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Icons of the times, the Nissan Skyline and the Nissan Murano
Though the price of fuel continues to soar, the incisive automotive market still aspires for vehicles that thrill the senses. With this in mind manufacturers wittingly continue to research and develop fuel efficient vehicles that do not compromise the power and gusto of the automobile. March 2007, Nissan engineers set out to prove the ability of the Nissan Skyline's V6 engine to combine fuel efficiency with high-performance driving by traveling 1000 kilometers on one tank of fuel.
The eco-driving challenge was conducted by a team of product development experts on the roads from Tochigi to Kanagawa. This feat was to be accomplished on real roads with unpredictable traffic and weather conditions and with different drivers. The 2.5L Skyline model driven was powered by the VQ25HR V6 engine, capable of generating 225 horsepower 26.8kgm of torque. The team was composed of eight test-drivers under the Nissan Performance Innovation Task Team (PITT). Experiencing a variety of road conditions including traffic jams and construction works, the Skyline managed to travel a distance of 1,024 kilometers with an average fuel consumption of 16.3km-per-liter, delivering a unique fusion of high-performance, styling and comfort in an advanced sports sedan.
The main objective of the eco-driving challenge was to promote greater awareness of Nissan's advanced fuel-economy technology as well as demonstrate the efficiency of the new VQ engine under real-world driving conditions. This VQ engine heritage is shared by the Nissan Teana and Nissan Murano distributed locally by Nissan Motors Philippines, Inc.
The Nissan Murano recently garnered an award at the 2006 Car of the Year Awards. Heralded as the "Best In Over-All Design", the Murano bested numerous entries and came out as the vehicle that "blends both beauty and ergonomics in one seamless and well-though of package." With its award winning VQ engine that combines fuel efficiency and high performance driving, the Nissan Murano is one crossover gem that's a thrill to drive and a sight to behold.
(NMPI News Service)
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