Ryan ZumMallen, with Edmunds wrotethe Murano excels in a number of areas that SUVs traditionally struggle with. First, its exterior design immediately stands out with a coupe-like silhouette and dramatic swooping angles. The shape helps it achieve a good fuel economy rating for the class, and its V6 engine mated to an Xtronic continuously variable automatic transmission works better than many similar powertrains. Its greatest strength may be the seats, which are comfortable in all the right places.
The Nissan Murano is best at providing a pleasant ride with features that are easy to use. We like the infotainment system because, even though it feels dated, the controls are easy to understand and operate. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come as standard equipment. Models equipped with the Nissan Safety Shield 360 package benefit from helpful blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control.
Standard features on the base model include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. There is an 8-inch touchscreen and one USB and one USB-C port in both the front and rear. Automatic emergency braking also provides additional safety. Moving up to the SV trim adds several significant features for a reasonable price, namely adaptive cruise control and the full Nissan Safety Shield 360 technology package. The SV also comes with a leather-wrapped steering wheel and power-adjustable front seats.
Opt for the SL, like this one, and the Murano really starts to take shape. It gets 20-inch wheels, and the seats are upgraded to heated leather both front and rear. A heated steering wheel, silver roof rails and LED Foglights join the fold. Navigation and the 11-speaker Bose audio system are also standard. It is topped off by ambient interior lighting and a power liftgate.
On top of that, the fully loaded Platinum gets a dual-panel moonroof, premium leather with diamond-quilted seat inserts, ventilated front seats, and more.