2011 Infiniti G37 Sedan Journey - CNET
Compared with its sleeker sister, the Coupe, the G37 Sedan looks a bit frumpy from certain angles. Compared with other midsize premium sedans, the G37 Sedan is arguably one of the best-looking vehicles in its class and definitely one of the best-looking vehicles in the entirety of the Nissan/Infiniti lineup. We spent some time with the 2011 Infiniti G37 Sedan Journey to see if that beauty goes deeper than the skin. A version of this engine (internally known as the VQ series) also finds its way under the hood of Nissan's Maxima, Murano, Quest, and 370Z and nearly every vehicle in Infiniti's lineup. Power is directed to the rear axle via a seven-speed automatic transmission with standard, sport, and manual modes. As I approach a corner, I grab the paddle shifter for a downshift in preparation for the turn. By now, I've slowed to the appropriate cornering speed and am easing off the brakes and beginning to turn the wheel. The gearbox decides that now is the perfect time for shifting and momentarily pops out of the current gear to match the revs for the downshift, canceling all engine braking and causing the car to lurch and toss its weight to the rear axle. As the sedan and I approach the apex, the gearbox pops back into the now lower gear and higher engine speed, suddenly reapplying an. Source: www.cnet.com
