2012 Infiniti M Hybrid at a glance

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July 14, 2011 12 AM PT

2012 Infiniti M Hybrid

Base price: $54,595 (including destination charge)

Price as tested: $65,395

Powertrain: Sequential multi-port fuel injection, DOHC, 3.5-liter, V-6, four valves per cylinder, Infiniti Direct Response Hybrid System with 50-kilowatt electric motor and 1.4-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack, seven-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode

Curb weight: 4,129 pounds

Overall length: 194.7 inches

Wheelbase: 114.2 inches

0 to 60: 5.4 seconds

EPA fuel economy estimate: 27 mpg city/32 mpg highway

Final thoughts: Luxurious performance without the mpg guilt