not portend anything bad. The same L-shaped headlights with LEDs, almost the same as a long hood of the arc of wings. Only the bumper is different, visually heavier, despite the new volumetric air intakes. Everyone who sees the G37 in the rear view mirror will not suspect that a sports car is sitting on his tail. However, the impression is deceptive. After all, in order for the compartment to look harmonious, great importance
have a ratio of heights-shirins and profile. And the latter, except for a heavy compact Class of Mordahi, was really successful. Only the side shows that the machine became squat, but not due to a barely noticeable decrease in the clearance. It's all about the roof. It seems that it resembles an ostrich egg, which is half -saved into the sand, but how it looks! But the fact is that the height, cut off compared to the G35 by 63 mm, and the increase in the torso by 43 mm can fundamentally change the appearance of the car. Naturally, the wheels on alloy disks also contributed to this: 225 / 45R19 in front and 245 /40 R19 behind. True, the mudguards covering them, integrated into a plastic side body kit, resemble half -growing wisdom teeth. However, how could Nakamura-san, chief designer Infiniti, that in Russia, water and dirt on the roads are not excluded even under a clear sky? 
Lying quietly! But the front seats are good! Convenient, with a mass of electrical adjustments. The driver's seat differs from the passenger only by the buttons for the correction of the pillow profile and the width of the back support. I leave adjustment in height for dessert, but it wasn’t there. The electric motor brought a sedushka almost to the floor, and my head as a cling of the ceiling in the area of \u200b\u200bthe roof mowed to the doorway, and clings to the doorway. There is no question of direct landing with a height of 185 cm. The reclining position is not the most convenient, but there is nothing to do: I adjust the steering wheel on the steering column, moving along with the dashboard, from which a white-lilac glow emanates. The rear row with high backs of seats seems more spacious, but, alas, this is an illusion. True, it is a pleasure to climb onto the gallery. The miracle-button on the ends of the backs of the front seats with one press led them forward, they say, we ask for mercy, and back, when everyone is relaxed. That's just the head and here rests on the sloping rear window. I stumble at the ISOFIX mounts: here kinders in children's chairs and women of the complexion travee will sit from behind will be convenient. Better yet, fold the back and expand not so spacious trunk. Then a picture-instructions on laying golf equipment can be neglected and thinking about spacious bags for a real trip.
All for victory Judging by the new one in the line of engines of the 3.7-liter V-shaped six VQ37VHR, you will not have to be bored on the road. According to the technical passport, the power is 333 liters. p., this is alert only to a deeply superstitious person. In the Sport version for Russia, its distribution occurs using an automatic gearbox, five -speed with pseudo -rowing switching and petal repeaters on the steering column. Their edges, pasted with skin, a special delight. Some arrow hours on the central console are worth it! Like scratched aluminum inserts on the skin panels covered with skin and tidy, an individual feature of the model. Everything else, including a multifunctional display, knowing music, navigation, parking sensors, an on -board computer running the joystick and buttons around the perimeter, strictly, but functionally and without puzzles. I didn’t have to look into the instructions for the Americans.
Tear and throw I glance at the intra -axial rear -view mirror (for the compartment is excellent), press the Start button and drove our city ones. You can’t say otherwise, because on the streets of the metropolis a bright red compartment, albeit with a not very bass, but well-audible voice, like a fire engine. Before starting the engine, I was surprised to find that there is no Kik-Daun button under the gas pedal. In motion, the pedal responds to the speed and depth of pressing. Yes, it is very good, only switching, if you do not twist all seven thousand revolutions, you can’t call it especially smooth. With short movements from the intersection to the intersection, this driving algorithm is annoying. And when in such a torn mode you ride all day get tired madly. Although at the same time there is not a single ergonomics
claims: control comfort, the location of the buttons and switches excellent. But the point is not so much in the automatic transmission, for which five gears with such a power are negligible as in the suspension. Two -rudder in front, multi -link from behind, they are much softer than on the 350Z mentioned, however, not enough to drive a car on mediocre asphalt daily. And again I remember the mudguards. Half an hour of movement on a wet road and the color of the sides cannot be distinguished. But these are trifles compared to how much fuel the car eats in traffic jams more than 20 liters! And I already perceive such fuel consumption for granted. I loved WAS
Even the most nasty but unloaded route fundamentally changes the character of the G-37. Long speed strokes alternating with turns, the horse’s hobby, and only the Infiniti M45Sport’s rear -wheel drive sedan could compete with it. M45Sport is huge, which means that with all its positive qualities we control worse. The main thing is that he cannot boast a 4was with an active suspension with the first in the world automotive mechanism of the forefront of the front wheels associated with the rail that turns the rear wheels in the same phase with the front. I learned about the presence of this cunning option only when I checked the steering wheel. Its presence indicates two and a half turns from the stop to the stop (against three in the usual design), for which I forgave the covered skin
the lamb lack of effort at high speed. Later it was found that to go to manual mode it is not necessary to use the automatic transmission selector, it is enough to simply pull on one of the steering wheel petals. Thus, past claims to the machine disappeared. For the route, I must say, it is optimal: it clearly supports proper dynamics at any speed. However, if necessary, the speed is very efficiently extinguished, sometimes even too sharply. So for front brake calipers are four pistons just right. Needless to say, with the whole set of lotions, the car will steer simply excellently, not rolling and remaining under control. Of course, such behavior is also affected by a viscous differential of high friction. No matter how vert, but at high, reasonable and constant speed, I enter a steep turn, without even causing the intervention of the VDC stabilization system. It, of course, is more sensitive with sharp gas and immediately reminds of itself. Of course, the electronics can be turned off by the button, which is to the left of the steering wheel. In truth, I have never had such a desire and have plenty of adrenaline. But did I think that I would receive an additional dose at all at a turtle speed? ..
When you stand in front of the alternative to back up for several hours in a traffic jam or go around a mash along a Kozya path known to you, you make a choice in favor of a primer. But this is on any other car. What to do? Time is more expensive. Risk, covered with perspiration, and, lo and oh, after a dozen meters of prayer for potholes I understand that the stock of road clearance is enough for such adventures. Not a single bottom! A solid plus for Russia.
