Infiniti G Coupe (09 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 16 December 2010
Infiniti is the upmarket brand of Nissan - in a similar way that Toyota has Lexus - and the G Coupe is the most sports-focussed model in the range. It's designed to be a high-quality alternative to models such as the Audi A5 and BMW 3-Series Coupe with supreme build quality and top-class refinement. It certainly feels like a luxury car on the move with superb refinement while it's also enjoyable to drive with impressive handling. The fact that Infiniti is quite unknown means the G Coupe is a rare sight on the road and attracts attention, although the styling isn't particularly daring or distinctive. The biggest drawback is the limited engine line-up - there's currently only one petrol - a 3.7-litre V6 which is thirsty. The interior also lacks the style and sophistication of alternatives, while the rear seats are cramped. However, Infiniti dealers, although few and far between, do offer the highest levels of customer service.
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Equipment

All models in the G Coupe range are well equipped, especially when compared with similarly priced German alternatives. The standard model has electronic stability control, xenon cornering headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, electrically adjustable front seats, front and rear parking sensors, an electric glass sunroof, cruise control, rain sensitive wipers, automatic lights, keyless entry, Bluetooth, a six-CD stereo system and self-healing Scratch-shield paint. The GT adds leather upholstery, a ten-way electrically adjustable driver's seat with electric lumbar adjustment, heated front seats plus memory for the driver's seat and steering column. The top-of-the-range S has 19-inch alloys, sports suspension, uprated brakes, sports seats, a limited slip differential and 4-Wheel Active Steer. Options include a multimedia pack that has DVD navigation, a BOSE stereo plus a rear-view camera.

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  • ABS
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • DVD
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Side airbags
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Telephone
  • Traction control
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