Nissan Murano 2004-2007 used car review

Roomy and luxurious, the Nissan Murano is a sporty-looking SUV that is excellent to drive.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Overall score , 3.4 out of 5

The good

Smooth and powerful six-cylinder engine
Reversing sensors and cameras
Luxury equipment at a low price

The not-so-good

Restricted rear headroom
Multiple major services required

Inside and out

On the road

Reliability

Safety

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2004 Nissan Murano XV350 Four

Price

$10,000 to $19,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

3.5-litre six-cylinder, 183kW/334Nm (claimed)

Transmission

CVT automatic, all-wheel drive

Safety rating

Unrated

Servicing

10,000km or twelve months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

12.3-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4770mm

Width

1880mm

Height

1705mm

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 1500kg (braked)

Turning circle

10.8m

Image gallery

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Also consider

Review

2022 Ford Everest Trend review

Ford is doing good business with its big Everest, with the clean car fees it attracts being no hindrance to buyers.

Kyle Cassidy

Review

2023 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT review

For those who might want an SUV with uber performance, the new Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT Coupe is one to add to the list.

Kyle Cassidy

Review

2021 Suzuki Jimny JX Safari review

Suzuki adds the extras to its JX Jimny to birth the Safari. We go on a mud tour to check it out.

NZ Autocar Magazine