Infiniti has been blessed with many award-winning designs, including the Infiniti M45 of 2009. There are two trim levels to the M45, including Base and X. The Base version is one of the more popular options. Like in 2008 the popular 4.5 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers around the world.

Performance

The M45 Base is equipped with a Nissan 4.5 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Jatco 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Infiniti.

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

The fuel system for the 2009 M45 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

M45 Base Statistics

The dimensions of the M45 Base are inches wide by inches long. It sits a comfortable inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the M45 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2009 M45 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

In 2008 and 2009 the M45 Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.

In Summary

The 2009 model year was unsuccessful for the Infiniti M45. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 4-Door, Base, Infiniti M45, Sedan, United States market

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