Official 2008 G37 Coupe Packages & Colors

[Micah Basarich]

Hi Everyone,

I just received the final "model and option package content" from Infiniti.

https://pictures.dealer.com/infinitioflisle/255b232c4046387400f2ff9b6406d725.jpg

https://pictures.dealer.com/infinitioflisle/255c78024046387400f2ff9b18dd000f.jpg

https://pictures.dealer.com/infinitioflisle/255d0aad4046387400f2ff9b73a68587.jpg

https://pictures.dealer.com/infinitioflisle/255d93b84046387400f2ff9bd9f3bca0.jpg

[Micah Basarich]

I also have this info on, and some other stuff on http://www.theinfinitisuperstore.com/view_specials.htm?category=2008 G37 Coupe Pre Order

Micah Basarich
Internet Sales Director
Infiniti of Lisle
630-241-3000

[BostonMerlin]

Thanks for the info. The first time we've seen new G photos in all the available colors.

For those of you concerned about the front bumper and how infiniti moved away from the concept coupes design.. just look at the liq. plat. photo .. if you're non sport you get the concepts bumper (or at least one as close as close can get).. though i expect most of you who get a new g will get sport.
bm

[ZYAL8R808]

Do they have enough silvers and grays? Somebody please bring back dark greens to the pallette.

Also note the Liquid Platinum pic is a non-sport model. I kinda like it that way. Probably because it looks a lot like the current G35 coupe.

I would also like to mix and match the interior colors. Black Obsidian exterior with Graphite dash and door trim with Stone leather seats would look hot.

[MrRyte]

The Black and Red look hot. The other "colors" are simply different shades of the same color. And thank goodness that the concept style front bumper will be available.:hsdance:

[G_Nice]

Thanks for the info! Great to be able to see the car in something other than silver. Also nice to see the alternative fascia and rim. based on the angle, I prefer the sport fascia

[lowrider]

IMHO the non-sport front bumper is much better looking then the sport model. But, That's just me:rolleyes:

Lou

[helldorado]

Hard to see the details, but the non-sport bumper looks similar to the sport bumper on the current model.

New sport bumper is uninspiring. :(

[se92692]

Once again, Infiniti refuses to offer Ivory Pearl with a graphite interior. :31:

[albeik]

The Black and Red look hot. The other "colors" are simply different shades of the same color. And thank goodness that the concept style front bumper will be available.:hsdance:

I agree the BLACK looks fantastic! These pictures also confirm (for me at least) that I prefer the sport bumper over the non-sport one.

[Bocatrip]

Once again, Infiniti refuses to offer Ivory Pearl with a graphite interior. :31:

I guess the early Coupes with the Ivory/graphite combo are getting "classic" status.

[NissLover]

I agree Infiniti really needs to broaden the color options. The Silver, red, Blue, Black, and White is getting old. We need some different colors. A nice light green a la Millenium Jade (I LOVE THAT COLOR), or a light blue that doesn't have so much silver in it. Also I like the brown color of the M and FX.

[steve23]

All I'm seeing are a bunch of red X's.

[selzini]

I'd bet that the Amethyst Graphite will be a one year color. That just isn't going to sell. The color palette continues to be Infiniti's biggest weakness. A coupe, especially, is supposed to say "sporty" and stand out, not "cutesy" and blend in. How about an emerald green or something like the bordeaux pearl that Infiniti used to have. The colors don't have to be "off the charts," but a little pizazz wouldn't hurt. If they ever offer the coupe in AWD, I'd like to get it, and the red looks good, but I'd like at least a choice of some stand out colors.:(

[Bocatrip]

I agree that the non sport bumper looks just like the present bumper. Not much of a change overall.

[Stinger]

I agree the BLACK looks fantastic! These pictures also confirm (for me at least) that I prefer the sport bumper over the non-sport one.
Black has always been the best color for this car IMHO. As long as one can keep the scratches at a minimum!:D

[UofMG35]

I'd bet that the Amethyst Graphite will be a one year color. That just isn't going to sell. The color palette continues to be Infiniti's biggest weakness. A coupe, especially, is supposed to say "sporty" and stand out, not "cutesy" and blend in. How about an emerald green or something like the bordeaux pearl that Infiniti used to have. The colors don't have to be "off the charts," but a little pizazz wouldn't hurt. If they ever offer the coupe in AWD, I'd like to get it, and the red looks good, but I'd like at least a choice of some stand out colors.:(

Athens Blue!

[slowsti]

Anyone knows if the sport package for Journey will come with the 3 opening bumper? I wanted the paddle shift with sport package.

[MrMichael]

what is a "hand pull parking break" compared to normal parking breaks?

[Burke]

what is a "hand pull parking break" compared to normal parking breaks?

"Normal" parking brake is the old foot push pedal.

[selzini]

what is a "hand pull parking break" compared to normal parking breaks?

That means you have to fix it by hand instead of by machine.;)

[ZYAL8R808]

I'd like to see Beryllium and Autumn Copper on the G sedan and coupe.

http://www.nissannews.com/multimedia/infiniti2004/fx45/800px/012003fx45prodvehicle.jpg

http://www.nissannews.com/multimedia/infiniti2007/800px/06_fx45_06.jpg

[UofMG35]

Photoshop anyone?

That Autumn Copper is amazing. Best color on the FX. I also think it would look great on the G35 or G37.

[Micah Basarich]

Anyone knows if the sport package for Journey will come with the 3 opening bumper? I wanted the paddle shift with sport package.

If the G37 Coupe keeps trend with the '07 G35 sedan. The sport bumper will only be available on the automatic Sport model with the paddle shifters or the 6-speed manual trans.

The standard bumper should be offered on every other model regardless if tit has the performace wheel pkg.

[dseag2]

Do they have enough silvers and grays? Somebody please bring back dark greens to the pallette.

Also note the Liquid Platinum pic is a non-sport model. I kinda like it that way. Probably because it looks a lot like the current G35 coupe.

I would also like to mix and match the interior colors. Black Obsidian exterior with Graphite dash and door trim with Stone leather seats would look hot.

No, never enough silvers and grays...

http://channels.isp.netscape.com/whatsnew/package.jsp?name=fte/carcolors/carcolors&floc=NI-ntk4

[07G35S]

Berrylium is such a beautiful name for brown.... ;)

[MrMichael]

"Normal" parking brake is the old foot push pedal.
So does that mean if you get a Journey with the Sport Package added that you will get a old foot pedal parking break? Seems really odd for a $40k car doesn't it?

Edit:
Never mind I looked at the picks and yeah no hand break. I just think thats really odd since cars that are so much cheaper have them. Is there any technical reason why not? Does the current G35 auto coupe not have a hand break?

[Burke]

So does that mean if you get a Journey with the Sport Package added that you will get a old foot pedal parking break? Seems really odd for a $40k car doesn't it?

Edit:
Never mind I looked at the picks and yeah no hand break. I just think thats really odd since cars that are so much cheaper have them. Is there any technical reason why not? Does the current G35 auto coupe not have a hand break?

Yeah, definitely is odd. You can see the parking brake pedal in this pic from a 2005.....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/jburke233/footbrake.jpg

[dseag2]

So does that mean if you get a Journey with the Sport Package added that you will get a old foot pedal parking break? Seems really odd for a $40k car doesn't it?

Edit:
Never mind I looked at the picks and yeah no hand break. I just think thats really odd since cars that are so much cheaper have them. Is there any technical reason why not? Does the current G35 auto coupe not have a hand break?

All 3 of my cars have foot parking brakes, so I really don't think price has anything to do with it. I think it has more to do with the console layout.

[ZYAL8R808]

All 3 of my cars have foot parking brakes, so I really don't think price has anything to do with it. I think it has more to do with the console layout.

Exactly. Although I think it's cool they offer a hand brake with the sport package. Obviously Infiniti had drifeters in mind with that feature. Other than that, I wouldn't really care if a car had a hand brake or foot brake.

Actually, I believe women would like a foot brake better. Hand brakes sometimes can be hard to pull all the way up and then hard to release. I think a foot brake would be easier to set and release for women and older folks.

[aco]

I think there are many logical explanations for foot vs. hand brakes. Here's mine.

Foot brakes have often been used in automatics because placing the car in P(ark) takes the car out of gear and sets the brake. Using a foot break in this scenario allows the interior designers to free up the console area for other use.

Hand brakes have typically been associated with manuals because of lack of space in the foot-well. Also, having four pedals in that area offers more room for driver error. Having the hand brake close to the gear shift is also a visual reminder for the driver to engage the parking brake when they park the car.

Infiniti is actually being less cost effective by using the foot brakes. They now have two designs for the parking brake.

The comment about Infiniti adding the hand brake for drifters in mind made me laugh. Hand brakes have been around for decades. Also, the use of the hand brake for drifting is typically a "beginner" move. Check this video (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8394553968091482211&q=drift+bible).

Sorry for going off topic.

[Magellan]

Hand brakes have typically been associated with manuals because of lack of space in the foot-well. Also, having four pedals in that area offers more room for driver error. Having the hand brake close to the gear shift is also a visual reminder for the driver to engage the parking brake when they park the car.
I always thought hand brakes are a necessity for manuals because it’s the only safe way to start out on an upslope. To prevent drifting backward the driver must hit the accelerator, then engage the clutch and finally release the hand brake This uses both feet of course, so a foot brake is useless unless it's the kind that is released by a switch, which Nissan doesn't use.

[NissLover]

I am not that good at a manual, but I have never heard of anyone using it to go up a slope. I thought that was one of the things you just learn how to master when driving a stick?

[ivorypearl]

Thank you infiniti for at least offering the coupe in sport 6mt trim without roof, just like the sedan. A true bonus for all the autocrossers out there!

[Magellan]

OK, I’m confused (easy to do at my age). On the chart that describes the interior colors available with each exterior color do the blanks (with no O for Optional) for Wheat Leather mean that’s the standard interior color for that exterior color? And where there’s an O for all three colors then there is no standard?

[NissLover]

The O just means that that color combination is available. If theres a blank, that means that color interior is not available with that color exterior. What confuses me is why do they have O for graphite and Ivory Pearl, but then at the bottom it says Graphite is not available with Ivory Pearl.

[Magellan]

The O just means that that color combination is available. If theres a blank, that means that color interior is not available with that color exterior. What confuses me is why do they have O for graphite and Ivory Pearl, but then at the bottom it says Graphite is not available with Ivory Pearl.I guess you’re right, but I’m used to seeing an S for standard and an O for optional, and where there is neither then that feature is not available.

[Razor1973]

So has anbody determined whether that Digital Audio Link (iPod interface) included in the Premium Package is a proper iPod interface where you only interact with the iPod through the stereo or steering wheel buttons, see the names of the song playing, can make your selection on the LCD screen, etc.?

[BostonMerlin]

So has anbody determined whether that Digital Audio Link (iPod interface) included in the Premium Package is a proper iPod interface where you only interact with the iPod through the stereo or steering wheel buttons, see the names of the song playing, can make your selection on the LCD screen, etc.?

i've since read two different descriptions of that interface. one specificaly mentions ipod and the other (also from infiniti lit.) describes it as line-in. My gut says 90% it's a simple line-in.. just like the 07 sedan.

i'll have a new iPhone by the time my g37 rolls in around aug. I dont expect an iPod specific interface on the g37.. w/that being said i'll prob. go with the HK interface which looks very nice.. of course i'd rather have it on my nav screen.. but it should look/work nice.

http://www.harmankardon.com/drive-1/

FYI.. i'm just happy the new g has a line-in.. my 2003 coupe did not!

[Razor1973]

i've since read two different descriptions of that interface. one specificaly mentions ipod and the other (also from infiniti lit.) describes it as line-in. My gut says 90% it's a simple line-in.. just like the 07 sedan.

i'll prob. go with the HK interface which looks very nice.
Thanks for the info. I hope your gut is wrong. I am not sure I would consider a car without a proper iPod interface at this point. And I never thought I'd be saying this, since I am not one to normally go with trends (an iPod in this case), but I was given one as a gift and 30GB later, I must admit it's the most convenient way to carry that much music around. Yes, the same could be said about any portable player, but I can't think of one with the same combination of price, capacity and size, not to mention style and compatibility with virtually anything portable that is made out there, for good or for bad.

That being said (and after going a bit off-topic), that HK unit looks nice. However, I have never been a fan of installing anything inside my car that didn't come with it, not even HU's. Also the "FM transmitter" part scared me. Is that all it is? Ouch! Last but not least, where would you place that huge thing???

[BostonMerlin]

Thanks for the info. I hope your gut is wrong. I am not sure I would consider a car without a proper iPod interface at this point. And I never thought I'd be saying this, since I am not one to normally go with trends (an iPod in this case), but I was given one as a gift and 30GB later, I must admit it's the most convenient way to carry that much music around. Yes, the same could be said about any portable player, but I can't think of one with the same combination of price, capacity and size, not to mention style and compatibility with virtually anything portable that is made out there, for good or for bad.

That being said (and after going a bit off-topic), that HK unit looks nice. However, I have never been a fan of installing anything inside my car that didn't come with it, not even HU's. Also the "FM transmitter" part scared me. Is that all it is? Ouch! Last but not least, where would you place that huge thing???

the HK kit comes with direct audio out... which would plug into the g37 line-in. No way i'm using FM transmit. instead of the lcd display on the HK i'd prefer to have it pipe its video output to the g37 nav screen.. just need to research that one as i like the orig. factory look as well.
bm

[07G35S]

I really hope they give the Gcoupe an ipod interface........... that only works when the car is not moving :p I'm just kidding please don't hijack the thread with nav complaints! :eek:

[D_Nyholm]

Maybe I missed it, but where is the limited slip differential? Is that going to be a standard feature and it is no longer listed??

[ZYAL8R808]

Maybe I missed it, but where is the limited slip differential? Is that going to be a standard feature and it is no longer listed??

Optional on the Journey G37 (sport package must be added) and standard on the Sport 6MT. Check out the PDF on nissannews.com. Click on specifications on the G37 page to upload it. It has pretty detailed info on equipment and packages.

[adrocky]

aco hit the nail on the head

by the way, price has nothing to do with parking brake placement. there are many nice cars that have foot parking brakes. take the MB S600 and CL600 for example. $100k cars and no hand brake.

I think there are many logical explanations for foot vs. hand brakes. Here's mine.

Foot brakes have often been used in automatics because placing the car in P(ark) takes the car out of gear and sets the brake. Using a foot break in this scenario allows the interior designers to free up the console area for other use.

Hand brakes have typically been associated with manuals because of lack of space in the foot-well. Also, having four pedals in that area offers more room for driver error. Having the hand brake close to the gear shift is also a visual reminder for the driver to engage the parking brake when they park the car.

Infiniti is actually being less cost effective by using the foot brakes. They now have two designs for the parking brake.

The comment about Infiniti adding the hand brake for drifters in mind made me laugh. Hand brakes have been around for decades. Also, the use of the hand brake for drifting is typically a "beginner" move. Check this video (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8394553968091482211&q=drift+bible).

Sorry for going off topic.

[G_Nice]

I go confirmation that the G37 will have an "iPod" interface and not just the MP3 connector found in the 07 G35 sedan. The iPod menu's will show up on screen. Couldn't confirm, but would assume that you can control it with the steering wheel. Also wonder if it can handle iPod video!

[Bocatrip]

Is it true that Graphite is still not available with Ivory Pearl, even with the Sport?

[Comatose]

I go confirmation that the G37 will have an "iPod" interface and not just the MP3 connector found in the 07 G35 sedan. The iPod menu's will show up on screen. Couldn't confirm, but would assume that you can control it with the steering wheel. Also wonder if it can handle iPod video!

AWESOME. .I seriously hope this is true. I got my free ipod last year after signing up thru one of those sites *sorry - no spam links allowed* and I purposely chose the ipod video cuz i wanted bigger hd space so i could one day hook it up to my car. I never got around doing it cuz all the decks supporting ipod were flawed (either impossible to nav/search, etc).. im can only hope that infiniti got it right~~ :hsdance:

[Comatose]

I forgot to ask -- but was it mentioned which package the IPOD interface would be part of?

[G_Nice]

It's a part of the Tech Package. You get it with the studio on wheel. The pic I saw showed the iPods play list showing up on the Nav screen with the current track.

[07G35S]

So is it part of the studio on wheels or the tech package...? Cause you can get the studio on wheels with just a premium package!

[trebien]

Seems I remember a press release a while back saying the MY2008 Infiniti products would all support iPOD... not just simple line in.

Never thought it would be a big deal for me, but every car should have a true iPOD interface these days... or at least as an option, which most do. It's time. Added one to my Lexus and can't live without it. Fully integrated.

I would bet the new models G37 have a true interface.

[BostonMerlin]

I go confirmation that the G37 will have an "iPod" interface and not just the MP3 connector found in the 07 G35 sedan. The iPod menu's will show up on screen. Couldn't confirm, but would assume that you can control it with the steering wheel. Also wonder if it can handle iPod video!

g_nice.. can you provide anything to back this up? not a flame.. but i've read conflicting specs from infiniti which state "ipod or mp3" player input. I'd love to have an ipod interface but everything so far points to a simple line-in connection.
bm

[G_Nice]

No Problems BM. Here is where I got my info. My dealership showed my their dealership book on the G37. In it there is a picture of the iPod menu displayed on the screen and the iPod adaptor then plugs into a connector besides the RCA lines.

If you have a chance, you can go to your dealer and ask them to show you thier manual. I would love to have someone else verify it

[aco]

In it there is a picture of the iPod menu displayed on the screen and the iPod adaptor then plugs into a connector besides the RCA lines.
So there is both, iPod and RCA input? If both are present this is actually welcome news to me since I do not have an iPod and also wanted to use the RCA input for a DVD player.

[BostonMerlin]

Thanks Gnice.. i shot an email out to my g37 order manager about this.. waiting for a reply.
bm

[07G35S]

Sweet it would be great to finally get a confirmation regarding this hot topic. Next up will be how do i retrofit it to my 07 G35!

[Bocatrip]

I have still not gotten a definitive answer to the question of whether graphite is still not available for Ivory Pearl even with the sport?

[07G35S]

I can tell you definitively in post #1 it says "graphite interior not available with ivory pearl" How about that?

[Bocatrip]

I can tell you definitively in post #1 it says "graphite interior not available with ivory pearl" How about that?

I saw that but thought it might have been an error or typo since the 07 G35 Sport Sedan Ivory Pearl gets the graphite. Oh well, for some reason, they just do not want that combo anymore and so many buyers are looking for it.

[Blackraven]

Forgive my ignorance but........

LSD is available for RWD?!?!?!? I thought that was only a 4WD/AWD thing (based on textbooks/websites regarding the ATTESA PRO 4WD/AWD drivetrain system)

Anyone care to explain a bit?

[lowrider]

Forgive my ignorance but........

LSD is available for RWD?!?!?!? I thought that was only a 4WD/AWD thing (based on textbooks/websites regarding the ATTESA PRO 4WD/AWD drivetrain system)

Anyone care to explain a bit?


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited_slip_differential

Lou

[helldorado]

I saw that but thought it might have been an error or typo since the 07 G35 Sport Sedan Ivory Pearl gets the graphite. Oh well, for some reason, they just do not want that combo anymore and so many buyers are looking for it.Which boggles the mind as the coupe and sedan are sporting nearly identical interiors. You'd think it'd be easy since the majority of the parts are shared!

[MrMichael]

I got my official Infiniti brochure from signing up on the G37 website when it went live in the mail yesterday. So I guess we are getting closer to price announcements.

[BostonMerlin]

nice.. i expect mine is on its way as well.. thanks for the update!
bm

[muscarel]

I saw that but thought it might have been an error or typo since the 07 G35 Sport Sedan Ivory Pearl gets the graphite. Oh well, for some reason, they just do not want that combo anymore and so many buyers are looking for it.

Infiniti Michael, who works for Infiniti corporate, already clarified that in fact the graphite IS available with the ivory exterior.

[muscarel]

I got my official Infiniti brochure from signing up on the G37 website when it went live in the mail yesterday. So I guess we are getting closer to price announcements.

Is this the same thing as signing up at the NYIAS?

[mhfnet]

No Problems BM. Here is where I got my info. My dealership showed my their dealership book on the G37. In it there is a picture of the iPod menu displayed on the screen and the iPod adaptor then plugs into a connector besides the RCA lines.

If you have a chance, you can go to your dealer and ask them to show you thier manual. I would love to have someone else verify it
Good information. I can't believe that if it is called a "digital audio interface" it is just RCA jacks in as that is an "analog" signal. Also this terminology is not used anywhere in the Sedan which has the RCA jacks.

One issue is that I have a copy of the ordering guide from the dealer and it says in the description for the Premium package the the Digitial Audio Interface (iPod connector) has delayed availability probably meaning it will not come out on the initially shipped G37's. I have mine on ordered and this has me really concerned as I am a HUGE iPod fan.:(

[dmkozak]

One issue is that I have a copy of the ordering guide from the dealer and it says in the description for the Premium package the the Digitial Audio Interface (iPod connector) has delayed availability probably meaning it will not come out on the initially shipped G37's. I have mine on ordered and this has me really concerned as I am a HUGE iPod fan.:(

You might ask your dealer to find out the latest from Infiniti on this. The car displayed at Stillen had the iPod connector. Also, the Premium Package cars at Barber all had the iPod connector. Maybe your dealer can find out the latest status.

[G_Nice]

One issue is that I have a copy of the ordering guide from the dealer and it says in the description for the Premium package the the Digitial Audio Interface (iPod connector) has delayed availability probably meaning it will not come out on the initially shipped G37's. I have mine on ordered and this has me really concerned as I am a HUGE iPod fan.:(


I sure hope that's not the case! I'm really looking towards that ipod hookup. My hope is that by time I pick up my coupe, Apple will have announced a widescreen iPod. If not I may have to make a trip to the states and pick up a iPhone. I hear you can fake the activation and turn them into a widescreen WiFi iPod... Nice!

[07G35S]

You might ask your dealer to find out the latest from Infiniti on this. The car displayed at Stillen had the iPod connector. Also, the Premium Package cars at Barber all had the iPod connector. Maybe your dealer can find out the latest status.

Who verified that? Not trying to be confrontational, just hadn't read that anywhere. (that I recall). Anyone here have the Iphone? I am looking to buy one for my wife.

[G_Nice]

I heard that not all cars that support iPods will support the iPhone. BMW from day one (of the iPhone launch) announce that they had support for them.

Pretty impressive.

[Vadian]

When I read "Sport" and "non-Sport" as packages and "Sport 6MT" as a model it's a little unclear to me which causes the car to come with which of the 2 bumpers. This is how I'm thinking it works out so tell me if I'm wrong:

1. Journey + Sport package has the 3-section front fascia.
2. Journey w/out Sport Package has the 2-section front.
3. Journey model is only going to be auto-transmission.
4. Sport 6MT model is 6 manual trans, and comes with the 3-section front.

Is this about right?

[BostonMerlin]

Who verified that? Not trying to be confrontational, just hadn't read that anywhere. (that I recall). Anyone here have the Iphone? I am looking to buy one for my wife.

i read about the ipod interface from two diff. sources.. one who was at the stillen who detailed it's functionality.. quite impressive if true.

I purchased two iPhones for myself and my wife. Absolutely love it. i'm coming from other smartphones (windows and palm) treos, Qs, blackberries etc.. and i'm very very happy with this device. It's been a few weeks now that i've owned it and my enthusiasm has not changed

The iPhone should work out of the box with most cars.. the problem occurs when the iPhone causes radio interference.. as it does with my wifes grand cherokee.

[07G35S]

Damn my wife has a GC... wonder why the radio interference? Does it have some sort of RF capability?

[Anxious to own]

Hey man, you left out one of the nicest colors for the 2008 G37 6MT.
The Pearl Ivory is beautiful !!!:hsdance:

[Burke]

Oh boy.