2012 Nissan Murano Sport Utility Crossover

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2012 Nissan Murano Sport Utility Crossover

Summary

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The 2012 Nissan Murano is a mid-size crossover with seating. The standard FWD Murano comes with a Xtronic CVT� automatic transmission (an AWD upgrade is also available). All Murano trim levels are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 260 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque. Fuel mileage is an EPA estimated 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. Features include heated seats, heated mirrors, navigation, push button ignition, 20-inch wheels, and a 9-speaker audio system with dual subwoofers. Safety is comprised of vehicle dynamic control, traction control, Nissan advanced airbag system, and roof-mounted supplemental curtain airbags. The Murano is backed by a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty.

Benefits of Driving a 2012 Nissan Murano Sport Utility 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 2012?

For 2012, the mid-size Murano crossover changes little over last year's model.

Model Strengths

• Strong, torquey engine and smooth CVT
• excellent ride quality
• stylish exterior
• warm, luxuriously trimmed cabin
• versatile interior layout
• one-of-a-kind 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 it is intended to improve traction and stability on slippery roads.

2012 Nissan Murano Sport Utility Crossover

2012 Nissan Murano Sport Utility Crossover

Safety Ratings What do the Safety Ratings mean? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performs independent crash testing of new vehicles and then assigns them a score based on their performance. The overall crash test rating is based on how a vehicle performs in the following tests: Driver Crash Grade: Measures the chance of a serious injury to a crash test dummy that is placed in a driver's seat and driven into a fixed barrier at 35 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less chance of injury. Passenger Crash Grade: Similar to the driver crash grade, only now the focus is on the passenger. Rollover Resistance: Simulates an emergency lane change to measure the likelihood of a vehicle rolling over. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less risk of rollover. Side Impact Crash Test - Front: Focuses on the front side of a vehicle. It simulates crashes that can occur in intersections by striking a 3,015-pound weight against the side of a vehicle at 38.5 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 5 percent or less chance of injury. Side Impact Crash Test - Rear: Similar to the front side impact test only now the focus is on the rear passenger.
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Safety Features & Equipment

2012 Nissan Murano Sport Utility Crossover

2WD 4dr S

2012 Nissan Murano Sport Utility Crossover

2WD 4dr S