Reportajes autos


Model Line Overview

Model lineup:	Infiniti M35 ($43,050); M35x AWD ($44,800); M45 ($49,350); M45x AWD ($51,850)
Engines:	275-hp 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6; 325-hp 4.5-liter DOHC 32-valve V8
Transmissions:	5-speed automatic
Safety equipment (standard):	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
Safety equipment (optional):	Lane Departure Prevention system; pre-crash seatbelts; preview braking; RearView monitor camera
Basic warranty:	4 years/60,000 miles
Assembled in:	Tochigi, Japan


Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP):	Infiniti M35 ($43,050)
Standard equipment:	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.
Options as tested (MSRP):	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)
Destination charge:	($715)
Gas guzzler tax:	N/A
Price as tested (MSRP):	$49365
Layout:	rear-wheel drive
Engine:	3.5-liter dual overhead cam 24-valve V6
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	275 @ 6200
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	268 @ 4800
Transmission:	5-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	16/23 mpg
Wheelbase:	114.2 in.
Length/width/height:	192.6/70.8/59.5 in.
Track, f/r:	60.2/60.8 in.
Turning circle:	36.7 ft.
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	39.6/55.1/44.2 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:	N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r:	37.8/53.9/37.3 in.
Cargo volume:	14.9 cu. ft.
Payload:	N/A
Towing capacity:	N/A
Suspension, f:	independent, double wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Suspension, r:	independent, multi-link with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Ground clearance:	5.3 in.
Curb weight:	3876 lbs.
Tires:	245/40WR19 summer high-performance
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, brake assist
Fuel capacity:	20.0 gal.