2009 marks the first year the Infiniti G37 is available in either sedan or hard top convertible body styles, but the 2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe still remains our favorite. The near perfect blend of sport and luxury is hard to match, and with an all new all wheel drive (G37x) and a seven speed auto gearbox, the 09 G37 coupe is a real winner.

So just what makes us enjoy the 2009 Infiniti G37 coupe so much? Well, our love affair starts with this little coupe where it always does..under the hood. Powered by a potent if not overly powerful 3.7 liter 328 horsepower V6 that puts down an impressive 270 ft-lbs of torque thru the standard (and new for 09) seven speed auto gearbox. Buyers looking for a sportier driving experience can also check the options box for the sport package, which will net them the ultra rare 6MT six speed manual gearbox. While normally not a big fan of auto transmissions, the 7 speed in the G37 coupe is actually quite fun, with rev-matched down shifts and steering wheel mounted manual paddle shifters. Power makes its way to the rear wheels in all but the G37x coupe, which is all wheel drive.

While the 330ish horsepower put down by the G37 coupe isn’t overly impressive, the 2009 G37 Coupe’s 0-60mph time of 5.4 seconds is. This little coupe makes the most of what it does have. Drivers opting for the 6MT will lose .1 seconds on the 0-60 jaunt, and buyers who need the hard top convertible will run the 0-60mph closer to 6 seconds thanks to the additional weight that comes with the gear needed to fit the convertible top.

Fuel economy for the 2009 G37 coupe is decent too, especially considering how sport this coupe is. So what are the hard numbers? The 09 G37 coupe gets an EPA estimated 18mpg city and 26mpg highway, for a combined 21mpg in automatic transmission/rear wheel drive hard top trim. Choosing either the 6 speed manual or the convertible will lose you an additional 1mpg over the standard trim coupe, and opting for the all wheel drive variant – the G37x – will net you 18/20mpg respectively.

In addition to three body styles (Coupe, convertible, and sedan), the 2009 Infiniti G37 is also available in a number of trims – Base, Journey, Sport, and X (for all wheel drive). Standard base trim coupes come fairly loaded standard, with an LCD screen controlled six speaker stereo system with CD/MP3 player, an AUX jack, and satellite radio. 18 inch aluminum alloy wheels wrapped in summer tires, as well as keyless ignition, xenon headlights, automatic climate control, and leather upholstery all come standard. Buyers looking for more can choose the Journey trim, which will net them dual zone climate control, a six disc CD changer, and passenger power adjustable seats. The Sport 6MT finally will net you of course the six speed manual gearbox, in addition to 19 inch wheels, sportier front and rear fascias, a limited slip differential, upgraded bigger brakes, sport seating with added torso and hip bolsters, and a sport tuned (read – stiffer) suspension.

Then we have packages, ranging from the Premium package which nets you a moon roof, Bluetooth, an upgraded Bose stereo system with headrest mounted speakers (if you opt for the convertible), and iPod connectivity. The navigation package nets you, well, the navigation system, which uses the same LCD touchscreen as the standard radio, but nets you 9GB of space for digital music, real time traffic and weather updates, and voice controlled navigation.
While driving the 2009 Infiniti G37 coupe isn’t going to be for everyone, buyers looking for a sporty, youthful yet luxurious coupe with plenty of tech features, a potent engine, and a sporty ride would do well to look into the G37. When you add all this in to the price (as of writing this article -2012- the average price for a low mileage, well optioned G37 coupe is around $25-26,000), the 2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe looks like a great buy.