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Sedans Infiniti M35/M45 2008 Infiniti M35
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Replying to: pearl (May 25, 2007 7:40 pm) 
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Infiniti have released info on the 08 M. Same engine and transmission. Here is a cut and paste. For the full go to nissannews.com: For 2008, the Infiniti M receives major upgrades that include the first-ever availability of Infiniti’s intelligent ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system on the 4.5-liter V8-powered M45. The new model, designated M45x, joins the M35x to provide buyers with two choices in all-climate AWD performance. Other enhancements for 2008 include revised interior and exterior styling and added luxury amenities and technologies, including the production debut of Infiniti’s newest safety technology, the Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system. LDP takes Infiniti’s existing Lane Departure Warning system (currently implemented on the FX and the 2007 M sedan) one step further by utilizing the Vehicle Dynamic Control to apply slight brake pressure to the wheels opposite the side of the lane departure direction to help prevent the M from inadvertently traveling out of its travel lane. The M45 continues to offer a 325-horsepower 4.5-liter aluminum-alloy DOHC V8, while the M35 features the award-winning VQ-series 3.5–liter V6, tuned for the M to produce 275 horsepower. For the new model year, both engines will be offered with rear-wheel drive and Infiniti’s intelligent ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive system. For 2008, previous M Sport models have been replaced by an available Sport Package. Enhancements to the 2008 M include: - New M45x AWD model with intelligent ATTESA E-TS all-wheel drive - Production debut of Infiniti’s Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system - Revised front and rear fascia, headlights, grille, rear decklid and taillight design, rear fender panels, new chrome accents - New wheel designs - Available Sport Package with unique styling, Rear Active Steer (RAS), 19-inch wheels and tires - Increased differentiation between Sport Package and non-Sport Package vehicles with unique bumpers, side sills, headlight color and wheels - Rain sensing wipers - Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with touch-screen, 9.3GB Music Box hard drive for digital music storage and playback and available XM NavTraffic® (requires active XM® subscription, sold separately) - Revised interior and revised aluminum and wood trim - Standard High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights with Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) (optionally available on M35 AWD) - Standard climate-controlled seats - New Stone interior color - New white instrument panel lighting with violet accents and white and violet interior lighting - Standard XM Satellite Radio (requires XM® subscription, sold separately) - Six new exterior colors (out of eight total)
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Replying to: kals (Jun 30, 2007 5:55 am)
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Replying to: pearl (Jun 30, 2007 9:58 am) On a side note I wonder what sort of mpg's the new M45x will yield. |
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Replying to: kals (Jun 30, 2007 5:55 am) 1) The obvious negative is no changes to the engine or transmission...Where is the 3.7, where is the 6 speed or CVT...and where is the fuel economy improvement? What is Infinity thinking? I guess they are abandoning the M for 2008 expecting the G to make the money. I am going to bet that the 08 M is a very short model year and the 09 comes out (very) early. 2) White and lavender instruments? I wonder if they did any market research? Sounds incredibly ugly for a luxury car. 3) every M owner I know turns off the current lane change system. With the "improvements" which will cause the car to turn back into the current lane, it sounds almost dangerous if you are actually trying to change lanes. I guess it works, but I can't imagine anyone using it except to demo to friends. 4) Finally, rain sensing wipers....wow, what a technology improvement. I'll be moving to a Lexus or returning to a BMW for my next car. |
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Replying to: ghstudio (Jul 01, 2007 7:26 am)
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Replying to: ghstudio (Jul 01, 2007 7:26 am) |
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Replying to: pearl (Jul 03, 2007 2:34 am)
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Replying to: ocim (Jul 02, 2007 6:52 pm) Before I got around to test driving an M35x, BMW announced the 2008 5 series models and I ordered a 535Xi immediately after a test drive (just picked it up last night). I felt the twin turbo engine would make the 535Xi more of a competitor to the M45 than the M35; the M45x was still an unconfirmed rumor; the 535Xi was available now (although it is expensive), and I have rarely seen any criticism of the ride, noise, and handling of a 5 series. I was also concerned that Infiniti would upgrade the engine in the M35x to either the one in the new G series, or even the 3.7 engine in the new G35 coupe, and did not want to pay that much money for a car that could soon have last year's engine. The M45x sounds exciting. I'll be anxious to see what others think, and hope I don't get buyer's remorse! Bruce |
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