The Nissan Murano is a stylish midsize SUV with room for five. Introduced in 2003, the third-generation debuted in 2015. The current model is available in four trims with standard front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive.
What's New for 2017
Light changes herald this generation SUV’s third model year. New this year is Apple CarPlay availability, arriving later in the model year.
Nissan’s Driver Attention Alert system, standard on the SL and Premium trims, is now available as part of an SV Driver Assistance package. The alert system provides audible and visual warnings if it senses the driver may not be attentive.
Choosing Your Nissan Murano
Buyers can choose between S, SV, SL, and Platinum trim or grade levels in the 2017 Murano.
Standard features include halogen headlamps, 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels wrapped in all-season tires, rear tow hooks, and dual folding side mirrors. Cloth seats, power accessories, a climate control system, a six-speaker audio system, satellite radio, Bluetooth, and a seven-inch color display are standard.
Safety features include a rearview monitor, a suite of airbags including a driver’s knee airbag, and hill start assist.
All models are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine making 260 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque. This engine is paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. The EPA rates this model at 21 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.
A hybrid version, introduced in 2016, is marketed separately.
The sleek and evocative styling of the Murano is reason alone to consider this model. With the navigation package available at the S trim level, even the base grade is worth considering. If you need something slightly larger, then the Nissan Pathfinder should be considered.