About the Infiniti M37x & M56x from Infiniti of Lisle.
Of all the ways used to describe Infiniti's all-new halo sedan, the 2011 Infiniti M37x & M56x, it all perhaps can be summed up in one word - Inspired. Like the dramatic Infiniti Essence Concept, which served as a blueprint for the new M's designers and engineers, this next-generation M embraces the essence of all things Infiniti - style, performance, luxury, craftsmanship and technology.
"The 2011 Infiniti M embodies all of our best thinking, design and quality to date," said Ben Poore, vice president, Infiniti Business Unit. "It builds on the strengths of the previous generation, delivering a performance luxury experience crafted to a higher standard."
The 2011 Infiniti M will be offered in M37x and M5x6 model designations. The M37x features a refined 330-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine with increased power and fuel economy (versus the previous generation M35x's 3.5-liter V6). The M56x also offers more power and better fuel economy from an all-new 420-horsepower 5.6-liter V8 (versus the previous generation M45x's 4.5-liter V8). Both the M37x and M56x engines feature Infiniti's advanced VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) system and all models are equipped with a standard 7-speed automatic transmission. The M56x engine also utilizes Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG?) technology.
The M37x and M56x are available in both rear-wheel drive and with Infiniti's Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system. A special Sport Package, offered on rear-wheel drive models only, offers 4-wheel Active Steer (4WAS), sport-tuned suspension, Sport Brakes and 20-inch wheels and tires.
The new M is a showcase for Infiniti's advanced, user-focused technologies, carrying on the tradition of the previous generation M. New technologies include:
- Infiniti Drive Mode Selector, a four-mode driver-selectable control of throttle and transmission mapping that helps optimize vehicle performance (also adjusts 4-Wheel Active Steer settings with available Sport Package and Active Trace Control and Eco Pedal with available Technology Package
- Active Noise Control, which reduces undesirable engine harmonics, providing a quieter cabin
- Blind Spot Warning (BSW), which helps alert the driver if another vehicle is detected in the blind spot area
- Blind Spot Intervention? (BSI), a world's first system that, in the event of unintended drift, enhances BSW with selective braking to help the driver return the vehicle back toward the center of the lane of travel away from the vehicle in the blind spot area
- Forest Air? system, which helps reduce the intrusion of unpleasant odors into the cabin and provides a more natural breeze-like airflow
- Eco Pedal, which provides driver feedback to encourage eco-driving behavior
- Active Trace Control, which adjusts engine torque and the control of braking at each of the four wheels to help enhance cornering performance
- Double-piston Shock Absorbers that control damping force according to frequency of input from the road surface
- Enhanced Intelligent Key, memory now remembers last used audio, navigation and climate control settings for each key (in addition to linking to seat, steering wheel and side view mirror positions through the dual occupant memory system)
The 2011 M also offers a next-generation Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System, Bose® Studio Surround® premium audio system, Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems, Distance Control Assist (DCA), Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts.
"The new M utilizes technology that enhances the driving experience, rather than intrudes upon it, adapting to changing conditions or the driver's mood to provide optimized performance," said Poore. "The same philosophy holds true for the design of the M's luxurious interior, which blends comfort and technology in an intuitive, completely harmonious way to provide both driver and passengers with an unforgettable experience, every time they enter the cabin."