STUD or DUD? 2011 Infiniti M Makes Virtual Debut And We Have The Real Life Shots Up Close!

STUD, but the interir look the same as the current model.

— 528i (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 4:21:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 9   

Understanding that there's obviously a bit of distortion on a few of these pics... This thing's Simply Stunning! It's pretty much as I envisioned a sedan/saloon version of the Essence Concept to be. - Here's to hoping this translates well into an equally handsome production version.

— DaHarder (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 4:26:48 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 10   

I need to see the back. Front looks like a supersized G37/Maxima. Not a bad thing,but I need real life pics to decide.

— rxh8me9000 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 4:35:43 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 9   

What do they call a firecracker that doesnt explode? Oh, right...a DUD.

I laughed when I saw this thing. This company creates one design and runs with it. The interior looks almost the same [as every other recent nissan product] and the exterior, with its maxima front end [minus retarded headlight design] and profile from the Elantra, doesnt exactly scream 'flagship'.

Dud that it is, it's a masterpiece compared to the new e-class.

— tattedtwice (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 5:05:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -14   

This is for sure a STUD!

— theman (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 5:19:09 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

I think I'll wait till some real pictures are out because it looks weird and awkward in these shots...

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 6:04:03 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

Front end is very nice a bit like G37. Rear end is not clear in the photos. But so far looking very promising. Also i think 5.6 V8 will have significantly more power than the 5.0 V8 in FX50 so i am expecting 415-420BHP. Great job Infiniti.

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 7:27:15 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

What is it with those Reptilian EyeBrows ?

Who decided that a "Relic Monster" look will be just right for a Sedan ?

— I95SPEEDINGTICKETS (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 7:31:45 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -11   

nothing from these pics just blows me away, by the way i thought they said they where real life pics but i just see a lot of c/g stuff. so far its a dud but maybe i might change my mind when i see a real pic with more details and real life color ant textures.

— 1UAW (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 8:27:28 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -11   

I would just get the cheaper maxima and be happy.

— 0to60 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 8:48:27 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -8   

Looks like a total stud. That is a hot looking sedan and I want one. Good job Infiniti!

— PerformanceGuy (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 9:28:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Lexus is still leading the way in neither offending or inspiring design.

Acura (if anyone considers them lux, I don't know), is just hideous.

The Infiniti designs seem to be at an entirely different level than either of those two - much more interesting and pleasing to the eye. In my opinion anyway. With that said, I really like this one. Should do well against its competitors, I'd think.

— cyco (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 11:21:50 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

I agree. Infiniti has a winner with this new M.

— g2ok (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 1:03:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

"Its funny how Japanese luxury cars are now also class leading in terms of design. The GS and the old and new M are so beautiful. Automotive perfection. Everything else is just nasty."

Even funnier how bottom-of-class jap luxury cars are in terms of sales and driving enjoyment, and how they look JUST like the lesser sedans from their parent companies. Automotive BOREDOM. Everything else embarrasses them nastily.

— tattedtwice (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 7:40:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

Looks quite good. A lot more passion build into the design. I think it is the right direction for Infiniti.

— VISO (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 11:03:04 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

Nice engine, but the car is a generic dud when it comes to styling.

What does it need giant fog lights for?

— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 11:25:47 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -10   

Also why M56? Do they feel 37 is too close? They could easily tuned the VQ50 to over 400hp. Why not just twin turbo the VQ37 engine to 420 hp/lb-ft?

— dlin (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 12:00:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

First of all not sure who said g37/maxima but they are completely diffrent cars.. The M is much much bigger than either of the others anyway. Also why buy a maxima when you can get a G37 (rear wheel drive/AWD) for the same money as apposed to a front drive maxima (bla)

— chris357 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 12:09:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

I admire what Infiniti is try to do here but......

The odd high belt line seem to throw the greenhouse of. The mirrors are HUGE and give it an "Howdy Doody" profile. The over exaggerated wheel arch cause the wheels to looks diminutive. Both front and back ends look like a bar of soap left in the shower to long. The look is more polarizing than inviting: this is not going to help sells.

Sorry I'm going with dud.

— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 12:15:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -9   

Infiniti is definitely running its own game. The M Series design, derived from the Essence Concept is somewhat milder than I expected and would prefer more "shock and awe". This looks familiar but not boring. Clean but not sterile. The interior of the Essence was a great road map to follow, but like most production models, fail to live up to them. That said, the production on its own merit is clean and flows beautifully, kind of japanese Jag. This M, as long as it has the same baptism as the G series in the water of sport performance, will do very well against the executive series cars. When was the last time an M series was compared to BMW 5 Series?

— inspirion7 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 1:18:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I like the design, it's very sensual with all the voluptuous curves.
So if I equate it with a feminine form , then I can't call it a Stud, rather I shall say GLORIA.

— g2ok (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 1:19:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Love the crease line and rear end. Overall very nice muscular and flowing design and engine seems class leading. Big STUD.

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 1:21:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

It honestly is hard to judge those pictures look distorted. I will say Im going to like it, very few Japanese cars have an passion or soul in their desighn and that certainly applies to the current M. This one looks like more than an overchromed Nissan. Thats a good thing, the curves the lines Im sure in person or in real pictures it would be a showstopping car.

— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 1:21:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?cmd=print&id=443719

heres a link to clearer pictures and the car interior and out looks amazing check out this link I think its a lot better to judge it by these Officail photos.

— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 1:26:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

DUD. back-end is just like Mazda Millenia. Profile like a Buick Lacrosse. front end just ugly with no presence. maybe it'll look better in person, but I doubt it. G37 taken one step further, for the worse.

— senorgato (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 1:33:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

Here is the interior press photo we just got from Infiniti



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— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 3:00:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

And the rear



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— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 3:01:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

The pictures we took last night were difficult because of the challenged lighting environment inside the Infiniti tent.

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— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 3:03:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

After seeing those new pics (thanks 001), I have to say that this is one very handsome sedan, and easily the best looking (inside and out) in its class (5-Series/GS-Series/E-Class/A6-Series). Everything else looks instantly dated, and given that the new 5-Series is essentially going to be a sedan version of the hideous 2010 5GT, I'd say that it too won't come close to looking this good.

— Nostradamus (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 3:14:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Compared to the current E class, 5 series, and GS this thing looks to be the winner (at least in the looks dept.).

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 3:20:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

My first impression was a little disappointment as I had hoped for the as someone called it the shock and awe Essence grill/headlight design.

I didn't like it at all from the side/rear view, especially at the C-Pillar and the ES350 style rear.

And I don't think the interior was groundbreaking enough, especially after seeing the virtual display gauges in the new Jag and Range Rover.

All in all my impression was a B-.

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— Agent001 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 3:50:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

I have to say, this M sure looks great compared to the current generation. This is just me but it seems that the taillights have a hint of the XF and XK in it. And this is taken from Edmunds but someone said that there a hint of Cayenne if you cover the the lower half. http://blogs.edmunds.com/straightline/2011-infiniti-m-f34-555.jpg

— lanchime (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 5:12:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

It looks like they gave the current M some steroids, some extra curves and called it a day. I'm not sure of my choice but I would still take this over the E Class.

— PlanB (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 5:21:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I see some Q45 in those tails and the shape is a nice evolutionary change to the previous M. I would have liked to see a little more Infinite Essence in the front clip and a little more work on the grill, its almost square while the rest of the front clip is very curvy, but the headlights are great. I'M not sure I would have went with the VK56 since they could have easily got the new FX V8 over 400HP but the torque should be insane which makes me grin. Overall I call it a STUD, Infiniti is trying to get a family resemblance going here. Nothing wrong with that, look how well it's worked for Audi and BMW. I was just about all set to pull the trigger on a supercharged A6 in the spring, but I will definitely drive an M56 first.


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— stone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 5:26:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

stud

— Denali (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 6:08:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Definately Stud. Love the front and the rear. Can't wait to see one in real life.

— Camryman (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 8:42:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Absolute STUD!

Very advanced and elegant design, soft flowing lines with cohesive angular accents while showing muscular and athletic contours.

Nissan/Infiniti must have some advanced robotics and manufacturing processing techniques to be able to create such dynamic and shapely body panels, this thing makes the E-class and 5-series look like box on wheels.

Another plus is the V8 engine model, NA is the way to go in true luxury engines, I'm glad they didn't just cheat by putting in turbos into lesser V6 or even the V8 5.0L from FX50.

— sector (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 9:34:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The design looks more European than Japanese in a way. Some of those curves are reminiscent of 1960s Jaguars. The rear looks like a Jaguar XF and so does a bit of the side profile.

— ErichHartmann (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 10:34:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Considering the essence concept, Im somewhat disappointed. Not really ground breaking styling. Just the same ol same ol.

— 0to60 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/15/2009 10:58:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

looks awesome

— BJS470 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2009 12:54:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

STUD. I do think it looks like the G37 but larger but there is nothing wrong with that. The interior looks like the last M's interior but i loved that interior so no complaints here. All in all, great looking car.

— 1dott8 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2009 3:10:47 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

looks great. it resembles the g37, but i think thats a good thing. the M may just end up as the sportiest looking of the midsize rwd class. i'm dying to see the new 5-series!

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2009 8:45:32 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Why do you guys not like them putting turbos on the V6? If they put a twin-turbo on the V6, and they tune it correctly, that could be a great car with loads of low-end and mid-range torque.

— investor27 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2009 12:04:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

This not a great looking car. It is uninspired. That is very hard to do in this commodity luxury category this car is in. These buyers do not want flashy. It has a very feminine look to it. Especially the rear and the front facsia looks like it modified from the Maxima.

— 1BadMan (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2009 1:20:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Typical over-styled Nissan/Infinity look. Good design should look effortless.

— JustaCar (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2009 1:27:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

It looks pretty interesting.

— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/16/2009 9:14:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Stud, although, the blunt nose could be toned down.

— Inline6 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2009 12:35:21 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Is that an Idrive knob-type controller I see?

Interesting how the purists criticized the Idrive, now they must embrace it.

I'll reserve judgment on the styling till we see more details, though I do like Infiniti's direction. Kudos.

— kablaam (View Profile)

Posted on 8/17/2009 12:58:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

I LIKE THE CAR. I DO SEE THE Q45 IN THE REAR, AND AS MUCH AS I LOVE INFINITI THE SIDE GIVES ME SORTA A BUICK LOOK....ITS ALMOST THERE. THEYLL GET IT RIGHT AFTER ITS BEEN IN PRODUCTION FOR 3 YEARS WHEN THEY DO A "FACELIFT"

— NISSANINFINITI (View Profile)

Posted on 8/19/2009 4:21:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3