Infiniti M37/M56
2011-12 modelsSIDE IMPACT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
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| Head/neck | Torso | Pelvis/leg | |||
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Important: Side impact crash test ratings can be compared across vehicle type and weight categories.
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Test details:
The Infiniti M sedan was redesigned for the 2011 model year and renamed the M37 and M56 because the sizes of the two available engines were increased. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Nissan as part of side crash test verification.
Injury measures:
Driver — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Rear passenger — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.
Head protection:
Driver — 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.
Rear passenger — 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.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Electronic stability control
- Antilock brakes
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2011 Infiniti M37x Premium 4-door 4wd
- Class: Large luxury car
- Weight: 4,076 lbs.
- Side airbags: standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 114 in.
- Length: 195 in.
- Width: 73 in.
- Engine: 3.7 L V6
- EPA ratings: 17 mpg city | 24 mpg highway
