Awards & Reviews

Hailed as the "all-conquering VQ V-6," the Infiniti M35's VQ-series V6 has been named one of Ward's 10 Best Engines every year they've awarded it. 2008 marks an unprecedented 14th year in a row[2].

Infiniti owners are the most satisfied with their vehicles over buyers of any other luxury brand, according to the 2007 vehicle satisfaction data collected by AutoPacific, whose survey objectively measures many aspects of vehicle ownership, including vehicle operation, comfort, safety and overall purchase/dealership experience[3].

In their October 2005 issue, Popular Mechanics selected the 2006 Infiniti M35 and M45 as winners of their Automotive Excellence Award in the Luxury category. They cited the M's abundant technology and luxury options delivering an array of amenities and personal conveniences, and a build quality that's good enough to embarrass some well-known, old-school European luxury makers.

A team of 15 judges evaluated more than 150 cars and trucks, focusing on key features of superior performance, technology, practicality and dollar value, resulting in the Infiniti M being named "2006 Best Luxury Sedan." Awarded by MotorWeek, the original automotive magazine series on television, this announcement was part of the 14th Drivers' Choice Awards.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated the 2006 M 'Good' - the highest of the Institute's four rating categories - in both the side-impact and 40-mph frontal offset crash tests.

This year, Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com placed the Infiniti M among their 2006 Best Resale Value Top 10, along with the Infiniti G Coupe. Aside from these two prestigious awards, Infiniti also won Best Resale Value Awards in the Coupe and Luxury classes.