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2006 nissan murano review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Smooth and luxurious crossover suv. introductionthe nissan murano combines the smooth ride and responsive handling of a car, the cargo space of a wagon, and the high driving position of a sport utility. Named after the region of italy known for its famous glassware, the murano reflects an emphasis on refinement and over-the-road confidence over off-road ruggedness. the murano is a good example of a crossover vehicle: it's designed to haul cargo like a sport-utility, but ride and drive like a car. However, this crossover handles better than a honda pilot or toyota highlander, and it drives more like a sports sedan. murano integrates aerodynamics and high fashion, with a sleek front end, smooth lines from front to back, and a greenhouse that slopes rearward, ending in a large but graceful c-pillar. Inside, nissan resisted the temptation to cram in three rows of seats like the highlander and pilot do. It comes with a continuously variable transmission, a high-tech automatic that's smooth and responsive while offering superior gas mileage within its class. Murano shares basic underpinnings with the nissan altima and maxima sedans. (murano is not at all related to the infiniti fx, a popular misconception.) all-wheel drive is available for the murano, giving it good grip and stability in wintry weather and hard rain. for 2006, the murano's styling has been freshened with a new grille design, a chrome lower grille insert and other subtle changes. The s and sl come standard with front-wheel drive (2wd); all-wheel drive (awd) adds about $1,600 more. The se comes with all-wheel drive as standard equipment. All models are powered by the 3. 5-liter v6 mated to a continuously variable transmission (cvt) that nissan calls the xtronic. All murano models come with features above the class standard. starting with the se, standard equipment on all three versions includes dual-zone automatic temperature control, a high-power am/fm/cd audio system, power windows with auto up/down feature in front, keyless remote entry, reclining rear seats, and large 18-inch alloy wheels. the sl upgrades with a 10-way power adjustable driver's seat, upgraded audio with steering wheel controls, a compass, a garage door opener, automatic headlights, auto-dimming rearview mirror, power outlets, fog lights, and an theft alarm. Sl and se models wear new brushed aluminum trim on the rear bumper and chrome accents along the sides. the se comes with a firmer sport-tuned suspension, a manual shift mode, high-intensity xenon headlights, styled alloy wheels and dark-silver lower bumpers. safety features include dual-stage frontal air bags with seat belt sensors, front-seat side-impact airbags, full-cabin curtain style head-protection airbags, and active front head restraints. Rollover sensors for the airbag system activate the airbags in the event of a pending rollover. The s can be purchased with a convenience package 800) including a 10-way adjustable driver's seat, roof rails, adjustable pedals, and a cargo cover and net. The sl and se models can be further upgraded with a premium package 1,550), which adds a more powerful stereo with subwoofer and auto volume control to the contents of the convenience package. The sunroof package 2,550) adds an electric sunroof to the premium package. A dvd navigation system 1800) is also available. The rear-seat dvd entertainment package 1,720) comes with a seven-inch drop-down screen, remote control and two wireless headsets. A chrome wheel package is available for sl models 1,200). walkaroundthe murano is named after the glass sculpted in the islands near venice. The glass is known for its beauty as well as for the high-tech methods used in its production. In the nissan murano, this duality is most obvious in the styling. the murano is designed to blend the look of a car and a truck. The top half of the body is sleek like a car, while the bottom half is bulky like a truck. Overall, the look is much sleeker than tall box-shaped suvs. At first it looks a bit over the top, but most people quickly get used to it and traditional suvs start looking boxy and dated by comparison. big 18-inch wheels contribute to murano's muscular styling. Sculpted, vertical-stack projector headlights define the front corners. The highly styled rear hatchback is made of reinforced plastic because steel won't bend easily in such a complex shape. The hatch is heavy, however, and takes some effort to raise and lower. The windshield and front side windows are tinted green to deflect uv radiation; the rear side windows and backlight are darkly tinted for privacy. as its looks suggest, the murano is an aerodynamic machine. Details in the design help it slip quietly through the air. The colors were chosen carefully to promote a luxury look. interiorclimbing into the nissan murano couldn't be easier. The seating position and steering wheel orientation make it feel more like a car than an suv. The view rearward isn't compromised as much as we had expected by the stylishly thick d-pillars. the front seats are comfortable and supportive, even for people well over six feet tall. Petite drivers are also able to get comfortable, with the power-adjustable pedals that help ensure a good driving position without getting too close to the steering wheel where the air bag is housed. The overall interior fit and finish are good. The gauges have a classy grayish background with amber backlighting. Steering wheel audio controls are illuminated. a prominent pod juts from the center of the murano's dash presenting audio and climate controls. A new seven-inch color screen has been made standard to enhance usability and access to vehicle information. Controls on the steering wheel allow easy volume adjustments. customers can order either xm or sirius satellite radio as a dealer-installed accessory. A large center console separates the front seats, enhancing the sports sedan feel of the interior. The center console features a two-tiered lockable storage box with enough room for a laptop computer or a purse, cell phone, sunglasses, coins, cups and bottles. The door pockets flip out for easy access, and there's a hidden storage tray and two bins under the cargo floor. There are also three power outlets: front-passenger footwell, center console and rear. the cabin is roomy and feels airy. The murano is a five-seat vehicle with similar interior space as the seven-seat toyota highlander and honda pilot. the rear seats take advant. AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Climate Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Navigation System✔ Alloy Wheels
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