Nissan Murano To Enter India in 2009

Japanese automaker Nissan, which is currently selling its X-trail and Teana model is on the plans to launch the much popular crossover SUV Nissan Murano in India. Nissan is selling the X-trail in good numbers, while the Teana is also being sold in few numbers. By the end of 2008, Nissan had said that they have plans to have 8 models, which the Murano is one of them. Nissan is currently building a plant in Chennai along with Renault.

Nissan had recently unveiled the 2009 Nissan Murano, and this might be the one that will enter India. The Nissan Murano will be launched with a 3.5L V6 petrol engine that will deliver 265 horsepower @ 6000 rpm and will deliver a torque of 335Nm @ 4400 rpm. This engine was listed on Ward's "10 Best Engines".

The Nissan Murano has a great All-Wheel Drive system that automatically shifts power and balance during the course of cruising, cornering and from the stop.

The Nissan Murano calls itself the future of all car, because it has many features that are technologically advanced. The Nissan Murano has bluetooth technology inbuilt and navigation system which is getting quite popular and growing in India. The Murano will also have a push button ignition (starting the car with the push of a button).

When you start the car, you will find the seats, side & rear view mirrors, steering wheel all adjust to your comfort. This technology is called memory seats.

The 2009 Nissan Murano's design is one heck of a killer. If it enters India, i would call it the most beautiful and hottest SUV available. The Murano boasts of 50 standard safety features. Some of them are ABS, 6 airbags and roof mounted curtain airbags, Head restraints, automatic wipers and the latest Vehicle Dyanamic Control which lets you controls the car with the steering wheel completely.

The Nissan Murano will enter the Indian market in 2009, which will cost at a price bracket around 40Lakhs and will be competing with the Toyota Prado, BMW X3, Mitsubishi Montero and Mercedes-Benz M class.

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