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"Nissan took the wraps off it latest version of the Nissan Murano SUV at the New York International Auto Show in New York on Wednesday. \nOn hand to introduce the vehicle to the American public was Nissan's senior vice president and chief creative officer, Shiro Nakamura. \nSee also: Nissan Plans to Offer Driverless Cars by 2020\nAccording Nissan, the slightly futuristic design aesthetic of the 2015 Murano is inspired by the Nissan Resonance concept vehicle unveiled back in 2013. \n\"At Nissan, we create concept vehicles with an eye toward production, rather than just for entertaining auto show audiences,\" says Nakamura. \"Likely few people who saw Resonance in its North American International Auto Show debut imagined that we could build such a futuristic design. But here it is, ready to hit Nissan showrooms less than 24 months later.\u201D\nNevertheless, fans of the old version of the Murano aren't necessarily in for any major culture shock, as the vehicle's new accents are really only a slight departure from its predecessor. \n\nImage:  Mashable,  Adario Strange\n\n\nThe new Murano's most noticeable nod to the Resonance concept is at the rear, where the rectangular exhaust and extending curved tail lights definitely give the normally conservative looking vehicle a bit of design whimsy. The front of the vehicle, particularly the headlight design, also mirrors the aggressive lines present in the Resonance concept. \n\nImage:  Mashable,  Adario Strange \n\n\nAnd, in case you aren't getting the \"futuristic\" message, Nissan also claims that the new Murano's \"zero gravity\" seats, which include embedded USB ports, are directly inspired by NASA. The vehicle also features safety system also offers predictive forward collision warnings, cross-traffic alerts and an around view monitor. \n\nImage:  Mashable,  Adario Strange \n\n\nAnother option available in the 2015 Murano is NissanConnect, the carmaker's navigation and app system, which allows the driver to connect his or her mobile devices to the car. \nThe 2015 Murano is slated to go on sale in late 2014. \nHave something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.\n\n\nNew York International Auto Show 2014\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral View of the New York Auto Show\n\n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarPlay\nVolvo and Apple offered the first public demonstration of CarPlay in the U.S. since its March debut at the Geneva International Motor Show.\n\nImage: Mashable, Adario Strange\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3D Printed Liquid Metal Car\nAssembled on to the body of a Ford Torino is a 3D printed liquid metal car shell created by Ioan Florea.\n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLand Rover Discovery\nLand Rover and Virgin Galactic announced a partnership that included a concept for Land Rover's Discovery SUV.\n\nImage: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\"See-Through\" Hood\nLand Rover revealed a \"see-through\" hood that allows drivers to see beneath their cars while driving.\n\nVideo: YouTube, Land Rover\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToyota FT-1\nToyota gave car fans an up-close look at its video game-inspired FT-1 concept car.\n\nImage: Mashable, Adario Strange\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFord Mustang\nFord's executive chairman, Bill Ford, stands with the all-new 2015 Mustang convertible as it's introduced on the 86th floor observation deck of the Empire State Building.\n\nImage: John Minchillo/Associated Press\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToyota PM Concept Car\nThe PM is a personal mobility Toyota concept vehicle that \"fits like a glove\" to create a feeling of unity between the driver and the vehicle. \n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMary Barra\nGM CEO Mary Barra took the stage on April 15 to help announce two new Chevy cars -- one of which was the Trax, which is already available in Canada.\n\nImage: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMyLink\nThe Chevy Trax will come equipped with Siri compatibility and a hands-free system called \"MyLink.\"\n\nImage: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCross Section of a Hyundai Genesis\nHyundai had a cross section of it's Genesis coupe on display at the New York International Auto Show.\n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPorsche 918 Spyder\nOne of the fastest street-legal cars out there but at $845,000, it's obviously not a consumer-oriented vehicle. \n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChevrolet Camaro SS\nCamaro SS Convertibles accompany a Corvette ZR1 as the official pace car of the Indianapolis 500.\n\nImage: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeep Outside Demonstrations\nJeep has a whole obstacle course set up outside the Javitts Center for individuals who want to give a car a test drive through the most extreme conditions.\n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBMW i8 Hybrid\nBMW's first hybrid, plug-in electric vehicle, the i8, was unveiled at the New York International Auto Show.\n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n$2,950- Smart Electric Bike\nFor those with a little less cash in their pocket, you can take home an electric bicycle that actually looks like a bike.\n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCorvette C7 Stingray\nYou might recognize this Corvette C7 Stingray from the recent trailer for Transformers: Age of Extinction.\n\nImage: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSoleil Anadi\nThis Italian produced sports car yields 651 horsepower and goes from 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds. \n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChevrolet Charger \nThe ever-popular Bumblebee made an appearance, too.\n\nImage: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNYIAS\nThe New York International Auto Show runs from April 18 to April 27 at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York, NY.\n\nImage: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCorvette Z06 convertible\nChevy also unveiled the Corvette Z06 convertible, a roofless version of the well-known supercar.\n\nImage: Mashable, Will Fenstermaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSRT Viper GTS\nThis viper goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds and can reach a top speed of 206 mph.\n\nImage: Mashable Christina Ascani\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNissan Murano\nNissan updated its Murano SUV with a more \"futuristic\" aesthetic, particularly on the rear and with NASA-inspired seats.\n\nImage: Mashable, Adario Strange\n\n\n\n\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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