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The Infiniti M45 Base for 2008: Improving on 2007

Infiniti M45

The Infiniti M45 is a 4-door car available at your Infiniti dealer. The M45 came in two configurations: Base, X, and Sport. The Base configuration is powered by the 4.5-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 16 city. The M45 competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.

Stop and Go

Standard equipment in the M45 for 2007 and 2008 includes the 4.5 liter engine by Nissan, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the M45.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The M45 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The M45 is 182.30 inches long, 71.00 inches wide, and 61.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 110.20 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $32,700 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 M45 is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.

The 2008 M45 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is below average for a sedan car.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Infiniti M45 Base sold well in 2008. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Infiniti, specifically a M45.

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