Nissan Murano

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Nissan Murano

Manufacturer	Nissan
Production	2003-present
Assembly	Kyushu, Japan
Class	Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style	4-door wagon
Layout	FF/4WD
Platform	Nissan FF-L platform
Engine	3.5L 245 hp V6
Wheelbase	2825 mm (111.20 in.)
Length	4770 mm (187.60 in.)
Width	1880 mm (74.00 in.)
Height	1705 mm (66.50 in.)
Related	Nissan Altima Nissan Maxima Nissan Quest Nissan Teana
Similar	Chrysler Pacifica Mitsubishi Endeavor Toyota Highlander

2004 Murano SE in black (Back)

The Nissan Murano is a near-luxury mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Nissan since the 2003 model year. Known as the "Maxima of SUVs", it slotted above the Pathfinder as Nissan's top-of-the-line SUV until the launch of the Armada in 2004. Designed at Nissan Design America in La Jolla, California, it is based on the Nissan FF-L platform used by the Maxima and the third-generation Altima.

As of 2006, the Murano slots between the Xterra and Pathfinder (which surpassed the Murano in size since its 2005 redesign), where it became Nissan's best-selling SUV, knocking the Pathfinder off the top spot. Despite being similar in length to the Pathfinder, it is more expensive than a Pathfinder. The Murano is also Nissan's first front-wheel drive SUV. Also, the Murano is Nissan's only crossover SUV other than the compact X-Trail.

2004 Murano SE in black (Front)

The Murano was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2003. It was also named the best premium mid-size SUV by AutoPacific. The vehicle itself is notable for being one of the largest vehicles available with a continuously variable transmission. Most luxuries expected in a car are standard kit in the Murano. The engine, a 3.5 litre 245 bhp V6, comes straight out of the Maxima and is specially tuned for the Murano. The 'All-Mode 4x4 with ESP+' is a form of traction control embedded into the car's onboard computer and is designed to provide 'joy' to drive. The car is 4-wheel drive and has 4-wheel independent suspension. A luxury feature of the car is a rear-view camera in addition to a rear-view mirror. A full set of airbags, steel reinforced cabin, and head restraints are safety features designed to protect the interior whilst ESP, ABS, EBD and brake assist are mechanical safety features.

The 2006 model year Murano received some updates in the form of LED tailamps and turn signals, standard color screen, available back-up camera (standard in Canada for all models) and a restyled front end with some minor trim updates.

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Compact SUV																									X-Trail				Rogue
																					Xterra					Xterra
Crossover SUV																								Murano					Murano
Mid-size SUV							Pathfinder										Pathfinder									Pathfinder
Full-size SUV																									Armada
Compact MPV					Stanza Wagon/Multi						Axxess
Minivan								Vanette						Quest						Quest					Quest
Pickup	Datsun 720						Hardbody Truck												Frontier							Frontier
																									Titan