Review: 2009 Infiniti G37X Sport makes no excuses

2009 Infiniti G37X Sport – Click above for high-res image gallery

“Being close” matters with horseshoes, hand grenades and misguided arithmetic. In past years, the Infiniti G sedan has been close, but compared to the Kaiser of the Klasse, BMW’s 3 Series, the G35 was near the stake, but not a ringer. “Almost as good,” we’d all nod, “but its biggest strength is that it’s a bargain.”

When the G37 arrived, our initial thought was it was simply an amplified G35, a car that’s delighted our socks off in the past. But same car, bigger engine isn’t the whole of the story. Just as gourmet chefs tinker with recipes, Infiniti has made adjustments. Embracing the spirit of Kaizen, Infiniti refuses to leave well enough alone, and the G37XS doesn’t need to trade as heavily on its value proposition anymore. The G line has always driven well, but there’s always been compromise, too. Cheap interiors, choppy ride – a history of “not quite.” Has the G improved to the point of full greatness? And what happens when you add all-wheel drive to the mix? We hit the road to find out.

Gallery: Review: 2009 Infiniti G37x S Sedan

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