2012 Nissan Murano
Starting MSRP $29,960–$40,560
By Cars.com Staff
Cars.com National June 23, 2011Vehicle Overview
The Murano competes in price and size with the Ford Edge, Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. It seats five and is offered in four trim levels: S, SV, SL and LE. All four come with front- or all-wheel drive.
New for 2012
A Platinum Package includes 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and a navigation system. The base S trim gains a 7-inch monochrome screen.
Exterior
The front end has bold headlight clusters and optional bi-xenon headlights. The rear end has some distinctive shapes, including a rear window designed for good rear visibility. LED taillights and dual chrome tailpipes are standard, while a roof rack and a power liftgate are optional. Exterior features include:
- Standard 18-inch wheels
- Optional 20-inch wheels
- Optional fog lights
- Optional moonroof
Interior
The Murano's interior can incorporate double-stitched leather and simulated wood trim. The interior was refreshed last year with revised materials. Interior features include:
- Standard six-CD changer and auxiliary jack
- Standard tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Available Bose premium stereo with satellite radio
- Available backseat 7-inch screen for DVD playback
- Available Bluetooth connectivity
- Available heated front and rear seats
- Available rain-sensing wipers
- Available navigation system and backup camera
Under the Hood
Nissan's familiar 3.5-liter V-6 powers the Murano, producing 260 horsepower and 240 pounds-feet of torque. The transmission is a continuously variable one, called Xtronic, which is one of the most time-tested CVTs on the market. Mechanical features include:
- Front- or all-wheel drive
- Standard continuously variable automatic transmission
- Standard push-button start
Safety
The Murano has side-impact airbags for front occupants and side curtains to protect both rows of seats. The curtains are designed to deploy in the event of a rollover, too. Safety features include:
- Standard active head restraints
- Standard four-wheel-disc antilock brakes
- Standard electronic stability system with traction control
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| Joe Wiesenfelder | Cars.com National | June 25, 2012 |
| Cars.com Staff | Cars.com National | June 23, 2011 |
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