April 2010 US Auto Sales showed sizeable gains over depressed 2009 levels.  Ford and Nissian Motors led the way with double digit gains posting sales increases of over 25 pct. GM sales showed a positive increase of last year April sales figures.

Consumer confidence returned as Government stimulus packages helped stem the Greatest Recession in the post WW II era.  Expensive consumer items such as automobiles were hit hard as buyers curtailed spending as panic set in.

Recent gains in the stock market and a glimmer of hope that unemployment has stabilized helped April sales with large gains.

Ford, who did not require a bailout package, showed favorable quarterly profit of over $2B USD.  GM fared just as well by repaying bailout loans years ahead of schedule.

The Nissan Murano offers the roominess and practicality of a sport utility with the handling, power and smoothness of a sporty sedan. Murano comes well equipped and its luxurious ambience gives it the feel of a luxury SUV.

The Murano was recently honored with the Automotive Lease Guide’s 5-Star Depreciation Rating, the highest rating in its category. This award recognizes vehicles predicted to retain the highest percentage of their original price based upon anticipated depreciation, current market conditions and prices, including incentives.

Nissan Murano is also the Winner of Strategic Vision’s 2005 Total Quality Award in Best Medium Crossovers. Its V-6 power, all-wheel drive, and advanced technology helped Murano reach the peak of new car ownership satisfaction for Medium Crossover vehicles, while cutting-edge design helped Murano look good doing it. The Murano also won the Vincentric’s Best Value in America awards for over $28,000 segment and under $28,000 too.

The 2006 Nissan Murano is available in three models: S ($27,450), SL ($29,000), and SE AWD ($31,550). The S and SL come standard with front-wheel drive (2WD); all-wheel drive (AWD) adds about $1,600 more. The SE comes with all-wheel drive as standard equipment. All models are powered by the 3.5-liter V6 mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that Nissan calls the Xtronic. All Murano models come with features above the class standard.

Safety features include dual-stage frontal air bags with seat belt sensors, front-seat side-impact airbags, full-cabin curtain style head-protection airbags, and active front head restraints. Rollover sensors for the airbag system activate the airbags in the event of a pending rollover.

Murano comes standard with four-wheel vented disc brakes with ABS, Brake Assist and electronic brake-force distribution. Option safety equipment: Vehicle Dynamic Control, which helps the driver correct skids, a Traction Control System, and a tire-pressure monitoring are all part of the Dynamic Control Package, which can be added to models with the Premium package.

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