2007 Nissan Murano Review (continued)
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Summary

The Nissan Murano offers the roominess and practicality of a sport utility with the handling, power and smoothness of a sporty sedan. Murano comes well equipped and its luxurious ambience gives it the feel of a luxury SUV.

NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Phil Berg is based in the Detroit area; with Mitch McCullough reporting from Virginia and Steve Siler reporting from Los Angeles.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	Nissan Murano S ($27,750); S AWD ($29,350); SL ($29,300); SL AWD ($30,900); SE AWD ($31,850)
Engines:	3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 with variable valve timing
Transmissions:	CVT continuously variable automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	ABS, frontal dual-stage airbags, front side-impact airbags, side curtain head-protection airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front active head restraints, rollover sensors, tire pressure monitor
Saftey Equipment (optional):	Vehicle Dynamic Control electronic stability system; traction control
Basic Warranty:	5 years/60,000 miles
Assembled In:	Kyushyu, Japan

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	Nissan Murano SL AWD ($30,900)
Standard Equipment:	automatic dual-zone climate control, rear air conditioning vents, power mirrors; power windows; power door locks; dual front bucket seats w/driver-side 10-way power adjust & lumbar support, passenger-side 4-way adjust, active 4-way adjustable head restraints; rear seats 60/40 reclining split fold-down seatbacks w/cargo area accessible levers, fold-down center armrest & head restraints; remote keyless entry; 100-watt AM/FM/CD6 with six speakers; HomeLink transmitter; alarm; dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors; auto-dimming rearview mirror w compass; dual overhead front map lights; rear reading lights; cruise control; color LCD monitor w driver information center; tilt steering column; leather wrapped steering wheel w audio controls and cruise control; tire pressure monitor
Options As Tested (MSRP):	SL Touring Package ($4,700) includes leather seating surfaces, 4-way power passenger seat, power tilt-and-slide sunroof, roof rails, adjustable pedals, upgraded audio with subwoofer, cargo cover and net, heated front seats, memory for seat, pedals and mirrors, heated mirrors, HID headlights w manual leveler; Dynamic Control Package ($750) includes Vehicle Dynamic Control and traction control
Destination Charge:	650
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	37000
Layout:	all-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	240 @ 5800
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	244 @ 4400
Transmission:	CVT continuously variable automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	19/24
Wheelbase:	111.2
Length/width/height:	187.6/74.0/66.5
Track, f/r:	64.2/64.0
Turning circle:	37.4
Seating capacity:	5
Head/hip/leg room, f:	39.2/56.2/43.4
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	39.2/56.6/36.1
Cargo volume:	81.6
Payload:
Towing capacity:	3500
Suspension, f:	independent, MacPherson strut with coil springs, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:	independent, multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Ground clearance:	7.0
Curb weight:	3993
Tires:	P235/65TR18
Brakes, f/r:	vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist
Fuel capacity:	21.7