| Model year | 2011 |
| Make | Nissan |
| Model | Murano CrossCabriolet |
| Style | 2dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT) |
| Base MSRP | $46,390 |
| Options on test vehicle | Camel Interior ($500); Floor Mats ($185) |
| As-tested MSRP | $47,885 |
| Drive type | All-wheel Drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated V6, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3,498/213 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.3 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,600 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 265 @ 6,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 248 @ 4,400 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission type | Pulley-regulated continuously variable transmission with console shifter |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | 2.371-0.439; R=1.766; Final=5.173 |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs |
| Suspension, rear | Independent, multilink, twin-tube dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Hydraulic-assist speed-proportional rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 18.5 |
| Tire brand | Toyo |
| Tire model | Proxes A20 |
| Tire type | All-season front and rear |
| Tire size, front | P235/55R20 104T M+S |
| Tire size, rear | P235/55R20 104T M+S |
| Wheel size | 20-by-7.5 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum |
| Brakes, front | 12.6-inch ventilated with two-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 12.1-inch ventilated with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 3.5 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.6 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 8.2 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 11.8 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.1 @ 88.9 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 7.9 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 31 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 124 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 59.9 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.73 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 43.7 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 74.2 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 68.3 (70.7 with roof open) |
| Acceleration comments | Doesn't approve of pedal overlap and the benefit from getting the little it allows becomes a wash by the quarter-mile. Engine rpm is nearly at redline by 60 mph (or so) at WOT. Max acceleration is not what the Nissan VQ V6 with CVT does best. Everyday driving is seamlessly quiet and responsive (yes, responsive). |
| Braking rating | Average |
| Braking comments | Pretty noticeable dive, but not enough to allow the rear to rotate/wiggle at all. There's some excessive pedal travel at 10-0 mph that doesn't inspire confidence. Good fade resistance. |
| Handling rating | Average |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Plenty of lean and tire howling with electronic stability control off (actually it is not and a safety net remains), so throttle begins to trail off as understeer increases. Steering weight doesn't change much at this speed but does give a sense of what grip is left. ESC on takes throttle and dabs brakes. Slalom: With nondefeat ESC, the slalom is a frustrating guessing game each run. Hard to predict what's going to work and what won't. In general, however, the steering is friction-free, precise and linear. Chassis feels more capable than ESC allows. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 58.7 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 36.4 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 3.75 head wind |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 18 city/23 highway/20 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 17.4 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 21.7 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 4,438 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 4,420 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 57.6/42.4 |
| Length (in.) | 190.1 |
| Width (in.) | 74.5 |
| Height (in.) | 66.2 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 111.2 |
| Track, front (in.) | 63.3 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 63.4 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 38.1 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 42.5 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 32.7 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.2 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.7 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 56.6 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 51.7 |
| Seating capacity | 4 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 12.3 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Dual front with head protection chambers |
| Antilock brakes | Four-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Traction control |
| Stability control | Stability control |
| Rollover protection | Convertible occupant rollover protection |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not tested |
| IIHS offset | Not tested |
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