*OFFICIAL* Pics of the new Infiniti M45

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dangereuxjeux

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Hmm... For some reason, I really don't like it. That rounded off front end really looks like that crappy Kia or other low-end model. Maybe they are trying to copy Audi, as somebody said above, but they're not doing it well. The G35 is sweet-looking, but this is not. Hmm... next generation BMWs, new Audis, Acura TSX and TL... those are nice-looking automobiles. Keep this away from me. Please.
 

mAdD INDIAN

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Originally posted by: KnightBreed
Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN
Anyone have pics of their "Solar Eclipse" lighting system?
It probably looks something like this (drag and drop) - a pic of the new RL gauge cluster.

I thought the "Solar" lighting system referred to the interior lighting?
 

samarth

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They have to up the specs on that engine.

I drive my dad's current M45 sometimes and that thing seriously eats up other cars right now.

But to stay a step above the competition... they HAVE TO up the engine somehow. We are talking about a 2006 model afterall.

Totally in love with the new looks though :)
 

mAdD INDIAN

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Originally posted by: samarth
They have to up the specs on that engine.

I drive my dad's current M45 sometimes and that thing seriously eats up other cars right now.

But to stay a step above the competition... they HAVE TO up the engine somehow. We are talking about a 2006 model afterall.

Totally in love with the new looks though :)

M56? :p
 

samarth

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Originally posted by: mAdD INDIAN
Originally posted by: samarth They have to up the specs on that engine. I drive my dad's current M45 sometimes and that thing seriously eats up other cars right now. But to stay a step above the competition... they HAVE TO up the engine somehow. We are talking about a 2006 model afterall. Totally in love with the new looks though :)
M56? :p

That would be nice. I was thinking they should do this.
Offer G35, then in the M have a M35 and an M45 and then get a new Q which could be offered as a Q45 or Q55/6 (since they already have that other truck V8 out there)... anyway... I can dream right... hehe.

Anyway... the new M45 should have at least 400hp I think. I mean the current one... a 2003 model already has 340hp/333tq so they should definitely increase it.
 

UNCjigga

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This or the new Chrysler 300C??? Decisions decisions!!! I prefer the styling of this over the 300C's overall, but the 300C just seems more badass for some reason (and not just because of the Hemi.)

Of course I'm still pulling for the Acura RL (just hoping the auto press doesn't rape it once they've driven it!!)
 

Eli

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I like it. Beautiful.

Including the rear end and the interior.

Whoever is comparing that interior to Pontiac and GM... get real!
 

nan0bug

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Please tell me that's RWD. It'd be a damn shame to wrap such a beautiful car around an FWD drivetrain.
 

Calin

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<snob>I could be persuaded to drive one of these :p
</snob>

I like it verrrry much

Calin
 
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Originally posted by: ApacheXMD
all infiniti's are RWD or AWD now.
The M is definately RWD.

-patchy

I believe the I35 is still FWD (though I imagine it will be discontinued for 2005 given the radically revised Maxima).
 

BigSmooth

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Originally posted by: ApacheXMD
all infiniti's are RWD or AWD now.
The M is definately RWD.

-patchy
Yes, it's on the same FM platform as the G35/FX35/350Z so it's definitely RWD. Wouldn't be surprised to see an AWD version since they've already got a system in place on the G35X.