As promised, the brand-new 2011 Infiniti M37 has arrived, and it’s loaded for bear. This salacious roadster, based as it is on the recently introduced Essence concept, resembles a sedan in coupe clothing. An edgy front fascia complements elegantly curvaceous flanks that flow into an appealing and somewhat more European rear deck. The M37 is available in two trims, the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) Base M37, and the all-wheel-drive M37x AWD.
Dedicated to displacing the Audis, Mercedes, BMWs, and, yes, the Lexuses of the world, the 2011 M37 features a standard power moonroof, dual chrome-tipped exhausts, and 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels. A couple of inches longer and another couple wider than the soon-to-be-defunct M35, the M37 will offer snappier handling and a more aggressive stance. Additionally, available 20-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension and brakes, and sport steering are also offered to discerning drivers in the appropriately named Sport Package, which ought to mean more than a few trips to town via the long and winding road.
Meanwhile, a sumptuous five-passenger cabin is remade in the image of shogun-esque decadence, where leather, alloys, aluminum, and genuine wood frolic and interact, to ensconce passengers in refinement and luxury, complete with all the modern conveniences and comforts. Dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and ignition, carpeted floor mats, heated, power-adjustable front bucket seats, and steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls are standard equipment, with an available power rear sunshade, suede-like headliner, upgraded leather and trim, and heated steering wheel waiting in the wings.
Let it not be said that Infiniti's latest entry in the luxury sedan market is technologically challenged, with a universal remote garage door opener, single-CD player and six speakers, Bluetooth hands-free communications technology, satellite radio, rearview camera, 9.3GB hard drive, and USB connection all standard. Various options packages offer touch-screen DVD navigation, hard-drive music storage capability, and a 10-speaker Bose 5.1 premium surround sound system as well.
Safety equipment for the M37 includes four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, active front headrests, front fog/driving lights, self-leveling xenon HID headlights, and a post-collision safety system. Optional safety features include blind-spot warning and intervention technology and a forward collision warning system.
Finally, the heart and soul of the 2011 M37 is a potent 3.7-liter V6, hence the name. This state-of-the-art powerplant will put out an impressive 330 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque when managed by the standard seven-speed auto-manual transmission. Variable valve timing helps the V6 garner an estimated 18/26 mpg for the RWD Base and 17/24 for the M37x AWD.
Many owners of the 2010 Infiniti M35 complain of less-than-ideal interaction among the various technological components, and some grumble that maintenance and warranty programs aren’t compatible with most of the competition in this niche. The jury’s still out on whether the 2011 M37 addresses these problems, though already a few reviewers mention an over-abundance of gizmos, less-than-plush ride, and somewhat top-heavy stance. Price, however, as well as a fetching appearance and amped-up performance ought to give the M37 its share of attention.
Whats going on with my hazard lights. Its as if they are possessed. They turn on as I am driving, or even after I park it and power it off. This all started after the big snow we got in GA.
I changed the battery in fob. Warning Key System light will not go off. I have disconnected car battery with no success in a reset. Infinity technician didn't have an answer. Help!!
If one buyer was interested buying but never did and it says in progress, how do I stop it. Another buyer has test driven the car and wants it and ready to purchase now. I would rather sale to 1st come 1st serve
Over the winter my heater stopped working and a local shop told me I had a partially clogged heater and it would cost me almost 2k to get it fixed. I decided not to get it fixed. About a month ago I was driving to work and noticed my car was overheating. Luckily I was close to another local shop so I drove it there. They ran a pressure test over night to try and find the leak but they couldn’t. However, since then I have to add additional coolant about once every 7-10 days. Within the past week I’ve noticed that my driver side floorboard is sopping wet which thinking back on it has probably been going on for a couple of weeks. Now I’m debating on trying that blue devil head gasket sealer stuff or do I need to just pony up the cash to get the heater core and the leak fixed by a professional? Or can I just live with the leak and keep adding fluid or is that just a bad idea? I should mention that my car has 165k miles on it and I just dropped about $1500 on it to get an oxygen sensor fixed. I think the car is now worth only about $7k if it was in good shape. Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
Air Conditioning
Polyphenol air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 9.3GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · XM-ready satellite radio · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage and pass-thru · Door sill trim: stainless steel · 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: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · 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: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: power rear window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.36
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in. · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: adaptive · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
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 · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
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: hard drive navigation system w/voice activation · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Speed Rating: W · Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front 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 · USB auxiliary audio input · Hard Drive: 9.3GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · XM-ready satellite radio · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 10
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 and pass-thru · 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: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power steering wheel · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · 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: 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 · Axle ratio: 3.36
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in. · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
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 · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.6 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.90
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): front
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: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: remote operation