Infiniti is the luxury wing of the Japanese automobile manufacturer, Nissan. When Infiniti designed the 2012 G37 series, they were set on building a car that could take the BMW 3 Series, Acura TL, and Audi A6. Specifically, the 335i that "gave them a run for their money." Soon, they realized that the combination of luxury, looks, and performance that the Infiniti 2013 G37xS offers go beyond just knocking their rivals out of the competition.
The 2012 Infiniti G37 has its roots in the generation that got introduced for the 2008 model year. The 2013 model signified G37’s last year of production until it made a new appearance in 2015 as the Q40.
This versatile model comes in three trim choices: Journey, X all-wheel drive, and Sport. The Journey trim is only available in sedan and coupe, while you can find the G37s in all three body styles. As for the convertible, it’s simply known as the G37 convertible and is available in the Base trim and the Sport trim. So, whether you’re looking for a coupe, sedan, or convertible, the versatile 2013 Infiniti G37 won’t disappoint.
2012 Infiniti G37xS Groundbreaking Design
While the Infiniti G37xS caters to unique buyers, the vehicle was a breakthrough in highlighting visual appeal in a segment that conventionally valued performance over design.
Whether you prefer the sedan, coupe, or convertible, you have to admit that they all look natural while still carrying the primary G flavor and design. Its exterior showcases the timeless curved designs popular to this day, while its lip spoilers and large grills add a sporty feel. The G73xS’s slow slope in the rear also helps it achieve the signature dramatic Infiniti look.
The original G37 vehicles came in 8 different shades, namely the Moonlight White, Liquid Platinum, Graphite Shadow, Blue Slate, Vibrant Red, Smoky Quartz, Malbec Black, and Black Obsidian. The interior and center console featured various combinations of wheat (white), stone (grey), and graphite (black) leathers, with either a shodo aluminum or a maple wood accent. The Infiniti hues were also designed to alter slightly according to light and angle and are fashionable in all seasons.
The vehicle is bedded on 17-inch wheels (sedan), 18-inch wheels (coupe), and the most stunning appearance with the 19-inch wheels (convertible). The non-sport models offered LED daytime running lights and both carpeted and all-season floor mats.
The Amazing V6 Engine
The 2009 VQ37VHR V6 Engine is where Infiniti G37xS gets its name. Praised by reviews and car magazines, this 3.7 liter V6 single-handedly made Nissan famous. (The G37xS shares this engine with its mighty cousin, the Nissan 370Z.) With 328 horsepower and 268 pound-feet of torque, the V6 is renowned for its ear-numbing noise.
While still a noisy engine, the V6 offers a much more refined sound than the older V6 engines. Many fans believe the noise is a part of the Infiniti G37xS character.
The Infiniti G37xS Has Solid Sports Car Specs
While all the vehicles in the 2013 Infiniti G37 series carry the nostalgia of the first-generation G series, they each feature unique updates and thoughtful refinements.
The G37s is the rear-wheel-drive sports model of the G series, and where the G37xS gets its "S." The major differences between the chassis in the sports models lie in the more responsive sport breaks and a competent sport-tuned suspension (which might be too firm for some drivers), resulting in sharper handling. Besides the G37S, buyers could also request the Sport 6-speed manual transmission package on the Journey model.
The other features of this vehicle are the twin-tube shocks and the stiff springs ideal for a sports car. Not to mention its straightforward center console, which holds a 7-inch LCD with control placements that just make sense. Its navigation system offers XM Nav traffic, weather, and voice recognition.
Performance-wise, at 4,099 lbs, the G37s is 150 lbs lighter than the G37x, making the sports model more agile and sensitive to touch, especially on tighter curves. The G37S also reaches zero to 60 in 5 seconds, but this is only 0.1 seconds faster than its G37x counterpart.
The all-wheel-drive G37x comes armed with an electronic torque system (the ATTESA E-TS) that goes with its 7-speed automatic transmission, ensuring the car doesn’t feel nervous and is essentially planted on the road.
Equipped with two extra gears, the G37x transfers up to 50 percent of the car's power to the front wheels. This increases the car's sensitivity to the driver's handling, and it also keeps a check on wheelspin, speed, and throttle position.
But the key differentiating feature of the G37x is its "snow mode,", which by giving drivers more control over throttle response, makes the G37x a formidable snow car that deserves a place among the best sedans for the snow. As one happy buyer in this video comments, “[the G37x is] working perfectly in the frigid winter weather we're having at the moment. Gotta love those heated seats!” This feature alone
A Huge Bang for Your Buck
Due to the versatility of the G series, its vehicles came in a vast range of prices. The price for the Base G37 Journey was at $37,350, Base G37x AWD at $38,950, and the Base G37s $41,950 before extras. Today, you can easily own the vehicles in the 2013 G series for anywhere between &15,000 to $22,000, as stated by USA News.