Stiff Competition to the RL

[NetViper]

From what I can see, the new Infinity M45 offers an extremely competitive car for the money. I think it is actually probably a better bang for the buck, but I would have to drive both to really see.

Anyone else see this car yet?

http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=101448

 

[NSXLuvr]

No thanks, I would prefer the RL. Better interior, SH-AWD, more luxurious, better resale, and finally POWERED BY HONDA :tongue: :biggrin:

 

[Osiris_x11]

From what I can see, the new Infinity M45 offers an extremely competitive car for the money. I think it is actually probably a better bang for the buck, but I would have to drive both to really see.

Anyone else see this car yet?

http://www.autoweek.com/article.cms?articleId=101448

hmmm... In the future I really want to get a hold of the current M45. I am really into it, the looks and the performance. On a test drive, it was the most fun I've ever had in a sedan ever. Also, I'm one of the few who actually likes the exterior styling. Then again, I liked the orginal Q-45 w/ the active suspension, 276hp... 15yrs ago! :tongue:

The next gen' M45 seems like it's aimed at the next gen' Lexus GS. Both have similar styling cues & powerplants. The RL buyer will be from a different clique, a bit more discriminating individual who has a different taste (much like the 2nd gen' Legend buyer). I've noticed the TL buyers have been enthusiasists who embrace technology and aesthetics- not badge snobbery. And I don't even have to mention the NSX buyer...

 

[The Kid]

RL, no comparison.... but I hear the infiniti will have almost 300hp and a 6 speed manual :smile: :smile:

 

[DocL]

... I hear the infiniti will have almost 300hp and a 6 speed manual :smile: :smile:

The Infiniti already has more than 300hp! The six speed will be a new option though. My mother has the M45 and it is fast, but the handling is not as crisp as my new TL.

 

[Osiris_x11]

2 verisons for the M'.

hmmm... Infiniti's next gen' M will have 2 versions, M35 and M45. The former will share the G35's powerplant while the latter will share the Q45's. Projected power is 335bhp for the V8 version

(Lexus's next gen' GS will continue w/ it's current 2 models (V6 and V8 models... however they don't share a platform w/ the anyother cars in Toyota's lineup whereas the M will share a G35 platform <albeit a bit lengthened; and recall the G35 platform is shared w/ the 350Z platform, lol.)

 

[Osiris_x11]

2 verisons for the M'.

hmmm... Infiniti's next gen' M will have 2 versions, M35 and M45. The former will share the G35's powerplant while the latter will share the Q45's. Projected power is 335bhp for the V8 version

(Lexus's next gen' GS will continue w/ it's current 2 models (V6 and V8 models... however they don't share a platform w/ the anyother cars in Toyota's lineup whereas the M will share a G35 platform [albeit a bit lengthened]; and recall the G35 platform is shared w/ the 350Z platform, lol.)