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Following a hiatus in 2008, the 2009 Nissan Murano picks up where the 2007 model left off in terms of offering lots of performance and amenities in a crossover SUV.
The Murano returns in three trim levels-S, SL, and LE. The S and SL are available in either front- or all-wheel drive, while the top-of-the-line LE only comes in all-wheel drive. All models are powered by Nissan's ubiquitous and except..... |
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The Ford Escape comes with three different powertrains for 2009, all of them revised significantly from previous years. A 170-horsepower 2.5L 4-cylinder replaces the 153-hp 2.3L, while a 230-horsepower 3.0L ups power by 30 hp in the V6 Escape. The new 2.5L also makes its way into the Escape Hybrid, which pairs it with an electric motor system, battery pack, regenerative braking, and a sophisticate..... |
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The base engine on the Mariner is now a 171-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder
engine, combined with either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic
transmission, while the available 240-horsepower, 3.0-liter V-6 comes solely with the
six-speed automatic. Both engines have variable intake timing for improved response
through the entire rev range without a sacrifice in fuel efficiency. Front..... |
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