STUD or DUD?: Naked 2010 Infiniti M56 Gets Caught In The Wild

Infiniti may have "revealed" the new M in 3D virtual reality earlier this year, but never mind that, we have the REAL thing!

On my morning run today, I unexpectedly stumbled upon two pre-production testers. No clay models here – these were as real as it gets. Sporting cues from the Essence Concept, nothing is left to the imagination with this test car as only a few poorly placed pieces of tape cover the badges.

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GTR35 - 9/17/2009 3:28:48 PM

+10 Boost

Dangerously Studly Sexy!!! I want one now.

B7FAN - 9/17/2009 4:25:51 PM

+2 Boost

I agree its Beautiful, I love the curves it looks great now lets hope the exterior mathches the interior because i am not too crazy about the interior in the infiniti cars yet. But I think this will do well doesnt look like a A8,7er, or S-Class competitor though isnt this supposed to be their flagship car or is the Q comming out again

Agent63 - 9/18/2009 8:36:13 AM

+1 Boost

I like it. It looks classy and ready to take on the Lexus GS. It looks different with a hotrod like stance. I am still not yet convinced of an Infiniti car being a tier 1 luxury car but the outgoing M is a very attractive car and I have driven it to Lake Tahoe on a 1 week trip. This one is surely to please. I hope Nissan uses the momentum theire gaining to put some effort on this one. This is the savior of Infiniti. If there's not a new Q56 then let this be the new flagship.

HSCenterconsole - 9/17/2009 3:29:36 PM

+1 Boost

Can't decide just yet if I'm veering towards stud or dud. From the b-pillars forward, this car looks fantastic. From the b-pillars back, that heavily sloped c-pillar looks frumpy and almost gives off a hatchback look. Love the wheels though.

HSCenterconsole - 9/17/2009 3:29:37 PM

+1 Boost

222max - 9/17/2009 3:34:15 PM

+6 Boost

Most Studley!

_43LE - 9/17/2009 3:35:57 PM

+4 Boost

Looks better than the current one, but still need to see it in person before deciding.

PlanB - 9/17/2009 3:38:34 PM

+7 Boost

I think its safe to say that this will be Nissans true 4 door sports car with that 5.6 liter in the engine bay (sorry Maxima). I give it stud status.

kpaxx - 9/17/2009 3:39:50 PM

-10 Boost

Looks like and old Hyundai!

_43LE - 9/17/2009 4:58:33 PM

+8 Boost

No, the new E-class gets that award.

sdcarguy - 9/17/2009 3:41:07 PM

+2 Boost

Maserati Quattroporte anyone?

PerformanceGuy - 9/17/2009 3:42:07 PM

+5 Boost

This is hot, definetly a Stud! I want one in dark grey! Have to agree with you, this is their 4 door sports car! The new M looks like it will be the best in its class. Awesome job Nissan/Infiniti!

MSP6 - 9/17/2009 3:49:38 PM

-3 Boost

Half STUD Half DUD

M35MT - 9/17/2009 3:57:05 PM

+6 Boost

Stud.

Designer1 - 9/17/2009 4:07:54 PM

+5 Boost

Definitely a stud!!

JUGNU - 9/17/2009 4:29:43 PM

+4 Boost

Big Stud. Tail lights resemble CLS but rest is very original. Performance is class leading.

JUGNU

SVXXX - 9/17/2009 4:35:39 PM

+1 Boost

Looks pretty good overall. I would like to see it in person 'cause it has some of the cues of current G that I'm not too crazy about.
Currently I own '03 G Coupe and '03 FX45.

answer - 9/17/2009 4:58:06 PM

+4 Boost

Very cool.

0to60 - 9/17/2009 9:34:18 PM

+6 Boost

your blind

MSP6 - 9/17/2009 6:01:33 PM

-8 Boost

Beware, don't mention "DUD" or you'll get deboosted !

MSP6 - 9/17/2009 6:34:18 PM

-4 Boost

Damn, I thought the quotes would have protect me

MSP6 - 9/17/2009 6:42:22 PM

-5 Boost

Don't even say "Dude" cause you'll also get deboosted

stone - 9/17/2009 6:41:54 PM

+4 Boost

STUD!! This car has almost made me forget about a supercharged A6. I MUST DRIVE IT!!!!!

clsboy - 9/17/2009 7:10:37 PM

-4 Boost

Somehow reminds me of what a 4 door Hyundai Tiburon would look like...

pchera01 - 9/17/2009 8:25:13 PM

+4 Boost

STUD... wow big cars can be sexy

tango - 9/17/2009 8:57:27 PM

+4 Boost

Stud.

r15mohd - 9/18/2009 9:04:35 AM

+3 Boost

i guarantee it takes away 5-series/GS/XF owners. the new E-class' design actually drives people away...

M56 Sport...that's gonna be a serious force to reckon with!

kablaam - 9/18/2009 1:46:07 AM

+3 Boost

Interesting design, will grow on me, hope to see different angles.

New motor will be sick in this car. Now if they can only find a way to throw the GTR motor in the M and possibly make it a M/AMG fighter, would be an interesting battle.

CarCrazedinCali - 9/18/2009 3:17:52 AM

-1 Boost

boring

CarCrazedinCali - 9/18/2009 3:01:40 PM

+2 Boost

I take it back, after looking at it closer, it looks very nice. I was expecting more revolution than evolution. Love the flowing lines and the lower front grill

tattedtwice - 9/18/2009 4:06:59 AM

-2 Boost

Nice wheels. Everything else is been there, seen that. Nothing special.

Steve - 9/18/2009 9:06:05 AM

-3 Boost

Looks pretty ordinary to me. Infinity has done much better with other models.

Bill - 9/18/2009 10:57:36 AM

+1 Boost

That front doesn't look very dynamic or sporty, possibly because we've seen a similar shape on an overweight SUV from the same company before. I'm not feeling it. The rest of the body looks great. Interior is very nice.

dlin - 9/18/2009 11:57:36 AM

0 Boost

It needs a punch. Too many curve and little street smart(design wise).

delan - 9/18/2009 2:41:51 PM

+2 Boost

Damn, that's hot!

PPower - 9/18/2009 3:42:11 PM

+2 Boost

Looks better than on the clay model, but I'd like to see it in person. My guess is that I'll love it, but I really wish they would consider bringing the V6 diesel to the US as well. For the US, they have to have a v8 for sale even though almost none will be sold. A diesel, however, would be a good sales boost for a price premium over the v6 gas.

KZ258 - 9/21/2009 3:37:29 AM

+2 Boost

damn thats a solid stud. i would love to own that as a daily driver

vman1013 - 9/21/2009 2:17:04 PM

+1 Boost

doesn't look better than the new buick lacrosse..dud!