Nissan Extends Powertrain Warranty Coverage on CVT Transmission

Our good-ol-pal who happens to have created AutomotiveAddicts.com, owns a Nissan Murano equipped with a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) and before his purchase he was always a little concerned about the reliability of such a transmission. Several other vehicle manufacturers have made use of the CVT transmission in many of their models including most of the new hybrid vehicles you see on the road today. To make all of the customers of Nissans equipped with CVT transmissions, Nissan has decided to double the powertrain warranty coverage on the CVT transmission. That means anyone that owns a Nissan equipped with CVT transmission gets a new extended powertrain warranty for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) to 10 years/120,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for CVT transmission repairs, replacement, and related towing on all 2003-2010 model year Nissan vehicles.

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2009 Nissan Murano LE AWD Test Drive – Pure Smoooothness

The original Nissan Murano, launched in 2003 as a 2004 model, set new standards for style and sportiness, as well as comfort and versatility, in the expanding mid-size cross-over sport utility vehicle marketplace. There was nothing before or anything after that came close to the Murano’s attributes.

The all-new, second-generation 2009 Murano elevates that unique position through a ‘super evolution’ of the original design-with a new exterior, interior and enhanced technology. Murano’s new premium driving feel results from a combination of a new advanced platform, continued refinement of Murano’s standard V6 engine, and new, second-generation Xtronic CVT (continuously variable transmission), which continues to be the best in class with it’s silent and strong operation.

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