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I recently had a wonderful Nissan Murano SUV for a week-long test drive. The Nissan Murano is a clean-looking, and functional SUV. The Murano is a mid-sized, family-oriented SUV that is attractive, versatile, and well-equipped.

The Murano was redesigned for 2009 and the 2010 model hasn't been changed very much. The instrument panel has been rearranged and some of the gauges and interior are slightly more upscale. Some people like the exterior looks while others are somewhat critical. The fenders arch upwards and slightly out over the wheels. This is not unlike several other SUV's, but I like the looks and think that it gives a strong, bold appearance.

The Nissan Murano is set on the same platform as the midsize Altima sedan, so it is classified as a "mid-size SUV." It seats five comfortably and is available in three trim levels - S, SL, and LE. Our test model was the high-end LE, but with front-wheel drive. All the Murano models are available in either All-Wheel Drive or front-wheel drive. The deep red exterior color on the test model was called "Merlot."

The Nissan Murano is powered by a 265 horsepower, 3.5 liter, V-6 engine matched with a Continuously Variable Transmission. The CVT automatic works well and the engine provides all the power needed for a mid-sized vehicle. Towing capacity is listed at 3,500 pounds, but that is enough for small camping trailers and boats.

The interior uses a lot of soft plastics wood tones, and more upscale materials than previous models. The instrument cluster is pleasingly arranged and uses a subdued orange lighting instead of the bright blue, black, or white more commonly found in SUV's. The controls are easy to use and there are plenty of storage bins and compartments.

A long list of standard equipment was listed on the Spec Sheet as "comfort and convenience" items. These included an eight-way powered driver's seat and a four-way powered passenger seat. Front and rear seats were heated and all upholstery was leather. A rearview backup camera was standard and I am definitely a big supporter of the backup camera for all vehicles. I like the powered tilt and telescoping steering wheel and rain-sensing windshield wipers.

For safety purposes, the Nissan Murano has front-side airbags, curtain-side airbags, traction control, antiskid system, tire-pressure monitoring, and electronic brake assist. It scored 5 stars in the government safety ratings for side crashes, 4 stars in frontal crash, and 4 stars in rollover tests.

Our test model had an MSRP of $36,580. The only add-on was floor mats at $185 and delivery charges of $800. The bottom sticker price showed $37,565. EPA fuel ratings for the Murano are 18 city and 23 highway, although I averaged 24 for the entire week of driving. Maybe I just didn't put the pedal to the metal very often during the test drive period.

The 2010 Nissan Murano is a very functional and useful mid-sized SUV that looks good both inside and out. Check it out yourself at a Nissan dealership.

(By ALAN GELL, http://www.CarColumns.Net )

ALAN GELL, Lh.D.
Member, Texas Press Association
Member, Texas Auto Writers Association
http://www.CarColumns.Net

Nissan Opens New Fqc, Recalls Over 140,500 Altima Sedans

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced in July 11 the official opening of a state-of-the-art field quality centre (FQC) at the Nissan Technical Centre Europe in Cranfield, Bedfordshire, UK.

Built at a cost of 4.5 million euros (US$6.13 million (i)), the new facility will be Europe’s leader in product quality improvement and will also centralize responsibilities which were previously handled by several functions that were disseminated throughout the continent.

Russell Crossan, general manager of quality for Nissan Europe, said that putting up the FQC at Cranfield enhances their company’s ability to work cross-functionally and quickly develops countermeasures to vehicle quality issues in Europe.

FQC engineers will reproduce the concern experienced by customers in the market through the use of parts which are directly collected from dealerships. They will then lead teams drawn from development, manufacturing and suppliers to name the root causes and develop "right first time" countermeasures.

The center will have a total staff of 46, as well as guest engineers from supplier partners who will work with the FQC to enhance parts quality. It will work closely with Nissan's new state-of-the-art field quality center which opened last week in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, as well as Nissan's two FQC facilities in the US. This will be done in order to improve Nissan's global standard of quality and contribute to higher customer satisfaction at the optimum level.

Nissan Motor Co. is also recalling more than 140,500 Altima sedans because the air filter can catch fire if it touches a hot object such as cigarette ash.

The Japanese auto maker said that the recall involved 140,582 Altimas from the 2007 model year. Spokesman Tony Pearson said last Wednesday that the company has received reports of four fires but no injuries.

Nissan told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which posted the recall notice last Monday on its Office of Defect Investigation Web site that the filter may ignite if a certified hot object enters into the air-intake system.

Owners were notified in July 3, and dealers are replacing the air filters. The recall is expected to pursue through October 1, and owners with questions may call Nissan at (800) 647-7261.

About Nissan Motor Company and the SHIFT_ principle

Nissan is a Japanese car maker and maker of Nissan Frontier parts whose philosophy revolves on a single word – SHIFT_.

According to the company web site, the SHIFT_ principle implies that the company is not afraid to take the lead or to stretch the boundaries in wider and better directions.

About the Author

Rain Stockton is an engineer by profession. He is a motorsports fanatic, especially F1 and NASCAR. He seldom fails to attend major car racing events. A frustrated race car driver, he spends some of his free time working in one of the largest automotive shops in Indianapolis.

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