Infiniti M

2008-07-26T17:50:20Z

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[[Image:Carscoop 08 M45X 1.jpg|right|thumb|400px|'''The 2008 [[Infiniti]] M45x''']]
The '''M35''' and '''M45''' are [[luxury cars]] from [[Nissan]]'s [[Infiniti]] marque. The original '''M30''' was an [[Infiniti]] model from 1990 to 1992, after which it was discontinued, and the '''M45''' was introduced in 2003. The '''M35''' trim came in for the 2005 model year and continues, along with the '''M45''', for 2007 after being wholly redesigned for 2006.

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Infiniti M Review]]'''.

===Recent Changes===
*For 2008, and hot on the heels of the [[Infiniti EX]]'s debut, Infiniti launched a facelifted '''M45'''

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===Styles and Major Options===
The 2007 Infiniti M is available in two styles and a total of 5 trim levels. The M35 houses a 3.5L 275[[hp]] [[V6]] engine, while the M45 utilizes an even more powerful 4.5L 325[[hp]] [[V8]]. Both the M35 and M45 are available in Base models and Sport trims, but the M35 is also available in an [[all wheel drive]] version, indicated by adding an X to the name (the M35x), as is the case with other [[Infiniti]] models. From trim to trim, there is little that differentiates the M35 from the M45, other than the size of the engine. Some of the standout features for the Base model and Sport trim include:

'''Base Model'''
*8-way power front seats with driver seat memory
*Leather seating
*Aluminum/genuine wood inserts
*Express open/close sunroof
*Automatic air conditioning
*6-speaker AM/FM/in-dash 6cd Changer audio system
*Cruise Control
*Leather steering wheel and shift knob
*Power locks, windows, mirrors

'''Sport'''
Adds to or replaces Base features with:
*Sport suspension
*19" painted alloy wheels
*8-way power, heated front seats with driver side memory
*Body-colored bumpers and side moldings

===Pricing===
Today's actual prices for the [[Infiniti]] M can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/ CarsDirect].

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'''Infiniti M Trims'''
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M35 Base
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M35 Sport
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M45 Base
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M45 Sport
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''MSRP''
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$43,050
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$44,800
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$49,350
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$51,850
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''Invoice''
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$38,097
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$40,663
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$45,109
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$46,438
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===Gas Mileage===
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages for the Infiniti M are as follows:

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M35
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M35x
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M45
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'''MPG'''
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18/25
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17/24
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17/23
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===Reliability===
According to Consumer Reports, "first year reliability has been outstanding." It is a new vehicle, however, and accurate reliability information over the years is yet to come.

===Safety===
Currently, the [http://www.safercar.gov NHTSA] has not posted any safety information about the latest M35/M45. And while [http://www.autos.com/autos/rankings_safety?cat=luxury_cars&segment=mid-luxury_cars&rank=safety&year=2006 Autos.com] reports that the 2006 M ties for 4th in Safety in its class, this is behind a slew of [[BMW 3 Series]], [[Audi]], [[Cadillac]], and [[Lexus]] models ranked above it and locked in ties for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place rankings.

===Photos===
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===Colors===
Colors for the Infiniti M will vary by trim and model, but a complete list can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/infiniti/m35/colors CarsDirect.com.] Here is a partial list of available combinations:

'''Exterior'''
*Black Obsidian
*Diamond Graphite
*Ivory Pearl
*Twilight Blue
*Umbria Grey

'''Interior'''
*Bourbon
*Graphite
*Stone
*Wheat

===Main Competitors===
*[[Acura RL]]
*[[Audi A6]]
*[[BMW 5 Series]]
*[[Cadillac STS]]
*[[Jaguar S-Type]]
*[[Lexus GS]]
*[[Mercedes-Benz E-Class]]
*[[Volvo S80]]

==Hybrid Models==

==Unique Attributes==

==Resale Values==

==Criticisms==
*"...the rear center seat is much less inviting, with a broad transmission tunnel consuming much of the floor space, forcing the middle passenger to splay his legs and have his feet share the front seatback cutouts with the outboard passengers." - Car & Driver
*"The V6 model does not feel as lively as the V8 and, oddly, the optional AWD is only available with the V6. Larger drivers may find the front seat area a bit on the snug side." - Kelley Blue Book
*"This car has lots of style, but it's generic style." - Automobile
*"Like its G35 sibling, there's some trailing-throttle oversteer to be had in tight turns, but just as in that car, the slide is easy to catch." - Car & Driver

==Current Generation: (2006–Present)==
Infiniti released a completely redesigned M for the 2006 model year to compete directly in the mid-size sport luxury class, against such class stalwarts as the [[BMW 5 Series]] and the [[Mercedes-Benz E-Class]]. It uses a much more rigid version of the G35/350Z/FX Nissan FM platform and is available with the common VQ-series 280 [[hp]] (208 kW) 3.5 L [[V6]] in the '''M35''', or the [[Infiniti Q45|Q45]]'s 335 [[hp]] (249 kW) 4.5 L [[V8]] in the '''M45'''.

The automotive press has awarded the M several best-in-class awards in direct comparisons against its competitors. Despite entering a very crowded, competitive segment in which almost every member has been recently redesigned, the M still managed to find many key distinctions: Both the M35 and M45 are fastest in their class (0-60 in 6.3 and 5.4 seconds, respectively). The M is near or at the top of every interior dimension, actually breaking into the EPA "large" category depending on which option packages are selected. In fact, while being smaller on the outside than the flagship Q45, the M45 boasts more room, greater performance, a superior [[multilink suspension|multilink front suspension]], and much friendlier ergonomics, threatening the position of the flagship Q45.

[[All wheel drive]] models are called the '''M35x''', which uses a sports car derived system ([[ATTESA-ETS]]) to send all power to the rear wheels until slip is detected. Why would anyone not want the all wheel drive model?

The M line was released in February 2005 (at almost exactly the same time as the new 2006 [[Lexus GS]]) and its first several months of sales have been far beyond expectations. Prices in the US (USD) range from the low 40s to the mid-50s, which, feature for feature, tend towards the lowest in class.

==Previous Generations==
===Second generation (2003-2005)===
[[Image:M45.JPG|thumb|right|325px|thumb|2003 Infiniti M45]]
The 2002 M45 was based on the Y34-series [[Nissan Gloria]]/[[Nissan Cedric]], with styling similar to the Gloria. The engine is Nissan's 340 [[HP|hp]] [[Nissan VK engine#VK45DE|VK45DE]] [[V8]] which produces 333 ft.lbf of [[torque]]. The rather Japanese squared-off styling did not make much of a splash on the US market, and the M45 sold poorly.

===First Generation/Origins (1990)===
The original [[1990]] '''[[Infiniti M30|M30]]''' was the mundane middle offering of Nissan's Infiniti brand. It featured a 162 [[HP|hp]] 3.0 L [[V6]] shared, along with its [[rear wheel drive]] [[automobile platform|platform]], with the 1987 Japanese [[Nissan Leopard]]. A convertible was added for 1991, and the M30 was replaced after 1992 by the more interesting [[Infiniti J30]].

==Worldwide==

==Design quirks and oddities==

==Awards==

==See also==
{{Infiniti}}

==External Links==
*[http://www.Infinitihelp.com M Bulletins and Recalls Information]
*[http://www.infiniti.com/m/ Official American site]
*[http://www.infiniti.ca/en/models/m35_45/overview.html Official Canadian site]
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/08/2008-infiniti-m-revised-styling-new-awd.html 2008 Infiniti M: Revised Styling, New AWD M45x]
*[http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-m.html pricing update: 2008 Infiniti M]
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/01/infiniti-m35-luxury-sedan-launched-in.html Infiniti M35 Luxury Sedan Launched in China]

This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infiniti_M Infiniti M], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Infiniti_M&action=history contributors].

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