15 Facts About Nissan Murano

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Nissan Murano is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Nissan since May 2002 for the 2003 model year, and currently in its third generation.

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The Nissan Murano is sized between the Pathfinder and the now defunct Xterra .

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3.

Available with standard front-wheel-drive and optional all-wheel-drive, the Nissan Murano is one of the largest vehicles using a continuously variable transmission during the time.

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4.

Nissan Murano received a crash test rating of five stars in all categories but vehicle rollover from the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration .

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5.

Model year of 2006 in North America, the Nissan Murano received some updates in the form of LED tail lamps and turn signals, standard color information screen, available backup camera, GPS and a restyled front end with some minor trim updates.

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In Japan, the Murano is equipped with many optional features found in North America as standard equipment on Japanese models, including Nissan's GPS and internet-based navigation system called CarWings.

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The concept featured a raft of performance upgrades over the standard Nissan Murano including bigger brakes, revised suspension, exterior styling and a Garret turbo that increased power from 234ps to 350ps.

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8.

The 2009 Nissan Murano made its debut at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show in November, and sales began in January 2008.

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9.

Second generation Nissan Murano was initially offered in three trim levels: the base S, the mid grade SL, and the top level LE .

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10.

Second generation Nissan Murano included new features, some of which were optional or available only on the LE grade, including rain sensing wipers, double stitched leather seats, power rear lift gate, power fold up rear seats, iPod integration, and a hard-drive based, touchscreen navigation system.

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11.

Nissan Murano announced plans to sell the vehicle in 170 countries.

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12.

In July 2010, Nissan Murano launched a facelifted version in Europe only, with an updated 2.

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13.

Model year of 2011, the Nissan Murano was refreshed to include refreshed front and rear fascias, new headlights and LED taillights, and new 18 inch wheels on the outside.

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14.

Third-generation Nissan Murano is not marketed in Japan, Australia and New Zealand, as it is not produced in right-hand drive.

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15.

The Nissan Murano Hybrid was available in two trim levels, SL and Platinum.

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