2012 Infiniti M Hybrid Road Test - Edmunds.com
Like its siblings in the M lineup, the 2012 Infiniti M Hybrid's sheet metal resembles a gym rat's flexed bicep: bulging and intimidating. acceleration aren't ingredients typically found in the hybrid recipe book, but the M Hybrid is part of a new breed that promises to change the way we experience these fuel-minded machines. In terms of both power and price, the M Hybrid lives between the Infiniti M37 and M56. We were able to drive the hybrid back-to-back against the M37 and find them almost identical in terms of handling, with both delivering the taut, lively... In Edmunds track testing, the M Hybrid bullet-trained to 60 mph from a standstill in just 5. 2 seconds, a sprint time that's identical to that of the V8-equipped M56. The dirty secret is that most hybrids don't make much sense economically, since... The M Hybrid also looks like a value proposition next to its most direct rival in the tiny hybrid luxury sedan segment, the Lexus GS 450h , offering sharper handling, quicker acceleration, superior fuel economy and a lower price tag. Performance The Infiniti M Hybrid owes its fleet-footedness to a 24-valve, DOHC 3. 5-liter V6, an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery (which offers more than twice the power. Source: www.edmunds.com
