Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Still in looooooove with her!! - 2016 Nissan Murano
  By Shadowwolf70 - September 2 - 11:22 pm

  26000 Miles and still love this car,it’s like an infiniti for those on a budget!!

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  Murano Platinum vs Mazda CX-9 touring - 2016 Nissan Murano
  By RichieP - June 10 - 5:09 pm

  I struggled with this decision long and hard. I like the styling of both cars. Both cars have their positives and negatives. First off, I didnt need or want 3rd row seating, so if this is a deal breaker, go with the Mazda. After owning a few SUVs and being a home owner, I can never go back to owning a sedan. To start I traded a Lexus 2010 RX 350. A wonderful car with no complaints. It is just too generic and boring. I had a silver one and it is one of the most common SUV models I see and there is nothing exciting or exceptional. Just good old fashion reliability. Nothing wrong with that. I just got bored after 5 years. I started looking at other make and models and noticed that most are variations of the same theme. From the Kia, to the Audi to the Lexus, they all just seem very similar. I even rented a BMW X-5 and an Audi Q5. Ridiculously complicated. I had to stop and pull over in the beemer to put the windshield wipers on. Come on! And to put the shifter in reverse you push it forward! And forget about using the entertainment system. Moving on, I wanted a vehicle that was both style and comfort, economical and practical. Something I thought was impossible. I was not going spend upwards of $50,000 on a car. Enter the Murano. Outstanding style. Easily the most comfortable drivers seat ever. The Mazda was quickly ruled out when I found it only had 6 way seats. The "zero gravity" seats in the Murano are the best I have experienced. There are missing features that I miss from the RX, such as automatic dimming headlights and the rain sensor windshield wipers found in the Mazda. But the trade off is the heated steering wheel ( I live in the cold northeast) and the panorama sun roof. Also the cooled seats cause it also gets hot up here. I also think the Murano is by far the best looking SUV out there. It is only missing the status branding of the Lexus or the BMW. That is important to some but not to me. I would rather have the money in the bank. Otherwise, I love the CVT transmission, but I am not a driving nut and need for speed testosterone guy. I want safe and quick acceleration when needed. But I prefer comfort and gas economy over acceleration. I average 23.3 overall and get 30-31 MPG on the highway. For a SUV with all wheel drive and 6 cylinder this is outstanding. The entertainment is Bose and is awesome. The GPS is typical; almost useless, but I have had that with every in car with GPS. I just use google maps and am done with it. The ride is smooth and quiet. Some have said the 20" wheels do not handle to bumps well, but I disagree. In New England the roads are terrible from winter frost heaves and the large wheels just seem to glide over them. Much much better than the Lexus. My complaints are: The Nissan Apps are useless. They would be better to have eliminated them rather than release something that just doesnt work. But overall, who cares. Also it takes just too long for the entertainment system to read connect to the iphone, that I cant listen to the radio for minutes when starting the car. Another very annoying feature is the stupid constant dinging when the car is in the on position and drivers door is open. Say you want to listen to the radio in a parking area and leave the drivers door open. I dont know how to shut this feature off and car manufacturers should stop trying to appease the dumb downed idiots. With keyless entry it is impossible to lock the keys in the car, so let me listen to the radio with the doors open. So to summarize, I love the vehicle, the style, the ride and the features. I do not believe there is a better car for the money than the Murano. If you are struggling with the decision, take each for an extended test drive and notice the seating comfort between the two. I am not looking back. There is nothing else out there that compares.

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  A 60k car for 40k - 2016 Nissan Murano
  By Matty M - March 10 - 6:29 am

  Im a 29 y/o male roughly 63" and 275 pounds. I was driving a Infiniti 35 before this car. I was looking for something a little bit more roomy, sporty looking and capable of holding my friends of similar stature. I saw the Murano and immediately loved the look of it. I know its a bold design but its flawless in my eyes. Its sporty, the interior is great (I have the arctic blue exterior with black leather interior) and I LOVE IT! I would caution anyone with kids not to get the S or SV as its cloth and dont get the cashmere because it is too light in color. I couldnt believe for the price I am paying the quality of the vehicle that Im driving. I believe that the car is comparable to a Infiniti Q70 which I was looking into but was way too expensive for me. It has a lot of the same qualities just not the big budget name. The car handles smoothly at all speeds (Ive gone 75 in it so far). Fuel efficeny has got me going 450 miles per tank. The viewing angles are great and the blind spot monitoring, 360 degree cameras, are very helpful as well. I believe that I am riding in style with this SUV with a lot of curb appeal. The cons of the SUV are few and far between but the USBS arent fast charging so that is unfortunate. The Nissan Connect doesnt allow any other apps except for Google Search so no Pandora, no I <3 Radio or others. (I hope they release an update for this). Also I dont like that I have to hit the lock button before the auto start on my remote. (I wake up at 4:30am for work and hate that it beeps and may wake the neighbors. (Again a small flaw but Im considerate). Again the car is fantastic and Im very happy with it. There are multiple tools to learn about the SUV. Overall Id give it a 4.7-4.8 rating out of 5. I hope if your serious that this review is worth your while. The pros definitly outway the cons.

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  Brief thoughts on my Murano - 2016 Nissan Murano
  By Jim Seaberg - January 3 - 10:49 am

  This Murano replaced a 2006 Honda Odyssey, and while I thought the Odyssey was comfortable and an OK ride, even in the rear, this Murano beats it hands-down. The gas mileage, combined with the size of the gas tank, gives about 425 mile endurance/tank, and the seats and driver position make that distance almost effortless. The interior quality and trim, along with the options and tech, make this vehicle close to a luxury vehicle. We now have about 3,000 miles on it, and are still discovering things (primarily tech related) that the vehicle does. Initially, it took me some time to get used to the somewhat reduced visibility caused by the high seat backs and the rear pillars, but have discovered that its a non-issue. I have not experienced the emergency braking assistance, but the blind spot alerts and the cross-traffic warning system are a great addition to the vehicle. My wife loves the intelligent cruise control; I havent decided on that feature yet. I wish there was an audible indication when it activates and slows down the vehicles speed; it is so subtle that I have looked down to realize that we are traveling 10 mph below the limit. :D All in all, I love the Murano and think its a great value!

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  Uninterested dealer kills the sale - 2016 Nissan Murano
  By Gary Masters - October 23 - 11:18 pm

  Local Nisson Poughkeepsie dealers attitude was disinterest: wife wanted to test drive at a local, large, free from traffic malls back lot but salesman insisted he could not go there. So she really couldnt evaluate if the car was for her. Local Mazda dealer had no such problem so that is what we bought.

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  Best car I have owned so far. - 2016 Nissan Murano
  By Afsana Q. - July 17 - 9:30 am

  Excellent value for the money. Very comfortable and great safety and luxury features. Excellent fuel economy.

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  My nice SUV - 2016 Nissan Murano
  By Joe Clark - July 13 - 9:05 am

  This is a great car for the money.

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  Great 2 Row SUV - 2016 Nissan Murano
  By Dan - January 19 - 2:28 pm

  Pros: S version finally is not lacking on options and standard features. I have NAV option and its great for the money. S w/ NAV is about $1200 or so cheaper than SV. Great ride; super comfy seats; great electronics and easy to use; lots of space for passengers; good gas mileage: 18 city, 26 HWY real world - 1500 miles so far Cons: Blind spot is an issue but not as bad as it seems; gas mileage in city is not close to sticker; towing figures are laughable... you could easily tow 3500 lbs as its the same engine and trans as the Pathfinder. I towed a 18ft ski boat easily with my old 2003 Murano. the only issue with towing is the hitch sits really low which is probably one of the reasons why its not recommended. I recently towed a jet ski 550 miles each way and on mostly flat surfaces with little wind got 23 mpg at 74mph average. On a recent 100 mile trip gas mileage climbed to 26mpg at 80 mph. Overall this SUV is fantastic for the price. Nissan discounts these so dramatically that its by far the best SUV for the money.

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  2016 Mo Mo - 2016 Nissan Murano
  By AR M - September 14 - 8:38 pm

  If youre looking for a mid size suv or crossover and dont at least test out the Murano, you would be foolish. We can afford luxury brands, however went ahead and purchased a Nissan. This car is an Infiniti in disguise. First we looked at the Audi Q5 and BMW X3, both we liked, great handling and quality but 10g more and premium gas. We then looked at the Lexus RX which we almost bought at $60,000. The NX is cheaper but to cramped inside. Off to Acura, RDX was to small and we had no need for 3 row seating, so didnt really consider the MDX. We also really liked the new Mercedes GLC but at 60g fully loaded was just to much and I couldnt adjust to that screen plastered on the dashboard like an after thought. My wife saw a new Murano at her work and we decided to go test drive one. Let me tell you, this car has plenty of quick acceleration. I like that it still has a V6 when everyone else is going to 4 cylinder turbos that need premium gas. Out of all the cars we test drove, the Murano was definitely the most comfortable. Sure it doesnt handle like a German car but it rides very smooth and the seats are awesome. I actually love the CVT transmission, it will surprise you and shifts gears (without gears) very well. This car has every option compared to a 50,000 or more crossover/suv. Its not to big but definitely bigger then the NX, RAV4 and Santa Fe. Im not a fan of the Nissan Connect, but Spotify and Pandora work great. Navigation is very well done and the all around view cameras are awesome. My android phone works flawlessly with the system and text display. I hear Apple though, not as well and needs to be plugged into the usb port to use the apps. However my wifes IPhone works great with Bluetooth for music and hands free phone but not for the apps. We definitely wanted a crossover that had remote smart phone starting but the key fob remote start surprised me on how well it works through buildings and up to almost a football field away line of site. I do wish it had Apple car play or Android auto, but overall were very satisfied. The Murano will surprise you on what you get for 40,000 loaded out the door. Seriously if youre shopping for a crossover or suv, at least take a look at the Murano, Nissan really surprised us.

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  I love Muranos - 2016 Nissan Murano
  By Popper - September 9 - 10:57 pm

  This is my second Murano. They are extremely comfortable and I would include it as a luxury vehicle. Getting in and out is so easy if you have a bad back such as I do, and I love the captain bucket chairs! The Bluetooth is much improved since my 2009 LE. It is much more comfortable than the Lexus. There are really only a couple of improvements that I would suggest. The safety warning signals could be a little louder and the around town gas mileage is not very good but great on the highway. I would not consider any other SUV in this price range as it is superior to all others.