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2018 Nissan Murano Offers Seattle Stunning Safety and Performance
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(Posted on Jan 7, 2018 at 01:27PM by Billy Kirk)

The 2018 Nissan Murano is a big-time player in the SUV market. It commands consumer attention through its sublime combination of safety and performance features that push its segment forward. If youâ€™re looking for a fresh ride in the new year, this could be the one!

There is a myriad of onboard safety inclusions, but weâ€™re going to focus on two integral ones in this space today. First is Automatic Emergency Braking, which prevents front crashes by sensing cars moving ahead of you and slowing or stopping your Murano whenever you get too close. Then there's Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, which is a complementary feature that makes you aware of the distance and speed of automobiles around you, giving an audible alert as necessary. If safety is important to you, this SUV reigns supreme.

The 2018 Murano is also a high performer. It relies on its trusty, powerful 3.5L V6. The motor revs and roars, offering 260 HP. Itâ€™s surprisingly easy on gas consumption, too. As you roll around Seattle, Bellevue, and Renton, youâ€™ll find that the SUV provides an average MPG of 28 highway / 21 city.

Call us at Kirkland Nissan today to hear more on the Murano!

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2018 Nissan Murano a Top Safety Pick for Seattle
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(Posted on Dec 24, 2017 at 10:18AM by Billy Kirk)

Heads up, Seattle! If youâ€™re searching for a crossover that puts the safety of you and your passengers first, look no further than the 2018 Nissan Murano. Itâ€™s a heralded vehicle with advanced technology designed to get you securely to your destination.

The 2018 Murano features â€œsuperior front crash preventionâ€ according to the Institute for Highway Safety. The IIHS also came away mightily impressed in other categories. The crossover received the highest score of â€œGoodâ€ in each of the body's tests. That includes the â€œSmall Overlap Front,â€ â€œModerate Overlap Front,â€ â€œSide,â€ â€œHead Restraints & Seats,â€ and â€œRoof Strengthâ€ examinations.

It should be no surprise that the Murano fares so well in the above exams. It has a bevy of onboard safety features, including Intelligent Forward Collision Warning. This watches not one but two cars ahead, measuring distance and speed. When it senses deceleration, it will alert you to slow down. Thereâ€™s also Automatic Emergency Braking. When enabled, this prevents crashes by stopping on your behalf.Â Also, a rollover sensor can detect the impending situation before it occurs, automatically deploying the side curtain airbags to cushion passengers.Â Stunning technology, right?

Stop by Kirkland Nissan in Seattle today to take the 2018 Murano for a spin!

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Seattle, Rest of World Set to Benefit from Nissan's VC-Turbo Engine
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(Posted on Dec 16, 2017 at 07:13AM by Billy Kirk)

â€¨â€¨This week, Nissan fully removed the shroud from its upcoming VC-Turbo engine, the worldâ€™s first production-ready variable compression ratio motor. Although the power plant is set to first appear on the INFINITI QX50, the Japanese automaker aims to bring the sophisticated technology to other lines, perhaps including the Pathfinder, Murano, and more.

The VC-Turbo is unique from conventional machines such as the Rogue in that it blends the efficiency of diesel engines with the performance of turbocharged gasoline motors. This is achieved through an advanced multi-link operation that alters the compression ratio seamlessly, lowering and raising piston reach constantly.

Nissanâ€™s new engine flies in the face of conventional wisdom that onlyÂ diesels and hybrids can produce both efficiency and high torque. The VC-Turbo provides 268 HP @ 5,600 RPM and 280-lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm. Gas mileage is fantastic, tooâ€”in the QX50, the motor is set to offer a combined MPG of 27, which marks a 35-percent improvement over the outgoing setup on the same vehicle. It seems clear that it's set to shake up the automotive world.

Call us at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle now to discover more details!

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Nissan and INFINITI Prep Innovative VC-Turbo Engine for Seattle and Beyond
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(Posted on Nov 28, 2017 at 06:59PM by Billy Kirk)

Nissan is busier than ever these days. The automaker has long been dedicated to advancing all-electric technology through their LEAF line, but now the company has its sights on reinvigorating and revolutionizing the conventional gasoline engine with their VC-Turbo motor.

The incredible VC-Turbo is first set to debut in the Nissan-owned 2019 INFINITI QX50 mid-size crossover, although itâ€™s likely the tech is planned for eventual inclusion on future Murano and Pathfinder models, among others. The new 2.0L turbocharged gasoline engine delivers the kind of torque commonly associated with a four-cylinder diesel, yet with the efficiency of a hybrid.

The VC-Turbo achieves the aforementioned feat through a multi-link system that lowers or raises pistons to reach the desired goal. A high compression ratio boosts efficiency, while a lower one increases performance. In fact, the engine outperforms the previous, conventional V6-equipped QX50 by as much as 35-percent. Fuel economy in that vehicle is now expected to come in at 27 MPG combined (highway and city), while power and torque will be a best-in-class 268 HP and 280-lb.-ft., respectively. Nissan fans can expect similar gains once this exemplary new motor trickles down to other car lines.

Call us at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle to discuss the upcoming VC-Turbo and what it can mean for the vehicles in our inventory!

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Nissanâ€™s Revolutionary VC-Turbo Engine Set to Shake Up Seattle, World
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(Posted on Nov 25, 2017 at 08:02PM by Billy Kirk)

Weâ€™ve brought you the initial announcement details regarding the VC-Turbo engineâ€”one of Nissanâ€™s forthcoming technologies designed to revolutionize conventional internal combustion motorsâ€”and now we want to take a moment to dive deeper into what the upcoming motor will offer.Â

Slated to appear on a new Infinity QX50 SUV that will first be seen at a November 28th Los Angeles media event, the VC-Turbo utilizes a variable compression ratio system that boosts thermal efficiency of the motor. This will allow future Nissan vehicles, likely including models such as the Murano, to generate more power from a single unit of fuel.

Fresh details on the VC-Turbo reveal that it will utilize fresh software and electronics to achieve its more optimal compression ratios. This solves many of the issues presented by todayâ€™s conventional gasoline engines. Specifically, the new motor will replace bigger 3.5-liter models in the Japanese automakerâ€™s lineup,Â instead existing as an intelligently designed, turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder.

If weâ€™ve piqued your interest with this talk of new technologies set to change the way Seattle drives, feel free to contact us at Kirkland Nissan at any time to discover more details!

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