In 1990, Toyota went from leader of the bland to champion of the premium car brand. In launching its luxury Lexus division, the firm took on the likes of Mercedes, BMW and Jaguar for the first time.
That same year, Nissan introduced its prestige badge - Infiniti - for the same reason, but only in the USA. Now, after a long wait, the marque is finally on its way to the UK. Auto Express got behind the wheel of the Infiniti M35 that will spearhead the launch here.
Called the Nissan Fuga in Japan, the saloon has bold lines, a wide stance and deep bumpers. Inside, the fit and finish are exemplary, and highlight the kind of quality buyers can expect.
All models will be generously equipped as standard, too - the car we drove even came with blindspot cameras. These are mounted under the wing mirrors, and send images to the LCD screen on the dash. The only real downside to all this kit is the sheer amount of switches, which makes the centre console look cluttered. However, the cabin is spacious, particularly in the rear, while the electrically operated front chairs are among the most comfortable we have ever tried.
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