2010 INFINITI M45 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2010 M45 takes Infiniti’s M35 sports sedan and adds some numbers, namely 23 hp in the form of a V8 upgrade over the M35’s V6. Unfortunately, that upgrade also comes with an extra 100+ pounds, but with 325 hp and 326 lb-ft of torque, the M45 doesn’t suffer from motivation problems, making the jaunt to 60 in less than 6 seconds.
The M45 stands as Infiniti’s top-tier midsize sedan, offering the largest dimensions - and pricetag - in that segment. The four-door sport sedan comes in RWD and AWD configurations, and both come with a five-speed automatic transmission, dropping the seven-speed that comes with the RWD M35. The 4.5-liter engine, although de-tuned slightly here, is the same used in the Infiniti Q45, the vehicle the Infiniti M-series replaced. When used in that application, the Nissan VK 4.5-liter produced 340-hp. The VK has also been used in the Super GT versions of the Nissan 350Z and GT-R, where it has been coaxed into producing 490 horses. Here, you can expect to get 16/21 mpg out of the 4.5 in RWD configuration, dropping down to 14/20 with AWD, both with the required premium poison. While some testers have complained about a reluctance to downshift with the five-speed, the manual-shift feature has been praised as one of the best available.
Standards like leather upholstery, heated and cooled power front bucket seats, remote keyless access, entry, and start, and a driver memory system are expected here, and the M45 doesn’t disappoint. Don’t forget a power sunroof, a satellite-ready 6-CD and MP3 player with Bluetooth, rain-sensing wipers, and automatic, steering-linked adaptive xenon headlights.
If you’re still feeling under-equipped, there’s a Technology Package that adds a navigation system with voice recognition, a rearview camera, and a Bose sound system with iPod adaptor, although that’s a single-CD unit rather than the standard 6-CD offering. From there an Advanced Technology Package will further add adaptive cruise control, a lane-departure warning and prevention system, and an upgraded Bose stereo, still with a single-CD player. A premium package includes all of the above plus a DVD entertainment system, heated and reclining rear seats with climate and radio controls, and a power rear sunshade, although the Premium Package is unavailable with the RWD-only Sport Package, which includes unique trim, active rear steering, a sport suspension, and 19-inch alloys.
Even with the Sport Package, the M45 never manages to live up to its closest contenders, namely midsize offerings of many ilk from BMW and Mercedes, falling slightly short in handling and even ride comfort. There’s little to complain about, but for the enthusiast, the European examples simply provide a more competent entry.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · IPod 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 · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 160 watts
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 with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor 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: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in. · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: self-leveling
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: driver side auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: driver · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.4 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · 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: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front 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 · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 160 watts
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 with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor 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: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in. · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: driver side auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: driver · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
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: touch screen display · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing