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2003 Infiniti M45 Mid-Size Luxury Sedan
MSRP Range: $42,500 to $48,500
Invoice Range: $38,000 - $45,500
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MSRP As Tested: $42,360
Versions: None
Vehicle Category: Mid-Size Luxury Sedan
Engine Location: Front Engine
Drive Wheels: Rear-Wheel Drive
Engine As Tested: 4.5-liter, Dual Overhead Cam, V8, 340-horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 333 lb-ft torque at 4,000 rpm
Transmission As Tested: 5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 17/23
Standard Safety Features: Driver and Front Passenger, front and side airbags, power 4-wheel disc brakes, Vehicle Dynamic Control, Antilock Braking System, Traction Control, In-Trunk Emergency Trunk Release
Competition: Acura RL, Audi A6, Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Lexus GS 430, Lexus LS 430, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
When it comes to mid-size luxury cars with beefy V8 power, there are plenty of choices including stalwarts like the Mercedes E-class, Audi A6, BMW 5-series and Jaguar S-type.
All those are great cars, but in V8 trim they can get rather pricey -- well over $50,000 in most cases.
For those who want highly refined V8 performance and stylish luxury at a price that's not so sickening, Infiniti offers the all-new M45. Priced around $42,000, it has the same incredible V8 as its more expensive Q45 stablemate, along with a sporty suspension and classy, comfortable interior. Think of it as an athletic Q without all the bells and whistles.
Compared with the flagship Q, the M45 has a stiffer suspension that keeps it more closely aligned with the great European sport sedans -- and makes it much more fun to drive, especially with the traction control turned off. It also has more responsive steering and a completely new body that exudes classic American style.
