Overview & Reviews

For 2005, the Murano receives a rollover sensor for the side curtain airbags, and a new S model with fewer features and a lower price. New options packages and an Intelligent Key entry and ignition system are newly available.

• Sharp handling, strong standard engine, comfortable and practical interior.

• Continuously variable transmission detracts from performance, SE model rides harshly, no third-row seat.

User Reviews:

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  Murano - Fun Car to Drive - 2005 Nissan Murano
  By Cookie - December 28 - 3:03 pm

  Enjoy vehicle - bought vehicle for new look and Nissan reliability. Have previously been a Toyota owner and fan. Variable transmission has not detracted from the vehicle- it has a fast passing speed. Love the new look - definitely not a box like most other suvs. Overall a very roomy, soid, fun car to drive. Have had to have the car serviced once - required reprogramming of software so transmission functioned properly. Other than that, no problems. Would like a better paint surface - tends to scratch very easily. Overall, very happy with vehicle.

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  Murano - Fun Car to Drive - 2005 Nissan Murano
  By Cookie - December 28 - 3:03 pm

  Enjoy vehicle - bought vehicle for new look and Nissan reliability. Have previously been a Toyota owner and fan. Variable transmission has not detracted from the vehicle- it has a fast passing speed. Love the new look - definitely not a box like most other suvs. Overall a very roomy, soid, fun car to drive. Have had to have the car serviced once - required reprogramming of software so transmission functioned properly. Other than that, no problems. Would like a better paint surface - tends to scratch very easily. Overall, very happy with vehicle.

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  SUV with acceptable consumption - 2005 Nissan Murano
  By Manoj - December 22 - 4:23 pm

  I like this car bought just 2 months back at first I used to have doubts about its gas consumption but I have to say I am pretty happy with it. getting 20 MPG in city and 22 MPG on highway.

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  Power-sapping? No way! - 2005 Nissan Murano
  By LinnyJ - December 22 - 1:26 am

  No way does the CVT get in the way! I drive on crowded highways in terrible traffic and more than once I have been able to avoid erratic drivers by quickly stepping on the gas and getting out of the way. The pick up is incredible and has saved me more than once! The ride is smooth and if we wanted 3 rows of seats, there were other options out there. Maybe Edmunds should think about all the empty nesters buying this car that dont want that third row. We enjoy the roominess of only 2 rows!

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  Fun to Drive for SUV - 2005 Nissan Murano
  By Cardy - December 16 - 7:23 pm

  Although a crossover, this SUV is like driving a sportscar. It will hopefully get more consistent gas mileage after the engine breaks in. Absolutley love it unless the alternator break as in a recall. Google it and find out if you VIN applies. Fortunately mine does not. Absolutley endorse this vehicle.

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  Love this crossover - 2005 Nissan Murano
  By DrD - December 14 - 4:36 am

  My wife drives the murano; whenever I get a chance to take it for a ride I do so with pleasure!!! Excellent acceleration, power and handling.

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  "SWEET" - 2005 Nissan Murano
  By GARY OLIVEIRA - December 10 - 9:06 pm

  our 2003 marano is the sweetest suv , that we have owned. it is an upscale fancy suv. it is sooo comfortable and so smooth to drive...it is roomy inside to fit 3 comfortably in the back with reclineing seats on both sides in the back,,sweet...it also has an adjustable gas pedal that is also an important amenity for an suv... we have no problem with the cvt transmission, its great, with great power... we have kept every service checkup and have had not one problem or gliche at all... the color is sunlit copper and black interior very southwestern to me,,, i love it.

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  The Best I Have Driven - 2005 Nissan Murano
  By Julie Zawedde - November 7 - 12:46 pm

  The Murano has a very smooth and comfortable ride all around. handling of corners is also very good and the music system is BOSE! Do i need to say more!!!!!!!!!!

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  Nissan Murano - 2005 Nissan Murano
  By Rob - October 20 - 2:16 pm

  So far my favorite auto that Ive had. Had a Jeep Liberty before the Nissan and its NO COMPARISON. Excellent design and I have no complaints what so ever.

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  2005 Murano SE FWD - 2005 Nissan Murano
  By Challruss - October 20 - 2:23 am

  I love to drove my Murano. It corners well, is quiet and feels like a car, not a SUV. I dont like how loud the air conditioning system is, the stiff ride when encountering bumps or the fact that there is no power to charge my cell phone when the car is off.