2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Convertible Crossover

Summary

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The 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is the first all-wheel-drive, soft-top convertible crossover vehicle. The CrossCabriolet is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 265 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque. Standard AWD paired with an Xtronic CVT transmission grants the CrossCabriolet an EPA estimated 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. Features include LED taillights, dual-power heated outside mirrors, navigation system, hands-free phone system, rearview monitor, dual-zone automatic temperature control, push button ignition, interior mood lighting, leather interior, 7-speaker sound system, auxiliary input jack, USB connection, and speed-sensitive volume. Safety is comprised of dual-stage supplemental front air bags, seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags, door-mounted curtain air bags, vehicle dynamic control, traction control system, tire pressure monitoring system, and anti-lock braking. The Murano CrossCabriolet is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.

Benefits of Driving a 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Convertible Crossover

Nissan's Murano stands out as offering one of the most stylish, best-trimmed, and best-appointed interiors from a non-luxury brand, with warm, soft-touch materials and color choices than make some other mainstream-brand crossover models seem drab.

What's new for 2011?

For 2011, the mid-size Murano crossover vehicle gets a new look in front, including a different grille design, new LED taillights, and refreshed bumper and fascia designs. Graphite Blue is a new addition to the exterior palette. Inside, the hue of the instrument-panel lighting has been changed from orange to white.

Model Strengths

Strong, torquey engine and smooth CVT
excellent ride quality
stylish exterior
warm, luxuriously trimmed cabin
versatile interior layout
one-of-a-kind new CrossCabriolet model

Model Review

The Murano lineup is now offered in four different trims--S, SV, SL and LE. While each of the models are offered in a choice of front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, they're all powered by the same 260-horsepower, 3.5L V6 engine connected to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Altogether, the powertrain is smooth and responsive, and the all-wheel drive system isn't configured so much for off-roading as to improve traction and stability on slippery roads.

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