Infiniti M Long Wheelbase Debuts at Beijing Motor Show
Infiniti made its debut in the Chinese market with its new M Long Wheelbase model which will be sold in hybrid and naturally aspirated models.
Long wheel base models are extremely popular in China, where a large percentage of vehicle owners prefer to be chauffeured than driving themselves. The global debut of the Infiniti M Long Wheelbase was at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show, where the luxury Japanese automaker announced that it’ll come in M35hL hybrid and M25L models.
The M35hL will be powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine mated to an electric motor for a combined output of 359-hp while the M25L has a 2.5-liter V6 with 232-hp under the hood.
The M Long Wheelbase will go on sale in China starting in June, made specifically for the Chinese market. The wheelbase has been extended 5.9 inches to a total of 120 inches and all the extra space is designed for the passengers in the rear.
“The Infiniti M long-wheel-base – available in M35hL hybrid and M25 normally aspirated versions – is the first high-end Infiniti luxury sedan tailor-made for Chinese customers,” said Nissan’s vice president Andy Palmer. “It strikes a perfect balance between outstanding performance and environmental sustainability and brings a new challenger to China’s premium car market.”
GALLERY: Infiniti M Long Wheelbase
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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