'15 Nissan Murano update from February 2015

The Murano has eye-catching exterior and interior designs, with the interior boasting the most upmarket appearance yet for Nissan's 2-row CUV. (See related article: [email protected]

[email protected]’15 Nissan Murano SV AWD SpecificationsVehicle type5-door, 5-passenger, 2-row cross/utility vehicleEngine3.5L DOHC all-aluminum V-6Power (SAE net) 260 hp @ 6,000 rpmTorque240 lb.-ft. (325 Nm) @ 4,400 rpmBore x stroke (mm) 96 x 81Compression ratio10.3:1TransmissionContinuously variableWheelbase111.2 ins. (2,824 mm)Overall length192.8 ins. (4,897 mm)Overall width75.4 ins. (1,915 mm)Overall height66.6 ins. (1,692 mm)Curb weight3,935 lbs. (1,785 kg)Price as tested$35,105, incl. $885 destination and handling charge (Range: $29,560 S FWD-$40,600 Platinum AWD)Fuel economy21/28 mpg (11.2-8.4 L/100 km) city/highwayCompetitionChevrolet Equinox, Dodge Journey, Ford Edge, Honda Crosstour, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Cherokee, Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Outback, Toyota HighlanderProsConsOodles of styleCould be too aggressive for someFewer buttonsSome poorly placedCost relative to RXNissan doesn’t have Lexus cachet ">New Murano: Skip the RX, for Thousands Less.)