New Nissan Murano debuting in New York

NissanNissanJapan, 1932 > present159 models
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will unveil at the New York Motor Show the third generationNissan Murano 3Japan, 2014 > present1 Version
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of the MuranoNissan MuranoJapan, 2002 > present3 series
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crossover. The design of the new model is strongly inspired by the concept ResonanceNissan ResonanceJapan, 2013 > 201315 photos
and will be on sale in the United States by the end of the year.

Due to the great similarity between the new Murano and Resonance Nissan describes the new generation as a concept that came to the showrooms. The Murano gets a new V-shaped grille, which has been introduced on all brand new models, and also the floating roof Resonance.

Compared to the previous generation, the new Murano is slightly lower, wider and longer. The vehicle suffered an aerodynamic improvement of 16%, made ​​possible thanks to details such as shutters in the grille, the profiling of the bumper and rear spoiler. Nissan managed to achieve a 0.31 drag coefficient, the same as the LFALexus LFAJapan, 2010 > 20129 photos
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At launch, the new Murano will be offered with a 3.5 V6 petrol engine of 260hp coupled with an X- tronic CVT. Nissan expects fuel consumption to lower about 20% due to a 58kg lighter fuel tank.

The interior of the new Murano was also inspired by the Resonance and Nissan opted for premium materials in the coating. The Japanese brand describes the interior of the new Muarano as a lounge, that offers a " comfortable and inviting " space. The panels have been simplified and contain 60% less buttons and the instrument panel was mounted in a lower position.

The vehicle gets front and rear Zero Gravity seats inspired by NASA. The second row receives a triple seat design.

The new Murano will be built in the United States and exported to over 100 markets.