Newly redesigned for 2015, the Nissan Murano is an attractive mid-sized crossover that has almost everything you could want for less money.
While it doesn't wow you with its power, it earns some nice style points for its features and upscale appearance.
The Murano has a 3.5-liter V6 engine with a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission (CVT). The CVT takes awhile to get used to as it seems to feel like a slipping clutch, revving hard but not taking off. Drivers looking for a fast hole-shot will find this feature lacking. For others, the transmission is something they may notice at first, but soon forget.
The one-speed CVT does pay dividends — it helps this car achieve 21 miles per gallon in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.
The Murano has the look and feel of a higher-priced luxury vehicle without the expensive price tag. The aerodynamic exterior is sleek and sharp with nice lines along the side complemented by a chrome accent at the base of the door. The Murano looks somewhat like a spaceship from a few vantage points.
The SV AWD trim level, with an MSRP of $37,305, has a classy interior even though it is equipped with cloth, not leather, seats. It also did not have a heated steering wheel or heated seats, which in winter seems a bit of a must here in the Northeast.
The all-wheel drive performs very well in the snow, with the Murano starting and stopping with predictably good results. The vehicle is also equipped with a remote start feature, which is necessary in the cold weather.
The Murano's 11-speaker Bose audio system has good sound and there's a touch screen on the head unit that also controls the GPS and Bluetooth. The electronics layout needs some tweaking, however. The volume controls are hard to find on the steering wheel and even after a week of driving, the layout failed to make sense.
This crossover sports a quiet cabin that insulates highway noise pretty well, but engine noise somehow still manages to get through. The ride is very comfortable.
With 69.9 cubic feet of cargo space, the Murano has plenty of storage, even more than the previous model year. The Murano seats five comfortably with front seats that employ zero gravity technology and back seats that fold flat. The cabin feels even roomier with its super-sized panoramic moonroof.
Overall, the Nissan Murano SV AWD is a great buy as long as you are looking for features and comfort over performance.
2015 Nissan Murano SV AWD
- MSRP: $35,105
- As Tested: $37,305
- MPG: 21 city, 28 highway
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