• Nissan calls the redesign of the 2009 Murano a “super evolution” of the original Murano’s design.

• Nissan says the 2009 Murano’s styling imparts a “modern art” feel.

• Nissan refers to the 2009 Murano’s interior as a “mobile suite.”

• The 2009 Nissan Murano’s interior colors are called Cafe Latte and Charcoal.

• The 2009 Nissan Murano’s V-6 engine requires premium unleaded fuel.

• The 2009 Nissan Murano’s available all-wheel-drive system works with the stability control, yaw sensors, wheel slip sensors, and steering angle sensors to distribute engine torque as conditions warrant. Nissan claims the Murano can adjust to road conditions in 1/10th of a second.

• Bluetooth wireless cell phone connectivity is only available on the Murano SL and LE.

• Integrated iPod connectivity is only available on the Murano LE.

• A RearView Monitor is only available on the Murano SL and LE.

• The 2009 Nissan Murano’s available touch-screen navigation system features intelligent search capability.

• The 2009 Nissan Murano’s available 9.3-gigabyte Music Box hard drive allows the owner to upload entire libraries of music to be enjoyed inside the SUV.

• The 2009 Nissan Murano can be equipped with XM NavTraffic, which provides real-time traffic reports during commutes.

• The 2009 Nissan Murano’s right front passenger seat is offered only with 4-way power adjustment: recline and fore/aft, but not height.

• The 2009 Nissan Murano can be equipped with power return rear seats, which means that when the rear seats are folded for extra cargo capacity, they raise with the power return feature to make room for passengers.

• The 2009 Nissan Murano can be equipped with a foldaway cargo organizer that pops up from below the cargo floor with the push of a button.

• The 2009 Nissan Murano features 31.6 cubic feet of cargo with the rear seats raised and 64 cubic feet of cargo with the rear seats folded.

• The 2009 Nissan Murano’s cargo liftover height is 30.8 inches.

• With 1.5 times more torsional rigidity than the previous model, the 2009 Nissan Murano promises improved noise isolation, reduced vibration, and better ride comfort.

• Nissan redesigned the 2009 Murano’s suspension to provide better ride comfort over rough surfaces.

• The 2009 Nissan Murano offers 7.4 inches of minimum ground clearance, a 28.8-degree angle of approach, and a 25.7-degree angle of departure.

• The 2009 Nissan Murano’s coefficient of drag is 0.37 Cd.

• The 2009 Nissan Murano’s curb weight ranges from 3,855 pounds for the S 2WD to 4,131 pounds for the LE AWD.

• The 2009 Nissan Murano can tow 3,500 pounds and support a 350-lb. trailer tongue weight.

• The 2009 Nissan Murano’s payload capacity, the weight of cargo and passengers, varies between 1,091 pounds for the LE AWD and 1,246 pounds for the S AWD.

• The 2009 Nissan Murano is built in Kyushu, Japan