Infiniti Getting Into The Long-Wheelbase Game

by Derek Kreindler

Published: April 25th, 2012

infiniti getting into the long wheelbase game

Chinese customers will be able to help themselves to not one but two long-wheelbase Infiniti M sedans., just in case up-and-coming plutocrats don’t want an Audi A6L.

At 5.9 inches longer than the standard car, customers will be able to choose from the Infiniti M25L (with the 2.5L 232 horsepower V6) or the M35hL with 360 horsepower. Both cars will have reclining rear seats, sunshades and an entertainment system, as well as auto-closing rear doors and trunk. Unfortunately, there’s no way to stop the incessant beeping of the M’s electronic nannies.

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Vent-L-8 on Apr 26, 2012

Look at the success Mercedes had back in the 80s with their S-class sedans. The longer version (SEL not SE) gave the sedan a very elegant look. I have a 1987 300SDL which, IMHO, still carries itself with a regal presence.

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Torontoscott on Apr 27, 2012

That would be the first Japanese car I'd buy, gorgeous with proper options. Shame it won't come here, i'm done importing cars...

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- Derek Kreindler on Apr 28, 2012
  
  When did you import cars? Never heard that story.
  
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