2008 INFINITI M45 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The faster sibling to the M35, the 2008 Infiniti M45 blends luxury and performance in a stylish package. The rear-wheel drive sedan gets a few exterior refinements to its front and rear fascias, head and taillights, and more chrome trim to accentuate its sports coupe-like profile. Inside, new gauge clusters and electroluminescent lighting add even more flair.
The big addition to the 2008 M35 is a new all-wheel drive trim. Branded the M35x, this sedan features full-time all-wheel drive which defaults to the rear wheels on dry pavement or 50/50 off-road, but adjusts torque automatically according to wheel slippage. The M35 also loses the Sport trim, sending those features (sport suspension, rear spoiler, side sills, alloy pedals, 19-inch wheels, active rear steering)to an optional Sport Package. For 2008, the M35 comes only in Base and x trims, both with the powerful 4.5-liter, 325-hp V8 engine, which has been tested doing 0-60 in six seconds. The engine is matched to a 5-speed shiftable automatic, with downshift rev matching for smoother transitions.
Other changes to the 2008 M35 include an optional Lane Departure Prevention systm which actively controls the brakes and steering when the driver ignores the lane drift warning alarm. The sedan seats four very comfortably, with a roomy 15 cubic foot trunk, thanks to a long 114-inch wheelbase. Luxury comes in the form of full power features, remote start, power front seats, leather upholstery, a sunroof, and a 6-CD player with MP3 playback. Options add a highly praised navigation system and a hard drive. The M35 caters to many different high-end tastes -- the taste for speed, the taste for luxury trappings, and the taste for a comfortable family car. Owners rate the acceleration power, sporty handling, and interior space highly. Complaints focus on the 17/21 mpg and the harsh ride with the optional sports suspension.
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2008 INFINITI M45 Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Compact flash card auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 9.3GB · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · XM-ready satellite radio · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: cargo net · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Lights
Headlights: Auto on · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: driver · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: coil over shock · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system w/voice activation · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation · Solar-tinted glass: rear
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Compact flash card auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 9.3GB · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · XM with NavTraffic satellite radio · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: vehicle and key memory · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Lights
Headlights: Auto off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: driver · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Size: temporary
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: strut · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Power windows: remote operation · Solar-tinted glass: rear