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Infiniti’s bird/x-ray/iron mystery has been solved. Last week’s mysterious teaser sketch has happily morphed into this, the new Infiniti M.
This is the third generation of Infiniti’s 5-Series and E-Class rival, and it’ll be the first to go on sale in Western Europe.
Which means it should reach the UK next summer, powered by a 3.7-litre V6 – the same basic engine as the Nissan 370Z – putting out 316bhp and 265lb ft of torque.
However, later next year the M will also get a new 3.0-litre V6 diesel, a unit closely related to the engine in the Renault Laguna. All Ms will be rear-wheel drive only, though four-wheel steer – again, as seen on the Renault Laguna – will be an option.
Performance from the petrol M should be on a par with the BMW 530i, with 62mph coming up in around six seconds.
As for the looks, we have to say we rather like the M. There’s a bit of ‘spot the design cue’ going on – we’re seeing a lot of Panamera in the side profile, a lump of Lexus IS around the front end and maybe even a bit of BMW 1-Series down the door panels – but it’s certainly a striking looking thing.
Would it tempt you away from a 5-Series?
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Afaque commented on this article
at 12:58 pm on 17 August 2009
It looks nothing like that teaser shot. But again that teaser shot didn't look much of a car either...
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pw4. commented on this article
at 01:41 pm on 17 August 2009
Hideous and grotesque! It will be one of the ugliest cars on the road, joining the 1-series and Ssangyong at the nadir of style.
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AlKim commented on this article
at 01:54 pm on 17 August 2009
Just as ugly as its rivals. No thanks.
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Kirbdawg commented on this article
at 02:03 pm on 17 August 2009
The raised flanks up each side of the bonnet above the lights are far too large. And the grille looks like it hasn't actually been designed. Apart from that, not bad.
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ben10Topgear commented on this article
at 02:05 pm on 17 August 2009
love it! I miss Top Gear!
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