Nissan Murano 2009-2015 used car review

The Nissan Murano is very comfortable and spacious for a relatively low price.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Overall score , 3.8 out of 5

The good

Smooth and powerful six-cylinder engine
Plush comfortable seats and interior finishes
Soft ride soaks up bumps well

The not-so-good

Not the sharpest handling SUV
Boot lacks the height of other vehicles of this size
Parking cameras are a must

Inside and out

On the road

Reliability

Safety

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Japanese imports

New Zealand models

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2012 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, 198kW/336Nm (claimed)

Transmission

CVT automatic, all-wheel drive

Safety rating

Unrated

Servicing

10,000km or twelve months

Spare wheel

Space saver (Full-size on NZ new)

Fuel economy

10.7-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Premium

Length

4860mm

Width

1885mm

Height

1730mm

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 1500kg (braked)

Turning circle

10.6m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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