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Nissan Murano to receive new diesel engine from Pathfinder

tryme submitted on 9/8/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 10:17:41 AM

7 user comments | Category: Misc News | Source: | SOURCE: www.4wheelsnews.com

There were rumors on the Internet that the popular Nissan Murano is going to receive a brand new V6 diesel engine in order to deliver a better fuel consumption and to improve the sales.

According to the latest reports, it appears that the SUV will not receive the V6 diesel power plant but in favor of a brand new 4-cylinder diesel engine, also used on the current Nissan Pathfinder.

The engine, capable to deliver 174 hp, will not only deliver a better fuel consumption but will also make the car cheaper and a powerful rival for cars such as the Mazda CX-7, which carries at 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine capable to deliver 173 hp.

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Nissan Murano to receive new diesel engine from Pathfinder

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huu76

Makes sense. Why waste oil with a V6 diesel when an I4 is perfectly capable of doing the job.

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Posted on 9/8/2009 12:19:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

tryme

right! But one thing: will it be powerful enough?

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Posted on 9/8/2009 12:33:41 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

M53R

They ruined the Murano with the 2nd gen. It's overpriced and ugly!

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Posted on 9/8/2009 12:42:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

WorldofLuxury

I honestly don't know how they could possibly make the new car look like a predecessor. The taillights look cheap, and the front needs the entire sun to let it shine.

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Posted on 9/8/2009 12:58:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

huu76

tryme,
Unless you're trying to pull an airplane or get a 12" extension, the I4 diesel will have enough power to tow your toys (anything under 5000lbs).

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Posted on 9/8/2009 5:07:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

donthegreek

Is the diesel coming to the usa?

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Posted on 9/8/2009 10:13:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

tango

Very few SUVs and SUTs are actually sold with V6 diesels. Toyota (Prado, 4Runner, Fortuner, Hilux), Nissan (Pathfinder, Xterra, Navara), Mitsubishi (Challenger, Pajero, L200), Isuzu (D-Max), and others all come with 4 cylinder turbo diesels. The Toyotas in particular are very smooth with the sweetest turbine whistle you will ever hear from a diesel! I kid you not. Music to my ears!

— tango (View Profile)

Posted on 9/9/2009 1:24:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

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