Full production of the car in the USA is a strategic step for Nissan, as the majority of Murano sales occur here. In total, up to 85% of vehicles produced here are sold in the North American market.
Additionally, assembly of Xterra, Frontier, Titan, and Armada takes place here. The launch of the new Murano into production forced the company to hire an additional 1,300 workers.
Since the plant's launch in 2003, Nissan has invested over $2.8 billion in its development. In total, more than 6,000 workers are involved in the plant's operations.
The 2015 Nissan Murano is produced in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. It is equipped with a V-shaped gasoline engine with a displacement of 3.5 liters, delivering 260 hp. In the USA, the car will go on sale at the end of this year.
