2007 L.A. Auto Show: 2009 Nissan Murano
- Competes with: Ford Edge, Mazda CX-7, Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Looks like: Nissan designers were watching a bit too much "Battlestar Galactica"
- Drivetrain: 265-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 with CVT
- Hits dealerships: January 2008
Nissan really surprised people with the original Murano back in 2003. It handled much more like a car than the other midsize SUVs of the day. Now, the company is surprising us again with a radically updated look centered around a futuristic front end. The rest of the exterior design may be more middle-of-the-road, but no one will miss this coming down the street.
The 2009 model looks to be a significant redesign built on a new platform shared with the Altima sedan, with an all-new interior and the solid 3.5-liter V-6 used in many Nissans and Infinitis. The Murano comes in S, SL and LE trim levels and front- and all-wheel drive.
Standard on all trims is keyless ignition, keyless start, stability control, active head restraints, a tire pressure monitoring system, and both side-impact and side curtain airbags. Prices will be announced closer to the on-sale date, but we expect them to be similar to the current starting price of $27,830.
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I loved the original Murano and i love this one too!!!
I like the interior but the navi screen seems a bit small. Now the Murano looks like a big Rogue(or the other way around, if u prefer).
the inside looks great, but nissan really messed up the outside.
Is it just me? I am seeing the engine not mounted on the center under the hood, so does that mean it is going to have some bad torque-steer? Since it has a 3.5L on tap.
The interior is a big improvement. The front end styling is dramatic and risky. The engine tweak should make this CVT worthy of power rather than sapping it like it did.
Why did they put orange in the tailights. As with toyota (the new highlander, and 2009 corolla) they have to realize that the future really is red & clear lights
While some might be put off by the more radical styling, keep in mind that the trend towards integrating the "necessities" (lighting, grille, signals, etc) necessitates some pretty wild design steps...
Personally, I love the more "sinewy" look, it looks like the sheet metal is stretched over the mechanical bits, something Nissan is getting more and more adept with.
PS, I'd imagine Orange is included in the rear lights because in most parts of the world, Orange is the colour that HAS to be used for turn signals. As the Murano and other asian cars are often sold virtually unchanged from market to market, it's probably much cheaper to just produce one set of light lens' instead of different ones just for the US market.
Are those DRL's I c running on this Nissan?? Maybe the first Nissan 2 get em?
No doubt the inside looks great, but i am not really happy with exterior or u can say the overall look..nissan really messed up the outside.
For all web stuff on Murano check this compendium :
http://carnoise.blogspot.com/2007/11/2008-2009-nissan-murano.html
What is the orange lights for above the center of the back seat?