2010 M changes

[audtatious]

2010 Infiniti MThe Infiniti M mid-size premium performance sedan enters the last year in its current product cycle essentially unchanged from 2009, when it received a new 303-horsepower VQ35HR 3.5-liter V6 for the M35, a new 7-speed automatic transmission for the M35 RWD model and numerous other enhancements.

For 2010, the Infiniti M is again offered with a choice of 325-horsepower 4.5-liter V8 (M45) and 3.5-liter V6 engines (M35) and with rear-wheel drive or ATTESA E-TS™ all-wheel drive. It is available in four models total – M35 RWD, M35x AWD, M45 RWD and M45x AWD. It goes on sale in September 2009.

The M remains a showcase of Infiniti’s advanced safety technology, including Intelligent Cruise Control and the Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system, an advanced Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with touch-screen, 9.3GB Music Box hard drive for digital music storage and playback and available XM NavTraffic® (XM® subscription required, sold separately)

Changes for 2010 include:

* Infiniti Mobile Entertainment System Package is now included as part of Premium Package * M35 Premium Package is no longer available (applies to both M35 and M35x) * African Rosewood interior trim is no longer available with Sport Package * Lakeshore Slate, Desert Shadow and Sahara Sandstone exterior colors are no longer available and Wheat interior is only available with Moonlight White and Black Obsidian exterior colors

[rsg123]

So the 2011 is going to be all new? Any details on that?

[Zamba]

So one can only get the premium package with the M45? That's lame. No positive changes for 2010.

[mcp6530]

ahhh, what i wouldn't give for a 7 speed transmission - hell, i'd take a 6 speed! what were they thinking, 5 speeds?!!?!

[audtatious]

So the 2011 is going to be all new? Any details on that?

2011 it gets a facelift and motor upgrades. M35 is the M37 and has the VQ37VHR with at least 328hp and possibly 350hp with the 7AT transmission. The M45 may be replaced with the M50 with the 390hp VK50VE.

[audtatious]

"On Friday, August 14th, the 2011 Infiniti M will be unveiled using a state-of-the-art technology called virtual video mapping. To make this virtual launch a reality, Infiniti partnered with RTT USA and Klip Collective to create an exact computer-generated rendering of the M using only engineering data. Using their patented video mapping technology, Klip has created an immersive, three-dimensional video installation to showcase the new Infiniti. Video projections cover four 15-foot walls with a synched 5.1 surround soundscape and life-size car model. The rendering will be projected onto a rough 3D foam model using topographical site-specific video projection imaging to create an immersive experience that mimics the vehicle’s physical presence. The vehicle reveal will be entirely computer-generated, and no physical vehicle will be used. Infiniti is the first automobile company to unveil a vehicle using this type of technology. Infiniti will be webcasting the 2011 Infiniti M virtual reveal live through a special webcast on August 14th at 6:30 p.m. PDT at http://www.infinitiusa.com/abo....html."