
The popular Murano competes with a lot of popular crossovers, some with more room and some with more sophisticated powertrains--and some with both.
The Toyota Highlander and Lexus RX both have smoother performance and available hybrid versions, and the Highlander also offers more seats, but both are less striking.
The Mazda CX-7 is more compact, like the Murano, with great handling for the class.
The Subaru Tribeca is a slow seller, with its more cramped interior feeling much more refined than the Murano's.
The Ford Edge now has an edge with its efficient turbocharged four-cylinder model and with MyFord Touch, its LCD- and voice-driven system for controlling audio, phone, climate, and navigation.
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Quick Specs | ||||
It's stylish and refined, but the 2012 Nissan Murano isn't the most space-efficient crossover. |
The 2012 Ford Edge rises to the top of the five-seat crossover niche with forward-thinking technology and a gas-saving EcoBoost option. |
If you'd rather not be seen in a minivan and think most crossovers are a snooze to drive, the 2012 Mazda CX-7 is a great alternative. |
The 2012 Subaru Tribeca has excellent all-weather handling and top-notch safety, though it's fallen behind the curve in features and interior appointments. |
The 2012 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid to roomy, three-row family crossover wagons what the Camry is to mid-size sedans: comfortable, safe, and full-featured—but more than a little bland. |
MSRP From | ||||
$29,960 | $27,770 | $22,190 | $30,595 | $28,240 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
17 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas I4 | Gas Flat 6 | Gas I4 |
EPA Class | ||||
2WD Sport Utility | FWD Sport Utility Vehicle | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle |
Style Name | ||||
2WD 4-Door S | 4-Door SE FWD | FWD 4-Door i SV | 4-Door 3.6R Premium | FWD 4-Door I4 (GS) |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | 4 Door Sport Utility | 4 Door |
Transmission | ||||
Continuously Variable Ratio | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2012 Nissan Murano vs. 2012 Ford Edge | 2012 Nissan Murano vs. 2012 Mazda CX-7 | 2012 Nissan Murano vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca | 2012 Nissan Murano vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander |