Showing posts with label 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2011. Show all posts

Saturday, March 29, 2014

2011 Nissan Murano gets Revised Front Styling Due to New Diesel Engine European Sales Start in September


(Reviews Car BLog) Back in March, Nissan announced plans to introduce a diesel engine option for the very first time on its European market Murano crossover in September. The need for additional cooling airflow to the diesel engine and radiators meant that the Nissan had to redesign the front end of the Murano which enters the 2011 model year with a reworked fascia sporting a new grille and a reshaped bumper with larger air intakes and different fog lamps.


The Murano diesel makes use of a refined version of Nissans 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 190-horsepower and 450Nm / 331.9 lb-ft of peak torque, hooked up to a six-speed automatic transmission. The new Murano 2.5 dCi returns 35.3mpg UK (8.0lt/100km or 29.4mpg US) economy in the combined cycle and 210g/km CO2 emissions.

The Japanese automaker also released UK pricing today for the Murano 2.5 dCi, which starts at £37,795 OTR and is available to order now with first deliveries in September.

UK market cars will come equipped with 20-inch alloy wheels, power tailgate and colour rear and kerbside cameras and a navigation system with 7" touch screen, HDD 9.3 Gb music server, ipod, Bluetooth and aux connectivity combined with premium 11 speaker BOSE system, fitted as standard.

Nissan said that it expects the diesel model to account for over 90% of Murano sales in Europe.
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Sunday, March 16, 2014

VWCP Carshow 2011

No DIY project for me this weekend as it was a busy one. Attended a wedding last saturday and then went to the much awaited VWCP 2011 carshow. This is the first time Im going to attend a carshow dedicated for VWs and didnt know what to expect. But boy was I excited - my eyes usually light up when I see a VW in a parking lot or on the streets so imagine how I would react if I see several dozens of VW in one location.

Woke up and found out that it was raining the whole morning - it would have been nice if the weather had been sunny but this was not enough to stop me from going. I unfortunately had to leave Voxy at home due to several reasons (one of which was I am not yet done with her "restoration"). So I dragged my mom, girlfriend and sister out of the hotel and went to Fort Bonifacio. We had to stop to buy some umbrellas and it was a good thing that we did because the rain did not ease up.

It was shocking to see so many VWS when we entered the naval grounds - most of them were in good condition. The cars who competed in the show were on a league of their own. They were fully restored and were in prestine condition!

Here are some pictures of the event

The first car I saw was a green KG being judged.



A nice blue cabriolet - this would have been dashing with the top down - rain rain go away!


You dont see this often in the Philippines..

Nice shoes

Other show entries

VWs look good at any angle - a shot showing their behinds

 I hope that Voxy will look this nice one day..
First time I saw an oval in person :)


VWs not competing in the show but still caught peoples attention


Voxys long lost cousins - Voxy will be you in the next show! :)

The Barbie volks is a beauty - how sad shes for sale  :(

VWs everywhere! I was like a kid in a toy store - didnt know which one to look at first.
Super low bug..



The sheriff didnt miss the show

And what VW event will not be complete without the parts for sale and for swap.


VW shows are where you can buy hard to find parts and accessories for your bug.


DOHC engine mitsubishi in a volkwagen - proof that we are only limited by own imagination.. and how deep are pockets are :)

The VW show was a huge success - the rain didnt bother everyone that much. I met new friends, saw great cars and brought home a lot of great memories! :) Thanks VWCP - looking forward to next years show!

PS. I offer my deepest condolences to the family of Sir Dennis Reyes, who died the morning before the show. Hes one of the pillars of the Philippine VW scene and has been a good friend to all VW lovers. I unfortunately did not have the chance of meeting him in person but got to know him though his blog (http://manilaghia.i.ph/blogs/herbieinmanila/2011/11/ and http://volkspinoy.i.ph/blogs/volkspinoy/) and posts in VWCP. May he rest in peace.




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