2010 INFINITI G Convertible Press Kit

The INFINITI G Convertible, introduced just last year, is already on the move – with a number of enhancements for the 2010 model year, including revised interior features, new navigation system functions, power folding outside mirrors and one new exterior colour, Asgard Grey. Unchanged is the G Convertible’s ability to rejuvenate the spirit with its seductive styling and exciting performance – along with its three-piece power retractable hardtop that’s designed to look as good with the top up as down.

Though based on the popular INFINITI G Coupe, the G Convertible offers a unique design from the A-pillars back, including extensive structural reinforcements, a wider rear track, modified rear suspension and a special convertible-focused interior with rear Pop-up Roll Bars, Bose® front seat Personal Speakers and available wind deflector and climate-controlled front seats.

The inviting G Convertible interior includes standard leather-appointed seating and 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 available Pre-Crash Seat Belts and Intelligent Cruise Control with Preview Braking. The G’s available INFINITI Navigation System has been enhanced with next generation technology and a new display screen with higher resolution than the previous generation system’s screen. Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® and the Zagat® Restaurant Guide are now part of the INFINITI Navigation System. The system also includes a touch screen, Voice Recognition and a 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive.

Every G Convertible comes equipped with a standard 3.7-litre 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 solid 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.19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and W-rated performance tires are standard.

Highlights of the 2010 INFINITI G Convertible include:

Exterior

• Athletic, well-proportioned coupe-like styling (with the top raised), flowing front fenders, wave-like hood, signature INFINITI double-arch grille
• Strengthened body structure for open-top use, unique panels from A-pillar rearward
• Three-piece power retractable hardtop with one-button operation
• Power folding function added to the outside mirrors
• Unique sport front fascia for G37 Convertible with Sport Package and G37 Convertible Sport 6MT model
• Choice of eight exterior colours, including Plasma Red, Athens Blue, Platinum Ice , Black Obsidian, Sangria Red , Aspen Pearl, Sirius Blue and new Asgard Grey.

Interior Features

• Alluring leather-appointed interior with choice of three interior colours – Graphite and Stone
• Models equipped with automatic transmission feature an all-new centre console design
• Interior gauge colours have been updated for enhanced visibility and style
• Driver-oriented cockpit with available aluminum pedals, solid magnesium paddle shifters and sport seats with driver’s power adjustable torso and thigh bolsters
• Dramatic Silk Obi Aluminum trim finish
• Available Maple Accents or Red Tone Wood Interior Trim with the Premier Edition
• Available Wheat or Red leather appointed interior with the Premier Edition
• Standard 13-speaker Bose® Open Air Sound System with AudioPilot® 2.0 technology optimized for both top positions, Bose® front seat Personal Speakers
• Standard USB input for playing music from iPod®, flash drive or other compatible mass storage devices
• Available INFINITI Navigation System with available XM NavTraffic® Real-Time Traffic Information, NavWeather™ with Real-Time Weather and 3-day forecast (XM® subscription required, sold separately), Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® and Zagat® Restaurant Guide, touch screen and 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive
• Available DVD-Video playback
• Standard 2.0GB Music Box Flash Memory Music Server
• Adaptive Dual Zone Climate Control that automatically adjusts fan speed and air volume based on top position and available Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with Plasmacluster® air purifier
• Available climate-controlled front seats
• Standard Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System

Engine, Driveline, Suspension and Braking

• 3.7-litre VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) 24-valve DOHC V6 producing 325 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque
• Choice of electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with Downshift Rev Matching and quick-shift Drive Sport (DS) mode and Adaptive Shift Control (ASC), or close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission 
• Front double-wishbone and rear independent suspension with extensive use of lightweight aluminum components, large front and rear stabilizer bars and Dual Flow Path® shock absorbers.
• Rear suspension modified (versus G Coupe) with higher stiffness, reduced mass, lower height and wider rear track
• Available Sport Brakes with 14-inch front rotors with 4-piston calipers and 13.8-inch rear rotors with 2-piston calipers with “INFINITI” lettering 
• Available Intelligent Cruise Control with Preview Braking 
• Standard cast aluminum-alloy wheels (19x8.5-inch front/19x9.0 rear) with P225/45R19 front and P245/40R19 rear W-rated performance tires

Safety and Security

• Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensor
• Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
• Door-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags 
• 2nd-row fixed head restraints with rear Pop-up Roll Bars 
• Available Pre-Crash Seat Belts with motion sensor on the brake pedal
• 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver’s seat ELR only)
• Front seat Active Head Restraints 
• Zone Body construction with energy-dispersing side structure
• Vehicle Security System (VSS)
• INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
• Slide-away brake pedal assembly
• Trunk emergency opener
• Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS)

Models and Manufacturing

• Available in three models: G37 Convertible Sport , G37 Convertible Sport 6MT and G37 Convertible Premier Edition (non-sport)
• Assembled in Tochigi, Japan