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Five stars overall; four stars frontal; five stars side
'Good,' frontal, side, and rear impact; 'good,' roof strength; Top Safety Pick
...Outward visibility is refreshingly panoramic, at least from the front chairs.
In a quick test of the [blind-spot] system, it worked unobtrusively but is easily overridden or turned off should you be in the mood to pit-maneuver yourself into someone else’s car. We think it’s great. BSI, that is, not the suicidal pit maneuver.
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBS)...uses the radar cruise control system to detect an obstacle in front of the car and then gently moves the accelerator pedal up against your foot. Again, it sounds frightful, but in the real world it works well, essentially nudging your foot from the gas to the brake.
SAFETY | 9 out of 10
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Five stars overall; four stars frontal; five stars side
NHTSA
'Good,' frontal, side, and rear impact; 'good,' roof strength; Top Safety Pick
IIHS
...Outward visibility is refreshingly panoramic, at least from the front chairs.
Inside Line
In a quick test of the [blind-spot] system, it worked unobtrusively but is easily overridden or turned off should you be in the mood to pit-maneuver yourself into someone else’s car. We think it’s great. BSI, that is, not the suicidal pit maneuver.
Automobile
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBS)...uses the radar cruise control system to detect an obstacle in front of the car and then gently moves the accelerator pedal up against your foot. Again, it sounds frightful, but in the real world it works well, essentially nudging your foot from the gas to the brake.
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Infiniti uses the M sedans as rolling showcases for some of the automaker's most sophisticated, radar-driven safety technology, and that's what helps them stand out for the security-conscious--in addition to all the usual safety features, of course.
Top crash-test ratings from both U.S. agencies confirm that the 2013 M37 and M56 are among the safest luxury-sedan picks. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) testing, the M sedans have earned top 'good' results in every category, and they've also earned the Top Safety Pick accolade. They've also earned five stars overall in federal NCAP testing, including four stars for frontal impact and an excellent five stars for side impact.
In addition to dual front, side and curtain airbags; anti-lock brakes; active headrests; and traction and stability control; parking sensors and a rearview camera are among the standard features.
The advanced safety options are where the M sedans really shows its safety strengths--by potentially helping you avoid an accident altogether. Dynamic cruise control and adaptive headlamps are available, while the optional blind-spot and lane-departure warning system is designed to alert the driver if another vehicle is detected in an adjacent lane during an intended lane change, then help assist the driver make an avoidance maneuver.Conclusion
Great crash-test scores and impressive accident-avoidance options make the 2013 Infiniti M a safe pick.
