2011 Infiniti M37 prices start at $46,250, Infiniti M56 starts at $57,550

While the 2011 Infiniti M is still more then a month away from its March 18th scheduled launch, Infiniti today announced pricing details for the newly designated 2011 M37 and M56 models.

Prices start at $46,250 for the 2011 Infiniti M37, which is powered by a 3.7L V6 that makes 330-hp and 270 lb-ft of torque. The all-wheel-drive M37x starts at $48,400. Infiniti says that that is “$450 more than the 2010 M35 and M35x, despite added content and features including.”

The big story for the Infiniti M lineup this year is the all-new 2011 M56, which is powered by a 5.6L V8 that produces 420-hp and 400 lb-ft. Prices start at $57,550 for the M56 rear-wheel drive and $60,050 USD for the M56x with Infiniti Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. The M56 gets the $3,350 Premium Package as standard equipment, adding a Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation with 8-inch VGA color touch screen, Bose 2-channel 10-speaker audio system, 9.3GB Music Box hard drive, streaming audio via Bluetooth, Climate controlled front seats and a heated steering wheel.

We’ll be heading down to San Diego later this month to test-drive the new 2011 Infiniti M so stay tuned for our first drive feature.

Follow the jump for the press release for more details.

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Press Release:

Infiniti Releases U.S. Pricing on All-New 2011 M Sedan Six Weeks Ahead of Launch

Greatly Enhanced Content, Special Introductory Lease Programs and Early Order Availability Expected to Build Momentum Toward March On-Sale

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2010) ““ In response to strong consumer interest, Infiniti released pricing for the all-new 2011 Infiniti M performance luxury sedan more than a month ahead of its scheduled March 18th launch. Along with the next-generation M’s greatly enhanced style, performance, luxury, craftsmanship and technology, the newly designated M37 and M56 models will debut with special lease offers designed to reward early buyers of popularly equipped Infiniti M models.

“We want to take advantage of the high levels of customer interest in this completely redesigned Infiniti M, kick-starting the launch with select lease offers and high-value content-to-price MSRPs,” said Ben Poore, vice president, Infiniti Business Unit. “In addition, we’ll bring attention to the story behind the new M’s inspired design and performance with a new, comprehensive marketing campaign that begins during the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Basketball Championship.”

Prices for the 2011 Infiniti M37 start at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* of $46,250 USD for the M37 rear-wheel drive and $48,400 USD for the M37x all-wheel drive. These prices are just $450 more the 2010 M35 and M35x, despite added content and features including:

* All new exterior design providing sportier, more aggressive overall proportions
* 330-horsepower 3.7L V6 with VVEL technology which generates more power with better fuel economy than the 3.5L V6 it replaces
* Infiniti Drive Mode Selector
* Power-folding side view mirrors
* Front door handle courtesy lights
* Active Noise Control
* RearView Monitor

Enhanced Intelligent Key memory (now includes audio, navigation and climate control settings)

The MSRPs for the 2011 Infiniti M56 start at $57,550 USD for the M56 rear-wheel drive and $60,050 USD for the M56x with Infiniti Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. Like the M37, the new M56 includes extensive additional content, starting with the $3,350 MSRP Premium Package’s advanced technology features as standard equipment:

* Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation with 8-inch VGA color touch screen,
* Bose® 2-channel 10-speaker premium audio system
* 9.3GB Music Box® hard drive
* Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®
* Climate controlled front seats
* Heated steering wheel

Other added content for the 2011 Infiniti M56 and M56x includes:

* All new exterior design providing sportier, more aggressive overall proportions
* All-new 420-horsepower 5.6L V8 with VVEL and DIG (Direct Injection Gasoline™) technology ““ generating 95 more HP than previous model as well as better fuel economy
* Infiniti Drive Mode Selector
* Power-folding side view mirrors
* Front door handle courtesy lights
* Active Noise Control
* Rearview monitor now standard
* Enhanced Intelligent Key memory (now includes audio, navigation and climate control settings)

New Technologies

The 2011 M also offers a wide array of impressive new available features and technology. These include:

* Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and the industry’s first Blind Spot Intervention™ (BSI) System (available as part of the Technology package)
* Forest Air™ system – the most advanced climate control system ever developed by Infiniti (available as part of the Deluxe Touring and Sport Touring packages)
* Active Noise Control (standard) generates sound waves which help to reduce undesirable low-frequency engine sounds in the cabin
* Infiniti Drive Mode Selector (standard) ““ four selectable modes (Eco, Standard, Sport Snow) adjust throttle sensitivity and transmission shift points to optimize performance
* Enhanced Intelligent Key Memory (standard) ““ now includes memory function for audio, navigation and climate control settings, in addition to seat, steering wheel and side view mirror
* Enhanced Navigation System ““ now includes XM NavWeather™ with Real-Time weather and 3-day forecast and Zagat® Restaurant Guide (available as part of the Premium package)

“The all-new M represents the kind of inspired design, performance, technology and craftsmanship that luxury buyers are asking for,” said Poore. “Along with our other great vehicles, the 2011 M puts Infiniti right in the sweet spot of today’s performance luxury market.”


M37 M37x M56 M56x
2010 M MSRP $45,800 $47,950 $52,150 $54,650
2011 M MSRP $46,250 $48,400 $57,550 $60,050
Change +$450 +$450 +$5,400 +$5,400
New HP/Torque 330 hp (+27) 270 lb-ft (+8) 330 hp (+27) 270 lb-ft (+8) 420 hp (+95) 417 lb-ft (+81) 420 hp (+95) 417 lb-ft (+81)
New Features
  • 7AT w/Infiniti Drive Mode Selector
  • Courtesy lamps in front door handles
  • Power folding outside mirrors
  • Enhanced Intelligent Key memory
  • Bi-Xenon Headlights (vs. Xenon)
  • RearView Monitor
  • Active Noise Control
  • USB port for iPod®
  • 7AT w/Infiniti Drive Mode Selector
  • Courtesy lamps in front door handles
  • Power folding outside mirrors
  • Enhanced Intelligent Key memory
  • Bi-Xenon Headlights (vs. Xenon)
  • RearView Monitor
  • Active Noise Control
  • USB port for iPod®
  • Premium Pkg. content standard ($3,350 MSRP)
  • 7AT w/Infiniti Drive Mode Selector
  • Courtesy lamps in front door handles
  • Power folding outside mirrors
  • Enhanced Intelligent Key memory
  • Bi-Xenon Headlights (vs. Xenon)
  • RearView Monitor
  • Active Noise Control
  • USB port for iPod®
  • Premium Pkg. content standard ($3,350 MSRP)
  • 7AT w/Infiniti Drive Mode Selector
  • Courtesy lamps in front door handles
  • Power folding outside mirrors
  • Enhanced Intelligent Key memory
  • Bi-Xenon Headlights (vs. Xenon)
  • RearView Monitor
  • Active Noise Control
  • USB port for iPod®
Popularly equipped 2010 (includes D&H) $50,015 $52,165 $56,365 $60,165 (includes Gas Guzzler tax)
Comparably equipped 2011 (includes D&H) $50,465 $52,615 $58,415 $60,915
Change +$450 +$450 +$2,050 +$750

– By: Omar Rana