Summary
The M35 hybrid certainly is very frugal for such a large luxury sport sedan. Proven reliability and affordable prices have helped the Japanese automaker gain a strong foothold in the 2012 'green' vehicle market. The hybrid system certainly reduces the pain at the pump, but it has a significant impact on the starting price.
Pros
Exceptional interior fit and finish
Cons
The battery chews up a large chunk of the available trunk space, hybrid option is quite expensive.
Price
MSRP of $68,500
Fuel Economy
The M35 hybrid has an estimated 6.1 L/100 km highway and 7.5 L/100 km city rating.
New and Improved
There have been no updates since its introduction
Exterior Styling
The M35 has a very curvaceous, fluid, discreet design. The headlights are virtually integrated into the bulbous, bulging front fenders. The sharp roofline and awkward rear-window angle seem to block-off a fair chunk of rear visibility. The 18-inch alloy wheels add a nice finishing touch.
Cargo Capacity
The trunk offers 320 litres of volume, which is 102 less than the M37, thanks to the battery which severely limits the available space.
Drivetrain
302 hp 3.5 litre V6 and electric motor combine to produce 360 hp.
Torque: 258 lb-ft
Hybrid system: Tandem
7-speed automatic transmission
Rear-wheel drive only
Safety
Anti-lock braking system with brake assist and electronic stability program, safety shield, brake assist with preview, blind spot intervention, lane departure prevention, front pre-crash seat belts that tighten under emergency braking.
Lateral collision test score: 5/5
Frontal collision test score: 5/5
Airbags: 6
Comparable Models
Lexus LS 600 hybrid
Mercedes-Benz S 400 hybrid
BMW 7 series 7 hybrid
References :
L'Annuel de l'automobile 2013
Le Guide de l'auto 2013 (www.guideautoweb.com)
The M35 hybrid certainly is very frugal for such a large luxury sport sedan. Proven reliability and affordable prices have helped the Japanese automaker gain a strong foothold in the 2012 'green' vehicle market. The hybrid system certainly reduces the pain at the pump, but it has a significant impact on the starting price.
Pros
Exceptional interior fit and finish
Cons
The battery chews up a large chunk of the available trunk space, hybrid option is quite expensive.
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| Photo: Infiniti |
Price
MSRP of $68,500
Fuel Economy
The M35 hybrid has an estimated 6.1 L/100 km highway and 7.5 L/100 km city rating.
New and Improved
There have been no updates since its introduction
Exterior Styling
The M35 has a very curvaceous, fluid, discreet design. The headlights are virtually integrated into the bulbous, bulging front fenders. The sharp roofline and awkward rear-window angle seem to block-off a fair chunk of rear visibility. The 18-inch alloy wheels add a nice finishing touch.
Cargo Capacity
The trunk offers 320 litres of volume, which is 102 less than the M37, thanks to the battery which severely limits the available space.
Drivetrain
302 hp 3.5 litre V6 and electric motor combine to produce 360 hp.
Torque: 258 lb-ft
Hybrid system: Tandem
7-speed automatic transmission
Rear-wheel drive only
Safety
Anti-lock braking system with brake assist and electronic stability program, safety shield, brake assist with preview, blind spot intervention, lane departure prevention, front pre-crash seat belts that tighten under emergency braking.
Lateral collision test score: 5/5
Frontal collision test score: 5/5
Airbags: 6
Comparable Models
Lexus LS 600 hybrid
Mercedes-Benz S 400 hybrid
BMW 7 series 7 hybrid
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| Photo: Infiniti |
References :
L'Annuel de l'automobile 2013
Le Guide de l'auto 2013 (www.guideautoweb.com)