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Soda drinkers typically judge a diet soda’s quality based on one key factor: how close it tastes to the sugary version. Cars.com reviewer Kristin Varela applies a similar test to the hybrid driving experience, and the 2013 Infiniti M35h suits her palate fine. The quintessentially Infiniti-styled sedan suffers little acceleration lag while boasting horsepower comparable to gas-only versions. You might even forget you’re driving a hybrid, if not for the nameplate’s “h.” If “smooth as butter” driving isn’t enough, read Varela’s review to see if she can sell you on the Infiniti’s fuel diet.
Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Matt Schmitz is a veteran Chicago journalist indulging his curiosity for all things auto while helping to inform car shoppers.