The M exterior was freshened in 2008 with a new front grille and bumpers, lower air intake, fog lamps and side sills, revised rear fenders, taillights, deck lid and a new optional rear spoiler design – all which carry over to 2009. Standard technology features include Bluetooth™ Hands-free Phone System, INFINITI Information Display with 7-inch LCD screen and easy-to-use controls, INFINITI Voice Recognition and RearView Monitor.įrom a design standpoint, the INFINITI M optimizes both luxury and sport styling to create a dynamic visual appeal. Other available M technology includes 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). This slight pressure helps prevent the M from inadvertently traveling out of its intended lane without taking control from the driver. LDP takes INFINITI’s Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system one step further by utilizing the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system to apply slight brake pressure to the wheels opposite the side of the lane departure direction. The 2009 M continues as a showcase of INFINITI’s advanced safety technology, including Intelligent Cruise Control and the Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) system. “With the new more powerful V6, standard Scratch Shield paint and unique INFINITI technology such as the Lane Departure Prevention system, the INFINITI M continues to stand out in class as the perfect balance of luxury, performance and artful style.” “The INFINITI M is designed to enrich and crafted to perform – and does so with a choice of powerplants, all-wheel or rear-wheel drive and equipment slanted towards luxury or sportiness,” said Ben Poore, vice president, Business Unit. The M35x AWD now includes standard High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights and Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) (previously standard equipment on all other M models). Other enhancements for the new model year include the addition of a Drive Sport (DS) shift mode for all transmissions, new auto speed-sensing door locks and Scratch Shield self-healing clearcoat paint finish for all models. The INFINITI M45 continues to offer a standard 325-horsepower 4.5-liter aluminum-alloy DOHC V8 and an advanced 5-speed automatic transmission. Versions of this new engine are also utilized in the new second-generation 2009 INFINITI FX35. The M35’s new VQ35HR 3.5-liter V6 engine, which is rated at 303 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, replaces the previous 275-horsepower 3.5-liter V6. The 2009 INFINITI M is available in four models – M35 RWD, M35x AWD, M45 RWD and M45x AWD. The major enhancements for the new model year include a new, more powerful V6 engine for the M35 and M35x and the addition of a new 7-speed automatic transmission for all M35 RWD model. LTD – INFINITI SPOKESPEOPLEįor 2009, the INFINITI M mid-size premium performance sedan is again offered with a choice of 4.5-liter V8 and 3.5-liter V6 engines and with rear-wheel drive or ATTESA E-TS™ all-wheel drive.
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