For Fast, comfortable and well-equipped. Above the already decent basic equipment, GT versions of the G37 add leather upholstery and heated front seats with a memory function.
Against It isn’t cheap to run. You’ll be a regular visitor to the petrol station, and seeing high tax bills as a result of its CO2 output, while its residuals are unlikely to be strong.
The G37 is a very enjoyable coupe, but you’ll need a sympathetic bank manager to keep one on the road. Running costs are high compared with a BMW 3 Series Coupe’s.
Although it’s been around in the US for 20 years, Nissan’s Infiniti brand is new to Europe and faces a hard slog establishing itself as an alternative to other premium brands like Lexus, Audi, BMW and Mercedes.
Infiniti is hoping to attract buyers who want something different and sporty that will stand out from the crowd, which is just as well, as the limited range of powerful V6 engines narrows the appeal of the cars to the wider market. The UK will also only be served by a very small network of dealerships, but Infiniti vows to offer service that is second to none and has, therefore, set itself the goal of ousting Lexus from top spot in the JD Power Customer Satisfaction Index.
However, as these Infinitis represent an entirely new collection of powerful niche models, the outlook for residual values on them looks pretty tough.