Infiniti: M-Series news **Hybrid Revealed (page 34)**
#321
The aluminum doesn't seem to have that shine in the pics like the aluminum in the TL...makes me wonder if it's plastic? If it is, that's a poor mistake. A car this price should use real stuff.
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Will that aluminum-like metal be easily dented? ![Frown](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
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Originally Posted by phile
If it's plastic, I don't expect it to easily dent. Not saying it won't, but I think you'd have to really try in order to put a dent. But I think it's real, as Infiniti has started using real aluminum in the G35's interior, even though it doesn't look real.
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Will that wide & plain aluminum in M be able to keep dent free?
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Originally Posted by TypeSAddict
to me, tha tlooks like a Maxima that has undergone massive amounts of plastic surgery to look spectacular!!!!
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I think the interior is the best Nissan has ever made. Either wood or Aluminum it's gorgous. THe exterior, they just keep touching it up. The front looks like a SUV to me now and we know about the rear.
Still a good looking car. I think it will do well. Though anything can do better though than the current Q/M45s...
Still a good looking car. I think it will do well. Though anything can do better though than the current Q/M45s...
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
And after I see this what RL? I can see myself in a hooked up M35/45, never in the RL.
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Originally Posted by cusdaddy
I totally agree. I was hoping big things for the RL. Don't get me wrong. The RL is a very nice car, but IMO this just blows it away. With this and the new GS, the RL is going to have a tough time.
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Originally Posted by 03TL-S
Maybe the m45 , but not really the new gs. Have you actually seen that car? The interior is awesome but the exterior is ......... can't even find the word for it. It looks like a mix of the maxima, the previous generation GS, and it has some of its own weird kinks. Its ugly imo. The RL looks alot better than it
I got to look at pics of the RL, I forgot what it looks like.
I will say FM based+V-8=de-fucking-licious.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
I dont't think the GS is ugly but I will agree that it looks hunchbacked. We can blame the knock-off Nissans Altima and Maxima for making the GS now look familiar.
I got to look at pics of the RL, I forgot what it looks like.
I will say FM based+V-8=de-fucking-licious.![Salute](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/salute.gif)
I got to look at pics of the RL, I forgot what it looks like.
I will say FM based+V-8=de-fucking-licious.
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Originally Posted by TypeSAddict
to me, tha tlooks like a Maxima that has undergone massive amounts of plastic surgery to look spectacular!!!!
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
And after I see this what RL? I can see myself in a hooked up M35/45, never in the RL.
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#339
Originally Posted by JoganJani
Inside looks like a poor copy from the TL. Aluminium trimming on both side.
you're kidding me, right??
the M interior looks NOTHING like the TL interior
the only commonalities are
1: big freakin screen in the center top
2: aluminum is a main material in the interior selection
that's it...and considering nearly every luxury car made today has both of those characteristics....your claim has no basis
it's a gorgeous interior, especially if you look at it with lighter colors/wood inlays as you can on Infiniti's website
and the clock is just classy, period
exterior i'm not sold on, but i congratulate nissan/infiniti for not making boring cars, seeing as how most manufacturers do
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Originally Posted by uncsuperman
2: aluminum is a main material in the interior selection
that's it...and considering nearly every luxury car made today has both of those characteristics....your claim has no basis
that's it...and considering nearly every luxury car made today has both of those characteristics....your claim has no basis
#344
ok phile.....if that's your opinion, then that FURTHERS my argument that the M interior looks nothing like the TL interior....thank you
and your statement that aluminum should only be used as "trimming" is kinda silly and very opinionated
perhaps you should have said "aluminum is used in the TL the way i like it and the way i think it should be used - as trimming"
me, i think that using aluminum as a central theme/material is very attractive
my dad's FX has a lot of aluminum in the center console, it looks very sporty, modern and clean
we all have opinions, but be sure to express them in that form - as opinions - rather than trying to convey a fact, when that's not what you're doing
i'm a TL owner, and i love my car, but some of you acura/TL fanboys are killing me
the fact is infiniti is making some damn good cars, and uniquely styled at that
acura, with the latest TL and the new RL, is on the same road as well....my hats off to both companies
give respect where respect is due......and enjoy this age of automobiles, because it's getting better and better guys
and your statement that aluminum should only be used as "trimming" is kinda silly and very opinionated
perhaps you should have said "aluminum is used in the TL the way i like it and the way i think it should be used - as trimming"
me, i think that using aluminum as a central theme/material is very attractive
my dad's FX has a lot of aluminum in the center console, it looks very sporty, modern and clean
we all have opinions, but be sure to express them in that form - as opinions - rather than trying to convey a fact, when that's not what you're doing
i'm a TL owner, and i love my car, but some of you acura/TL fanboys are killing me
the fact is infiniti is making some damn good cars, and uniquely styled at that
acura, with the latest TL and the new RL, is on the same road as well....my hats off to both companies
give respect where respect is due......and enjoy this age of automobiles, because it's getting better and better guys
#345
Kinda extraneous to let it be known that something is the way I think it should be when I am actually posting it...don't you think? I'm not an authority on this matter, I don't know why anyone would assume that it is, let alone requiring me to post that it's simply my opinion.
Semantics aside, I am not arguing with you in terms of the M's interior resembling the TL's - what I disagree with is that you say the aluminum on the TL and the M is a main material selection.
Semantics aside, I am not arguing with you in terms of the M's interior resembling the TL's - what I disagree with is that you say the aluminum on the TL and the M is a main material selection.
#346
"it's used the way it's supposed to be used, as trimming"
the way you phrased it, it just seems presumptuous, and as if you are claiming your opinion is fact, which it isn't
either way, my bad for being anal....i just get that way when people act like what they say is an absolute....we all have different opinions, just because one of us likes something, doesn't mean NOT LIKING it is wrong.....that's all
anyway...no hard feelings bro, we're all car nuts
and i agree, aluminum isn't a MAIN material in the TL's interior.....i guess it just seems prominent because of the nature of aluminum - to me it's the most noticeable material used
however it is a main material in the new M - which i like - but you pointing that difference out actually supports my statement that the 2 cars have vastly different interior designs
somehow Jogan thinks that the new M copies the TL's design....which i find hard to support, so thanks for the support...haha
the way you phrased it, it just seems presumptuous, and as if you are claiming your opinion is fact, which it isn't
either way, my bad for being anal....i just get that way when people act like what they say is an absolute....we all have different opinions, just because one of us likes something, doesn't mean NOT LIKING it is wrong.....that's all
anyway...no hard feelings bro, we're all car nuts
and i agree, aluminum isn't a MAIN material in the TL's interior.....i guess it just seems prominent because of the nature of aluminum - to me it's the most noticeable material used
however it is a main material in the new M - which i like - but you pointing that difference out actually supports my statement that the 2 cars have vastly different interior designs
somehow Jogan thinks that the new M copies the TL's design....which i find hard to support, so thanks for the support...haha
#347
Anyone who can't at the very least admit that the M35/45 interior appears to be high quality and a huge step up from Nissan/Infiniti interiors of the past is either blind or biased.
Aside from the tail lights and orange illumination, I love the new M.
Aside from the tail lights and orange illumination, I love the new M.
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#348
Originally Posted by jwaters943
Anyone who can't at the very least admit that the M35/45 interior appears to be high quality and a huge step up from Nissan/Infiniti interiors of the past is either blind or biased.
Aside from the tail lights and orange illumination, I love the new M.![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Aside from the tail lights and orange illumination, I love the new M.
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WTF are you talking about? Its not a big step up from the current m45 interior. Have a look.
#349
Originally Posted by VTEC11
WTF are you talking about? Its not a big step up from the current m45 interior. Have a look.
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#350
phile is right....infiniti as a company is moving towards sporting machines - hence going RWD/AWD in all their cars, using the same Front-Midship platform for better weight distribution in several models, as well as the VQ engine, rated by Ward's as one of the 10 best engines IN THE WORLD for like 9 years in a row
the company is going sporty, hence the more liberal use of aluminum in interiors - witness the new G, the new M, and the FX
i think jwaters was more comparing interiors from the previous generation cars, like the old Q, the old I as well as the first gen G - it's clear that the new M interior not only uses materials other than plastic more liberally (meaning more aluminum/wood/chrome), but also that the plastics are of higher quality - just check out the texture pattern and the "shine" on the first gen M, compared to the muted tone and texture of the new M.....it's pretty clear that the materials are of higher quality, as jwaters said
if you can't see that the new M is much higher quality than the first M, then you don't know much about interiors or material quality
now which style you like is a matter of choice....like i said before, phile hit it on the head, infiniti is moving in a different direction....whether you like it or not is up to you
however, i'd argue that the 'style' of the new M, FX, and new G, is much in the same vein as the 3rd gen TL.....sporty and agressive - the way the 2 companies convey that style is quite different, but the effect is similar
the company is going sporty, hence the more liberal use of aluminum in interiors - witness the new G, the new M, and the FX
i think jwaters was more comparing interiors from the previous generation cars, like the old Q, the old I as well as the first gen G - it's clear that the new M interior not only uses materials other than plastic more liberally (meaning more aluminum/wood/chrome), but also that the plastics are of higher quality - just check out the texture pattern and the "shine" on the first gen M, compared to the muted tone and texture of the new M.....it's pretty clear that the materials are of higher quality, as jwaters said
if you can't see that the new M is much higher quality than the first M, then you don't know much about interiors or material quality
now which style you like is a matter of choice....like i said before, phile hit it on the head, infiniti is moving in a different direction....whether you like it or not is up to you
however, i'd argue that the 'style' of the new M, FX, and new G, is much in the same vein as the 3rd gen TL.....sporty and agressive - the way the 2 companies convey that style is quite different, but the effect is similar
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Originally Posted by jwaters943
Anyone who can't at the very least admit that the M35/45 interior appears to be high quality and a huge step up from Nissan/Infiniti interiors of the past is either blind or biased.
Aside from the tail lights and orange illumination, I love the new M.![Smile](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Aside from the tail lights and orange illumination, I love the new M.
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AMEN!!!
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#355
Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Same here. I like the current M45 out of ALL the Infiniti's put together. The I35 isnt so bad but its just a warmed over Maxima to me.
PS, that pic of the M45's interior isn't too convincing...so here's a better one, with the maple wood interior.
![](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/roadtests/roadtest/03.infiniti.m45/03.infiniti.m45.int.500.jpg)
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I luv those lights. Japan's just now getting the Murano? The resemblence at in the face of the Fuga/M and Murano is stronger that I realized. The stance of the M gives it a great presence... can't wait to see one in person.
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Originally Posted by automata
2 problems with the styling of this car:
1) The taillights!![Puke](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/puke.gif)
2) Boring interior.
What's wrong with this list? DVD-A, Nav, Bluetooth, Analog clock.![Doh](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/doh.gif)
1) The taillights!
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2) Boring interior.
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What's wrong with this list? DVD-A, Nav, Bluetooth, Analog clock.
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The taillights arent the best looking in the world, but i do have to say that the interior is very well done. Also, there isnt anything wrong with the list. Infiniti made it a point to always have an analog clock in their cars. Its their trademark for the interior. I think it gives it more of a luxury feel
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Originally Posted by T-Mobile
This does not look like a $45,000 car. Sorry. It reminds me of an Altima, of course. Interior, got to go.
All i know is that it will definitely outsell the new RL. Also, if you can find the exact things that you think makes it look like an altima, then please share....
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yea...if that's a boring interior, i'd LOVE to see something that's not boring, i mean give me a break
it's very dynamic, aggressive and unique, i don't see a boring surface in there
like Fusion said, infiniti has an analog clock in all their models....you should pay attention, it's a trademark, and frankly, it's a classy one at that
and if the new M doesn't look like a 45,000 car, then the RL sure as hell doesn't either
there are no elements on the new M reminiscent of an Altima
i'm not sure if it'll outsell the new RL or not, but it will hold its own, especially when it comes to performance
it's very dynamic, aggressive and unique, i don't see a boring surface in there
like Fusion said, infiniti has an analog clock in all their models....you should pay attention, it's a trademark, and frankly, it's a classy one at that
and if the new M doesn't look like a 45,000 car, then the RL sure as hell doesn't either
there are no elements on the new M reminiscent of an Altima
i'm not sure if it'll outsell the new RL or not, but it will hold its own, especially when it comes to performance