NISSAN MURANO OVERVIEW
The Nissan Murano, updated for 2009, features 3.5L DI V6 and an Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission. The Murano is available in three trims: S, SL and LE. Both the S and SL have standard AWD and FWD is available. The LE is AWD. 4-wheel Active Brake Limited Slip is standard on all AWD models and 2-wheel Active Brake Limited Slip is standard on FWD models. Brakes are 4-wheel vented discs with ABS, EBD and Brake Assist.
Many premium features are standard on the LE, and part of expensive packages for the other trim levels. Murano received 4-star/4-star frontal driver/passenger crash rating and a 5-star/5-star side crash rating from NHTSA. It is also an IIHS Top Safety Pick. The Nissan Murano features traditional crossover styling, while Terrain has a bold, muscular look that appeals to customers who want to be a bit different and stand out from the crowd. However, Terrain doesn’t shirk when it comes to the comfort and convenience features that crossover buyers are looking for.
Like the Edge, Murano does not even offer a 4-cylinder engine. Customers looking for great fuel economy in a 5-passenger crossover and a vehicle that is packed with convenience and safety features, will fi nd that Terrain is at the top of the class!
TERRAIN PERFORMANCE VS. MURANO
• 32 mpg fuel economy. Murano does not offer a 4-cylinder engine. Terrain’s 4-cylinder engine provides segmentleading fuel economy. Even with the V6 engine, Terrain still comes out ahead with its 17 city/25 highway fuel economy vs. 18 city/23 highway for Murano.
• Greater range. Terrain provides a driving range of up to 600 miles with its 2.4L engine and over 520 miles with the 3.0L engine. Even with a larger fuel tank, Murano only has a driving range of 499 miles with its 3.5L V6.
• Electronic Range Select allows the driver to manually control the top gear. This is especially helpful when trailering or driving in mountains.
• Hill Hold. When on a hill, Terrain senses the incline and applies the brakes to hold the vehicle in position when the brake is released, giving time (about 4 seconds) to move to the accelerator. Once the sensors indicate acceleration, either by torque of the engine or by throttle position, the brakes are released. Murano does not offer this feature.
TERRAIN COMFORT & CONVENIENCE VS. MURANO
• Standard Rearview Camera System. Terrain’s rearview camera system is standard on all trims. With Murano it is standard on the LE, part of a package on the SL, and not available at all on the S.
• More rear-seat leg room. With the Multi-Flex seat, Terrain’s rear seat can slide back to provide the most rear leg room in the segment.
• Reclining rear seatbacks. Terrain’s rear seatbacks have three positions (straight, 5-degree recline, 10-degree recline) as well as fold down for cargo carrying needs. Murano seats fold fl at and recline.
• Programmable power liftgate. Terrain offers the programmable power liftgate. Murano offers a power liftgate as part of an expensive Technology package or standard on the top-of-the-line LE.
• IP-mounted child safety locks. With Terrain, the rear child security locks lock and unlock with a touch of a convenient button on the instrument panel. With Murano, you have to get out and manually lock or unlock them on the rear doors.
TERRAIN FUNCTIONALITY VS. MURANO
• Multi-Flex rear seat. It slides back for more rear leg room, forward for more cargo behind the rear seat and reclines. Its split-folding seatbacks also allows long objects to be carried inside Terrain while still accommodating up to two rear-seat passengers. Murano offers an easy-fold, split rear seatback with the recline feature, but does not have the advantage of 8" fore/aft travel for personal comfort and convenience.
TERRAIN TECHNOLOGY VS. MURANO
• Standard USB port. For connecting iPods and other USB devices, this is standard on Terrain. Murano offers an interface system for iPod as part of a package on the SL and as standard equipment on the LE. No iPod connectivity is available on the S, and there is no general USB port offered at all.
• Standard XM Radio. It’s standard in every new Terrain. In Murano it is not available on the S, part of a premium package on the SL and standard on the LE.
• Factory-installed rear DVD. Terrain’s rear seatbackmounted system comes directly from the factory. Murano offers a center-mounted DVD player with a 9" screen and one wireless headset. When the entertainment system is installed, a sunroof is not available.
• Multi-play rear DVD. Another Terrain rear DVD advantage: Video games can be played on one monitor while a DVD movie is playing on the other.
• Standard OnStar. Every new Terrain owner gets the advantage of OnStar including Automatic Crash Response, Vehicle Diagnostics, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Roadside Assistance and Remote Horn and Lights. Murano has nothing similar to offer.
• Remote Start. Terrain’s available new smart system operates more than 325' from the vehicle. Murano has no remote start.
• Bluetooth connectivity. Bluetooth connectivity is standard only on Murano’s top trim. On Terrain, Bluetooth
connectivity is standard on SLE-2 and SLT trims.
TERRAIN SAFETY & SECURITY VS. MURANO
• Daytime Running Lamps. An important safety feature that helps other drivers see you better. Standard on Terrain; not available on Murano.
• OnStar with Automatic Crash Response. The peace of mind of OnStar is standard on Terrain; not available on Murano.
