2011 Nissan Murano

Nissan offer a refreshed grille and bumper design, new taillights, a new 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheel design and a number of interior and content refinements � all intended to keep Nissan Murano�s visually distinctive styling fresh and exciting. 2011 Nissan Murano is set to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in mid-October 2010.

For 2011, it�s is offered in eight well-equipped models: S FWD, S AWD, SV FWD, SV AWD, SL FWD, SL AWD, LE FWD and LE AWD. In addition of one new exterior color, Graphite Blue, and a new wood grain hue on Murano LE models.

Nissan Murano stands out as a modern crossover SUV like no other. The front end features a bold grille with new, revised design and wide front headlights, a wide hood that sweeps into the bodylines, powerful wheel arches and an aggressive stance with available 20-inch wheels. Nissan Murano�s rear end features a unique rear glass shape, integrated rear roof spoiler, large redesigned rear LED taillights and dual exhaust outlets with chrome finishers.

Interior, Nissan Murano offers high levels of warmth and luxury � with available wood and aluminum accents, a 60/40 fold-flat rear seat with power return, heated front and rear seats, power liftgate and RearView Monitor. It�s also offered with an available dual panel power sliding glass moonroof with 2nd row skylight, adding to its open, airy interior feeling.

In addition, enhancements include a new white meter color, new center stack colors and added equipment to various trim levels � driver�s seat with power lumbar support (SV), RearView Monitor (SV), 7.0-inch color monitor (SV), auto dimming rearview mirror with compass and HomeLink� Universal Transceiver (SL) and heated steering wheel (SL). New audio and entertainment features range from the addition of standard iPod� connectivity and Bluetooth� Hands-free Phone System to SV models to a Bose� audio system with nine speakers plus dual subwoofers for SL models. Other available technology includes an advanced touch screen Nissan Navigation System with 9.3GB Music Box� hard drive.

The feature a standard VQ-series 3.5-liter DOHC V6 rated at 260 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque on regular unleaded gasoline, and an advanced Xtronic CVT� that provides a sporty and smooth driving experience.

2011 Nissan Murano is available in front-wheel drive or with an Intuitive All-Wheel Drive system, and all Muranos come with Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS) standard. Murano is built on Nissan�s proven �D� platform, which provides a solid foundation and lightweight suspension components, dual flow path shock absorbers and a twin-orifice speed-sensitive power steering system.