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Note: This performance review was created when the 2014 Nissan Murano was new.
Performance: | 7.9 |
Reviewers think that the 2014 Nissan Murano is a sporty and engaging two-row midsize SUV with athletic handling and a strong engine. They say the Murano CrossCabriolet is more of a cruiser, and that it doesn’t feel as athletic around curves as the standard Murano.
The Murano is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that produces 260 horsepower (265 in the Murano CrossCabriolet). Power is routed through a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Murano achieves up to an EPA-estimated 18/24 mpg city/highway, which is on par for the class. The CrossCabriolet is rated at 17/22 mpg.
Reviewers report that the V6 engine delivers plenty of power in both models, saying that it’s easy to get up to speed. Most test drivers think the CVT is smooth and does a nice job of keeping the engine in its power band as needed. One reviewer appreciates that the CVT is not too noisy. One critic says the Murano's throttle response could be quicker, but he also writes that the slow throttle response is easy to adjust to.
The base Murano comes standard with front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is standard on the Murano CrossCabriolet and optional on all other trims. Reviewers say the Murano has a good balance of ride comfort and sportiness, and is well-suited for both freeway cruising and daily commutes. Some complain that the steering is slow and light, and a bit out of place in comparison with the Murano’s otherwise sporty handling. Reviewers say the brakes have good pedal feel and plenty of bite. Critics think the Murano CrossCabriolet isn’t as refined or as nimble through turns as the regular Murano.
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