Nissan Murano and JUKE Among Top 10 Head Turners of 2012 According to KBB and Bates Nissan

Online, May 29, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Kelley Blue Book, a trusted resource for car reviews, car values, and top car picks, has named two Nissan models, the 2012 Nissan JUKE and the 2012 Nissan Murano, to their list of Top 10 Head Turners of 2012.

Coming in at number seven on the list is the 2012 Nissan JUKE. The design of the JUKE provokes widely varying opinions. Kelley Blue book calls it "a half-pint halfback with a sorority interior and a bubbling exterior shape that's completely free of straight lines," due to the fun to be had from its turbocharged engine and available all-wheel drive.

Nissan apparently sees it as less bubbly and more menacing, saying "the innovative exterior shows of a muscular curvature and aggressive stance while maintaining a sleek sports car appearance." Whether you feel "stared down" by the turn indicators or think the hood is really "fiercely sculpted" as Nissan claims, there is no doubt that once you've seen a 2012 Nissan JUKE, you will never mistake it for anything else. And while the unique appearance might split the vote, the reviewer consensus is that it excels in performance and driving fun.

Taking the number one spot as Top Head Turner of 2012 is the 2012 Nissan Murano Cross Cabriolet. With the only other convertible SUV on the market being the rugged, off-roading, "it's-a-Jeep-thing" Wrangler, the Murano Cross Cabriolet really sets itself apart. While the other is known to be drafty, leaky, and rattling, the Murano boasts a double-lined power soft top to keep out the elements. The top is also designed to fully retract without encroaching on trunk space. The streamlined windshield was designed to reduce resistance and deflect wind away from passengers for a quiet, comfortable ride in either the front seat or the back.

Kelley Blue Book called the 2012 Murano Cross Cabriolet "rare as hen's teeth and twice as memorable", and it is the perfect choice for drivers who want a smooth, breezy ride in an SUV with the top down.

You can find more information about the 2012 Nissan JUKE or 2012 Nissan Murano Cross Cabriolet at Bates Nissan today, in Killeen, Texas or at www.batesnissan.com.