Test drive Infiniti M35M45 2005 - 2010 sedan
Infinite balance
As a rule, those around are drawn to people who know their price. Such rarely fall into awkward situations and almost never look clumsy. But the most important thing next to them everyone begins to feel calm and confidence. Somewhere until 2003, no one really knew about the Infiniti brand in our country. And this is excusable, because there was nothing to know about it: until a certain point, the company was engaged only in the release of the torn Nissan models, and not the most expressive. So, the G20 was based on Primera, while QX4 was built on the basis of Pathfinder, and I30 MAXIMA. But then the company rushed to catch up with Lexus, which at that time occupied almost unshakable positions (and not only in America): at first the extravagant Q45 of the new generation came out, then the bright FX existed then a model called M45: they created it on the basis of the Nissan Gloria/Cedric sold sold Exclusively in the Japanese market. Frankly, there was nothing outstanding in that car, so no one spared about the cessation of its existence. In addition, the more perfect and folding M35/M45 of the new generation, created on the basis of the Nissan Fuga. The newcomer car is not suitable for the beginner of the previous generation. And although the imagination, perhaps, is not striking in anything, it directly radiates confidence and composure, which even some respectable European sedans cannot boast. The Japanese business class car does everything well, at any time balanced, balanced and knows how to keep himself perfectly. Boring, however, including the scarcity of modifications
PORTRAIT There are machines that I really want to compare with predators, but the M35 is clearly not one of them: it is devoid of excitement, although it is quite capable of withstanding any aggressor. By the way, the hood, doors and trunk lid are made of aluminum, which reduces the weight of the car, but significantly increases the cost of repairs in the event of an accident.
Of course, the appearance of the public will not cause a storm of enthusiasm for the public, but Infiniti looks powerful, harmonious, it has enough strength and not a hint of excess fat. The salon is pleasant, albeit not luxurious: solid decoration materials, solid appearance, rich equipment, good ergonomics. It is immediately obvious that the designers tried: everything was done extremely high quality, although without much inspiration. The wooden panels (look cheap) and the irritating eyes of the lighting of the devices are slightly strained.
The M35 does not apply to the number of extreme sedans, but this is still more like an athlete than a bump, in any case on the highway, the car feels confident, and on the winding roads, the Japanese allows you to frolic. As for the engines, even the version with the base 3.5-liter V6 is accelerated quite energetically. At the same time, the EMKA is lags behind many competitors in terms of comfort: the suspension is unjustifiably stiff.
Characteristics
Type of body sedan
The number of doors 4
Sum of places 5
Length 4900 mm
Width 1795 mm
Height 1524 mm
Wheel base 2900 mm
Road clearance 125 mm
Suspension type:
Front
The back
independent two -leaf
independent multi -link
The type of drive is rear
Brakes (front, rear) circular ventilated
Gas tank volume 76 or 80 liters
Choosing a body There is no alternative: M35/M45 is proposed in a single 4-door body.
Sources of movement
In the database, this machine is driven by a very good 3.5-liter atmospheric engine with a capacity of 307 hp. The minimum cost of a model with such a power unit is 1,885,400 rubles. The M35 rides as cheerful as the lighter G35X, but in principle worthy (acceleration to hundreds of 6.9 s). Fuel consumption is considerable: 17.9 liters in the city and 9.6 liters on the highway. Note that the M35 is also all -wheel drive, though in addition to the surcharge of about 70 thousand rubles. We will have to donate 27 hp, as well as two steps in the transmission (a 5-band automaton is installed here instead of a 7-speed).
The top engine with a working volume of 4.5 liters sets exclusively the rear wheels, and very energetically: the run up to 100 km/h takes 6.2 s thanks to 339 horses. However, you will have to refuel more often than in the case of M35: in the city of M45 it consumes almost 20 liters per hundred. M45 is also a lot: from 2,346,000 rubles, and this is due to the fact that it does not exist in the basic configuration of Premium, it is initially elite.
Basic levels of equipment
The least equipment is received by car buyers performed by Premium (price from 1,885,400 rubles). True, everything is relative: after all, even the name of this version suggests that we have a high -class car. The kit is impressive: leather upholstery, rear view camera, two-zone climate control, full electric package (including seats electric drive), headlight washer, rain and light sensors, adaptive xenon headlights, as well as an extensive set of passive and active safety systems. In general, the Japanese is packed in full.
Elite is not much more expensive than the M35 Premium (1,961,000 rubles), but the proposed additional equipment is much more interesting: for the rear passengers, an electric drive of adjustment of the angle of the back of the seat, heating the chairs, its climate control and the audio system, not to mention the curtain on the rear glass are provided. A representative car, in a word. And at the disposal of the driver and front passenger an advanced multimedia installation. The most expensive Emka Sport (from 2,374,700 rubles). It is initially 4.5-liter, its distinctive features of a sports suspension, armchairs with developed lateral support, a special body kit, an aluminum finish in the cabin, 19-inch discs, steering rear wheels, a slightly different optics (tinted), as well as a Russified navigation system.
Additives?
There are no special options for this model, except that customers of cars performed by Elite can be approximately 90 thousand rubles. Order navigation. Note that the owners of Infiniti M are available elements of styling production of the Russian company Pro-Line Sport.
COMPETITION
Lexus GS
This is the most important competitor to Infiniti M. The base engine is an order of magnitude weaker, and in addition, Lexus is not provided for all -wheel drive. But GS is more comfortable than Infiniti, in addition, there is a modification with a hybrid power plant, not to mention the top version of the GS460, which is superior to the 339-horsepower M45.
BMW 5 -rehe
The business class has a full-time athlete, and part-time is one of the leaders and legislators of the mod. Stunning sledges are combined with an aggressive appearance, an extensive line of engines and a rich salon. The minuses, however, are also enough: this is an imperfect ergonomic, and a high price, and a great age of the model.
Honda Legend
The Honda is not the most solid representative of this class, but certainly one of the most advanced: a complex all -wheel drive system, a futuristic salon, a bewitching look, it is a pity that the dynamics leaves much to be desired: unlike Legend, all the mentioned competitors have at least V8 engines.
