Because the Murano is among the older choices on this class—and it completed final in a comparability check—we might keep away from the dearer fashions. That pushes us towards the Murano SV, which has a pleasant combine of favor and substance at an applicable worth. Its commonplace highlights embody adaptive cruise management, power-adjustable entrance seats with warmth, and distant begin.

Engine, Transmission, and Efficiency

Underneath the hood of all Muranos is a 3.5-liter V-6 making 260 horsepower. Entrance-wheel drive is commonplace, however all-wheel drive could be added to any trim, and each setups make the most of a CVT. The final Murano we examined had a respectable efficiency on our check observe and delivered peppy efficiency round city. Bury your foot within the throttle—an train few Murano patrons will do regularly—and the CVT spikes the engine revs and holds them there, leading to a loud, droning growl from below the hood. The Murano is in its factor on long-distance freeway jaunts, the place the powertrain fades into the background and delivers a peaceable journey. With a suspension tuned for consolation, the Murano makes straightforward work of highway journeys, and its suspension damps out even the roughest potholes to ship a easy experience. Encounter a twisty highway and the Murano will safely ship you to the subsequent intersection, however it will not entertain you alongside the best way. The steering delivers good freeway stability however is boring and uncommunicative on meandering two-lanes. The Murano presents a low tow score of 1500 kilos.

Gas Financial system and Actual-World MPG

The EPA estimates the Murano will earn 20 mpg within the metropolis and 28 mpg on the freeway. The addition of all-wheel drive additionally would not diminish both score. In our real-world testing, the Murano fell wanting its freeway fuel-economy estimate—27 mpg—however nonetheless managed to publish top-of-the-line outcomes of the rivals we sampled. For extra details about the Murano’s gasoline financial system, go to the EPA’s web site.

Inside, Consolation, and Cargo

The Murano’s cabin is good sufficient and pretty well-equipped, however the design is wanting dated. Our Platinum check automobile wore tender leather-based on the seats, door panels, and armrests, in addition to a band of darkish teak-wood trim. Each front-seat occupants ought to simply discover a nice seating place within the closely cushioned chairs. Rear-seat passengers are handled to a snug reclining bench seat with plentiful padding. Because the Murano’s cargo bay is under common in measurement for this class, it comes as no shock that, behind its rear seat, we managed to suit solely 9 of our carry-on suitcases whereas its rivals held extra. Nevertheless, with its rear seat stowed, we match 26 instances contained in the cabin. Many of the inside storage cubby bins are merely adequately sized apart from the Murano’s glovebox, which is big.

Infotainment and Connectivity

All Murano fashions function an 8.0-inch colour touchscreen show working Nissan’s NissanConnect infotainment system; navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM with Journey Hyperlink climate and visitors updates additionally at the moment are commonplace throughout the vary. The Murano has each USB-A and USB-C ports, together with a pair on the again of the middle console so these within the rear seat can juice their smartphones.

Security and Driver-Help Options

Nissan presents a slew of normal driver-assistance expertise on all fashions. For extra details about the Murano’s crash-test outcomes, go to the Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security (IIHS) web sites. Key security options embody:

• Customary forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking
• Customary blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert
• Customary lane-departure warning and lane-keeping help

Guarantee and Upkeep Protection

Nothing in regards to the Murano’s commonplace guarantee package deal is noteworthy. Rivals on this section all provide longer roadside help plans, whereas the Santa Fe and the Kia Sorento beat the Nissan with a nontransferable 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain coverage.

• Restricted guarantee covers 3 years or 36,000 miles
• Powertrain guarantee covers 5 years or 60,000 miles
• No complimentary scheduled upkeep

Extra Options and Specs