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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not Tested
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Passenger
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Not Tested
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not Tested
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Rear Seat
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Not Tested
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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Frontal Offset Crash Test
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Rating:
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Overall Evaluation
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Injury Measures
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| Leg/foot, left |
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| Restraints/dummy kinematics |
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Important:
Frontal crash
test ratings can
be compared only
among vehicles
of similar
weight.
<p>The Infiniti M45 was redesigned for the 2006 model year, and a model with a V6 engine, designated the M35, was added to the series.</p>
Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy’s head contacted the side curtain airbag, which kept the head away from any stiff structure that could cause injury.
Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
2006 Infiniti M35 4-door
3814
front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
114
193
71
3.5 L V6
18
25
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Crash Tested Vehicle:
Details
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Vehicle Specifications
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Side Impact Crash Test
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Rating:
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Overall Evaluation
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Injury Measures
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3788
standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
114
193
71
3.5 L V6
18
25
Measures taken from the dummy indicate that rib fractures would be possible in a crash of this severity. The risk of significant injuries to other body regions is low.
Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
2006 Infiniti M35 4-door
<p>The Infiniti M45 was redesigned for the 2006 model year, and a model with a V6 engine, designated the M35, was added to the series. This test was requested by Nissan/Infiniti.</p>
The dummy’s head was protected from being hit by any hard structures, including the intruding barrier, by a side curtain airbag that deployed from the roof.
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Crash Tested Vehicle:
standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
Details
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Vehicle Specifications
Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) uses frontal offset
and side impact crash tests to
estimate the crashworthiness of a
vehicle. These results are good
indicators of how a frontal and side
impact can structurally impact a
2006 INFINITI M35 SEDAN/SPORT AWD
.
The crashworthiness data for
this
2006 INFINITI M35 SEDAN/SPORT AWD
was provided by the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn more
about these crash test results.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
2006 INFINITI M35 SEDAN/SPORT AWD
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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The Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) does not provide injury,
collision or theft information for this
2006 INFINITI M35 SEDAN/SPORT AWD
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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Collision Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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Theft Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
Injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
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Safety Recalls
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued no
safety recalls for this 2006 INFINITI M35 SEDAN/SPORT AWD.
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This 2006 INFINITI M35 SEDAN/SPORT AWD safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
2006 INFINITI M35
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Intellichoice Cost of Ownership & Value Rating
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Ownership costs are the costs to purchase and operate a vehicle over a period of time.
Understanding these costs can save you money and help you make a wiser financial
decision when it comes time to select a vehicle. Intellichoice is one of the leading
providers of automotive information in the U.S.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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4 years or 60,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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6 years or 70,000 miles
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Emissions
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No data from source
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Corrosion
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7 years with Unlimited mileage
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Transferable
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No data from source
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 4 years or 60,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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Seatbelts are covered for 10 years with unlimited mileage.
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. 2003-2008 seatbelts covered 10/unlimited. 2003-2008 4/60,000 towing. Battery is pro-rated after 12 months. Adjustments & wheel alignments covered for 1/12,000. Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. J&L Warranty Pros recommends performing a vehicle information report to confirm applicable manufacturer warranty coverage.
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This 2006 INFINITI M35 SEDAN/SPORT AWD warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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All-new models deliver power and sophistication.
By John Rettie, NewCarTestDrive.com
The all-new 2006 Infiniti M models offer plenty of luxury touches to appeal to luxury buyers. They also offer enough performance to appeal to buyers of sports sedans. Additionally there are plenty of user-friendly hi-tech touches to appeal to techie buyers. We like the value offered by the Infiniti M35 with the Journey Package and navigation system.New Car Test Drive correspondent John Rettie is based in Santa Barbara, California. |
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Overview:
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Forget about the last Infiniti M45, it was a misfit. The all-new 2006 Infiniti M is modern sophisticated and stylish luxury sports sedan available with a V6 or V8 engine. Unlike the previous-generation model, the new Infiniti M is no wall flower. Its styling fits in with the more expensive Infiniti Q45 and the less expensive Infiniti G35. The new Infiniti M looks aggressive but sophisticated. Inside is a luxurious cabin trimmed in leather and rosewood or aluminum with comfortable seats. Optional Bose Studio Surround turns the car into a mobile concert hall. The M35 is fun to drive, particularly the M35 Sport with its sportier suspension tuning, and offers decent performance from its V6 engine. The M45 delivers exhilarating acceleration performance, benefiting from one of the most powerful V8s in its class. The all-wheel-drive Infiniti M35X is designed to offer more stable traction and handling in wintry conditions. The new M shows that Infiniti has truly arrived on the scene in this ultra competitive luxury segment. We recommend checking one out before spending $50,000 on a luxury sports sedan. The new Infiniti M should prove to be a tough competitor to the Acura RL, Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Cadillac STS, Jaguar S-Type, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Lexus GS and others. All these cars use rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The new Infiniti M offers a choice of either along with a variety of features that make it a compelling choice in this class.
Read the complete
2006 Infiniti M review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
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