Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announces the release of the all-new, second-generation Nissan Murano crossover sport utility vehicle (SUV), which goes on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide.

The new Murano will be marketed under the tagline of “SHIFT_design,” reflecting its leadership in both contemporary styling and as a crossover SUV that combines utility and sedan-like comfort and luxury.

The first-generation Murano debuted in North America in 2002 and won resounding accolades for its novel design and sporty driving performance. It went on sale in Japan in September 2004 and received similar strong media and consumer acceptance. The dramatic new Murano, which launched in January in the United States, will be available in approximately 170 countries worldwide.

An All-New Second-Generation Murano
The new Murano carries over a strong sense of “Murano-ness” from the previous design as part of a “super evolution” of its premium crossover SUV positioning - including a distinctive new exterior, an enhanced sense of sporty and reassuring driving performance, a quieter and more comfortable interior with greater levels of luxury features and enhanced technology.

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Nissan is launching a host of models over the next two years.

This month’s seven-seat Qashqai+2 is this year’s only major product news but it will be joined by at least six new vehicles by the end of 2010, and that’s without counting the diesel version of the Murano large 4×4.

October’s Paris motor show will see a concept for the sub-Micra city car due to be launched next year, 12 months in front of the new Micra. The supermini will also spawn a new small off-road-style model to sit below the successful Qashqai. On top of that, the new version of the Cube small MPV, a huge hit in Japan, is likely to be brought to Europe. Nissan is on the verge of confirming it will be launched in the UK late next year.

A 350Z replacement, called 370Z, is due in April, around the same time as the Porsche 911-baiting GT-R.

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