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- 42 below average crossover 115,835 diesel
2007 nissan murano review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. A benchmark for crossover utilities. introductionnissan hit a home run when it launched the murano. The nissan murano integrates function and high fashion. It combines sport-utility cargo capacity sporty driving dynamics. It is the quintessential crossover vehicle, an suv based on a car. the murano shares aspects of suvs and cars. Named after a region of italy known for its famous glassware, murano emphasizes refinement and on-road confidence. Getting in and out is easy and the back seats are roomy enough for a couple of basketball players. yet, as with an suv, the driver sits relatively high. Flop the back seats down and there's more than 80 cubic feet of cargo space available, which is a lot. It's much bigger than it looks, bigger than a midsize sedan, nearly as big as a ford explorer. It eschews the square look of a truck in favor of a modern aerodynamic design. The murano features a sleek front end with smooth lines front to back, and a greenhouse that slopes rearward, ending in a graceful c-pillar. Inside, the instruments and controls seem to float in pods that appear barely attached to the dashboard. the 3. 5-liter v6 engine, the same basic powerplant used in the 350z sports car, delivers hearty performance, tuned here to produce 240 horsepower. In short, the murano scoots. It comes with a continuously variable automatic transmission, or cvt, that's smooth and responsive while offering good gas mileage for the class. Murano shares basic underpinnings with the front-wheel-drive nissan altima and maxima sedans (but not, despite popular misconception, the nissan 350z-based infiniti fx). As a result, its road-tuned suspension delivers smooth and sporty handling. All-wheel drive is available, for good grip and stability in wintry weather and hard rain, and we recommend getting it. the murano is unchanged for 2007, except for the addition of a tire-pressure monitor as standard equipment. Nissan freshened murano's appearance a bit for 2006. lineupthe 2007 nissan murano is available in three models: s 27,750), sl 29,300), and se 31,850). the s and sl come standard with front-wheel drive (2wd); all-wheel drive (awd) is an option 1,600). The se comes with all-wheel drive as standard equipment. All models are powered by a 3. 5-liter v6 mated to a continuously variable transmission (cvt) that nissan calls the xtronic. the murano s comes standard with dual-zone automatic temperature control, a high-power am/fm/cd audio system, power windows with auto up/down feature in front, keyless remote entry, reclining rear seats, tire pressure monitor and large 18-inch alloy wheels. Options include a convenience package 800) that includes a 10-way adjustable driver's seat, roof rails, adjustable pedals, and a cargo cover and net. the sl adds a 10-way power adjustable driver's seat, upgraded audio with steering wheel controls, a compass, a garage door opener, automatic headlights, auto-dimming rearview mirror, power outlets, fog lights, and an alarm. Sl and se models are distinguished by brushed aluminum trim on the rear bumper and chrome accents along the sides. the se comes with a firmer, sport-tuned suspension; a manual shift mode for its transmission; high-intensity xenon headlights; uniquely styled alloy wheels; and dark-silver lower bumpers. options for sl and se include a premium package 1,650), which adds a more powerful bose stereo with subwoofer, auto volume control and satellite radio pre-wiring to the contents of the convenience package. The sunroof package 2,650) adds an electric sunroof to the premium package. A dvd navigation system 1800) is also available. The rear-seat dvd entertainment package 1,720) comes with a seven-inch drop-down screen, remote control and two wireless headsets. A chrome wheel package is available for sl and se 1,200). safety features that come standard on all models include dual-stage frontal air bags with seat belt sensors, front-seat side-impact airbags, full-cabin curtain style head-protection airbags, and active front head restraints. Rollover sensors for the airbag system activate the airbags in the event of a pending rollover. A dynamic control package 750), which combines vehicle dynamic control (an electronic stability control system) with traction control, is available on sl and se. walkaroundthe murano is named after the glass sculpted in the islands near venice. The glass is known for its beauty as well as for the high-tech methods used in its production. In the nissan murano, this duality is most obvious in the styling. the murano is designed to blend the look of a car and a truck. The top half of the body is sleek like a car, while the bottom half is bulky like a truck. Overall, the look is much sleeker than tall box-shaped suvs. At first it looks a bit over the top, but most people quickly get used to it and traditional suvs start looking boxy and dated by comparison. big 18-inch wheels contribute to murano's muscular styling. Sculpted, vertical-stack projector headlights define the front corners. The windshield and front side windows are tinted green to deflect uv radiation; the rear side windows and backlight are darkly tinted for privacy. the highly styled rear hatchback is made of reinforced plastic because steel won't bend easily in such a complex shape. Details in the design help it slip quietly through the air. The colors were chosen carefully to promote a luxury look. interiorclimbing into the nissan murano couldn't be easier. The seating position and steering wheel orientation make it feel more like a car than an suv. The view rearward, however, is not compromised as much as we had expected by the stylishly thick d-pillars. the front seats are comfortable and supportive, even for people well over six feet tall. Petite drivers are also able to get comfortable, with optional power-adjustable pedals that help ensure a good driving position without getting too close to the steering wheel where the air bag is housed. The overall interior fit and finish are good. Wood-tone trim is available in the sl, but the aluminum trim seems more appropriate here. The gauges have a classy grayish background with amber backlighting. Steering wheel audio controls are illuminated. a prominent pod juts from the center of the dash presenting audio and climate controls. A seven-inch color lcd screen enhances usability and access to vehicle information. AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Climate Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Alloy Wheels
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