Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Convertible Revealed In New Teaser

Nov 15, 2010


Some may have hoped it remained just a rumour, and others might be excited by the idea. Wherever you stand, it's happening, and this official image offers the first look: the 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet.
Available in limited numbers in the US early next year, the Japanese carmaker has revealed little else of its quirky open-air SUV. Whatever, it's clear we're in for a show.

"Murano CrossCabriolet, the world's first all-wheel-drive crossover convertible, delivers the open-air exhilaration of a convertible while extending the versatility of the Murano in exciting new ways," a Nissan press release reads.
"With room for four adults, space for golf bags or luggage (even with the top down), and a premium level interior, the Murano CrossCabriolet represents a breakthrough in concept and design."

Speaking with US industry paper Automotive News, Nissan of America's Brian Corolin, the company's Senior Vice-President for Sales and Marketing described the convertible Murano as an "image vehicle" for the brand.

"It's not going to be a volume car, but there's a degree of bravery for us to bring out a car like that right now," Carolin said. "It will surprise a lot of people."

Australia

If only because of the limited numbers and likely left-hand-drive-only specification, the Murano CrossCabriolet is unlikely to make its way to the Australian market.