November 25th, 2007 — nissan
Nissan Motor Co. (TSE:7201) said Friday that it plans to start selling the all-new Murano sportS utility vehicle in the U.S. in January 2008, with the Japanese launch following within that year.
The SUV is to be manufactured at Nissan’s Kyushu factory in Kanda, Fukuoka Prefecture. Production is to kick off at 6,000 to 7,000 units a month, with the scale expected to be lifted to 10,000 units once domestic sales begin.
The new Murano will feature a 3.5-liter engine and a CVT (continuously variable transmission) system. A total of 500,000 Muranos have been sold in 130 countries since the model’s 2002 release.
At a ceremony to mark the launch of production, Nissan President Carlos Ghosn said car sales in the U.S. will likely come to 15-16 million units for 2008, compared with the 16 million projected for 2007. He also expressed his confidence in Nissan’s performance there next year, saying the firm is ready to compete in the tough market environment.
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November 14th, 2007 — Auto show / Motor Show, nissan
Making its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2009 Murano, elevates its unique position in the marketplace through a “super-evolution” of the original design. The all-new Murano features new exterior and interior designs, enhanced technology and a new premium driving feel resulting from a new, advanced platform and continued refinement of Murano’s standard 3.5-liter V6 engine and advanced, second-generation Xtronic CVT™.
The most striking visual element of the 2009 Murano is its new body, which imparts a “modern art” feel while still maintaining its distinctive “Murano-ness.” The new Murano design also includes an available dual panel power sliding glass moonroof and 2nd row skylight. Inside, the 2009 Murano lives up to its “mobile suite” design theme with new levels of warmth and luxury.
Other available Murano features include a new foldaway cargo organizer, heated front and rear seats, power liftgate, rain-sensing front wipers and RearView Monitor.
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November 14th, 2007 — Auto show / Motor Show, nissan
2009 Nissan Murano
Key Dimensions and Specifications
Engine/Transmission Revised 3.5-liter VQ V6 engine rated at 265 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque
New advanced second-generation Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC)
Platform New “D” platform
Drive Configuration Front engine/front-wheel drive or advanced all-wheel drive system
Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS); Yaw Moment Control (all-wheel drive models)
Suspension Revised suspension with extensive use of aluminum components for reduced mass; high-performance dual flow path shock absorbers
Front: Subframe-mounted independent front strut suspension with stabilizer bar
Rear: Independent multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar; revised suspension geometry
Steering New twin-orifice vehicle speed-sensitive power steering system; improved mounting stiffness; tilt and telescoping steering wheel
Brakes Power-assisted vented front and rear discs with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
Wheels/Tires S, SL: 18-inch 6-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with P235/65R18 tires
LE: 20-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with P235/55R20 tires
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November 12th, 2007 — Auto show / Motor Show, nissan
