The new Infiniti M luxury sedan has been launched in South Africa and offers bold styling, advanced safety features and passenger comfort technologies. The rear-wheel drive Infiniti M sedan draws styling inspiration from the 2009 Infiniti Essence concept and employs aluminium construction to reduce weight and enhance performance.

New Infiniti M Sedan takes luxury to the road

??Engine Capability

The new Infiniti M sedan is initially available as the M30d which is fitted with a common rail turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine that produces 175kW at 3750rpm and has a maximum torque figure of 550Nm available at 1750rpm. Acceleration to 100km/h will take 6.9 seconds and its top speed is electronically limited to 250km/h. Average fuel consumption is rated at 7.5-litres/100km with a corresponding CO2 emissions figure of 199g/km. The M30d achieves a range of 1300km’s from its 80-litre fuel tank.

A second model, the M37, will become available before the end of 2012 and will be fitted with a 3.7-litre V6 petrol engine that will produce 235kW and 360Nm of torque. Fuel consumption for this model is rated at 10.2-litres/100km. Acceleration to 100km/h will take 6.2 seconds for the M37 while reaching an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h. Both models will feature a 7-speed automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC). The S model features solid magnesium shift paddles mounted behind the steering wheel.

Styling Features

The new Infiniti M sedan takes on a classic sport sedan look with a short front overhang, a long bonnet that meets a pushed-back A-pillar and a rear-end that is more coupe-like. The passenger compartment is spacious and incorporates semi-aniline leather and real wood and metal trim while the cockpit is designed to offer a comfortable driving environment.

The new Infiniti M sedan features the Connectiviti+ infotainment system which is fitted as standard on Premium grade models and includes an 8-inch, high resolution touch screen interface which includes a 10GB Music Box for storing music. A 30GB Hard Disk Drive satellite navigation system is also included.

??Safety Features

Safety features for the new Infiniti M sedan include six airbags, active front head rests, ISOFIX child seat mounting points, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Electronic Stability Programme (ESP). Other features include rain-sensing windscreen wipers, automatic headlights, automatic dimming rear-view mirror and tilting side mirrors. The Dynamic Safety Shield (DSS) Package includes Blind Spot Warning and Intervention, Intelligent Cruise Control with Low Speed Following, Distance Control Assist, Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning and Prevention and Intelligent Brake Assist.

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