Managing several different Nissan models in recently, this Nissan Murano LE 2012 clearly shows what the company spends the lion’s share of its money on. This medium -sized crossover is no doubt the best Nissan branded product, which we have experienced recently.
One way or another, Murano is a harmless look outside and especially, in a platinum finish (which we tested) – inside. Leather salon with beautiful seams on door panels, light wood inserts and a panoramic hatch on the roof decorate the 2012 Murano salon, which is made in black tones.
And, the most important fact for the crossover that there is a lot of free space inside, especially in the trunk and in the rear seats. You can verify this yourself by visiting the Nissan Diller Center in Penza. But what can be said, regarding the transmission?
Since Nissan covered the variator -type gearboxes, there was some disappointment. But it was very pleasant to go to this Nissan Murano, however, although the ride is smooth – the minus of this checkpoint is that you can hear the rumble from the variator in the cabin, while the entire impeccable VQ V6 engine is practically silent. The adjustment of the exhaust system of Murano is made so that it manages to almost completely strangle the noise of the engine.
In fact, the only problem with the behavior of the car was a slightly supersensitivity of the steering wheel with a new amplifier, which, even at high speed, is not much heavier in his hands. But in particular, we can say that the 2012 Nissan Murano is a worthy competitor for the Lexus RX 350 or his fellow, updated by Nissan Pathfinder, which has already been on sale.
Of course, Murano is not cheap. But it depends on which side to look at it. On the one hand, it looks a little overvalued compared to a pleasantly equipped Ford Edge. On the other hand, Murano costs approximately $ 5,000 less than a relatively equipped Lexus or Lincoln.
Among other things, the 2012 Nissan Murano LE will definitely not win beauty contests.
A very smooth trip on this crossover thanks to the variator gearbox. The steering wheel is not felt very well due to the excessive power of the steering amplifier, but this is not a very big problem for the crossover.
Seats are covered with soft black skin and have two -level heating, which adds even more comfort.
Almost $ 45,000 for this crossover is too high, t.To. You can get more beautiful crossovers that offer the same equipment for a slightly lower price.
Nissan Murano LE 2012.
Basic price: $ 40.710.
Price of the tested car: 44.440 $.
Transmission: 3.5-liter V6; all -wheel drive, variator gearbox.
Exit: 260 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, 240 nm for 4.400 rpm.
Own weight: 1915 kg.
Fuel consumption: 12.5 liters per 100 km in a mixed cycle.