The paddle shifters shift the CVT into virtual "gears." This allows the driver to "downshift" to higher revs in case he/she needs more power. Otherwise, the CVT just keeps the engine in the lowest revs possible, hence giving CVT's better fuel efficiency than traditional automatics. If anything, it simply adds to the driving experience.

 

I seriously doubt the G will have a CVT. Nissan lowered the redline in the Maxima to accomodate the CVT. The G35 has an even higher redline then it did before...

Besides, if you look at the published info on the G35, it still says 5AT and 6MT.

 

Here in Canada the new colors are named: Garnet Ember, BLUE ONYX and DIAMOND Graphite.

 

Oh, wan't there already an Diamond Graphite in Canada?

 

Diamond Graphite is replacing Silverstone. There is a Platinum Ice. No * Graphite.

 

Exactly right Tom. It has always been called Diamond Graphite in the US and the same colour in Canada was and is called Silverstone.

 

Oh, I didn't know that Wayne, so DG was the color of Colin's coupe then, right? I know you could also get the graphite interior with LS, in the US, you couldn't.

 

Thats right. Colin's coupe was called Silverstone in Canada or Diamond Graphite in the US (but they were the same colour). For sure it's one of my favourites .

 

it doesnt sound like they did much to the coupe to improve on the 06. I guess they are saving that for the 08 model. Any accurate photos on the body styling? the 07 coupe concept looks beautiful but is that the actual design???

 

the 2007 coupe is a carryover from the 2006 with just every coupe having automatic headlights and splash guards (and intelligent key for autos standard)..... projected release for the 2008 Model Year coupe will be august 2007

 

Da mayor. I read that the 2008 G Coupe will have the 3.7L V6. Is this true?

 

i don't know nothing

 

I thought the 08 coupe was gonna be out in may 07, now it August?????

 

well all i know is i told everyone ETA is august.... no one ever said may

 

I also heard May as well. I believe I heard it on a car show on Speedvision. But, I wouldn't be surprised if it was bumped to august.

Da mayor, when is the best time to get a great deal on a brand new '06 coupe? I'm looking for a base model 6MT with no options. Ideally I'm searching for a black one.

When do the '07 coupes come out? I heard october. Is this correct?

When I am able to get a great deal on a base '06 6MT coupe within the northern Virginia(there are 3 dealerships in my area), how much can I expect for the "walk out the door price"?