The 2013 Infiniti M with all-wheel drive (AWD) can now be equipped with the Sport Package, which also includes the contents from the Sport Touring Package. The Premium Package adds the rear sonar system and Infiniti Connection, while all models gain auto-dimming exterior mirrors and a power trunk cincher.
If you're seeking a premium sport sedan that isn't as commonplace as the BMW 5 Series or Audi A6, get yourself down to your local Infiniti dealer and ask to test drive a 2013 Infiniti M sedan. Why? Because the M may well be one of Infiniti's best kept secrets. The exquisitely styled M is one of those rare cars that blends sumptuous luxury with an alluring body and performance worthy of the best European performance sedans.
Available with a choice of engines, including a powerful V6, potent V8 and surprisingly quick hybrid, Infiniti's M sedan offers owners a wide array of features and performance levels, with a price spread ranging from $50,000 to $72,000 fully loaded. There are even all-wheel-drive variants for those who live north of the Mason-Dixon line.
Inside, the M wraps its occupants in traditional Infiniti luxury amenities, including a long list of standard items that cost extra on many of the M's competitors. A backup camera, Intelligent Key keyless entry and start and heated front seats all grace even the most basic M, and there are several attractive option packages.
About the only gripe we can find with the 2013 model is the lackluster choice of colors, which all border on shades of black, white or silver, without a vivid red or a brilliant blue in the bunch. A car this exciting shouldn't be dressed in such a dull wardrobe.
The M's cockpit is among the most unique and well-appointed interiors you'll find in any sedan. The sweeping patterns on the doors and seats blend with dash and console, covered in soft-touch materials and accented by 2-tone color schemes and matching real wood inlays. The M's comfortable seats offer multiple adjustments for the driver and passenger, although the wide center console subtracts hip space. Rear-seat occupants will find a roomy perch with plenty of headroom for taller passengers.
Those willing to spend a bit more can opt for the Deluxe Touring package, which includes semi-aniline leather seating, a 16-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system, a faux suede headliner and a power rear sunshade. It also includes the unusual Forest Air system. Unlike regular climate controls that simply regulate temperature, the Forest Air system can detect foul odors or noxious fumes and close the system to outside air. It then recirculates air through a Plasmacluster purifier, at which point the clean air is pumped through the cabin at various speeds, simulating a gentle outdoor breeze.
