2012 Infiniti M Hybrid - Drive Time Review with Steve Hammes

[76carmel]

Sizewise, does the Infiniti M compete with the 5 or 7-series BMW, A6 or A8? Or does it fall in-between? 

[Johncarson9113]

@76carmel Its not that confusing, the Infiniti M37 is a midsized luxury sedan not a full size sedan, therefore the M37 competes head on with rivals such as the BMW 5 series, Audi A6, Mercedes E-class and Lexus GS. As you may know Infiniti's previous flagship & full size sedan use to be the larger Q45 sedan which was discontinued after 2006 leaving the M and the G sedan. Infiniti as of now does not have a full size sedan but a 7-series competitor is rumored to be in the works for 2014!

[76carmel]

I'm always confused about the M series for Infiniti. To compare it with the German rivals, what would it compare to? More towards the BMW 5 or 7-series; S-class or E-class for Mercedes or A6 or A8 for Audi. Tough call.

[whatever04811]

Steve, you should have applied Top Gear USA instead of those three rather boring chaps

[duffsbirdhouse88]

do you do other voice work steve ?

[stevehammes]

@duffsbirdhouse88 I'm always available for hire!

[kalargyi]

my 10-year-old corolla does 26mpg combine, this one has 2x bigger engine and 3x more power at the same gas (better), what a car.

[mojojojo911]

steve. thanks man. its a pleasure watching your videos

[Fatboychrisdo]

The interior is horrific! Just look at that center consule and steering wheel. I hate that you have to have the armrest cover open to use the cup holders in the back. Bleh.

[Waffleater1]

Those are actually really good fuel economy numbers! +360 hp :)

[ssj4goldengogeta]

Hey Steve out of the M37 Sport, the M35h and the M56 Sport. which one would you recommend to a buyer?

[stevehammes]

@ssj4goldengogeta M37 is enough for most people.

[ssj4goldengogeta]

@stevehammes Thanks Steve.

[InevitableBlue]

great review steve

[akelodmc]

I'm a Toyota/Lexus fanatic but Infinti entice me very much especially the new M and FX

[76carmel]

Steve, I've written on your site to test this super-hybrid, the M35h. I think its drawback is the electric-to-gas transition is kinda rocky; a problem I hear with luxury hybrid vehicles. (I've never driven a hybrid vehicle before; so I don't know how it feels).

[76carmel]

@76carmel

Except for maybe the Lexus hybrids -- their Synergy Drive I believe is from the mothership Toyota.

[candybubbles]

if you can buy a lux sedan like this, why worry about gas price?

[triplexxxsatyr]

I hate this logic.

I personally know of a millionaire from Detroit who made his money the hard way: he busted his ass for years making supply parts to the Big Three automakers. He said, "Just because I'm a millionaire doesn't give anyone the right nor the incentive to rip me off. I work for a living."

[Jferrari427]

Young**

[Jferrari427]

The Infiniti M is a beautiful car. I think regardless of which hybrid you have, all of them have quirks. It's basically nature of the lung beast, it's constantly evolving into a mature platform.

[silversteen9]

great car but im not sold on the looks

[bg1379]

I can't think of anything sold in America that comes even NEAR that fuel economy to power ratio.....

[cm18cam]

Thanks Steve for a very smart review as always. Keep'em coming

[vandreadparty]

great car and great review but for my money i would buy an A7

[skoshy]

I'm so glad Steve isn't just a mindless auto journalist zombie who falls head over heals for garbage like the usual BMW. Saying an Infiniti is one of his favorites dispels any preconceived misconceptions about default lust.

[liptonx]

Steve, what I also like, apart from the reviews, is the youtube community that watches and comments on your videos. They are polite, educated. It's a rare thing seen on youtube unfortunately.

[stevehammes]

@liptonx I could not agree more. My viewers are some of the most intelligent you'll find on YouTube...lucky me for their smart comments and thoughtful debate.

[jigga1215]

looking at the QX56 for me and the M35h for the wife

[jigga1215]

Great review

[atomicfarren]

you do the best reviews on youtube Steve. - Car enthusiast.

[stevehammes]

@atomicfarren Much appreciated!

[triplexxxsatyr]

Steve: The Infiniti M is one of my favorite luxury sedans.

You, sir, have excellent tastes in automobiles. I plan on adding the M Hybrid to my stables soon.