Fourth Generation (V36, 2006-present)
| Also called | Nissan Skyline |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006-present (sedan) 2007-present (coupe) 2009-present (convertible) |
| Model years | 2007-present (sedan) 2008-present (coupe) 2009-present (convertible) |
| Assembly | Tochigi, Tochigi, Japan |
| Body style | 2-door coupe 4-door sedan 2-door convertible |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / all-wheel drive |
| Platform | Nissan FM platform |
| Engine |
3.5 L VQ35HR V6 306 hp (228 kW) (2007–2008 sedan) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 5-speed automatic (2007–2008 sedan, 2008 coupe) 7-speed automatic (since 2009) |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in (2,850 mm) |
| Length | 183.1 in (4,651 mm) (coupe) 187.0 in (4,750 mm) (sedan) 183.3 in (4,656 mm) (convertible) |
| Width | 72.9 in (1,852 mm) (convertible) 71.8 in (1,824 mm) (coupe) 69.8 in (1,773 mm) (sedan) |
| Height | Convertible 55.1 in (1,400 mm) Coupe 54.8 in (1,392 mm) (AT) 54.9 in (1,394 mm) (MT) Sedan 57.2 in (1,453 mm) (RWD) 57.8 in (1,468 mm) (xAWD sedan) & 57.6 in (1,463 mm) |
| Related | Nissan 350Z Nissan 370Z Infiniti EX Infiniti FX Infiniti M |
| Designer(s) | Hideo Komuro (2004, 2005) |
The five year development program for the V36 began in 2002, with conclusion in 2006 for the sedan and 2007 for the coupe. Design work started in 2003 and continued into 2004, when Hideo Komuro's design was chosen for the sedan. The coupe design process was later completed in the first half of 2005, with a conceptual variant being readied for public introduction. The redesigned Infiniti G sedan and coupe were introduced for the 2007 and 2008 model years, respectively. The fourth generation G sedan was launched in November 2006 as a 2007 model with a heavily revised 3.5 L VQ35HR engine and a 5-speed automatic as the standard transmission, a 6-speed manual was also available. The redesigned second generation G coupe launched in August 2007 as a 2008 model with a larger 3.7 L VQ37VHR, the first Infiniti engine to feature VVEL. It too came with either a 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual. All manual G models include a sport package. The 2009 G37 convertible was launched in June 2009. The 2009 model G sedan followed suit using the same VQ37VHR engine. Also for 2009 the 5-speed automatic was replaced with an all-new 7-speed and both the sedan and coupe gained a self-healing paint finish from the EX 35. The V36 platform continued for 2010 with numerous interior changes and upgrades as well as a mid-product cycle exterior update for the sedan. In late 2010 the Infiniti G25 went on sale as a 2011 model, featuring a smaller 2.5L version of the VQVHR engine to allow the G to better compete with the Lexus IS250 and BMW 328i.
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