Apart from the questionable face-lift — and I'm picking on the most subjective of bones there — I believe the G37 will succeed into the current generation's waning years. The 3 Series is the runaway sales leader in this segment, and Infiniti and Mercedes are fighting for second place. For many reasons, the G is a flat-out better car than the C-Class. Provided it's not a complete dog in the passing lane, next year's G25 should do a lot to broaden the nameplate's appeal. I predict this runner-up will grow bigger in BMW's rearview mirror.