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New Nissan Murano is coming

by Patrick Everett Tadeo 03 Mar 2010
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After its global launch two years ago, the all-new Nissan Murano will finally make it onto our shores, only this time it won't be brought by the same company that supplied the previous one.

A highly-placed source within the automotive industry has revealed to TopGear.com.ph that not only will the all-new Nissan Murano finally be sold in the Philippines, it will also be distributed by Universal Motors Corp., the local Nissan arm that handles the sales and distribution of the Japanese carmaker's commercial vehicles. Previously, the Murano was sold by Nissan Motor Philippines, the distributor in charge of Nissan passenger cars in the country.

The all-new Nissan Murano builds on the aggressive styling of its predecessor, boasting more pronounced vertical slats on the grille as well as muscular rear fenders that make it look much stronger than the previous model. At the back, the hatch's angle is sharper, further amplifying the muscular rear end. The previous generation's 350Z-style taillights have also been junked in favor of a horizontal one that mimics the headlight's shape.

Under the hood, the 3.5-liter V6 engine only serves to enhance the Nissan Murano's strong yet stylish facade as it now churns out 265 horsepower and 336Nm of torque through the new Xtronic CVT that--together with the Adaptive Shift Control--provides a sporty yet smooth driving experience that only a CVT can give.

 
Tags: Nissan, sport-utility vehicle, Nissan Murano

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  • eh says SRP?? (03 March 2010)
  • hopeless says Around 2 years delayed nanaman. Atleast, dumating dito. :) (03 March 2010)
  • maranello_5775 says seems nissan is on a roll this year with back-to-back launching despite being late entry (03 March 2010)
  • William Jefferson D. Mendoza says It's looks like Nissan Juke. This will be the tough competitor of Mazda cx-9. (03 March 2010)
  • torque88 says Latest news dito ko sa Europe, we have a recall now for Nissan 540,000 units.wait for the models this day I will let you know guys.. (03 March 2010)
  • BOOGIECAT says This one will be available at the end of the month alongside with the new generation Patrol 5.6 V8!.The new Murano looks awesome! (03 March 2010)
  • aeronTGco says nissan is always like that, matagal bago maglabas ng bago, so i consider it luma na rin. i think ung ibang countries like US magpapalit na ng next gen Murano kaya pinapasa sa atin ung luma =( (03 March 2010)
  • aeronTGco says i hope the Nissan Juke will follow after the Murano's arrival in the country. (03 March 2010)
  • aeronTGco says U know guys, prang medyo magkahawig ung Nissan Murano and ung bagong Hyundai Tucson. Prang magkapatid. (03 March 2010)
  • ace says sana pasok rin nila yung nissan rogue, panlaban sa crv, forester, rav4, tucson. That would be cheaper and would definitely sell more. That would replace the super old xtrail. (03 March 2010)
  • BOOGIECAT says aeronTGco wala kang magagawa dyan pero nagbago na ang Nissan ngayon(BTW European-Asian version ang Murano natin at hindi galing U.S yan).Malabo ang Nissan Juke dito..Though the new generation Micra is coming in 2011! (03 March 2010)
  • Mojo-Jojo says wala namang nakapansin na nilabas nila yung lumang murano... kaya di bumenta... (03 March 2010)
  • BOOGIECAT says Mga 150 units ang nabentang Murano ng NMPI noon,si Manny Pacquiao may ganyan sya..Mas FLOP yung Honda Pilot na 10-20 units LANG ang nabenta.. (04 March 2010)
  • KRAM says Delayed Arrival na naman ito. Bakit Nissan? (04 March 2010)
  • pipz says I agree dat d juke wont cme in our shores.. (04 March 2010)
  • CL says daming nilalabas ng nissan ngayun kasu sumablay sila sa xtrail at sa sentra dalawang taon na lumipas ngayun palang nilabas......pero astig ang patrol hehehehe...... (04 March 2010)
  • Leopaul says If the new Murano is coming, pls. don't forget the entry-level 2.5-litre variant! I can't tell if they'll bring either a 2WD or a 4WD. (04 March 2010)
  • BOOGIECAT says No 2WD variant of this one cause we're getting the export version which the European version and its only available in one variant!KRAM at CL pasalamat nalang tayo at nilabas pa yan nang Nissan-UMC rito yang Murano which will likely sell pretty well. (04 March 2010)
  • aeronTGco says Im sure matakaw yan sa gas..... (04 March 2010)
  • CL says hmm.... ou nga magpapasalamat nlng aku hehehe atlis naglalabas cla ng bago miski 2 years old na hehehehe......^_^ (04 March 2010)
  • maranello_5775 says The previous Murano has better sales than Pilot and Tribeca, I hope this one will maintain its appeal to luxury CUV buyers even if it's time at the spotlight were passed (04 March 2010)
  • qwerty says it will sell well my foot. -_- this will surely be overpriced. (04 March 2010)
  • hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmm says waw ang galing talaga mabilang ni boogiecat. nalibot nya ang buong Pilipinas at nabilang nya ang 150 Muranos at 10-20 Pilots. buti naging 20 pa ang 10. sana sinabi mo na lang na walang Pilot sa Pilipinas. sana naman ilabas yang bagong Murano agad satin dahil medyo luma na ang mazda cx-9 na malakas pa din ang benta. (04 March 2010)
  • BOOGIECAT says qwerty eh di wag kang bumili.Pero may bibili parin nyang Murano..hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmm aminin mo na FLOP TALAGA ang Honda Pilot at Subaru Tribeca. (04 March 2010)
  • Mojo-Jojo says Huli na kasi dinala yung Honda Pilot dito kaya hindi na napansin... tulad nyang murano. (05 March 2010)
  • stongchef says tamang-tama ito sa mga may gasoline station lakas tomoma hik!! (05 March 2010)
  • CL says dba c dennis trillo may pilot hehehehe........ (05 March 2010)
  • Juan Miguel Mendoza says hay naku. may ilalabas nnmn ang nissan na DI MATIBAY NA SASAKYAN. i remember the first x-trail. may display sa alabang town center. pagod na pagod ako noon. nung sumandal ako sa fender ng x trail lumubog nagulat ako dali dali ako tumayo bumalik ulit. hay naku! (05 March 2010)
  • CL says hehehe kakatawa naman ung kwento mo JMM hehehehe halata ko rin un sa sentra ng tito ko kasi siya ung nagpapatakbo ng kumpanya ng taxi ung mga sentra na 1.3 diyos ko wala pang isang taon mukang limang taon na ehh buti pa ung vios na 1.3 hangang ngayun maganda parin tumakbo at matibay pa kasu nga lng limited sa space pero tatlong taon na ung mga vios.. (05 March 2010)
  • qwerty says to JMM: That is not a quality problem. And you are BOBO. Before you talk, make sure there's fruit in what you say. Anyway, that Xtrail uses lightweight materials so that the Xtrail will be less heavy and also, when a fender bender happens, it may easily go back to the original. This is one of Nissan's self healing techniques. (another is the self healing paint). Now give me other car brands with the same capabilities. Noob. (05 March 2010)
  • drei says uhm..yeah honda pilot..base model lng kc ung inimport ng hondaphil dito.. actuaaly..48 units ung nabenta nila boogiecat hndi 10-20 units. (07 March 2010)
  • drei says actually may isa pang rival ang cx9,murano,pilot and tribeca.. ung mitsubishi endeavor..diba.. di rn mxado pinansin ngaun discontinued na. (07 March 2010)
  • drei says sana ilabas na din ng honda ung bagong pilot.pra may competitor na ang murano..opinion ko lng nman..and ung highlander from toyota..maganda din un ah.. kasi kawawa na ung CX9 at tribeca wlang kadamay... (07 March 2010)
  • CityDRIVER says For sure matakaw yan sa gas, I saw this car 2 years ago sa isang diplomat sa Philippines, MAS-GWUAPO pa rin yung lumang Murano, mukhang grills lang ang pinalitan. Kung ganyan din lang mag CX-9 nalang ako. Sablay ngayon ang Murano.... If I have an old Murano.... I wont't buy the new one, For sure it won't convince their old customer, Nissan-UMC must do well now, dahil CX-7 is worth of buying THAN the NEW MURANO.... magkano kaya yan???? (07 March 2010)
  • drei says agree ako sau citydriver.. mas mganda ung luma.. mas type ko un.. hehe.. (07 March 2010)
  • Apecs says I hope nissan would bring in the Armada or pathfinder. (08 March 2010)
  • rj says dpat hindi murano name nyan kundi MAHALNOH :)paki sabi sa nissan lng tnx (09 March 2010)
  • borikyo says I've seen only a few of the old murano.. (12 March 2010)
  • bino says @aeronTGco, eh ano kung matakaw yan sa gas? wala ka lang pambili (15 March 2010)
  • CityDRIVER says @Apecs---- Agree ako sayo pre... Buti kung may nagbago sa 2010 Murano, pero kung grills lang... hehehehe dibale nalang.... Bili nalang ako ng second hand na Murano, dibale nang luma,pero mas gwuapo at maporma pa rin. (19 March 2010)
  • barry allen maruhom says minor facelift. but the body still the same in the previous generation. were waiting for the upcoming x-trail 2.2 CRDi and the huge nissan patrol! (21 March 2010)
  • Elvin(Baguio) says hindi lang pala ako ang naka pansin na magkahawig ang Murano at ung new Tucson, at least dumating pa rin ang new Murano sa pinas, and the new Patrol din. The Rogue should enter our market sana, dispose the old and boxy Xtrail. And lastly, a new Sentra sana, the last 3 models ng Sentra walang maganda, ang last lang na maganda is ung Series 3. Catch up Nissan! (12 April 2010)

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