2009 Nissan Murano global details
September 18, 2008 by George Skentzos
Nissan has today unveiled its second generation Murano, a car it claims was key to establishing the entire crossover genre.
The new model boasts a ‘super evolutionary’ design with not a single body panel carried over from the old model despite its similar appearance.
Once again the options list has been diluted simply to metallic paint, with an extensive level of standard specifications across its two model range.
The distinguishing feature of each model comes down to a mutually exclusive choice, with customers given the option of either an electric sunshine roof or roof-mounted DVD player.
All Murano customers will enjoy 18 inch alloys, Birdview DVD satellite navigation with TMC, rear privacy glass, bi-xenon headlamps, cruise control and an in-dash six-disc CD player with aux-in socket for MP3 players.
This is complimented by Nissan’s Intelligent Key which allows for remote keyless access and custom powered driver’s seat and steering wheel memory setting.
Only one audio system is specified with the new Murano – luckily though it’s a Bose premium system with 10-channel amp and 11 carefully positioned speakers, including a pair of Richbass woofers mounted in the spare wheel well.
The original model helped pioneer the addition of rear-view cameras on all SUVs, the new model takes this concept one step further with a curb camera in the passenger door mirror which displays the area beside the car on screen at low speeds.
The rear seats feature a 60/40 folding design which simply operated by a lever, however restoring them to their original position is even easier – at the touch of a button the seats automatically adjust themselves back into position in just 8 seconds.
This functionality extends to the rear tailgate which can be opened or closed electronically via a button on the key fob, dashboard or tailgate itself.
Under the bonnet is Nissan’s VQ 24-valve twin cam 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine which now features variable induction and continuous valve timing control systems, returning a combined fuel consumption figure of 9.0-litres per 100km.
Performance has been increased by 16kW to 188kW while peak torque rises to 334Nm at 4400 rpm, the end result is almost a full second shaved off its 0 to 100km/h sprint which now takes just 8.0 seconds.
An all-mode 4×4-I technology system has been closely integrated with the ESP and distributes torque on demand to where it’s needed – under normal driving conditions that means predominantly to the front wheels, but up to 50 per cent can be sent to the rear if required.
Australian specific specifications and pricing are yet to be revealed.
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Saw a lot of these in the states last month. Not as nice as the previous one IMO.
Not sure about the grill and headlight treatment. The rest of the car looks OK though.
I guess Ssangyong IS having an impact on design.
You guys reckon? I think it looks great!! Both inside and out compared to the old model. It has a lot of character to it, and the front grille looks mad. I think sales really depends on perceived quality and whether or not people like the new design. The last murano had quite a few probelms with it, mainly with the CVT, but hopefully nissan has addressed these problems.
OMG i cant think of another vehicle that has the headlights UNDER the grill. (maybe a Tatra from the 50’s?) Why no indicators in the mirrors.
Invented the crossover? I thought that was the Rav4 in 1994? just saying….
9L/100K? better than 4 cylinder Camry? I cannot believe
I like this car. It looks really modern and fresh, plus 9L/100km is excellent economy for a car of this size, it\’s less than a 4cyl camry. This would be my choice of the current crop of mid size SUV\’s. Can it be specified with seven seats like Kluger and Territory?
Why no diesel? Why does it look like a Rexton with shaper lines? I am sure their are a lot of them in the states, the contrary that also bought a lot of the Ford Taurus. Still I am sure it will drive well. The price will be optimistic no doubt (wait for the special run out, due to popular demand)
Looks good but the grill and headlight combination is debatable, and nice set of comewiths too, and that VQ engine, 9/100km is a great figure for a 3.5ltr v6 and on a heavy vehicle like this…
Rear end looks OK..as for the front end I rather not comment as my mum always was saying to m e that “if you have nothing nice to say than better say nothing”
“if you have nothing nice to say than better say nothing”
You wont get far on this site with that attitude.. IMO!
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Nice car,good value and sweet engine.
yep omg bloody ugly , you really would look like a goose pulling up in that , the japs have lost it .
if? it can get 9l/100km,that makes it THE most fuel efficient suv in it’s class,daylight second,(and 2.5 ltrs better than the previous model)…I DON’T THINK SO.still,it will compete with cx7 and 9,top spec territory and kluger,and it promises to be a nice thing.before you dismiss it,drive one…and the sound system is (for a factory unit)really good…
I like the looks its much better then looking at a RAV4 and the Klugar dosnt come close. Going to test drive one … when compared to whats around in the this segment its sure gots heaps of goodies.