You may be lucky and spot a diesel. Gordon Thompson, Nissan Murano 3. We bought it for its space and comfort.
Only recently, I discovered that if you press the reversing camera button twice, it displays a kerbside view so you can avoid marking the alloys. Spares can be a headache. For example, the windscreen wipers are a special size that you can only source through Nissan dealers, at a price.
Regarding the six-speed auto on diesels, make sure drive can be selected without shunting. The axles and suspension score poorly in reliability surveys, so check them carefully, including on the test drive. The system is sensitive to regular biennial brake fluid changes to avoid water contamination. Make sure the windscreen scuttle drain holes are clear because blockages here re-route rainwater down the front bulkhead, where it risks damaging the ECUs.
Some can work loose over time. The engine, electrics and steering system rarely give trouble. Advertisement Back to top How much to spend. In our real-world testing, the Murano fell short of its highway fuel-economy estimate—27 mpg—but still managed to post one of the best results of the rivals we sampled. For more information about the Murano's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. The Murano's cabin is among the nicest, most well-equipped interiors in this comparison and is more luxe than most of the other Nissan products.
Our Platinum test vehicle wore soft leather on the seats, door panels, and armrests, with a sweeping dashboard design divided by a band of dark teak-wood trim. Both front-seat occupants should easily find a pleasant seating position in the heavily cushioned chairs.
Rear-seat passengers are treated to a comfortable, reclining bench seat with plentiful padding. Since the Murano's cargo bay is below average in size for this class, it comes as no surprise that behind its rear seat we managed to fit only nine of our carry-on suitcases while its rivals held more.
However, with its rear seat stowed, the Murano out-hauled the Jeep Grand Cherokee , and we fit 26 cases inside the cabin. Most of the interior-storage cubby bins are adequately sized except for the Murano's glovebox, which is huge.
All Murano models feature an 8. Nissan offers a slew of standard driver-assistance technology on all models.
Key safety features include:. Nothing about the Murano's standard warranty package is noteworthy. Rivals in this segment all offer longer roadside assistance plans, while the Kia Sorento and the Hyundai Santa Fe beat the Nissan with a nontransferable year or ,mile powertrain policy. A convertible version arrived in Looking for a budget BMW X5? Surprisingly, the first generation Nissan Murano fits the bill.
This two-row SUV has responsive and nimble handling that makes it fun to drive. Look for one with the optional stability control, called VSC. Mated to a CVT, the Murano's refined and powerful 3. However it does require premium fuel. A stiff and noisy ride is a more significant drawback, as is limited rear outward visibility. The front seats are fairly comfortable and the interior is stylishly dressed.
Although access is easy and seating is roomy, cargo space is limited. Show Older Nissans. Consumer Reports has combed through national deals to find big discounts on good, safe, and reliable models. These models have forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot warning. Skip high-selling models with low scores or reliability ratings, and consider these winners.
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