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First photos of the new Infiniti G37 coupe instruments at night

Agent001 submitted on 8/3/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 12:14:01 AM

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Whenever I'm in the market for a car one of the most important things to me during my research is finding photos.

LOTS of photos...

I want to see EVERYTHING.

Hence, my well known obsession of photographing everything! ;)

I figure if I'm going to spend that kind of money on these rides I'd better d my homework so I don't make a mistake or buy something I will hate later.

By the way, if you were to ask me what the biggest mistakes people make when they buy a car is that they do not do their research and homework before their purchase.

And that's why so many people want out soon after they purchase their car.

Usually, when I'm searching for photos of cars it's easy to find the standard stuff.

But it's the little things I like to find like shots of the interior taken at night so you see how the car lights up.

It gives you a totally different perspective.

So here's your first look at the new 2008 Infiniti G37 coupe's instruments lit up at night.

Check out the beautiful blue ambient lights...

Enjoy!

First photos of the new Infiniti G37 coupe instruments at night

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i'm struggling to see the point of that, because the G37's interior is almost identical to that of the G35, isn't it?
— bokuchin (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 1:15:12 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6

I was just thinking that exact same thing.
— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 3:22:38 AM | | Votes: 2

still cheap looking....
— cl0wn (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 1:34:48 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

theres just something wrong with a luxury car that still uses knobs to set the temperature of the aircon.

i guess the blue lights are better than the orange ones in the regular G35. the metalic stuff needs help, as does the shifter. it looks too cheaply made. i think some wood would be a nice touch.
— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 1:57:52 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -16

How does a knob determine a car is a luxury car? Some would rather turn a knob than hit a button 5 times to set the a/c lower. It's much quicker and practical.

As for the grey aluminum/metalic painted plastic whatever it is it needs to go. It needs some aluminum like the ones from the 3 series. As for wood it needs dark wood.
— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 6:08:05 AM | | Votes: 8

I agree, continuously pressing a button when a simple turn of a knob can achieve the same action much quicker. I'll keep my knob thanks... *cough*
— Kinger (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 6:53:59 AM | | Votes: 6

knobs are better, they are much faster than a button. I don't have to hold down the button for 10 secs to get the temperature from hot to cold on those days.
— kart1 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 12:26:24 PM | | Votes: 4

I prefer the knob approach myself as I like infinitely variable settings and reliable switches. Digital settings are in increments and digital circuitry is only as reliable as the cheap automotive chips employed in these circuits. I can fix a good old analog circuit myself but have to replace a lot of overpriced automotive digital components if something goes wrong with the new-fangled digital stuff on cars these days.
— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 12:57:46 PM | | Votes: 2

OK, So now I have some followers, People who prefer Knobs. (Lets not confuse iDrive with a Knob, it still sucks).

Now, Knob Army, How do you feel about LSD's? The G37 has one, the BMW doesn't!

EPS- Electric Power Steering, also something I hope my new found knob friends are against.
— AE86 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 2:26:22 PM | | Votes: 3

Do you wear a Digital Watch, LexusKindaGuy12?
— AE86 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 2:36:36 PM | | Votes: 1

wow -11 boosts as of right now. LOL

no, digial watches are ugly...mostly because of the commonly used plastic bands.

notice how most if not all luxury cars use digital stuff for their aircon and not knobs....

down with the knob army :P

— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 7:05:46 PM | | Votes: -3

I boosted you up Lexus buddy! Lexus for life as they say!
— david989 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 7:10:53 PM | | Votes: -3

speaking of "knobs", LexusKindaGuy12 is a knob

if you think pushing a toggle or holding it down for 2 seconds before it scrolls slowly is better than having the control of a knob, then you are an idiot my friend.
— bthuss (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 9:30:12 PM | | Votes: 2

i never said that a digital thing was "easier" nor did i say that a knob was less useful. all im saying is that its more neanderthal technology. Its not seen in any real luxury car because knobs are cheaper to make!

thats the reality. knobs are cheap, and sure its simple, but it screams mediocrity.
— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 11:15:16 PM | | Votes: -2

I completley agree with you, I have said that for years same goes for Mercedes. Congratulations on Infiniti completley bitting Acura interior design scheme, first with the metalic trim if it's real that is? and now with the ambient lighting which is a Honda/Acura trademark.
— mikeydred20 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 6:50:47 PM | | Votes: -1

Wow. "mikeydred," it's as if any kind of fanboy will assume that one company is copying "their" company's philosophy. How childish. Do you know how many car companies use aluminum trim, in this day and age? Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Jaguar, Bugatti and VW, just to name a few.

And ambient lighting! You think Acura is the only company to use blue lights, and that Infiniti is COPYING them? Ha!
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/5/2007 11:06:32 PM | | Votes: 1

Does anyone on this site even know what an LSD is?
— AE86 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/10/2007 3:28:17 AM | | Votes: 1

This blue looks far better than the amber lighting used in the previous generation. Also, those of you who continously bash the metallic trim, its not cheap painted plastic. It actually has a pattern to mimick Japanese "washi" paper. Why is that cool? Because Infiniti's are made in Japan. Along with their advertising, Nissan is expressing Infiniti's roots with pride. They are a Japanese automaker, and that's who they want to be. This is so refreshing and should be respected due to the fact that every other brand always says "euro-sedan" "euro-inspired" etc, etc.

German fans should appreciate that the G, and Infiniti is proud of what it is. You dont have to like it, to each his own, but you should respect it.

Lighting plays a huge factor in the interior mood. One of my favorites is Land Rover. I love the all-green lighting, which does NOT resemble the cheap looking green that was in practically every car in the 90's...its much more, well, 'Land Rover-ish'.
— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 8:43:57 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

I like a good instrument panel myself -- it must be the airplane guy in me. Did you know that, as eyes age, they usually focus better on blue and green light than on red light. That newer electroluminescent instrument panel lighting used these dasy is real easy on the eyes at night. BTW, I recall that Lockheed used blue-filtered white lighting on instruments in some military aircraft while U.S. submarines used red lighting for instruments. I recall also that certain Chrysler cars in the seventies also used blue-filtered white lighting for instruments but this was back in the days of bulbs and not the vastly improved electroluminescent stuff we have today.
— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 1:11:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Very soft and feminine touch, kind of like a douche. Pretty and soft! Opposite end of a samurai. Extreemly mediocre. So so at best. Cheap and tinney looking. Boring!
— bimmermike2 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 9:23:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

The interior isn't as good as that of the Lexus IS.
— david989 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 3:44:32 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -12

That's your opinion. I like both interiors. I like the gauges better on the IS, but it also mixes the blue/white with green on the console (which MB also does, white gauges with amber on the console) I like the more consistent, all-one color look.
— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 8:46:29 AM | | Votes: 6

Where do you idiots come from? what do you drive a Chevy Impala.
— GLover (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 3:05:06 PM | | Votes: 1

Glover, the Lexus IS350 has the best interior in this class by far followed by the Audi (far behind though). The Infiniti interior is terribly cheap but better than the C class or 3 series and the CTS.
— david989 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 7:12:05 PM | | Votes: -1

The IS's interior is far cheaper to the touch and to look at than the inside of an Audi A4. The Lexus is also terribly cramped. I'm not a super-tall guy, but had trouble getting in and out of that car at the dealership.

Lexus may have high-quality interiors on other models, but the only vehicles I've noticed to be class-leading are... actually, none of them. I'll rate the best in each class, interiors:

Entry-level: Audi A4

Mid-size: Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Full-size: Audi A8/Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Mid-sized SUV: BMW X5

Full-sized SUV: LR Range Rover/Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

Sporty cars: BMW 6 Series (no, I'm not kidding- go sit in one)
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/5/2007 11:10:20 PM | | Votes: 0

whay can't u get a better camera?
— pchera01 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 4:19:58 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

That analog clock just screams wannabe. And I'm not sure about that alu trim or whatever it is.
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 4:53:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5

Wannabe? Are you retarded? That's an Infiniti trademark. Please tell me who had the analog clock when Infiniti was lanched. Also, the S class never had on in the 90's, but when the current Gen came out, they put one in there...who are they copying?

Keep your stupid comments to yourself.
— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 8:48:10 AM | | Votes: 3

With reference to M35MT's comment below, I'd like to kow what you guys think of the analog clock in the current S-class. I think it looks like an el cheapo $12 Chinese import with excessive chrome. I can't believe that the hour markings and hands are all chrome. It's about time Mercedes hired someone who used to work at Breguet to design its automotive analog clocks.
— EnnNorak (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 1:17:39 PM | | Votes: 4

"Wannabe? Are you retarded? That's an Infiniti trademark. Please tell me who had the analog clock when Infiniti was lanched. Also, the S class never had on in the 90's, but when the current Gen came out, they put one in there...who are they copying?

Keep your stupid comments to yourself."

Listen you ignorant tosser, almost EVERY European brand from Aston Martin to Mercedes had analog clocks in their cars. Why? Because it's European (French actually). And most definitely NOT Japanese!

I find it extremely funny that you claim this as a Infiniti trademark, that's just silly.

You tosser..
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 4:23:35 PM | | Votes: 3

"It's aluminum trim that resembles Japanese "washi" paper and looks better in person that in the photos."

Sounds interesting and authentic. Too bad there are no G37s here in Germany.
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 4:24:48 PM | | Votes: 4

"I think it looks like an el cheapo $12 Chinese import with excessive chrome."

Hilarious. The clock ALONE on the S-class costs more than 800 euros. It's from IWC.
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 4:26:17 PM | | Votes: 2

The only good Infiniti interior is that of the M in my opinion. All the others look a little on the cheap side and design wise have no elegance.
— Bill (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 6:05:30 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7

The M's interior is w/o a doubt Nissan's best work. Their multi-function controller, first found in the M, has also been hailed as one of the most intuitive of its kind.
— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 8:52:19 AM | | Votes: 1

It's a nice interior for a sports car of its caliber. The blue lighting is unique.
— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 6:47:21 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Sorry, it looks cheap but heaps better than the Camary with leather IS.
— xj13 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 7:45:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

That's the ES, dumbass. The IS has no Toyota twin.

— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 8:49:57 AM | | Votes: 1

That's funny M35.
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 12:40:29 PM | | Votes: -4

"That's the ES, dumbass. The IS has no Toyota twin."

*sigh*

Toyota Altezza
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 4:27:37 PM | | Votes: 1

I was in fact riding in my friend's '03 G35 today, and as good as a car it is, the last-gen G's interior is by far the crappiest in that price bracket. The plastics feel more plasticky than ever, the wood grain, which once felt real, is now obviously fake and the leather has not held up well. I hope the new one is a huge improvement- I haven't sat in it yet.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/5/2007 11:13:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

The G has real alluminum, the IS has painted plastic to look like aluminum. I think it looks alright, leaps better than the previous.
— rok_altima (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 9:00:07 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

And faux wood on some places.
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 4:29:23 PM | | Votes: 0

Why did bulldogz get de-boosted? He isn't a Lexus hater and was just telling the truth. Not a single Lexus on the market--not even the LS--has real metal trim on the interior. My A3 has real aluminum, and it's actually quite elegant. It comes with the Premium Package, which still leaves the price under $30,000. Audi attention to detail reigns supreme.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/5/2007 11:15:13 PM | | Votes: 0

Most of pple here are BWM fanatics, so no matter how great other cars made, they all say nothing compare to 3, 5 series. I have been in the 335i I saw the interior, all fcking hard plastics and you know what you all will say that i don't know what im talking about. So just stick your ass to your bimmer.
— sharky (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 9:06:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

and of course, no one had said anything at all about BMWs in this thread. Not one post. Until you did. Inferiority complex much?
— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 9:38:56 AM | | Votes: 4

bulldogz, I agree. The previous S was utterly unimpressive on the inside. The new one is definitely 200% better, though.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/5/2007 11:16:38 PM | | Votes: 1

LOL I don't like the font of the speedometer numbers
— SHOWTIME (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 9:25:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

I hear ya, I dont like them either. They should be more elegant, as apposed to Italic-Arial font.
— M35MT (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 9:53:12 AM | | Votes: 3

Nobody even said they love the IS interior.

The same people who gush over the new C-Class interior are the same people who bring up the IS interior needlessly to prove an invalid point.
— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 12:22:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

The C-Class interior is not particularly impressive. I don't think it's cheap, but similar to the IS, it's not class-leading, either. The plastics do not look flattering in the press shots- hopefully it's better in person...?
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/5/2007 11:18:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

The interior's quality isn't good, better than before but still not that good. Its better at least than the 3 series, but way behind the IS's quality.
— Designer1 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 12:10:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

Center console quite plastic-y, like my old 1980s vintage VCR. Guages too video-game-y. Not sure who the target market is. I think this would be more appropriate on the 350z.
— supermoto (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 12:11:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

I have to agree with previous posters that the M Infinitis have very nice interiors,
and the G's has improved from what it used to be, but it is not up to par with an Audi or Lexus interior.
— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 12:48:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Why are you using my name?
— david989 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 12:57:45 PM | | Votes: -2

Those buttons under the nav system don't look too user accessible. Do you have to fully reach out just to push the buttons? Doesn't seem to practical or good for safety.
— froggy780 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 12:57:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Yeah, what's with Infiniti? The new G series basically looks very similar in design to the previous generation. That design is 5 years old. The taillights have a similar design and the overall shape and size is the same. In my opinion, the new G look cheaper than the previous generation. Oh well.
— froggy780 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 1:01:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Also, the new Altima looks very similar to the previous gen. Altima. They both have similar forms--lights, shape, flat bumper in the rear. The major differnces would be the new interior that reminds me of a Pontiac--yuck. What's going on with Nissan? There going back to their boring design roots of the 90's.
— froggy780 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 1:05:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

wow. Pics of an interior that has been around for a year now. Exactly the same as the G35 sedan. And why is this news?
— FitzLA (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 1:21:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Oh yes, how little I know. I have been inside both cars, and there is no difference. Except maybe the shade of blue, they are exactly the same.
— FitzLA (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 8:38:13 PM | | Votes: 2

GS300, really, what do you know that we don't? The interiors of the two cars are virtually identical. The obvious difference is the lack of rear doors and truly usable rear seats.

You seem to be hopelessly biased towards Japanese brands lately. This interior is not what you make it out to be- not bad, but not great, either. I agree with froggy780 in that Nissan/Infiniti have been too conservative in their recent design approach, which is magnified by the fact that their last batch of vehicles were so different from previous versions. The new G is too evolutionary; the Altima, even more so. The fact that the two look so much alike is just the cherry on top.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/5/2007 11:22:05 PM | | Votes: 1

This is no C-Klasse interior.

It's for the immature.
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 1:26:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

"marmor replacing the wood"

Actually Mercedes designo can arrange that for you.
— SevorbeupstryIsBack (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 4:32:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

06GS
Desingo will put stone in your car should you wish.
— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 8:59:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

It depends on how much plastic is in a car. For instance, both the Audi A8 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class employ minimal amounts of plastic, each stuffing their interiors with a lot of wood (A8), vinyl/metal (S-Class) and leather (both). But in less-expensive models such as the A4 and C-Class, high-quality plastic is perfectly acceptable, especially if it's as expensive-feeling as in the A4.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 1:14:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

not a fan of infiniti interior
— ashramboy (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 3:30:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

New cars want to be everything to everybody make sure you don't miss a trick or they won't buy it. A car that has nice sporty looks like this one needs a understated quality cabin of limited video game look and a true sports car of fine gauges,pecan woods,best leather of tight fit you can get and a simple knob control stereo and heating and cooling system with mid size Nav screeen with cover in the center of the dash.
Analog and Led are fine as long as they are not a distraction of a 747 read out. The clock sets the tempo of what this car should have, a true sports car dash with modern chips driving the system and limmited Vegas neon light look?
— chuck717 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 3:36:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

Looks a little too cartoonish-
Huge numbers, decorative speedometer inner ring(what the hell).
— gasguzzler (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 5:17:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

i never said that a digital thing was "easier" nor did i say that a knob was less useful. all im saying is that its more neanderthal technology. Its not seen in any real luxury car because knobs are cheaper to make!

thats the reality. knobs are cheap, and sure its simple, but it screams mediocrity.
— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/3/2007 11:13:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

It may be "neanderthal technology," but the knob is an incredibly useful, effective, elegant solution in so many of today's electronics- not the least of which being cars. Every single brand I can think of uses knobs (or at least one) on the interiors of their vehicles. On the other hand, the button approach, which you say should have been used on this new Infiniti's stereo, is an unnecessary "improvement." Similar to iDrive, it's the answer to a question nobody asked. The previous-generation G35 had buttons instead of knobs for the stereo, but they fixed it for the refresh, because it just didn't work. They're very annoying.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/5/2007 11:26:08 PM | | Votes: 1

Yawn.....
— cdhzhp (View Profile)

Posted on 8/4/2007 10:16:30 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

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