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Summary
The 2008 Infiniti M35 and M45 offer luxury, sports sedan performance, and user-friendly technologies that make for compelling packages. They're interesting, comfortable, and now better-looking than ever. Our preference is for the rear-wheel-drive models. The available all-wheel-drive system isn't the best, but would be welcome in sloppy weather. We consider the Infiniti M lineup among the best cars in a class full of good cars.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent John Rettie contributed to this report from Santa Barbara, California.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Infiniti M35 ($43,050); M35x AWD ($44,800); M45 ($49,350); M45x AWD ($51,850) |
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Engines:
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3.5-liter dual overhead cam 24-valve V6 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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dual-stage front airbags, side-impact airbags for torso protection for front-seat occupants, front and rear head-protection airbags; Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) electronic stability control; traction control; antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist; tire pressure monitor; adaptive headlamps |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Lane Departure Prevention system; pre-crash seatbelts; preview braking; RearView monitor camera |
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/60,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Tochigi, Japan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Infiniti M35 ($43,050) |
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Standard Equipment:
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leather seating, automatic dual-zone climate control with outside temperature display and air filtration, power sunroof, Intelligent Key with push button ignition and remote keyless entry, heated and ventilated front seats, 10-way power driver's seat, 160-watt six-speaker AM/FM stereo with six-CD changer, power windows with express up/down, Infiniti Voice Recognition, Bluetooth technology, 7-inch LCD information display, auto-leveling xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps with Adaptive Front Lighting, power tilt/telescope steering wheel, dual power heated mirrors with memory and automatic reverse tilt. |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Sport Package ($1,650) includes unique exterior styling, handling-tuned suspension, rear active steering,19-inch alloy wheels and high-performance tires, leather sport seats, leather sport steering wheel and shift knob, and aluminum interior trim; Technology Package ($3,350) includes Bose premium 2-channel 8-speaker audio, iPod interface, Music Box hard drive, RearView Monitor, and DVD-based navigation; Rosewood interior trim ($600) |
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Destination Charge:
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715 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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49365 |
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Layout:
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rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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275 @ 6200 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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268 @ 4800 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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16/23 |
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Wheelbase:
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114.2 |
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Length/width/height:
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192.6/70.8/59.5 |
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Track, f/r:
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60.2/60.8 |
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Turning circle:
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36.7 |
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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39.6/55.1/44.2 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.8/53.9/37.3 |
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Cargo volume:
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14.9 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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independent, double wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
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Suspension, r:
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independent, multi-link with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
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Ground clearance:
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5.3 |
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Curb weight:
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3876 |
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Tires:
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245/40WR19 summer high-performance |
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Brakes, f/r:
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vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, brake assist |
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Fuel capacity:
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20.0 |
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