At a Glance: 2011 INFINITI M




The all-new 2011 INFINITI M, which is set to launch at INFINITI dealers nationwide in spring 2010, embraces the essence of all things INFINITI – style, performance, luxury, craftsmanship and technology – taking each to the highest levels ever for INFINITI’s halo sedan.

March 16, 2010



The all-new 2011 INFINITI M, which is set to launch at INFINITI dealers nationwide in spring 2010, embraces the essence of all things INFINITI – style, performance, luxury, craftsmanship and technology – taking each to the highest levels ever for INFINITI’s halo sedan.


With an all-new design, better performance, more comfort and technology and better fuel efficiency, the new M is already positioned extremely well to succeed in the Canadian market. However, with a lower starting price than the MY10 (2011 MSRPs start at $52,400 for the M37, and $66,200 for the M56) - INFINITI is truly providing “More for Less” with this latest version.


The 2011 INFINITI M will be available in M37 and M56 model designations and with rear-wheel drive or with INFINITI’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system. The M37 features a 3.7-litre V6 engine with increased power and fuel economy (versus the previous generation M35’s 3.5-litre V6). The M56 also offers more power and better fuel economy from an all-new 5.6-litre V8 (versus the previous generation M45’s 4.5-litre V8). Both the M37 and M56 engines feature INFINITI’s advanced VVEL (Variable Valve Event &amp; Lift) system and all models are equipped with a standard 7-speed automatic transmission. A special Sport Package, offered on rear-wheel drive models only, offers 4-Wheel Active Steer (4WAS), sport-tuned suspension, Sport Brakes and 20-inch wheels and tires.


The new M is also a showcase for INFINITI’s advanced, user-focused technologies, carrying on the tradition of the previous generation M. New technologies include INFINITI Drive, a four-mode driver-selectable control of throttle and transmission mapping that helps optimize vehicle performance; Active Noise Control, which reduces undesirable engine harmonics, providing a quieter cabin; Blind Spot Warning (BSW), which helps alert the driver if another vehicle is detected in the blind spot area; Blind Spot Intervention™ (BSI), a world’s first system that, in addition to the Blind Spot Warning, helps the driver return the vehicle back toward the centre of the lane of travel; Forest Air™ system, which helps reduce the intrusion of unpleasant odors into the cabin and provides a more natural breeze-like airflow “breezes”; Eco Pedal, which provides driver feedback to encourage eco-driving behavior; and Active Tracing Control, which adjusts engine torque and the control of braking at each of the four wheels to help enhance cornering performance.


The 2011 M also offers a next-generation INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation System, Bose® Studio Surround® premium audio system, Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems, Distance Control Assist (DCA), Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts.


The M’s dramatic, sports styling provides a coefficient of drag of just 0.27 Cd, while the roomy, comfortable interior environment features standard leather-appointed seating, available silver powder-coated wood trim and available premium audio and climate control systems. Key standard features include INFINITI Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, XM® Satellite Radio, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and power sliding glass moonroof.


Highlights of the 2011 INFINITI M include:
Body

Magnetic exterior design with unexpected cabin roominess
Stable posture with long wheelbase (114.2 inches), wide track and short overhangs
Lower, wider, longer body dimensions versus previous generation M (length 194.7 inches/+0.6 inch; width 72.6 inches/+2.0 inches; height 59.1 inches/-0.4 inch)
Low, aggressive hoodline with anchored shoulders providing a sporty, powerful silhouette; deeply sculpted fenders and doors, wave-like grille
0.27 coefficient of drag
Advanced unibody construction with a high level of torsional rigidity
Lightweight aluminum doors, hood and trunk lid
Unique sport front fascia with dark finish grille and dark headlight housings (Sport Package)
Standard High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional Xenon headlights; available auto-leveling headlights with Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS); LED taillightsRain-sensing variable intermittent front windshield wipers
Power sliding tinted glass moonroof with one-touch open/close tilt feature and sliding sunshade
Power-folding outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature
Courtesy lamps (approach lights) built into outside door handles
Dual exhaust with chrome tips
Eight available exterior colours: Malbec Black, Platinum Ice, Diamond Graphite, Blue Onyx, Storm Front Grey, Black Obsidian, Aspen Pearl and Harbour Blue

Engine and Driveline

Front engine, rear-wheel drive or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive
Enhanced FM (Front Mid-ship) platform&nbsp;
M37, M37x feature a standard 3.7-litre VVEL, 24-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy V6 producing 330 hp @ 7,000 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque @ 5,200 rpm (+27 hp and 8 lb-ft torque vs. previous 3.5-litre V6)&nbsp;
M56 and M56x feature a standard 5.6-litre VVEL, 32-valve, DOHC, Direct Injection Gasoline™ (DIG) aluminum-alloy V8 producing 420 hp @ 6,000 rpm, 417 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm (+95 hp and 81 lb-ft of torque vs. previous 4.5-litre V8)&nbsp;
Modular cylinder head design, lightweight pistons, Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS), variable length induction system
7-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with manual shift mode and Drive Sport (DS) mode
Available paddle shifters
Standard 4-mode INFINITI Drive (with Standard, Eco, Sport and Snow modes)

Suspension, Steering and Braking

Double-wishbone independent front suspension
Refined multi-link independent rear suspension with available 4-Wheel Active Steer (Sport Package-equipped models)
Front and rear stabilizer bars
4-wheel vented disc brakes with 4-channel/4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
Available Sport Brakes with 14.0-inch front/13.8-inch rear rotors with 4-piston front/2-piston rear opposed calipers (Sport Package)
Electronically controlled vehicle-speed-sensing variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering system&nbsp;
18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/50R18 V-rated all-season tires
Available 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/40R20 summer tires (Sport Package)

Interior Features

Inviting interior with distinctive aluminum and genuine wood trim
Large cabin space, able to fit five adult passengers comfortably&nbsp;
Standard leather-appointed seating, available in four colours – Wheat, Graphite, Stone and Java
Available up-level interior trim, including semi-aniline leather seating surfaces, soft-touch synthetic leather armrest and centre console cover, silver powder-coated wood trim, suede-like headliner and A-pillar trim
Standard 10-way power driver and front passenger’s seats with adjustable lumbar support
Sport Package includes sport-bolstered and trimmed front seats, sport steering wheel and aluminum pedal accents
Dual occupant memory system for driver’s seat, steering wheel, outside mirrors, HVAC and audio settings (linked to individual Intelligent Keys)
Entry/exit assist system for driver’s seat and steering wheel
Standard heated front seats, available heated steering wheel
Available climate-controlled front seats
Advanced “Fine Vision Meters” electroluminescent gauges&nbsp;
Sequential welcome lighting illuminated entry system
Rear console-mounted vents and rear floor heater ducts
Centre console with dual level storage and 12-volt power outlet
Rear centre armrest with storage
Dual front and rear cupholders, dual front seatback pockets
7.0-inch vehicle information display (audio, climate control, vehicle settings)
Available INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation System with 8.0-inch VGA colour touch-screen display, Zagat® Restaurant Guide, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® and 9.3GB Music Box® Hard Drive
Standard 6-speaker, 160-watt audio system with in-dash CD auto changer, MP3 and WMA compatibility&nbsp;
Available Bose 2-channel premium audio system with 10 speakers and Audio Pilot™ Noise Compensation
Available Bose® Studio Surround™ audio system with digital 5.1-channel decoding and 16 speakers, including two personal speakers mounted in the shoulders of each front seat&nbsp;
Standard XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately)&nbsp;
USB Connection Port for iPod® and other compatible devices
INFINITI Intelligent Key system with Push Button Ignition
INFINITI Voice Recognition system
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
HomeLink® Universal Transceiver&nbsp;
RearView Monitor&nbsp;
Available Intelligent Cruise Control (Full Speed Range)
INFINITI analog clock
Power windows with one-touch up/down and auto-reverse feature, power trunk release
Available power rear sunshade
Available Forest Air™ system with auto circulation, breeze mode, Plasmacluster™ air purifier and grape polyphenol filter

Safety and Security

INFINITI Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors
Standard front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags&nbsp;
Standard roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
3-point ALR/ELR seat belt system (driver’s seat ELR only)
Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters and adjustable upper anchors&nbsp;
Available brake-operated Pre-Crash front seat belts
Front seat Active Head Restraints with 4-way manual adjustments
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
Available Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems
Zone Body construction&nbsp;
LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)
Vehicle Security System with INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Auto-Hazard Warning Lights

Models and Manufacturing

Available in four models: M37 RWD, M37x AWD, M56 RWD and M56x AWD
Exterior and interior designed at Nissan Technical Centre (NTC) in Atsugi, Japan
Assembled by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. at Tochigi, Japan



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