Nissan Murano Convertible? why?

[CrazyRussian540]

On the market since 2003, the five-passenger SUV underwent a complete makeover for 2009, and now Nissan is engineering a drop-top version of the latest-generation Murano. Expected to arrive by the spring of 2010, the Murano drop top will be the market's only four-door convertible except for the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, whose rugged four-wheel-drive capability is geared toward a completely different audience.

Insider sources close to the project say the 2011 Murano convertible will be produced in limited numbers, and will be targeted at empty-nesters who need room to carry the grandkids, but still want something fun. But the kids will need to pack light, as the current Murano offers just 31.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, and the convertible mechanism will certainly cut into that space.

Although retractable hardtops are gaining in popularity, the Murano will stick with a more traditional soft top to keep weight down. Less heft should help keep fuel economy similar to the Murano's current 21 mpg combined city/highway rating, as the 265-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) used in the 2009 Murano is expected to remain. We also expect front- or all-wheel drive to be available.

Don't expect the 2011 Murano convertible to come cheap. A top-of-the-line 2009 Murano LE with all-wheel drive and an optional navigation system is priced at $39,080 including delivery charges, and the new convertible model will likely sit at the top of the lineup.

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=130635

I have a feeling this might go of the way of the PT Cruiser Convertible and the Dodo bird really quickly.

[vikiradTG2007]

WHAT


THE


HELL???????


Has the international auto industry gone crossover-cabrio-mad?

[Redliner]

Didn't Audi made something similar(ly silly) with the Q7?

EDIT: It wasn´t a Q7, it was the Cross Cabriolet quattro Concept.

Ew.

[Dins]

WHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAATT???!!!????

Are they insane?? Drugs???

Seriously, that is really confusing. I mean I get the Wrangler, but this? It's even worse than a PT Cruiser convertible.

They do market research for new models like this, so have they really found enough demand for it? Scary...

[Vette Boss]

That is all.

[avidvideo]

The regular Murano was no looker to begin with. Cutting the roof off has done nothing to improve its aesthetics.

[prizrak]

There is a reason I call that car a Morono Love the wheels on that Audi though.

[Pedrocas]

That Murano looks awesome!!!

[Night_Hawk]

This has to be fake judging by the poor photochop and the general stupidity of it.

Ill shit my pants if they actually make it.

[anti-net]

Ugly as hell

When are Ford going to launch the convertible Transit....that thing is going to be sweet

[Ramseus]

Originally Posted by Vette Boss

That is all.

this

[Peter3hg]

I quite like the look of it. I see no reason why you shouldn't have a convertible SUV. There has been "convertible" Vitaris and Land Rovers for years.

[leviathan]

The new Murano is ugly as hell, and the convertible is even worse than that. My mom drives the old one, and it's a great car. Don't do such things to it, leave it alone

[Wizegui]

Looks like an uglified PT Convertible on stilts...

[CrazyRussian540]

Heres a possible profile view with the top up.



ew.

[CraigB]

The dumbest thing EVER!

Edit: BTW, I like to call these the answer to a question that no one asked. Like the Chevy SSR. I mean did anyone ever say, "Gee, I wish I had a pickup, with a folding hardtop and a tonneau that doesn't come off and make it completely useless as a truck."

So I guess the question here is, "Gee, I wish Nissan made a really ugly sport utility and then cut the top off so I can look like a total twat."

[teeb]

I'm no expert, but losing the roof loses structural rigidity. As does having 4 doors on a convertible.

Add the (ludicrous) possibility of going offroad into the mix, and...

...not good.

[jayhawk]

Heh, you may think it is heinous, but do not question the utter blind loyalty of Murano owners. The ones who first bought them in 2003, are buying the new facelifted ones. These cabrios will have decent sales, nothing spectacular.

I know the Murano is an odd looking vehicle, but you just have to drive one to understand why their is such fierce loyalty.

[KaJuN]

I hope they make it because somebody needs to knock the Aztec off it's throne of ugliness.

[SoxXpupPeT]

FACKING Retarded......