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2009 Infiniti M35 Safety Review

April 1, 2009

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

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Steering-linked xenon headlamps are standard on M45
ConsumerGuide

Lane Departure Prevention...applies individual brakes to nudge the car back on course
Cars.com

Good," frontal offset; "good," side impact; "poor," rear crash protection
IIHS

Not tested
NHTSA

2009 Infiniti Ms offer an abundance of standard safety features and unique safety technologies, along with mostly good crash-test results.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded "good" scores for both frontal offset and side impact tests of the Infiniti M. The Infiniti 2009 M35 rated an overall "poor" rating in the IIHS’s seat-based rear-impact test, however. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has not tested this Infiniti.

Visibility from the driver's seat of the Infiniti M isn't addressed much in reviews read by TheCarConnection.com, save for Cars.com's mention of the RearView Monitor, which "shows the view behind the car when the transmission is in Reverse." Kelley Blue Book claims, "Bi-xenon adaptive front lighting is optional in the M35x but standard on all other M models...[and] their brilliant blue-white beams...provide an even better look at what lies ahead."

Some of the unique safety features of the 2009 Infiniti M are in the optional Advanced Technology Package, as described by Cars.com: "you get adaptive cruise control, Preview Braking and Lane Departure Warning. Adaptive cruise control uses a laser beam to judge the distance to the car ahead and apply modest gas or brakes to maintain a proper distance. Preview Braking uses the same lasers to sense any oncoming obstructions, including a rapidly slowing vehicle...and it will alert the driver with an audio chime and pre-load the brakes for sharper response. Lane Departure Prevention...applies individual brakes to nudge the car back on course."

According to Cars.com, on the Infiniti M "standard safety features include six airbags, with side-airbags for the front seats and side curtain ones for both rows, as well as four-wheel-disc ABS, traction control and en electronic stability system. Front seat occupants have active head restraints and pre-crash seat belts."

Conclusion

The 2009 Infiniti M35 and M45 are safe, secure sedans—especially when you factor in all of the available active-safety options.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Steering-linked xenon headlamps are standard on M45ConsumerGuideLane Departure Prevention...applies individual brakes to nudge the car back on courseCars.comGood," frontal offset; "good," side impact; "poor," rear crash protectionIIHSNot testedNHTSA 2009 Infiniti Ms offer an abundance of standard safety features and unique safety technologies, along with mostly good crash-test results. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded "good" scores for both frontal offset and side impact tests of the Infiniti M. The Infiniti 2009 M35 rated an overall "poor" rating in the IIHS’s seat-based rear-impact test, however. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has not tested this Infiniti. Visibility from the driver's seat of the Infiniti M isn't addressed much in reviews read by TheCarConnection.com, save for Cars.com's mention of the RearView Monitor, which "shows the view behind the car when the transmission is in Reverse." Kelley Blue Book claims, "Bi-xenon adaptive front lighting is optional in the M35x but standard on all other M models...[and] their brilliant blue-white beams...provide an even better look at what lies ahead." Some of the unique safety features of the 2009 Infiniti M are in the optional Advanced Technology Package, as described by Cars.com: "you get adaptive cruise control, Preview Braking and Lane Departure Warning. Adaptive cruise control uses a laser beam to judge the distance to the car ahead and apply modest gas or brakes to maintain a proper distance. Preview Braking uses the same lasers to sense any oncoming obstructions, including a rapidly slowing vehicle...and it will alert the driver with an audio chime and pre-load the brakes for sharper response. Lane Departure Prevention...applies individual brakes to nudge the car back on course." According to Cars.com, on the Infiniti M "standard safety features include six airbags, with side-airbags for the front seats and side curtain ones for both rows, as well as four-wheel-disc ABS, traction control and en electronic stability system. Front seat occupants have active head restraints and pre-crash seat belts." ConclusionThe 2009 Infiniti M35 and M45 are safe, secure sedans—especially when you factor in all of the available active-safety options. 2009 INFINITI M STYLING | [8 out of 10] Edmunds: "Shoppers focused on the sport side of the equation will feel right at home" ConsumerGuide: "cabin has warm, upscale appearance" Kelley Blue Book: "A subtle but wide-ranging exterior revamp adds a bit bolder character" Redesigned in ...

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Other Choices:

With its 3.6-liter direct-injected V-6, the 2009 Cadillac STS is a solid performer with decent comfort, and it’s one of the closest rivals to the Infiniti M in offering a compromise between sport and luxury. The new 2009 Acura RL takes off in a new direction stylistically—which might appeal to some and repel others—and the primarily front-wheel-drive RL is at its best in all-wheel-drive (SH-AWD) form. The traditional German brands naturally slot in thanks to their reputations. However, the 2009 Infiniti M (either the M35 or M45) tends to be a nicer combination of comfortable appointments and a charismatic driving personality, leaving the Mercedes and Audi feeling perhaps overly conservative and technical.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Eugene Mannacio #1, Posted: 4/23/2009

    Infiniti M is for Misery

    My M35 Bluetooth would not synch with AT&T 8525. First Nissan refused to fix it though it froze my entire console. saying it wasn't on their list of phones. Bluetooth is a trademark a company can ONLY use if its devices are interoperable with others. Failure to comply is a violation of the trademark. Then Nissan relented and after 4 tries finally fixed the problem. Recently the A/C Condenser was struck by a stone. The car was under warranty but they refused to cover it. Damage by stone chips is an exclusion. Understandable for paint damage but if they design a grill only for air flow, not to protect the condenser that is a design defect. And their voice recognition, for telephone numbers may be the worst in the world. So, on the face of it, the M35 may look like a nice car and be fun to drive but God forbid you have to deal with Nissan for warranty repairs. Of the Japanese car manufacturers they are, no doubt, the worst to deal with. Buy at your own risk!

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