Infiniti G37XS Sedan vs G37XS Coupe

[rx7boi]

Hey guys, do you know what comes with the sport package on an Infiniti G37XS sedan compared to the coupe? I've been debating about purchasing between the two but I'm having a bit of trouble getting an answer even with forum searches etc.

I'm aware that the most obvious difference is that the Sedan sport package won't come with the Akebono brakes. I can live without them, I'll retrofit those in the future if I really want them.

I wasn't sure if the other goodies like sports suspension and LSD were removed in the sedan sport model.

Thanks in advance.

[G-ZUS]

Calling @NissanFanBoy

[dj_rice]

Join the Infiniti Q50/Q60 FB group and you'll find your answer

[NissanFanBoy]

I actually don't know, I've only owned an 09 G37x non S sedan and currently a non S G37x coupe...

Great choice though! You won't regret it! Other than the ridiculous fender gap... if you're on a budget I just D2 coilovers on mine and they feel great and super easy install! $1400 shipped... not too many options for us X guys..

Also, the 7 speed auto is a bit better than a normal auto but it still sucks... slow shifts and in normal mode still feels like a slush box but was very handy in the winter being able to select gears..

[96integra]

I have the xs sedan and it does not have the sport suspension like the xs coupe. Pretty sure it does not have LSD either. So main differences are wheels, bbk, suspension. But it's supposedly lighter than the coupe.

[rx7boi]

Ah bummer, that means the sport package in a G37XS Sedan is mainly aesthetic other than the paddle shifters. Would it even count as having sports seats?

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The rwd G37S coupe and sedan get a body kit, 19" wheels, big brakes, sport seats, paddle shifters, sport suspension, quicker steering ratio, and rear LSD. The G37xS coupe loses the quicker steering ratio but is otherwise the same, plus awd. But compared to the G37xS coupe, the G37xS sedan loses the brakes, suspension, and LSD. Booo.

I test drove a 2011 G37XS Sedan tonight and the steering/handling was good enough for me. Ride was smooth. Too bad about the LSD but I suppose I can live without that as well.

It sucks to have to give up tighter steering, sports suspension, BBK, and an LSD just to have 4 doors haha.

[NissanFanBoy]

I actually prefer the look of the sedan... they look great modified too... biggest gripe is that the back seats don't fold down. They do in the coupe.

[relyt92]

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I actually prefer the look of the sedan... they look great modified too... biggest gripe is that the back seats don't fold down. They do in the coupe.

Despite the rear seats not folding down you CAN still fit a 6 foot ladder in the car. You just can't have any passengers or close the front passenger window.

[Maxx Mazda]

They’re both completely different cars. Do you want a sedan or a coupe?

[rx7boi]

Heya, I'm aware that they're completely different cars and I'm open to buying either.

I just needed to know what features I was giving up by going to a sedan or a coupe because the sport package on both models is not equivalent in addition to the regular model differences.

Update: as per dj_rice's suggestion, I joined the G35/G37 FB group instead and got an answer.

The short of it is that none of the XS models have LSD or even sports suspension. Only the RWD Sport has those, including tighter steering.

/mantears

[bjstare]

Why not just get a RWD sport? I had one of those (sedan), and it was great, albeit kinda slow. With the LSD, it was a lot of fun to drive. Easy, predictable oversteer - great handling car and decent options. They depreciate like crazy, so for the price you can't really beat it. I believe the steering rack leaking is a reasonably common problem, so that's something to keep an eye out for.

[rx7boi]

I used to have a Genesis Coupe so I'd like to make the jump to an AWD for the winter convenience which has become a priority for me. I was hopeful that the XS sedan would have at least some of the bells and whistles haha.

Perhaps not all RWD is created equal and the RWD G37S would handle better than the Gen coupe anyway.

I had been on the lookout for the Q50S for a while as well but they're pricier than the G37 for sure.

[relyt92]

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I used to have a Genesis Coupe so I'd like to make the jump to an AWD for the winter convenience which has become a priority for me. I was hopeful that the XS sedan would have at least some of the bells and whistles haha.

Perhaps not all RWD is created equal and the RWD G37S would handle better than the Gen coupe anyway.

I had been on the lookout for the Q50S for a while as well but they're pricier than the G37 for sure.

I went Genesis Coupe to G37X sedan. Winter is amazing and I'd never go back to RWD if it was my daily through winter. The handling of the AWD sedan can be improved quite a bit with larger sway bars. With the depreciation of these you get a ton of car for the money and it makes a great DD.

[NissanFanBoy]

This isn't just the fan boy talking, Nissan makes one of the best AWD systems out there... also, fun tidbit of info, the ones put in the G are the same as the one in the GTR.

Not only that, reliability is miles ahead of any of its direct competitors, good luck with a 335xi or S4...

[dirtsniffer]

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This isn't just the fan boy talking, Nissan makes one of the best AWD systems out there... also, fun tidbit of info, the ones put in the G are the same as the one in the GTR.

Not only that, reliability is miles ahead of any of its direct competitors, good luck with a 335xi or S4...

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[heavyD]

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This isn't just the fan boy talking, Nissan makes one of the best AWD systems out there... also, fun tidbit of info, the ones put in the G are the same as the one in the GTR.

Not only that, reliability is miles ahead of any of its direct competitors, good luck with a 335xi or S4...

Isn't it just a Haldex style in that it's RWD all the time unless it detects slippage and then sends power to the front wheels? That's nothing very groundbreaking and there's no torque vectoring differentials like the GTR.

[dimi]

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This isn't just the fan boy talking, Nissan makes one of the best AWD systems out there... also, fun tidbit of info, the ones put in the G are the same as the one in the GTR.

Not only that, reliability is miles ahead of any of its direct competitors, good luck with a 335xi or S4...

[dirtsniffer]

I wonder if this is for the GT-R or the G37?

[NissanFanBoy]

Ya ya I was wrong but not about everything else ...I have no interest in the GTR, never actually looked at it closely, and could never afford it and it doesn't come in manual

[relyt92]

He's not totally wrong. They both use the ATTESA E-TS AWD systems, but the GTR one is a much upgraded version.

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Isn't it just a Haldex style in that it's RWD all the time unless it detects slippage and then sends power to the front wheels? That's nothing very groundbreaking and there's no torque vectoring differentials like the GTR.

It's 25/75 F/R up to 20 km/h, then fully RWD until it slips then sends power back up front. Snow mode locks it to 50/50 up to 20 km/h and reduces throttle response. Definitely nothing groundbreaking, but it works great for getting around in winter.