2015 Nissan Murano SL AWD Long-Term Arrival - Motor Trend
When assistant road test editor Nate Martinez first drove the 2015 Nissan Murano, he observed: “Just as in 2002, the form prompts immediate curiosity. In the month I’ve spent behind the wheel of our new long-term Pacific Sunset orange Murano SL AWD, I’ve had half a dozen or so people come over to ask questions or give me compliments on my SUV. At a base price of $39,435, our SL AWD comes pretty loaded. Nissan put a lot of effort into simplifying the new Murano’s interior, reducing the amount of buttons and making the cabin feel luxurious. Bluetooth, SiriusXM, AM/FM/CD/MP3—no matter the source, it’s routed through the 11-speaker Bose audio system, including dual subwoofers. The exterior features LED taillamps and running lights, heated mirrors (perfect for those icy Southern California days), silver roof rails, a power liftgate, and remote start, which I refer to as remote air-conditioning. We opted for the $2,260 Technology package, which includes a large power panoramic moonroof and a host of active safety equipment, including intelligent cruise control, predictive forward collision warning, and forward emergency braking. All told my new ride empties the piggy bank to the tune of $41,905. All that scratch gets you a pretty nice SUV. After living with the Murano for a month, I can comfortably say, well, that it’s comfortable. The carryover VQ35DE 3. 5-liter V-6 produces 260 hp and 240 lb-ft and propels the Murano smoothly through its Xtronic CVT. Source: www.motortrend.com
