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"Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn made the trip to Los Angeles to unveil the next-generation Murano at the L.A. Auto Show. Sitting alongside the much-anticipated GT-R sports car, the stylish SUV wasn&amp;#039;t at all upstaged by its high-profile sibling. Highlighted by a new aggressive front end that features a headlight-in-grille design, the new Murano will definitely continue to turn heads. A new hood sweeps adds flair, with pronounced wheel arches and 18- or 20-in. wheels providing an aggressive stance. Large chrome door handles and available roof rails with adjustable crossbars add both functionality and visual appeal.   The Murano&amp;#039;s redesigned rear end features a new glass shape, air deflector and large LED taillights that accent the body-side character lines.   New available exterior features for 2009 include rain-sensing windshield wipers, a power liftgate, enhanced RearView Monitor with rearview camera and a large, top-load power sliding glass sunroof and second-row skylight \u2014 the last item providing an open-air experience for the passengers without compromising head room.   Under the hood, you&amp;#039;ll find a 3.5-liter dohc V-6 with 265 horsepower and 248 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine incorporates a Twin Nissan Variable Induction Control System (NICS), microfinished camshaft and crankshaft surfaces, DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) coated valve lifters, resin intake manifold, forged crankshaft, digital knock-control system, high-capacity muffler and lightweight aluminum block and cylinder heads.   Engine power is transferred to a new, advanced Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with Adaptive Shift Control (ACS) that provides a sporty driving experience and the smoothness that only a CVT can offer. The Murano will be available early next year. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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