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2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible Safety Review

May 25, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

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The 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible comes with a long list of standard safety features, but as of yet, it has not been crash-tested by either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The standard set of safety features outfitted to the G37 Convertible explains its high rating by TheCarConnection.com’s editors. The list includes “a four-wheel disc brake system — including antilock brakes, electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist technology,” according to Edmunds, along with “standard pop-up roll bars.”

Infiniti’s own Web site and press materials cite other standard safety features as including front airbags, both seat-mounted and door-mounted side airbags, stability control, and active head restraints. Safety options include Intelligent Cruise Control with Preview Braking, which uses sensors to establish a safe speed from vehicles traveling further ahead in the same lane.

Visibility in the G37 Convertible is very good, of course, with the top down. With the top up, it’s still better than in the Coupe: “the narrow roof pillar design (required to make it all fit in the trunk) gives the G37 convertible better outward visibility than the coupe even when the top is up,” Edmunds observes.

Conclusion

Despite the lack of crash-test ratings, the 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible scores well due to its excellent safety features.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:no dataNHTSAno dataIIHSbetter outward visibility than the coupeEdmunds The 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible comes with a long list of standard safety features, but as of yet, it has not been crash-tested by either the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The standard set of safety features outfitted to the G37 Convertible explains its high rating by TheCarConnection.com’s editors. The list includes “a four-wheel disc brake system — including antilock brakes, electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist technology,” according to Edmunds, along with “standard pop-up roll bars.” Infiniti’s own Web site and press materials cite other standard safety features as including front airbags, both seat-mounted and door-mounted side airbags, stability control, and active head restraints. Safety options include Intelligent Cruise Control with Preview Braking, which uses sensors to establish a safe speed from vehicles traveling further ahead in the same lane. Visibility in the G37 Convertible is very good, of course, with the top down. With the top up, it’s still better than in the Coupe: “the narrow roof pillar design (required to make it all fit in the trunk) gives the G37 convertible better outward visibility than the coupe even when the top is up,” Edmunds observes. ConclusionDespite the lack of crash-test ratings, the 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible scores well due to its excellent safety features. 2009 INFINITI G37 CONVERTIBLE STYLING | [9 out of 10] Jalopnik: "hard to tell it’s not a coupe" Autoblog: "seamless transition from coupe to convertible " LeftLaneNews: "fits like a custom glove" The 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible is the rarest of folding hardtops: It gets almost ...

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The Infiniti G37 Convertible stacks up against all these hardtop convertibles with four seats and fine performance, and it’s easily the best-looking of the bunch. The Volvo C70 springs for a Scandinavian-inspired interior, turbocharged engines, and a great Dynaudio sound system. The BMW 3-Series Convertible adds about as much weight to its Coupe cousin as does the G37, but its handling is somewhat sharper and its look a little less pleasing. The VW Eos is a Consumer Reports favorite for its top-down action, dual-clutch transmission, and quality interior trim, but it’s less attractive than the G37 Convertible.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By Albert #1, Posted: 10/25/2009

    Not sure if the reviewers for the Infiniti G37 Convertible have ever actually been in one but I just bought one and couldn't be more disappointed with virtually every aspect but the styling. The car handles like a Lincoln Town Car - mushy with a huge amount of lean into every turn. The interior looks nice but every day brings further realization of just how unfriendly and inconvenient it is. You cannot reach into the side door pocket with the doors closed because the door handles are in the way. The cup holder lid doesn't open wide enough to fit a cup of coffee without it tipping over or popping the lid off. The GPS system doesn't lower the stereo system sound, so you can barely hear directions. The seat belts are nearly impossible to reach. The seat control like lumbar support are inadequate. The seat position control that is supposed to permit easier access to the rear seat, forces the seats forward and jams the headrests under the sun visors. It's impossible to step on the emergency break without rubbing against the side wall...something that will certainly cost me when the lease ends. The cruise control disables in even a light drizzle. The backup screen system has no warning beep that alerts you when you come to close to an object behind the car. Essentially, the car looks beautiful but is a piece of crap. It appears that the car was very poorly planned, possibly in a rush to get it to market.

  2. By Josh #2, Posted: 11/5/2009

    Albert, really? Sounds like you just don't understand how your car works or you've never owned a convertible before. Did you even drive other models? I drove them all and the G37 by far outperforms the Lexus and BMW, the SL500 on the otherhand was awesome but I'm not spending $80k on a car. I can't find a better hard top convertible for the money and I don't think anyone else can either.
    First off, there's a latch so your seatbelt is always attached to the seat. The lumbar is fantastic. I've never had a problem wtih the visor, nor am I marking up my side wall. Could it be you're not careful or you have wider feet than me? Perhaps. My cruise control is awesome, but I never use it in the rain, you're not supposed to, read the horror stories of people who use their cruise control in the rain. There's a depth finder on the backup screen so you know how far back something is. Would you continue to back up if you knew something was there even without the backup camera or sensors? No, stop whining.
    Essentially, the car is fantastic, I love it more than any other car I've ever driven. Opinions differ, however, I'll go on loving mine every day and you're going to be miserable, but I suspect it's more than the car that's ruining your day.

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