Although it won’t go on sale until March 18, Infiniti has already released pricing for its 2011 M sedans. The six-cylinder M37 will start at $46,250, while adding all-wheel-drive pushes the price up $2,150. The range-topping V8 M56 starts at $57,550 for a rear-wheel-drive version or $60,050 for the all-wheel-drive model.
The automaker says that it will begin marketing the car during the 2010 NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament.
This third-generation M will be the first to be sold across all of Infiniti’s 32 markets around the world, including Western Europe.
The M56 offers 420 horsepower and 417 lb-ft. of torque via a 5.6-liter direct-injection V8. Meanwhile, the M37 will has the same 3.7-liter V6 motor as the popular G37, which delivers 330 hp and 270 lb-ft. of torque. Despite improved performance from the new engine lineup, fuel consumption will be reduced, Infiniti says. Infiniti has confirmed it will add a hybrid six-cylinder variant to the lineup in the near future, but specific details of the drivetrain have not been disclosed. The hybrid will go on sale in early 2011, a year after the regular models.
The exterior has a new look with a low front end and deeply sculpted fenders inspired by the Infiniti Essence concept car. The interior is highlighted by better materials, an advanced climate control system, and superior audio.
The car features a number of new technologies, including a system designed to help alert the driver if another vehicle is detected in an adjacent lane during an intended lane change. In such an instance, the car will reportedly ‘help’ steer itself back into the original lane of travel.



02/03, 9:26 AM
posted by:
1
“In such an instance, the car will reportedly ‘help’ steer itself back into the original lane of travel.”
-No, Thank You.
02/03, 9:28 AM
posted by:
daiso
Japanese car going to overprice garbage.
Even this mode overprice than BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
02/03, 10:06 AM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
“overprice garbage.”
I guess you don’t know that reviews vote the m37/56 praise them for being better than the direct competition from bmw/mercedes/lexus. Not to mention it is the most reliable out of all the cars in the segment. The real garbage is the bmw/mercedes, who just got a redo, and still look like crap! At least this car try’s to sell itself by adding looks of luxury instead of just counting on the companies name to sell it!
If I were in the market for this kind of sedan, this is surely the only thing I would really look at!
02/03, 10:11 AM
posted by:
howsmydriving
RWD with optional AWD is the way to do it. FWD with optional AWD is NOT the way to do it. Nobody should be “forced” into choosing the added weight, complexity, and cost (both upfront and maintenance) of AWD merely because they wish to avoid torque-steer. (Oh, and did I mention that you never have equal weight distribution with AWD?) Rather, AWD should be an option when its needed for harsh climates.
In other words, Infinity is doing things right. Audi is doing things wrong. But most of you, being the dopes that you are, will criticize Infinity while singing the praises of Audi.
02/03, 10:13 AM
posted by:
teahead
$60k for the top M?
No thanks. I’ll take a used 2009 CTS-V for that kinda money.
02/03, 10:30 AM
posted by:
telememo
The new Nissan Maxima/Infinity M has this new “wavy” side profile that I don’t like, it doesn’t flow nicelly and reminds me of the 09 Hyundai Elantra. Looks cheap to me. The previous generation looked a lot better
02/03, 10:32 AM
posted by:
Smegley Wanxalot
Nice to know we can get this here for the same price that Belgians and Dutch pay for a Golf.
Daiso, I’d take this any day over a 5 Series or E class.
02/03, 10:39 AM
posted by:
JakeK66
Why is there a picture of a chiuaua in the first set of pictures? Is that what the hybrid will run on? Gas and dogs?
02/03, 10:40 AM
posted by:
jlear1
howsmydriving: You musn’t like it to well because it’s Infiniti, not the number, Infinity.
02/03, 10:52 AM
posted by:
AMERICAN_#!
Infinty?? what a joke lol the japs think they know how to make V8 engines? the CHEVY 350 best motor most respect motor in the WORLD. Nothing beats the rumble and gasoline smell of a good true AMERICAN CHEVY V8!!!! smooth high reve v8 motors are for losers! I will race anyone of these jap or german v8s and smoke them like no tomorow.
02/03, 11:35 AM
posted by:
coolguy8157
I cant wait to see this on the roads….One of the true original Japanese quality……for those who complain…try to sit in the current M and then realize this is not the same cookie cutter like others you see on the roads….. Pretty much every magazine praises the current version and it got top honors in pretty much everything… Ignorant folks talk nonsense…peace
02/03, 12:01 PM
posted by:
foamypirate
@AMERICAN_#!
I like the Chevy 350 as much as any hotrodder, but damn, you are a moron. You haven’t heard a Nissan V8 with a good exhaust have you?
02/03, 12:23 PM
posted by:
AMERICAN_#!
I bet it sounds like chinese people farting, screw nissan, they built the worst engines out there
02/03, 12:53 PM
posted by:
Veda
The interior of this car is better than the 5 series, the new E Class, or even the A6. I even slightly prefer it more than the Jag XF. I know, I sat in one at the Tokyo Motor Show.
02/03, 12:56 PM
posted by:
Ibcheeky2
IMO It doesn’t look like an impressive luxury car. It resembles an everyday bland, ugly common Camry! Would even notice this on the road!
02/03, 1:11 PM
posted by:
PerformanceGuy
Awesome! I would gladly take and this new M over any of its competitors. Good job Infiniti!
02/03, 1:50 PM
posted by:
h82w8
If it’s not offering a manual trans. then I guess BMW still owns the comparitively small number of people who prefer manuals with their mid-size cars.
Infiniti, care to respond? I’d love to cross shop you, but won’t until a see a third pedal.
02/03, 2:05 PM
posted by:
dAVE mAN
I’ll stick with the G37x sedan myself, but still a nice car.
02/03, 2:06 PM
posted by:
Troll Killer
Very nice car, but I’m not sure if I prefer it over the new 5 Series. Infiniti did a great job on the interior (the wood looks really expensive), but the exterior is a little odd.
@ howsmydriving
The A6 3.0T is only available in AWD. Since this is the car that competes with the M37, I’m assuming it is the one you were refering to. The A6 4.2 is only available in AWD too. If you were refering to other lower end Audi models, then I don’t know why you brought it up, because the FWD versions of the A4, TT, and A3 have NOTHING to do with this article. I love both brands btw, so don’t even go there…
02/03, 3:44 PM
posted by:
Borat
The car is OK looking (again perhaps 2 dimensional effect), but it looks like Paris Hilton: nice face no arse whatsoever.
02/03, 4:37 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
That can be tough to judge Borat… depends on how she’s perched at the time.
02/03, 4:39 PM
posted by:
Borat
Johnny, I dare you to find soft cushion on that bony structure (I mean Paris’s arse). Mounting from the rear can cause skin burn.
02/03, 5:13 PM
posted by:
Austin Tejas
I’ll happily stay with my 2010 Taurus SHO, it has all of these options for thousands less, is well built and runs great…and keeps more Americans (and Canadians) employed.
02/03, 5:28 PM
posted by:
idrinorbarsaku
you definitely can get the almost all audis with front wheel drive!
02/03, 5:30 PM
posted by:
85ZingoGTR
You know, from these angles the car doesn’t look too bad. I guess the hood design seems to work best with their sedans than their SUVs. So is the M their flagship model now? As in the competitor to the Lexus LS?
02/03, 7:11 PM
posted by:
e46Ne90
this car reminds me of big fat lady…no tension whatsoever…uncontrolled organic form needs to be controlled nissan, rear 3/4 looks fat and heavy
02/03, 7:15 PM
posted by:
e46Ne90
@ Troll Killer
you are wrong, base A6 is fwd which is based on modified vw fwd platform. Also A8 is offered as fwd in europe, while sold as awd only in US due to flagship image
02/03, 8:57 PM
posted by:
v8funone
BMW and Mercedes better keep a close eye on their rearview mirrors. The new m series undercuts it’s. Rivals by a good $8000 and has a comparable driving experience with reliability. If the new car is as much better over the last generation as the new g series was after its first revamp everyone in this price market is in for a real treat. Fast fun reliable luxury at a fair price. Not to mention u spend more time in your new car than a service loaner, can’t say the same for the German competition. And the American cars. Are getting better but they compare closer to the Hyundai Genesis than they do to the Japan or German cars. The cts-v may be fast but driving the m, 5 series, and e class is a treat compared to the less refined drive of the American competition
02/03, 10:15 PM
posted by:
Troll Killer
@ e46Ne90
I never said the base A6 was only available in AWD. I only said the 3.0T and 4.2 were. The base A6 is the 3.2, then the 3.0T is the next version up, then the 4.2. And I am referring to the US versions. Currently the only version of the A6 that really competes against the new M is the A6 3.0T (the supercharged version). No one compares the A6 3.2 to anything because its only purpose is to create a cheaper version of the car to generate more sales. And just like the e60 550i, the A6 4.2 is outdated and pointless because of the cheaper forced induction version of the same car.
@ idrinorbarsaku
Yes in Europe you can. But I don’t live there. Kinda wish I did though…