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This Week:

• Subaru Previews All-New Subaru B9X Crossover Utility Vehicle

• Lexus Announces On Sale Date for 2006 RX 400h

• Ford Thunderbird Celebrates 50th Anniversary; Unveils Commemorative Limited Edition

• Bentley Launches 2005 Continental GT With Special Mulliner Features

• Guangzhou Honda to Build Second Auto Plant in China

• MINI - New Year, new options

• Saab 9-5 And Its Drivers Top HLDI Safety Study

• Mazda Reports Strong First-Half Results, increases Full-Year Outlook

• Nissan Announces Pricing on Innovative 2005 Murano Crossover SUV, Additional Feature for Maxima

• BMW Group Sales (Worldwide) Continue To Be Dynamic

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Nissan Announces Pricing on Innovative 2005 Murano Crossover SUV, Additional Feature for Maxima

Traction Control System (TCS) Now Standard on 2005 Maxima Sedan 

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GARDENA, Calif. - Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the unique 2005 Murano Crossover SUV. In its third year of availability Murano returns with a new S model, the addition of a standard rollover sensor for enhanced safety and three vibrant new color choices - Merlot, Chardonnay and Platinum. Nissan's flagship 2005 Maxima sedan will now include an advanced Traction Control System (TCS) as standard equipment (beginning with November 2004 production).

The newest Murano model, the Murano S is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations and debuts as the most affordable Murano yet, with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $26,850 for the S FWD model and $28,350 S AWD.

The previously available Murano models enter 2005 with a modest $50 price increase. MSRP for the well-equipped Murano SL FWD is $28,350 and the SL AWD is $29,950. The luxury Murano SE FWD features a MSRP of $28,350, and MSRP for the SE AWD is $30,900.

All Muranos come standard with a 245-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC V6 for superior acceleration and offers the first North American standard application of Nissan's Xtronic™ CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), which provides smooth, quiet, responsive acceleration while virtually eliminating shift shock and providing better gas mileage than conventional transmissions.

With the addition of TCS, the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the luxurious 2005 Maxima increases $100. The adjusted MSRP is $27,200 for the sporty Maxima 3.5 SE model equipped with either 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission and $29,450 for the luxurious SL model equipped with 5-speed automatic transmission.

TCS has been eliminated from the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Full Size Spare Package and the package MSRP has been reduced from $900 to $600

Complete pricing and option packages are available on the attached sheets.

(Nov. 3, 2004)