A new mid-size luxury sedan from Infiniti debuts this year. The 2011 M37 replaces the M35 in Infiniti’s luxury sedan lineup, and is aimed to compete directly with European rivals. Typical for Infiniti, the M37 is packed with technology and standard luxury and safety options. Priced lower compared to similarly outfitted European competition, the Infiniti M37 has a base under $50,000 that includes a long list of impressive standard features.
The M37 is available in a rear wheel drive, or in the M37x version which adds all wheel drive. Both options include a muscular 3.7 liter DOHC 24-valve V6, putting out 330 horse power and 270 pound feet of torque. Connecting the power plant to the tires is a seven-speed automatic with manual paddles. The driver can select between four shift modes (Eco, Snow, Sport, and Standard). Eco mode provides the best fuel economy and Sport the fastest performance, holding gear longer while accelerating or turning into a corner.
The new 2011 M37 looks like it came to play. Styling is aggressive and gives a clue to the performance under the hood. It looks ready to pounce on an unsuspecting Audi or Mercedes with its bulging fender flares and large grill. The 18-inch alloy wheels with V-speed-rated high performance tires are standard. So are automatic bi-xenon headlights, power-folding mirrors, sunroof, and keyless ignition.
Plenty of safety features are expected on a high-tech luxury sedan, and Infiniti loaded up the 2011 M37 with safety gizmos. Coming standard with all trim levels are front and side curtain airbags, an active head restraint system to minimize whiplash, four wheel anti-lock brakes, and traction and stability control. The standard package for the Infiniti M37 loaded with technology. It includes a rearview camera, Bluetooth, leather upholstery, a six speaker stereo with CD, XM satellite radio, and an iPod jack.
Anyone considering a mid-size, sporty, luxury car in the same bracket as an Audi A6, Mercedes E-Class, or BMW 5 series should look closely at the all new 2011 Infiniti M37. The M37 delivers a lot of luxury, technology, and performance with a lower base price than its competition.
| Base Standard Equipment |
| Engine and Drivetrain Standard Features |
| 3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine |
| Aluminum-alloy cylinder block, heads and oil pan |
| Dry-film-coated pistons |
| Liquid-filled engine mounts |
| Timing-chain-driven camshafts |
| Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) |
| 105,000-mile tune-up-free engine |
| Electronic drive-by-wire system |
| Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System |
| 7-speed automatic transmission - With manual shift mode, Downshift Rev-Matching (DRM) and Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) |
| Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) |
| Suspension & Steering Standard Features |
| Independent double-wishbone front suspension with forged aluminum-alloy components |
| Independent multi-link rear suspension with forged aluminum-alloy components |
| Vehicle-speed-sensitive, variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering |
| Brake Standard Features |
| Vented front and rear disc brakes |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
| Brake Assist (BA) |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) |
| Wheels & Tires Standard Features |
| Aluminum-alloy wheels - 18 x 8.0 titanium-finish |
| All-season radial tires - P245/50-18 V-speed-rated |
| Space-saver spare tire |
| Chassis Standard Equipment |
| IBAS-II (Intelligent Body Assembly System) |
| Front Midship (FM) platform |
| High-strength steel body components |
| Body undercoating |
| Exterior Standard Equipment |
| Zero aerodynamic lift |
| Lightweight body components - Aluminum-alloy hood and doors |
| Door frame parting seal |
| Headlights - High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional xenon headlights |
| Headlights - Crystal-type reflectors |
| Headlights - Crack-resistant polycarbonate covers |
| Halogen fog lights |
| LED taillights and brake lights |
| Outside power mirrors - Folding |
| Outside power mirrors - Anti-glare coating |
| Outside power mirrors - Heated |
| Outside power mirrors - Tilt-down |
| Outside power mirrors - 2-driver memory |
| Ultraviolet (UV)-reducing solar glass |
| Energy-absorbing bumpers |
| Exterior trim - Chrome grille |
| Exterior trim - Body-color bumpers |
| Exterior trim - Chrome door handles |
| Exterior trim - Polished exhaust tip finishers |
| Moonroof - One-touch open/close |
| Moonroof - Rear-tilt feature |
| Moonroof - Auto reverse |
| Moonroof - Retained accessory power |
| Moonroof - Sliding shade |
| Interior Standard Equipment |
| Front bucket seats - 10-way power driver's seat including power lumbar support |
| Front bucket seats - 10-way power passenger's seat including power lumbar support |
| Rear seats with fold-down center armrest with cup holders and storage |
| Seat trim - Leather-appointed |
| Interior trim - Leather-wrapped gearshift knob |
| Interior trim - Genuine Japanese ash wood |
| Interior trim - Stainless steel sill plates |
| Interior trim - Front and rear carpeted floor mats |
| Steering wheel - Leather-wrapped with perforated grip |
| Comfort and Convenience Standard Features |
| Adjustable steering column - Tilt/telescopic |
| Adjustable steering column - Power adjustment |
| Adjustable steering column - Automatic entry/exit |
| Adjustable steering column - 2-driver position memory |
| HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) - Air Conditioning |
| HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) - Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) |
| HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) - Dual-zone climate controls |
| HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) - In-cabin microfilter |
| HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) - Mild-flow vent |
| HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) - Rear floor ducts and vents |
| Side-window demisters |
| Automatic on/off headlights |
| Battery-saver timing device |
| Front seat center console - Armrest |
| Front seat center console - Dual-level storage compartment |
| Front seat center console - Covered ashtray and lighter |
| Cup holders |
| 12-volt power outlets (2) |
| Interior illumination - Illuminated entry/exit fade-out system |
| Interior illumination - Interior light logic |
| Interior illumination - Footwell lighting |
| Interior illumination - Door-mounted step lights |
| Interior illumination - Illuminated front-door sill plates |
| Interior illumination - Illuminated switches |
| Interior illumination - Dual map lights |
| Interior illumination - Rear reading lights |
| Interior illumination - Pin light illumination |
| Interior illumination - Glove compartment light |
| Interior illumination - Auto-off interior lighting |
| Interior illumination - Illuminated start button |
| Interior storage - Lockable glove compartment |
| Interior storage - Front door map pockets |
| Interior storage - Driver's and front-passenger's seatback pockets |
| Interior storage - Coat hanger hooks |
| Power trunk lid release |
| Valet function and lockout |
| Power Windows - Auto-up/down for all windows |
| Power Windows - Auto reverse |
| Power Windows - Lockout for passenger windows |
| Power Windows - Keyfob-operated power-down windows |
| Power Windows - Retained accessory power |
| Automatic door locks with selective unlocking |
| Cruise control with Illuminated steering-wheel-mounted controls |
| Automatic entry/exit |
| 2-speed windshield wipers - Variable intermittent and mist functions |
| 2-speed windshield wipers - Rain-sensing |
| Rear-seat fold-down center armrest - Storage compartment |
| Rear-seat fold-down center armrest - Two cup holders |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror |
| Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors |
| Sun visors - Extensions |
| HomeLink Universal Transceiver - Rearview mirror location - HomeLink is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls Technology Co. |
| Vehicle Security System (VSS) |
| Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition |
| Remote keyless entry |
| Retractable passenger-assist grips |
| Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System - Availability of specific features is dependent upon the phone's Bluetooth support. Please refer to your phone owner's manual for details. Cell phone not included. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Infiniti is under license. |
| Trunk light |
| RearView Monitor - The RearView Monitor is a convenience, not a substitute for a proper backing procedures. Always turn and check that is safe to do so before backing up. May not detect every object behind you. |
| 2-driver memory - Enhanced Intelligent Key Memory system |
| Sequential Welcome Lighting |
| Rear-seat fold-down center armrest - Trunk pass-through |
| Instrumentation Standard Features |
| Analog clock |
| Infiniti Controller |
| Trip computer |
| Vehicle Information System |
| Safety Standard Equipment |
| Front seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters |
| Front and rear-seat adjustable head restraints |
| LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) |
| Child restraint seat tether anchors |
| Child safety rear door locks |
| Slide-away brake pedal assembly |
| Emergency trunk lid release |
| Energy-absorbing steering column |
| High-strength side-door guard beams |
| Zone body construction |
| Traction Control System (TCS) |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) - VDC, which should remain on when driving except when freeing the vehicle from mud or snow, cannot prevent accidents due to abrupt steering, carelessness, or dangerous driving techniques. Always drive safely. |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
| Front-seat Active Head Restraints (AHR) |
| Seat belts with adjustable upper anchors |
| Infiniti Advanced Air Bag system (AABS) (SRS) - Air bags are only a supplemental restraint system, always wear your seat belt. Even with the occupant-classification sensor, do not use a rear-facing child restraint in the front-passenger's seat. Also, all children 12 and under should ride in the rear seat properly secured in child restraints, booster seats, or seat belts according to their size. Air bags will only inflate in certain accidents. See your owner's manual for more details. (Advanced air bag system with passenger weight sensor.) |
| Driver and front-passenger side-impact air bags (SRS) - Side air bags and side curtain air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions and inflate on the side of the vehicle impacted. Please see your owner's manual for more details. |
| Front and rear-seat curtain side impact air bags - Side air bags and side curtain air bags are designed to inflate in higher severity side collisions and inflate on the side of the vehicle impacted. Please see your owner's manual for more details. |
| 3-point ELR driver's seat belt - Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. See owner's manual for details. Always wear your seat belt, and please don't drink and drive. |
| 3-point ALR/ELR front- and rear-passenger seat belts - Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. See owner's manual for details. Always wear your seat belt, and please don't drink and drive. |
| Audio System Standard Features |
| Antenna - In-glass and diversity antenna system |
| Antenna - Antenna amplifier |
| AM/FM/CD with CD-MP3/WMA playback, USB port, 6 premium speakers, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-sensitive volume (SSV) control, and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls - Driving is serious business and requires your full attention. Do not operate any devices connected to the auxiliary input while driving. |
| Satellite radio with body-color antenna - XM Satellite Radio requires subscription sold separately after trial period. Governed by XM Customer Agreement at xmradio.com. Fees and programming subject to change. available only to those at least 18 years of age in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. 2011 SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. SIRIUS, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. |
| Warranty Standard Features |
| Limited Powertrain coverage - 6 years/70,000 miles |
| Corrosion coverage (original body panels/perforation) - 7 years/Unlimited miles |
| Corrosion coverage (cosmetic/surface) - 4 years/60,000 miles |
| Seat Belt coverage - 10 years/Unlimited miles |
| New Vehicle Limited warranty - 4 years/60,000 miles |
| Air Bags coverage - 6 years/70,000 miles |
| Original Equipment Battery coverage - 4 years/60,000 miles |
| Towing coverage (any warrantable repair) - 4 years/60,000 miles |
| Service Adjustments coverage - 1 year/12,000 miles |
| Refrigerant Recharge coverage - 1 year/Unlimited miles |
| Emission coverage (performance) - 2 years/24,000 miles (Federal) / 4 years/60,000 miles (California) |
| Emission coverage (defect) - 4 years/60,000 miles (Federal), long-term defect 8 years/80,000 miles on selected components / 4 years/60,000 miles (California), long-term defect 7 years/70,000 miles on selected components |