Inside Line tested the new and improved 2009 Nissan Murano.
It has a 265-horsepower V6, a smooth CVT and plenty of rear passenger room.
Like it?
Read the Nissan Murano Full Test on Inside Line.
Donna DeRosa, Managing Editor
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rsholland says:
02:22 PM, 12/ 7/07
It may be new-and-improved, but it still has that old-and-lousy rear quarter window—which is impossible to see out of; clearly a classic case of styling trumping function. :(
roar02ram says:
03:41 PM, 12/ 7/07
Loves it, although I'm surprised Nissan kept it's slightly higher than class-norm pricing.
billt9 says:
06:15 PM, 12/ 7/07
"Nissan kept it's slightly higher than class-norm pricing."
The Murano is a semi-luxury car, like Buick.
Standard equipment on the Murano includes:
leather steering wheel,
leather shift knob,
dual zone auto climate control,
one-touch up&down driver and passenger windows,
LCD info screen,
powered mirrors,
18" alloys.
Essentially it's a luxury car with cloth seats and door insets, like Buick.
I like having those things standard. It makes shopping for one off the lot easier.
billt9 says:
06:34 PM, 12/ 7/07
"unremarkable fuel economy could be a deal-breaker in this segment."
AWD/4WD Market check:
Nissan Murano 18/23
Hyundai Santa Fe 17/24
Toyota Highlander 17/23
Buick Enclave 16/22
Mazda CX-7 16/22
Subaru Tribeca 16/21
Hyundai Veracruz 15/22
Ford Edge 15/22
Dodge Nitro 15/21
Mazda CX-9 15/21
Honda Pilot 15/20
Leader in the last 5 years, leader again in the next 5 years.
The CVT is all that, if the engine drone is not an issue for you.