2004 Nissan Murano Review
The sports sedan of crossover SUVs.
2004 Murano Review Summary & Specifications
The Nissan Murano is a tall, roomy wagon that drives like a sport sedan. Its on-road performance is first rate, delivering as much fun to the driver as a BMW X5 and other considerably more expensive SUVs. It certainly rides better than the BMW. The Murano handles with precision, speed, and more grace than most other SUVs. It is not well suited for off-road use, but does just fine on gravel roads and two-tracks.Murano's styling is one of kind. Some love it, some don't. Your neighbors certainly won't mistake it for an Explorer. The Murano comes well equipped and its luxurious ambience gives it the feel a luxury SUV. While a fully loaded Murano approaches the base price of a Lexus RX 330, feature for feature it compares favorably with the Toyota Highlander and other vehicles in its price range.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Phil Berg |
| Model Lineup | Nissan Murano SL 2WD ($28,200); SL AWD ($29,800); SE 2WD ($29,150); SE AWD ($30,750) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve variable valve timing V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 245-hp 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | CVT automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | automatic Xtronic 3-mode continuously variable transmission |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, frontal dual-stage airbags, front side-impact airbags, side curtain head-protection airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front active head restraints |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Vehicle Dynamic Control electronic stability system; all-wheel drive |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Kyushyu, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-647-7261 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissandriven.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 28200 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan Murano SL AWD ($29,800) |
| Standard Equipment | power mirrors, windows, driver's seat, remote keyless entry, automatic dual-zone climate control, 100-watt AM/FM/CD with steering wheel controls, auto-dimming rear mirror, HomeLink transmitter, alarm |
| Destination Charge | 540 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | SL Touring Package ($4,300) includes roof rails, adjustable pedals, upgraded audio with subwoofer, cargo cover and net, power tilt-and-slide sunroof, leather seating surfaces, power passenger seat, heated front seats with memory, heated mirrors, HID Xenon headlights |
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| Price as Tested | 36640 |
| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 245 @ 5800 |
| Torque | 246 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 20/24 |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 |
| Length/Width/Height | 187.6/74.0/66.5 |
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| Turning Radius | 37.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/56.2/43.4 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/56.6/36.1 |
| Trunk Volume | 81.6 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent w coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | independent multilink |
| Ground Clearance | 7 |
| Curb Weight | 3960 |
| Stock Tires | P235/65R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.7 |
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