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2009 Nissan Murano Quality Review

May 15, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

immensely comfy
MyRide

marginally smaller than before
Car and Driver

Infiniti trickle-down effect
Automobile

Reviewers were pleasantly surprised that the Murano’s interior felt much more richly appointed than before, but backseat room and cargo-carrying capacity still were a step behind the bigger crossovers on the market.

ConsumerGuide praised the 2009 Nissan Murano’s “large-adult room and comfort,” but felt “the wide seatbacks could use more side bolstering.” They also noted “six-footers have good headroom, even with the optional sunroof.” Visibility is good to the front, but to the rear, the Murano’s sloping roofline cuts into sight lines. MyRide also found the Murano’s leather-clad front buckets “immensely comfy.”

MyRide also thought the rear bench had “plenty of room for our five-foot-eight-inch editor,” but many of the reviews of the 2009 Nissan Murano complained about the space and visibility from the back seat. Car and Driver noted the interior is “marginally smaller than in the previous model,” but said the “passenger space is better than in the Ford Edge and Mazda CX-7,” with nearly identical cargo room. Cars.com noted that the rear-seat floor is “almost perfectly flat,” which is good for foot room.

Autoblog was among the many reviewers that discovered the Murano’s sexy shape took a big chunk out of the cargo area, that space was “sacrificed on the altar of attractive exterior design.” The cargo area has one cubic foot less space than the previous Murano, they noted, but folding down the backseat frees up 64 cubic feet of room. Cars.com pointed out that the cargo area was easily accessed, with flip-fold second-row seats that are power-operated in ritzier models. A power liftgate is an option, and the Murano can tow 3,500 pounds.

The 2009 Nissan Murano doesn’t offer a third-row seat, like some larger crossovers.

But it’s the improvement in quality that all reviewers picked up on. Automobile compliments “the Infiniti trickle-down effect in the Murano's cabin, where the handsome center stack looks as if it's straight out of an Infiniti M45.” But they did want to throw the “poorly designed cargo cover into a dumpster.” ConsumerGuide says, “road noise is fairly well controlled,” and adds, “most controls are easy to reach and use.” Car and Driver sums it up by saying the Murano’s interior has “gone from class lagging to class leading.”

TheCarConnection.com’s editors appreciated the Murano’s seats, which are wonderfully simple and comfortable too, in a Volvo way. We found the rear seat a little more objectionable for adults; the optional moonroof cuts deeply into headroom, and larger backseat passengers won’t have much extra legroom.

Conclusion

Form overtakes function in the 2009 Nissan Murano’s second-row seats, but at least it’s a pretty form.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:immensely comfyMyRidemarginally smaller than beforeCar and DriverInfiniti trickle-down effectAutomobile Reviewers were pleasantly surprised that the Murano’s interior felt much more richly appointed than before, but backseat room and cargo-carrying capacity still were a step behind the bigger crossovers on the market. ConsumerGuide praised the 2009 Nissan Murano’s “large-adult room and comfort,” but felt “the wide seatbacks could use more side bolstering.” They also noted “six-footers have good headroom, even with the optional sunroof.” Visibility is good to the front, but to the rear, the Murano’s sloping roofline cuts into sight lines. MyRide also found the Murano’s leather-clad front buckets “immensely comfy.” MyRide also thought the rear bench had “plenty of room for our five-foot-eight-inch editor,” but many of the reviews of the 2009 Nissan Murano complained about the space and visibility from the back seat. Car and Driver noted the interior is “marginally smaller than in the previous model,” but said the “passenger space is better than in the Ford Edge and Mazda CX-7,” with nearly identical cargo room. Cars.com noted that the rear-seat floor is “almost perfectly flat,” which is good for foot room. Autoblog was among the many reviewers that discovered the Murano’s sexy shape took a big chunk out of the cargo area, that space was “sacrificed on the altar of attractive exterior design.” The cargo area has one cubic foot less space than the previous Murano, they noted, but folding down the backseat frees up 64 cubic feet of room. Cars.com pointed out that the cargo area was easily accessed, with flip-fold second-row seats that are power-operated in ritzier models. A power liftgate is an option, and the Murano can tow 3,500 pounds. The 2009 Nissan Murano doesn’t offer a third-row seat, like some larger crossovers. But it’s the improvement in quality that all reviewers picked up on. Automobile compliments “the Infiniti trickle-down effect in the Murano's cabin, where the handsome center stack looks as if it's straight out of an Infiniti M45.” But they did want to throw the “poorly designed cargo cover into a dumpster.” ConsumerGuide says, “road noise is fairly well controlled,” and adds, “most controls are easy to reach and use.” Car and Driver sums it up by saying the Murano’s interior has “gone from class lagging to class leading.” TheCarConnection.com’s editors appreciated the Murano’s seats, which are wonderfully simple and comfortable too, in a Volvo way. We found the rear seat a little more objectionable for adults; the optional moonroof cuts deeply into headroom, and larger backseat passengers won’t have much extra legroom. ConclusionForm overtakes function in the 2009 Nissan Murano’s second-row seats, but at least it’s a pretty form. 2009 NISSAN MURANO STYLING  | 8 out of 10 Automobile: “The overall effect is not pretty” AutoWeek: “Warm and modern” Autoblog: “eye-pleasing” The 2009 Nissan Murano wears all-new sheetmetal, but it shares the same general shape of the first version that went on sale ...

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Other Choices:

Ford’s Edge is similar in size to the Murano and, like it, comes only with two rows of seating. The same’s true of the Lexus RX 350 and Mazda CX-7, but those crossovers offer distinctly different driving experiences. The Lexus is geared to smooth driving and the industry-leading service provided by its dealers, while Mazda’s CX-7 is a sporty alternative to typical crossovers with tauter handling and a turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

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Comments (7 total)

  1. By  ceykelly bone #1, Posted: 8/2/2008

    kelly

    pls kindly give me the last price of the 2009 NISSAN MURANO JEEP.
    THANK FROM
    KELLY

  2. By Papa-T #2, Posted: 10/1/2008

    PRICE OF MURANO

    Please, I will like you to give me the current price of the vehicle, MURANO, from 2006/2008/2009

  3. By Ron #3, Posted: 12/24/2008

    Noise levels

    Hi,
    we are looking to buy a new crossover. I'm deaf in the right side and wear a hearing aid in the left. Communication while driving is difficult in our 2001 Rav4 because of road noise. where would i find decibel ratings for crossovers??
    Thx,
    Ron

  4. By Alan #5, Posted: 4/10/2009

    The amazing 2009 Murano

    This is my first Nissan (I just sold my Lexus RX300), and I must say that I vastly prefer the Murano. The Murano is quieter, faster, better handling, and cheaper. This car accelerates quickly and smoothly...gets 25mpg on the highway (not yet fully broken in, no less), and looks like a million bucks. In a few years, I'll not doubt trade in for another one. I love it !!

  5. By Edna #6, Posted: 4/26/2009

    Ms

    Would like fuel economy of both Mazda Cx7 and Nissan Murano in litres please?

  6. By ASEDA AZUNGAH #7, Posted: 5/14/2009

    programming assisstant

    thanks to nissan company Lmt. what is the current or expected price of the latest nissan murano 4*4

  7. By Mr Bruno #8, Posted: 10/16/2009

    Good day! I will like you to give me the current price of MURANO Jeep, from 2006/2008/2009 and their pictures if possible.
    Thanks.

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