Posted on Thursday 16 August 2007
Following the debut of its new EX Crossover earlier today, Infiniti has released images of the 2008 model year M sedan including the all-new M45x AWD. The M range now includes two AWD models, the previous M35x and the new 4.5L V8 powered M45x.
New to the model year is Infiniti’s Lane Departure Prevention system, as well as a new sports package with sporty bodykits, updated trim and 19in wheels. Mechanicals remain unchanged for the ’08 model but the interior gets a slight restyling and is available with a 9.3GB hard-drive for audio playback.
Infiniti has also announced its new European lineup. The first cars will be the G-Series coupe and saloon, which will be joined by the EX and FX models following the brand’s launch in the second half of next year. Closing out the range will be the next-gen M sedan scheduled for launch after 2010, which will be available with a new high-performance diesel.
I own a 2006 and the changes are nice but make the car look less aggressive. I hope this work for them…I would probably bypass it for an E-Class now.
I also own a 2006 and noted they added a bunch of chrome so now it looks more elegant. Since I am under 40 that is not appealing to me. What is really weird is that I now appreciate the tail lights on the 2006. They aren’t perfect but they are striking.