Nissan MURANO

Overview

Nissan took the wraps off an all-new Murano crossover for the 2009 model year. Nissan calls the vehicle "super-evolution" of the first-generation Murano.
The Murano comes into its own in 2009.

The crossover features a new exterior and interior, more standard technology, and an improved driving experience thanks to a new platform - the new Altima's "D" architecture, to be exact.

What's more Nissan says it has further refined the Murano's standard engine and introduced a second-generation Xtronic CVT. Nissan's standard 3.5 liter V6 has been on Ward's '10 Best Engines' list for 13 years. The Murano also has intuitive all-wheel-drive or front-wheel-drive.

All 2009 Muranos feature a VQ-series 3.5-liter DOHC V6 rated at 265 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque coupled to a CVT transmission with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC). 2009 Muranos are available in front-wheel drive or with an all-wheel drive system. The Murano comes standard with Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with a Traction Control System (TCS).

The most striking visual element of the 2009 Murano is its new body, which Nissan says has been infused with a 'modern art' feel while still maintaining its distinctive DNA.

The new Murano design also includes an available dual panel power sliding glass moonroof and second row skylight. Other available features include a new foldaway cargo organizer, heated front and rear seats, power liftgate, rain-sensing front wipers and Rear View Monitor.

The Murano comes in three versions: the S, which has all the basic equipment; the SL with more style and fog lights, rear privacy glass, and 8-way power driver's seat; and the LE, the luxurious model with 20 inch wheels, Xenon headlights, and Bose audio system. Customers can also have mood lighting and memory seating with two programmed seating arrangements for the driver's seat. In the trunk, power-up seats fold down for more space and then move up again at the touch of a lever.

MECHANICAL

3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 engine

Variable valve timing (CVTCS)

Double-tipped platinum spark plugs

Push button ignition

Continuously variable transmission

Front wheel drive

Front tow hook

Independent strut front suspension

Independent multi-link rear suspension

Front/rear stabilizer bars

Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering

4-wheel vented disc brakes

Stainless steel dual exhaust system w/chrome finishers

EXTERIOR

18" 5-spoke alloy wheels w/center caps

P235/65TR18 all-season tires

T165/90D18 temporary spare tire located under cargo area floor

Body-color front/rear bumpers

Brushed aluminum rear bumper protector

Halogen headlights

LED rear lights

Folding body-color pwr mirrors

Speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers

Intermittent rear window wiper w/washer

Chrome door handles

INTERIOR

Front bucket seats w/adjustable active head restraints

6-way manual driver seat w/manual lumbar support

4-way manual passenger seat

60/40 flat-fold reclining rear bench seat w/adjustable head restraints

Cloth seat trim

Full carpeting

Manual tilt/telescopic steering column

Steering wheel cruise controls

Immobilizer system

Trip computer

Pwr windows w/front one-touch up/down & safety reverse feature

Pwr door locks w/speed-sensitive auto lock, selective unlock feature

Pwr fuel door release

Remote keyless entry

Cruise control w/steering wheel controls

Air conditioning w/dual zone automatic temperature control & microfilter

Rear HVAC vents

Rear window defroster

Front door map pockets

(4) cup holders

(3) 12-volt pwr outlets

Metallic trim accents

Manual day/night rearview mirror

Driver/front passenger visors w/extenders & illuminated vanity mirrors

(4) assist grips

(2) coat hooks

1st row map lights

2nd row reading lights

Mood lighting

Leather shift knob

Front seatback pockets

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) & brake assist (BA)

Traction control system (TCS)

Vehicle dynamic control system (VDC) -inc: 2-wheel limited slip (ABLS)

Front & rear crumple zones

Driver & front passenger dual stage airbags w/occupancy sensor

Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags

Roof-mounted side curtain airbags for all rows w/rollover sensor

Active head restraints

3-point ELR seat belts all seating positions

Front seat belt pretensioners & load limiters

Child safety rear door locks

(2) child seat anchors

Tire pressure monitor

Energy absorbing steering column

Nissan Fairlady 370Z

Overview

Nissan's successful 350Z coupe was replaced in late 2008 with the 370Z sports car, which enjoyed its world debut at the '08 Los Angeles Auto Show. Starting at $29,930, the 370Z Coupe is about $1,500 more expensive than the 350Z it replaces. The base model comes with a 6-speed manual, while upgrading to a 7-speed automatic brings the total to $31,230.

FEATURES

MECHANICAL

3.7L DOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 engine

Variable valve event and lift (VVEL)

Continuously variable valve timing control system (CVTCS)

Micro-finished crankshaft & camshaft

Small pitch silent cam chain

Nissan direct ignition system (NDIS)

Drive-by-wire throttle

6-speed manual transmission w/OD

Carbon fiber driveshaft

Rear wheel drive

Double wishbone front suspension

Multi-link rear suspension

Front/rear stabilizer bar

Front strut tower brace w/urethane bushings

Vehicle speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering

Pwr front/rear vented disc brakes

Dual chrome-tipped exhaust tailpipes

EXTERIOR

18" 5-spoke aluminum wheels

P225/50WR18 front/P245/45WR18 rear high-performance tires

Spare tire cover w/wheel wrench, front tow hitch, jack

Aluminum hood

UV-shielded glass

Fender-mounted Z emblems & side markers

Flush-mounted bi-functional xenon high intensity discharge (HID) headlights

Auto on/off headlights

LED taillights

Dual power mirrors

Variable intermittent windshield wipers

INTERIOR

Cloth seat trim

8-way manually adjustable driver seat

4-way manually adjustable passenger seat w/seat back fall down function

Front bucket seats

Active head restraints

Center stack storage box

Aluminum interior accents

(4) cup holders

Leather wrapped tilt steering wheel w/illuminated cruise controls, integrated gauge cluster, audio controls

Driver-side analog gauge cluster -inc: fuel, coolant temp, speedometer, tachometer, trip computer, programmable shift up indicator light

Center-mounted 3-bay gauge cluster -inc: oil pressure, voltmeter, digital clock

Dual trip odometers

Power windows w/one-touch auto up/down, auto reverse, seal-tight feature

Power door locks w/auto-lock

Nissan intelligent key keyless entry/ignition system

Push-button ignition

Vehicle security system

Immobilizer key system

Automatic climate control

Rear window defroster w/timer

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors & sunvisor extensions

Dual overhead map lights

Leather-wrapped shift knob

Lockable glove box

Storage box behind passenger seat

Passenger storage net

(2) 12V power outlets

SAFETY FEATURES

Tire pressure monitor system

Anti-lock braking system w/brake assist

Electronic brake force distribution

Traction control system

Vehicle dynamic control

Driver & front passenger dual stage airbags w/occupant classification sensor

Side-impact airbags

Curtain side-impact airbags

Active head restraints

Front seat belts w/pretensioners/load limiters

Tether anchor

Energy absorbing steering column

Pipe style side door beams

Front/rear crumple zones

Driver knee bolster

Dual note horn

Mitsubishi Evolution X

First previewed in 2007, the all-new tenth-generation Lancer Evolution was introduced by Mitsubishi for the 2008 model year, continuing the nameplate's tradition of high performance in a small-displacement four-passenger sedan.

The Evolution X is offered in two trim levels. The entry-level GSR is offered with a five-speed manual transmission, Recaro Sport seats and Enkei wheels, as well as optional spoiler, HID headlights, and upgraded sound system.

The upgraded MR includes Mitsubishi's new Twin Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST), Eibach springs and Bilstein shock absorbers, lightweight brake rotors and BBS forged-alloy wheels, and extra sound insulation, as well as optional navigation, upgraded audio with Sirius Satellite reception, and leather seats.

Both trim levels feature the new all-aluminum 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder MIVEC4 motor producing 295 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque and Super All Wheel Control (S-AWC) drive system.

The S-AWC system, which regulates torque and braking at each wheel includes a bevy of acronyms: ASC (Active Stability Control), ACD (Active Center Differential), AYC (Active Yaw Control) and Sport ABS, an ABS system designed for aggressive driving. The biggest difference over the outgoing car is the large number of yaw sensors included in the system, all designed to keep the Evo X on its intended path. The S-AWC system can be set for three different road surfaces: tarmac (standard), ice and gravel

The Twin Clutch SST on the MR appears similar to Audi/VW's DSG system; even and odd gears are on separate clutches for rapid-fire shifting and no torque loss between gears. Shifting of the TC-SST is controlled by alloy paddles on the steering wheel or the gear shift lever when in manual mode, and by the engine computer in automatic mode. The system has three modes: Normal, Sport and S-Sport, the latter providing the most aggressive, fast shifts.

Safety measures include the Reinforced Impact Safety Evolution (RISE) unibody system to disperse energy in front and side impact collisions and protect the fuel system from rear impact, and front and side impact air bags, plus a driver's knee air bag.

Lexus RX 350

MECHANICAL

3.5L DOHC SFI 24-valve V6 engine -inc: dual variable valve timing w/intelligence (VVT-i)

6-speed sequential-shift automatic electronically controlled transmission -inc: OD, snow mode

Front wheel drive

Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs

Independent double wishbone rear suspension w/coil springs

Front/rear stabilizer bars

Pwr rack & pinion steering w/pwr assist

Pwr front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes

Tool kit

EXTERIOR

8" x 7.5" 5-spoke alloy wheels

P235/60R18 tires

Compact spare tire

Integrated rear spoiler

Automatic on/off headlamps w/delay-off feature

Integrated front fog lamps

LED brake lamps

Pwr heated mirrors w/built-in LED turn lamps

Acoustic noise-reducing windshield glass

Water-repellent front door glass

UV ray-reducing window glass

Privacy glass

Variable intermittent windshield wipers

Intermittent rear wiper

Chrome door handles

INTERIOR

Cloth seat trim

10-way pwr front bucket seats -inc: pwr lumbar, adjustable headrests

Driver seat easy exit -inc: auto away/return

Reclining/sliding rear 40/20/40 split fold-down seat -inc: adjustable headrests, 1-touch fold levers

Center console -inc: storage bin, cupholders

Rear center armrest -inc: cupholders, storage box

Cut pile carpeting

Carpeted front/rear floor mats

Pwr tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio controls

White LED instrument cluster display -inc: maintenance indicator

Front seat belt warning light

Pwr windows -inc: 1-touch auto up/down, jam protection

Pwr door locks -inc: anti-lockout feature

SmartAccess remote entry system -inc: multi-function remote, remote window down, volume-adjustable confirmation tone, rolling code technology

Lexus personalized settings

HomeLink programmable garage door opener

Pwr fuel door release

Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system

Automatic dual-zone climate control -inc: dust filter, pollen filter, deodorizing air filter, rear seat heater ducts

Rear window defogger

Wood trim -inc: center console, switch plates, doors

Metallic accents -inc: center instrument panel

Chrome inside door handles

Front door map storage pockets

Dual sun visors -inc: adjustable-illum vanity mirrors, slide extensions

Dual front/rear assist grips

Lighting -inc: LED glove box, center console box, incandescent dome light w/white LED spot lights, incandescent foot lights, door courtesy lights, front cupholders, front/rear map lights, cargo area

Front seatback pockets

Coat hooks

(2) 12V auxiliary pwr outlets -inc: rear of center console box, cargo area

Rear storage compartment under cargo area floor

Auto-retracting tonneau cover

SAFETY

Wheelanti-lock braking system (ABS) -inc: brake assist

Vehicle stability control (VSC) w/cutoff switch

Traction control (TRAC)

Side-impact door beams

Enhanced side-impact protection

Daytime running lights

Dual front advanced airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) -inc: crash severity & occupant detection sensors

Front seat-mounted side-impact airbags

Front/rear side-curtain airbags w/roll sensor

Dual front knee airbags

Dual front seat active headrests w/whiplash protection

3-point front seat belts -inc: pretensioners, force limiters, anchor height adjusters

3-point rear seat belts -inc: pretensioners

All-outboard seating emergency locking retractor (ELR)

Front passenger and rear outboard seating automatic locking retractor (ALR)

Child safety rear door locks

Tire pressure monitoring system

Impact-dissipating upper interior trim

Brake pedal regression prevention

First aid kit

Honda Civic Type S

Honda Odyssey

Designed around the concept of emotive quality that will move all who experience it, the new fourth generation Honda Odyssey provides an advanced fusion of the human/machine interface, a liberated feeling for all occupants, and a distinctive presence. So, the all-new Odyssey was developed with the goal of generating strong feelings in every circumstance: riding in it, driving it, and looking at it.

To fulfill customer expectations for excellent fuel economy related to growing awareness of environmental issues, the all-new Honda Odyssey is equipped with a 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC engine and torque converter-equipped CVT, a combination that enables the vehicle to achieve both superior performance and class leading fuel economy of 13.2km/L. Moreover, the all-new Odyssey features DBW (drive-by-wire) control and an ECON mode which improves fuel economy by applying collaborative control of the CVT and air conditioner to reduce engine load.

Exterior design

• The exterior is designed around a concept of sensual dynamism, with richly contoured surfaces to express both dynamism and solidity for conveying elegance and power.
• The front view features sharp graphics, with headlights flowing out from the chromed bumper center portion and a sculpted V-line extending up over the hood from the front grill to impart a sense of speed and power. The narrow headlights add an intrepid feel.
• The side view features a fluid silhouette with a one-motion line from front nose to roof end. This combines with the strongly contoured surface in an expression of sleekness and power.
• For the rear view, the cabin has been strongly tapered and the rear window rounded to impart a compact feel for the cabin. Horizontally oriented rear combination lights add a feeling of breadth.
• The voluptuous body contours are further highlighted with a super platinum coating.
• Six color variations are available, including two new colors.

Interior design

• The interior is designed to achieve an advanced feel in a refined and comfortable space.
• The double-layered, gently sculpted instrument panel imparts a feeling of comfort and spaciousness.
• The 3D self-illuminating gauges and indicator lamps are laid out around the centrally positioned speedometer in a 3D arrangement and grouped into functional zones for instantaneous recognition.
• The audio, climate control, and navigation controls are positioned for easy operation in a highly intuitive center panel.
• The front seat cushions employ low-resistance urethane for low fatigue and an outstanding hold.
• A telescopic & tilt steering mechanism helps maintain the optimum driving position.
• Power train
• The 2.4-liter DOHC i-VTEC engine combines outstanding fuel economy with powerful performance, featuring class-topping 13.2km/L and strong, torquey response at all speed ranges.
• The torque converter-equipped CVT combines outstanding fuel economy with smooth and seamless acceleration, for a more comfortable driving feel in a wide range of situations.
• Efficiency improvements and weight reduction in the engine and transmission have helped boost fuel economy, while ECON mode supports even more economical operation.
• Utility
• The second-row seats feature a three-way split back that allows the left, right, and center seatbacks to be independently folded down, allowing a variety of seating arrangements with a single action.
• The third-row seats employ an under-floor storage mechanism to create a flat, easy to use luggage space.
• The tailgate has been made thinner and shaped to secure more luggage space than the previous model. The luggage space is even easier to use, with a flat floor and a flexible luggage board that extends all the way to the backs of the second-row seats when the third-row seats are stowed.

Body

• Improved joint efficiency at the upper and lower front pillar ends and other innovations result in a frame construction with outstanding rigidity. Optimized front/rear rigidity balance and stronger joints throughout also contribute greater dynamic rigidity.
• Strong, lightweight, high-tensile steel has been effectively deployed along with a larger cross-sectional area to allow the use of thinner materials while ensuring efficient strengthening.
• Road and wind noise have been kept to an absolute minimum by reducing sources of noise and vibration while making the body and chassis more rigid throughout to effectively prevent the vibrations caused by engine and road noise from reaching the cabin. Damping and absorption materials are also strategically located to block out unwanted noise.

Chassis

• The low center-of-gravity chassis combines nimble handling with a comfortable ride for all occupants.
• In the front, a double-wishbone suspension delivers outstanding straight-line stability and ride comfort.
• In the rear, the reactive-link, double-wishbone suspension achieves a compact design that significantly contributes to the low-floor platform.
• A more compact powertrain and innovative body design secure ample tire turning angle to achieve an outstanding, class-leading minimum turning radius of 5.4m.

Driver support functions

• Active Cruise Control (ACC) and the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) help alleviate the burden on the driver during highway driving. Availability varies depending on the type.
• All types come equipped standard with Motion Adaptive EPS, which works in concert with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) to provide steering assistance for more stable vehicle control.
• Camera images are displayed on the navigation screen to reduce blind spots around the vehicle and facilitate smoother parallel and garage parking, as well as enhancing feelings of safety and security when driving along narrow roads or approaching 3-way intersections where visibility is poor. The Multi-view Camera System is available as a factory option on all types.

Safety

• The vehicle's Advanced Compatibility Engineering body provides a higher level of protection to vehicle occupants while also helping to mitigate impact on the other vehicle in a collision.
• The vehicle is also designed to mitigate pedestrian injury in the event of a collision, particularly to the head and legs, thanks to the use of impact-absorbing structures.
• The Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) with E-Pretensioners (driver and front passenger seats) helps anticipate collisions and mitigate injuries and vehicle damage should an accident occur. Availability varies depending on the type.
• A side-curtain airbag system helps mitigate head injuries due to a side collision in all three rows. Availability varies depending on the type.
• ISO FIX-compatible child seat anchoring bars and tether anchors (left and right second-row seats) are standard on all types.

Environmental performance

• All models are certified by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as having emissions levels 75% lower than what is required by 2005 standards.
• The M, L, and Li FWD types exceed Japanese government fuel economy standards for 2010 by 25%; the M, L, and Li 4WD types by 10%; and the Absolute by 5%.

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