2009 Infiniti M35 Review

About this Vehicle

Trim: 2009 Infiniti M35 Base

MSRP: $45,800 Engine: 3.5L V6 Transmission: Automatic

Drivetrain: RWD Fuel Type: Gas Curb Weight: 3,941 lbs.

The 2009 Infiniti M35 is a vehicle that has a lot to offer. It blends luxury features with a strong, swift engine and plenty of technology. This luxury sport sedan is available in two different trims: either the M35 or the all-wheel drive M35x. This car review is designed to help you decide whether the M35 is the best vehicle for you.

Specifications

These are the 2009 Infiniti M35’s Specifications:

• Pricing: initially sold for $45,800 MSRP, but can now be purchased for around $41,500
• Fuel economy: 16 mpg city/23 mpg highway
• Engine: 3.5-liter, 303 horsepower V6
• Acceleration: the M35 has plenty of power, with rapid acceleration
• Car safety features: antilock brakes, brake assist, side curtain airbags, stability and traction control, active front head restraints. Optional lane departure warning. Buyers may be able to get cheap auto insurance due to these safety features.
• Suspension: regular suspension tuning with double wishbone suspension in front and multilink suspension in back
• Warranty: four-year/60,000 mile basic warranty; six-year/70,000 mile powertrain warranty; seven years corrosion coverage; four years roadside assistance

Exterior Features

The 2009 Infiniti M35 is a vehicle that doesn’t scream sports car, with a graceful, nonaggressive look. The vehicle comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, adaptive xenon headlights, and a sunroof. Optional features include high performance tires and 19-inch wheels.

Interior Features

The interior of the 2009 Infiniti M35 has many standard features that add technology and a touch of luxury to the vehicle. These include leather seats with heating, cooling, and 10-way power adjustability, driver memory, Bluetooth, and two zones of automatic temperature control. The audio system includes a six-disc CD changer, mp3 compatibility, six speakers, and an auxiliary audio jack. Optional features include aluminum rather than wood trim, sport seats, hard-drive based navigation, an upgraded Bose stereo system with 9 GB of storage for music, iPod integration, voice activation, a rearview camera, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.
The front seats of the 2009 Infiniti M35 are supportive, with plenty of legroom for its occupants. The rear seats also have a good amount of space, although a middle passenger would have to straddle the bump in the middle. There isn’t a lot of interior storage space for small items, but the trunk is decently sized.

Performance

The performance of the 2009 Infiniti M35 is excellent. The vehicle has plenty of power for acceleration; it has a firm ride, and strong brakes. The rear-wheel drive model comes with a seven-speed automatic transmission, while the all-wheel drive model has a five-speed transmission.

How the Infiniti M35 Compares to Other Large Luxury Cars

The 2009 Infiniti M35 is an excellent vehicle for buyers that are looking for a combination of technology, refinement, and power. It isn’t the best vehicle for everyone, however. Some may want a softer ride, others might want an adjustable suspension. While shopping, you might want to also take a look at these vehicles:

• Audi A6
• Jaguar XF
• Lexus GS
• BMW 5-Series

Each of these vehicles has their strengths. By trying out a few vehicles, you are sure to find the car that you are happiest with.