2013 Nissan Murano
Starting MSRP $28,440–$39,480
By Cars.com Staff
Cars.com National August 23, 2012Vehicle 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 2013
SV models gain an auto-dimming rearview mirror and HomeLink functionality, and an SV Value Package includes a power liftgate, Bose premium stereo and navigation. The SL Navigation Package and the LE Platinum Edition get advanced safety features like moving object detection, a blind spot warning system and lane departure warning.
Exterior
The Murano's 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 with newly available titanium finish
- Optional 20-inch wheels
- Optional fog lights
- Optional dual-panel moonroof
Interior
The Murano's interior can incorporate double-stitched leather and simulated wood trim. The interior was refreshed for 2011 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 Bluetooth connectivity
- Available heated front and rear seats
- Available rain-sensing wipers
- Available touch-screen 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. Additional safety features include:
- Active front head restraints
- Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes
- Electronic stability system with traction control
- Available moving object detection
- Available blind spot warning system
- Available lane departure warning
Additional Reviews
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| Joe Wiesenfelder | Cars.com National | October 15, 2012 |
| Cars.com Staff | Cars.com National | August 23, 2012 |
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