2006 Infiniti M Press Kit: At a Glance

The all-new Infiniti M, which went on sale in late February as a 2006 model, captures essential elements of both the Q45 luxury performance sedan and the award-winning Infiniti G35 – and takes them to a new level of engaging luxury and performance. Together with the flagship Q45 and sporty G35, the 2006 M gives Infiniti an exceptional lineup of dynamic luxury performance sedans.

The Infiniti M optimizes both luxury and sport styling to create a dynamic visual appeal. The exterior design features a low, aggressive hoodline, which flows into the anchored shoulders and contributes to the sporty, powerful silhouette. Inside, the interior is highly expressive, combining a driver-oriented cockpit with an inviting design detail.

At the heart of the Infiniti M is the high-performance power of a choice of advanced V8 or V6 engines, with the vehicles badged M45 or M35 respectively. The M45 features the 4.5-liter DOHC V8 currently used in the Infiniti Q45 and FX45. For use in the M45, it produces 335 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque. The M35 is powered by a 3.5-liter DOHC V6 producing 280 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are mated to a standard 5-speed automatic transmission with all-new short-throw performance shifter and manual shift mode with downshift rev matching. The M35 also features an available intelligent all-wheel drive system.

Advanced technology is abundant on the new M – starting with the standard Bluetooth wireless technology, an all-new Vehicle Information System with 7-inch LCD screen and easy-to-use controls, Infiniti voice recognition and Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). M Sport models feature a new Rear Active Steer system, which helps improve vehicle handling performance by adjusting the geometry of the rear suspension according to steering input and vehicle speed. Also featured on the M is an available Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system, which warns the driver of a pending, unintended lane departure.

Highlights of the 2006 Infiniti M include:

Body

Sporty, luxurious design
Expressive, jewel-like grille and crystal-look headlight cluster
Stable posture with long wheelbase (114.2 inches), wide track and short overhangs
Low, aggressive hoodline and anchored shoulders provides a sporty, powerful silhouette
Advanced unibody construction with a very high level of torsional rigidity
Front lighting system with HID xenon headlamps
Lightweight aluminum doors, hood and trunk lid

Engine and Driveline

32-valve 4.5-liter DOHC V8 producing 335 horsepower (M45) or 24-valve 3.5-liter DOHC V6 producing 280 horsepower (M35)
Modular cylinder head design, lightweight pistons, titanium valves, continuously variable valve timing, variable length induction system
5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with manual shift mode with downshift rev matching
Enhanced, next generation FM (Front Mid-ship) platform with 60 percent of the platform design and components enhanced for use with the M
Infiniti’s intelligent all-wheel drive system available on the M35
Quad-tipped dual exhaust pipes

Suspension, Steering and Braking

Double-wishbone independent front suspension
Multi-link independent rear suspension with Rear Active Steer (Sport model)
Enhanced braking system with 4-wheel disc brakes, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
Enhanced power-assisted steering system with sport ratio
18-inch or 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and high-performance, low profile tires

Interior Features

Inviting interior with use of aluminum or genuine Rosewood trim and leather appointments
Large cabin space, able to fit five adult passengers comfortably
Infiniti Intelligent Key system with push-button ignition
In-dash 6-disc auto changer with MP3 and WMA compatibility
Available climate controlled front sport seats
Contemporary, easy-to-use instrument panel
Infiniti Voice Recognition system
Bluetooth wireless connectivity
Advanced “Solar Eclipse” instrument lighting system
Power-sliding glass sunroof
Available Bose® Studio Surround™ sound system with digital 5.1-channel decoding and 14 speakers including two personal speakers mounted in the shoulders of each front seat
Available Infiniti DVD-based Navigation System with a new user interface with voice-activated destination entry
Available RearView Monitor with a wide lens view and new wheel trajectory view feature with directional guidelines that adjust based on steering input
Available Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)
Available rear seat DVD Mobile Entertainment System with roof-mounted 8-inch screen, remote control and two sets of wireless headphones

Safety and Security

Available Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system with cancel switch, which alerts driver of unintended lane departure
Zone Body platform design, with front and rear crumple zones
Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage front supplemental air bags and roof-mounted side-impact curtain air bags
Available brake-operated pre-crash front seat belts

Models and Manufacturing

Available in five models: M35, M35 Sport, M35x AWD, M45 and M45 Sport
Exterior and interior designed at Nissan Technical Center (NTC) in Atsugi, Japan
Assembled by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. at Tochigi, Japan

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