The big surprise for shoppers looking at Nissan's compact Rogue, and then the very slightly larger Murano, is the huge jump in price.
Is a V-6 worth thousands more? On closer inspection, the Murano has a lot more refinement—with a quieter, luxury-caliber cabin—compared to its smaller sibling, and while the price can be somewhat high the Murano does compete with the likes of the Lexus RX 350.
Next to the Highlander, the Murano is lot more stylish and more enjoyable to drive than either the Toyota Highlander; versus the Ford Edge it's a matter of taste, though the Edge has been freshly redesigned and now offers the MyFord Touch interface.
The Mazda CX-7 is slightly smaller and feels much sportier, with tauter handling and a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the Subaru Tribeca is a somewhat quirky though very competent rival as well.
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The 2011 Nissan Murano isn't the most practical choice among crossovers, but it's a gem for style and refinement. |
Provided you don't need a third-row seat, the 2011 Ford Edge is at last, at the leading edge of mid-size crossovers, with one of the best driver interfaces in the business. |
The 2011 Mazda CX-7 remains a good compromise vehicle for small families—especially if you want a driving experience that's closer to that of a sport sedan and can't be seen in a minivan. |
With the 2011 Subaru Tribeca, first-class safety credentials and excellent all-weather handling ensure your precious ones are looked after, but if you need more than five seats, we suggest going with a bigger vehicle. |
The very family-friendly Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid impress us with their space and versatility, but show no sign of enthusiasm. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $29,290 | $27,640 | $21,990 | $30,495 | $28,090 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 18 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
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| Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 | Gas Flat 6 | Gas I4 |
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| AWD Sport Utility | FWD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle |
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| AWD 4-Door S | 4-Door SE FWD | FWD 4-Door i SV | 4-Door 3.6R Premium | FWD 4-Door L4 Base (Natl) |
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| All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
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| 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sport Utility | 4 Door SUV | 4 Door Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door Sport Utility | 4 Door |
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| Continuously Variable Ratio | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
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