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Sleek, powerful and stylish SUV

November 26 - December 2, 2008
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Gulf Weekly Sleek, powerful and stylish SUV

The Murano is Nissan's first entry into the crossover SUV segment, conceived as an exciting alternative to the growing number of look-alike crossover SUVs coming to the market.

It merges the uncompromising functionality of a true SUV with the ride comfort of a sport sedan in a highly refined, well-equipped package.

Murano aims to stand out in the crowd with its beautifully sculpted exterior styling including LED tail lights, silver coloured roof rails and polished side sills.

Aerodynamic body enhancements include use of an under engine body cover, front and rear tyre deflectors and rear spoiler. Standard 18-inch wheels and tyres add the finishing touches to the contemporary, high quality exterior appearance.

The interior, highly integrated with the exterior styling, reflects Murano's clean, dynamic overall design.

From a meandering climb to a jam-packed day in Manama, Murano is the SUV designed, engineered and built for on-road adventures.

Murano is powered by a 3.5 litre V6 engine that produces 265 hp at 6,000 rpm and 36.2 kg-m of torque at 4,400 rpm. Its 24-valve, double overhead cam, design uses lightweight aluminum components and advanced friction-reducing technologies.

The result is an engine that does more with less effort, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox with continuously variable transmission (CVT) to maintain the most efficient rpm range and ensure velvet-like ride quality.

Nissan conducts extensive virtual crash simulations and actual crash tests to enhance the safety performance of its vehicles and the knowledge gained through this process aims to make the Nissan Murano one of the safest vehicles on the road to drive.

Many standard safety features include dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt sensors, front-seat side-impact supplemental air bags and front and rear seat curtain side-impact supplemental air bags.

For shopping, commuting or just plain driving fun, the Murano is fully equipped with highly functional cabin features that enhance both appeal and convenience. The intelligent key is as smart as it is incredibly convenient. It allows the holder to tap a button on the door handle or trunk to unlock them. And once inside, the driver can start up the engine without ever placing a key in the ignition.

Elegantly smooth yet strikingly bold lines, reassuring confidence and control, and a cockpit designed to provide the 'ultimate driving experience', makes the Nissan Murano a remarkable combination of performance and style, creating a cutting-edge SUV with an identity uniquely its own.

For more details and to book a test drive, contact Nissan showroom, Sitra on 17732732.







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