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by JOE KENT
The new Nissan Murano looks very much like the previous generation Murano. However, for 2009 the Murano gets all new sheet metal, despite the familiar look.
When introduced in 2003 as a 2004 model, the Nissan Murano was a huge hit for the company. The sleek lines of the Murano gave the company a hip vehicle and it jump started the crossover segment, giving dealers like Chicago Nissan an attractive product to lure in buyers, and paving the way for numerous competing crossover SUVs from other manufacturers, including the popular Mazda CX-7 and Hyundai Santa Fe.
Styling for the 2009 Nissan Murano has not changed significantly. The vehicle maintains it sleek profile, with about the same interior room and marginally less rear cargo space. The midsize Altima platform also remains the foundation for the Murano, with the same 3.5-liter V6 powering it, but with an increase in output to 265hp and 248 pund-feet of torque. Nissan continues to use the continuously variable transmission (CVT) with the Murano, helping to give the vehicle adequate acceleration along with strong fuel economy.
With an increase in horsepower, the new Nissan Murano manages to maintain its 18 miles per gallon city and 23 mph highway, same as the previous generation, which is an attactive quality to car shoppers at Nissan Dealers Los Angeles. Also commendable is the identical fuel ratings for the all-wheel driver version, which typically consumes more fuel in most vehicles, including among the Murano's closest competitors.
Although the exterior of the new Murano may look familiar, shoppers at Nebraska Nissan Dealers have noticed that the company has gong to great lengths in updating the vehicle's interior. Much of the center-stack is reminiscent of its premier Infiniti brand, with a large LCD screen and higher quality materials. There's even a push-button start system. Rear seats now recline and also feature levers that drop the seats more easily while loading.
Fnd more information on the all-new 2009 Nissan Murano online or visit your local dealer showrooms now.
Joe is a writer for TK Carsites, an automotive website design and marketing firm in Orange, CA, that specializes in working with car dealers nationwide.
