Overview & Reviews

The Nissan Murano was one of the first midsize crossovers introduced in the United States and quickly became a popular alternative to more traditional SUVs thanks to its taut, carlike driving character and avant-garde styling. Later Nissan Muranos are notable for their higher-quality interiors, updated technology features and higher fuel economy ratings.

New or used, the Murano is definitely worth a look if you're on the hunt for a midsize crossover with seating for five. In reviews, our editors have generally praised this Nissan's sophisticated appearance, stylish and comfortable interior and strong acceleration. Middling cargo capacity and poor rearward visibility are our main complaints about the Nissan Murano. You'll find competing models that are better on one or both of these counts, but most won't match the Murano's combination of performance and style.

User Reviews:

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  Murano is an excellent vehicle! - 2004 Nissan Murano
  By BigDaddyCarl - January 11 - 2:00 am

  I purchased the vehicle based upon the looks, features and most importantly the interior leg room, (Im 64" and have a limited variety of vehicles that will accomodate me comfortably). After driving the vehicle for several days I was pleased to find many luxury features that I was unaware of. This vehicle has plenty of power, a super smooth ride, excellent sound system and all the bells and whistles I could ask for. I recommend the Murano to everyone I speak to.

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  I love this car!!! - 2004 Nissan Murano
  By healymonster14 - January 11 - 2:00 am

  I just bought my murano 3 days ago, and all i want to do is get in it and drive, anywhere. it handles great, the bose stereo system will rival anything the punk kids got in there tricked out honda civics. i parked it at the grocery store today and when i came back out there were 3 people walking around and peeking into my car. they loved it too.

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  Will definitely buy another - 2003 Nissan Murano
  By Jeff - January 9 - 1:43 pm

  This is the second Nissan Ive owned. I bought it with 16k miles about four years ago, and it just turned over 92k. I drove it back and forth from NY to VA several times, and it was very comfortable and got decent mileage. No major problems whatsoever. I step on the gas and response is immediate. Great speed-to-speed acceleration, too. The interior could be better, but Im 63" and feel very comfortable inside. I wish it had an auxiliary hookup for audio devices, and the CVT has kind of a dynaflow effect every now and then; a 5-speed automatic or 4-speed with O/D would be better suited for the car. Once I refinance the mortgage, Im getting a fully loaded 09 Murano LE AWD.

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  Good Choice - 2006 Nissan Murano
  By Brad - January 9 - 3:10 am

  Very comfortable to drive. Quiet, with no engine noise. Sound system excellent. All the bells and whistles worth the cost. Great visibility on the navigation screen. Lots of room for front and back seat passengers as well as cargo. Cant say enough.

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  First Nissan and loving it - 2006 Nissan Murano
  By BULLET8888 - January 6 - 8:56 am

  I did a lot of research on vechicles this size and am very pleased with this automobile. Not a lot I would change about it.

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  My Fifth Nissan - 2004 Nissan Murano
  By Tennis Jock - December 31 - 10:00 am

  All said and done, this SUV feels good to drive,with many nice features. I have driven many others in its class, and this one was my favorite. I have the touring package with the works,and cafe au lait leather interior,and its much cooler than the dark interior,especially when you live in florida!

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  Super SUV! - 2009 Nissan Murano
  By dougmael - December 27 - 2:03 pm

  I traded a 2007 Toyota Camry SE-V6 for this Murano LE in April and could not be happier! Great styling, excellent performance, fine handling (for an SUV) and decent fuel economy... what more could I ask for? OK, I could ask for more, but then I would have to purchase a new FX-50 and spend an extra $15K or more!

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  Two Questions on my Murano SL FWD - 2004 Nissan Murano
  By lishumit - December 25 - 10:00 am

  I have heard too many positve evaluations. However, I noticed that: (1) I have never got the 25MPG fuel economy on highway with a speed of 70MPH, only about 22MPG. (2) When I try to accelerate the car (not very sudden) at low speed (<20MPH) I find that the engines revolution has a slight shift down (i.e. from 1800rpm to 1500rpm), and then stay at that revolution with an increasing speed; on the contrary, when I try to slow down the car, at the speed of 15MPH I find that the revolution has another shift up (i.e. from 1100rpm to 1500rpm), and then goes back to 1100rpm with a decreasing speed. Anybody noticed the same phenomena? All comments are welcome.

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  After one week... - 2003 Nissan Murano
  By bspz - December 23 - 2:00 am

  Nice, solid construction. Quiet at highway speeds--love the speed adjusted volume on sound system!

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  My first SUV - 2003 Nissan Murano
  By myMurano - December 23 - 2:00 am

  This SUV is awesome!!! Ive seen them being advertise on the Nissan Website and on TV and went to look at.. After test-driving one, I didnt want to get out of the car... This is the first time I ever bought a brand new car and Im glad it was the Murano that I picked!