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26 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday June 18, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Discover the new 2009 Nissan Murano Continued from Page 24 $38,348. This is $1,750 lower than the starting price of the 2007 SL AWD and includes almost $2,000 worth of new features not offered on the previous model. Options available for the SL include a moonroof package with second row skylight ($1,500) and a luxury package ($1,500) that includes bi-functional xenon headlights, a power liftgate, intelligent key system and Bluetooth hands free phone system. The LE starts at $47,498 and includes the luxury and technology features of the SL moonroof and luxury packages plus 20-inch alloy wheels, driver position memory system plus leather seating surfaces and a host of other features. My tester had the $2,950 technology package that includes a hard disc drive navigation system with touch screen functionality and a 9.3 GB music server capability. On the road, the 2009 Murano provides a comfort- THERE ISN'T A MORE IMPRESSIVE LOOKING BLUR ON THE ROAD. able, quiet ride. It handles well, although not in the same league as the more sporty Mazda CX-7. Shod with the huge 20-inch wheels, my test vehicle handled almost any type of road condition without problem, although the ride is likely firmer than you'd get with the 18-inchers on the other models. Cornering produces some body roll, but it's not pronounced and there's plenty of pick up off the line thanks to the additional horsepower. Weight is up just slightly over the previous model. The 2009 Murano went on sale in Canada in January (no 2008 model was offered) and to the end of April Nissan had sold 1,664 of them, up 31.4 per cent from the 1.266 sold in that same period in 2007. Sales of Nissan's other SUVs and minivans like the Pathfinder, Armada and Quest were down significantly in April, but the Murano showed a very slight increase to buck the trend. While the competition is stiffer than ever in this segment with the Ford Edge, Mazda CX-7 and CX-9, Hyundai Veracruz and a host of others, the Murano continues to hold its own thanks to the refreshed styling and more upmarket interior amenities. The Murano is a vehicle that helped shape the crossover segment a few years ago, and the upgrades for 2009 continue to improve on what was an impressive product to start with. Lease APR Purchase Financing From 2008 G35 Sedan $ 379 3.9 Per month for 48 months % $6,900 down for 36 months 1.9% The interior of the 2009 LE AWD Murano with the technology package. The remarkably powerful G35 Sedan. With a 3.5-litre 24-valve V6 engine churning out over 305 horsepower, the G35 has been designed to conquer the open road. To learn more about the G35 Sedan visit us at Infiniti.ca G Sedan G35x G Coupe M35 M35x M45 FX35 FX45 QX56 infiniti.ca Fière de prendre la route avec le Cirque du Soleil.® Proud to be an official sponsor of Cirque du Soleil. South Service Rd Oakville Infiniti 2316 South Service Road West, Oakville ON L6L 5M9 Phone: 1-877-486-4250 Fax: 905-827-2349 N Bronte Rd. QEW South Service Rd 2316 South Service Rd Third Line Wyercroft Rd. Infiniti ­ Commanditaire officiel des spectacles de tournée du Cirque du Soleil / Official Sponsor of Cirque du Soleil Touring Shows. La marque de commerce Cirque du Soleil appartient à Cirque du Soleil et est employée sous licence. The trademark Cirque du Soleil is owned by Cirque du Soleil and used under license. Lease offer available on the G35 Sedan (G4TG78 CP00). 3.5% lease APR for a 48 month term. Monthly payment is $379, with $6,900 down payment. Freight and PDI of $1,650, $77 PPSA and first month's payment are due at lease inception. Security deposit waived. Lease based on 24,000 annual kilometer allowance with excess charged at $0.15/km ($0.10/km if arranged at lease inception). Total lease obligation is $25,092. Licence, insurance, registration fees and taxes are extra. Financing example based on MSRP of $44,390 for the: G35 (G4TG78 CP00) at 1.9% equals $1,269.51 per month for 36 months. Cost of borrowing is $1,312.26 for a total obligation of $45,702.26, freight and PDI of $1,650, license, insurance, registration and taxes not included. Offers are available O.A.C to qualified retail customers through Infiniti Financial Services for a limited time; offer may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. Visit Oakville Infiniti or infiniti.ca for more information. A rear view of the 2009 Nissan Murano with its expansive glass area and LED taillights.