Starting from scratch, putting that pencil to a clean sheet of paper, is hard. But, hard work typically produces the best results. Infiniti has taken that approach with the 2006 M, and the result is a competitively priced luxury sedan that offers attractive styling, impressive powertrains, loads of safety equipment, and creature comforts befitting a vehicle in this segment.

Specifications
Test Vehicle: 2006 Infiniti M35 and M45
Engine Size and Type: 3.5-liter V6/4.5-liter V8
Engine Horsepower: 280 at 6,200 rpm (M35)/335 at 6,400 rpm (M45)
Engine Torque: 270 at 4800 rpm (M35)/340 at 4000 rpm (M45)
EPA Fuel Economy: 18 city and 25 highway (M35)/17 city and 23 highway (M45)
Curb Weight: 3,832 lbs. (M35)/3,948 lbs. (M45)
Max. Cargo Capacity: 14.9 cubic feet
Max. Seating Capacity: 5
Competitors: Acura TL, Acura RL, Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Cadillac CTS-V, Cadillac STS, Chrysler 300C and 300C SRT-8, Jaguar S-Type, Lexus GS, Lincoln LS, Mercedes-Benz C55 AMG, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Saab 9-5 Aero, Volvo S80