The value and performance of Infiniti vehicles is recognized by the following honors.
Best Residual Value
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Infiniti earned two prestigious honors in the 12th annual ALG Residual Value Awards — the overall “2011 Best Luxury Brand” and “Best Luxury Fullsize Utility” for the 2011 Infiniti QX56. The ALG Residual Value Awards recognize the brands and vehicles in each industry segment that are predicted to retain the highest percentage of MSRP after a conventional three-year period.
“Infiniti has refreshed its lineup with great new designs and a host of new technology that is resonating with consumers,” said Raj Sundaram, senior vice president, Solutions Group and ALG. “As a result, the brand has a higher profile and transaction prices have gone up, both major factors in its finish at the top of the luxury market this year.”
“The new QX56 blends a luxurious and comfortable interior with cutting-edge technology and impressive power,” added Sandaram. “These attributes were major factors in its finish at the top of the luxury fullsize utility vehicle category.”
Award winners are determined through study of the competition in each segment, historical vehicle performance, and industry trends. Vehicle quality, production levels relative to demand, and pricing and marketing strategies are among the key factors that affect ALG’s residual value forecasts.
Based in Santa Barbara, California, ALG is a leading provider of data and consulting services to the automotive industry. ALG publishes the Automotive Lease Guide — the standard for residual value projections in North America — and has been forecasting automotive residual values for over 50 years in both the U.S. and Canadian markets.
Infiniti M56 Beats E550
Road & Track (January 2011) named M56 the winner in a comparison test with Mercedes-Benz E550.
The magazine praised Infiniti M’s blend of “responsiveness, luxury, performance, and style.” It also found M56 more “sporty” than E550.