2008 Infiniti M45 Sport
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It looks like the M got some nice upgrades for 2008. Smart move offering the V8 and AWD.
It is currently third in sales behind the 5-Series and E-Class. Nice job Infiniti, going from nothing to something.
2008 Infiniti M Luxury Performance Sedan
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 For 2008, previous M Sport models have been replaced by an available Sport Package.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
- 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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It is currently third in sales behind the 5-Series and E-Class. Nice job Infiniti, going from nothing to something.
2008 Infiniti M Luxury Performance Sedan
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
- 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)
![](http://www.nissannews.com/multimedia/infiniti2008/800px/08_M45s04.jpg)
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So they can't be original , so they borrow M from BMW now the S from Audi...Puleeeeeeze !!
It's what makes this car so undesireable , what about integrity ? It's part of the brand ,you can't do stuff like that and be credible. Sure the focus groups told the Infinity marketing guys that adding M and S would make the car better but these are all the guys who won't buck up and buy the Genuine Article !! I applaud the Infinity engineers for making a very good car but not the people responsible for " borrowing " other manufacturers equity. They should be ashamed !! IMHO !!
It's what makes this car so undesireable , what about integrity ? It's part of the brand ,you can't do stuff like that and be credible. Sure the focus groups told the Infinity marketing guys that adding M and S would make the car better but these are all the guys who won't buck up and buy the Genuine Article !! I applaud the Infinity engineers for making a very good car but not the people responsible for " borrowing " other manufacturers equity. They should be ashamed !! IMHO !!
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='459605' date='Aug 17 2007, 12:59 AM
I have never liked the look of the M45. In my opinion its just ugly.
I am really only a fan of the G35.
I am really only a fan of the G35.
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='459909' date='Aug 17 2007, 10:11 PM
if infiniti, id prefer the G over the M as well.
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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='459933' date='Aug 17 2007, 11:02 PM
the previous generation of the G, the new one is fugly ![Barf](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/barf.gif)
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Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='459934' date='Aug 18 2007, 02:03 AM
yes the previous generation. i am not attracted at all to the newer one.
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So CSi tell us how you are enjoying your new Infinity ?
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Whats up with that center dash...It looks like an ATM machine...Amazing how they will screw up an interior so that they wont have to give into the brilliant concept of I-Drive...Lets get serious...
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