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Dale, 07/28/2016
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I've had a Murano since their inception...on my 4th one. Currently have a 2015 Platinum AWD...Mocha color with light interior. When I first got it I had everyone ask about it when ever I stopped for gas or wherever. Super comfy to drive though there is a hood glare when the sun is at a certain angle...no big deal. We have a home in Florida for winter & driving down in the Murano makes the 1750 mile trip enjoyable. Though gas mileage can suffer in town stop & go traffic (true for any SUV) gas mileage on the highway is great. We have got as much as 31 going down to Florida. Futuristic styling puts Murano above all the normal look SUVs. True of interior styling also. Much better then any SUV priced $5 grand more. Let me tell you about Nissan itself. Our first 2015 Murano was white. We had some trans problems & you know what Nissan did. Rather then try and figure out the problem (under warranty) which could have taken who knows how long they told us to go down to the Nissan dealer in our home town & pick out another new Murano & they would take the white back. NO CHARGE!!! Dealer didn't have another white one on hand so we took the Mocha color rather then wait for a white one to come in or do a dealer trade. Love the Mocha. Now what does that tell you about NISSAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Well Executed, Balanced Design
Steve, 11/19/2015
updated 05/19/2017
2015 Nissan Murano SV 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I have only had my Murano for a few weeks....I had a Rogue SV AWD that I generally liked, but dealership called me and was interested in buying it back for an upgrade, so I bought a Murano SV AWD. I have to say the few issues that bothered me about the Rogue (engine roughness and fuel economy & range) seem resolved in the Murano. I really like this vehicle so far, and am glad I bought it. Reliability is to early to evaluate, but I have owned several Nissans and have had very few significant problems with any of them, so I have a lot of confidence in this vehicle and don't expect issues. Interior - really nice, plush design. Nissan consistently seems to have some of the nicest interiors versus their competitors. The interior materials and design in the Murano, like in most Nissans I have driven, are outstanding and among the best out there. Driver's seat lumbar control is terrific and really gives strong lower back support. The front passenger seat has no lumbar control but is still comfortable and 4-way power in the SV trim. The interior feels much more upscale than in past versions of the Murano. Feels really BIG inside, as well. HUGE center console with nicely padded armrests. Well laid out dash and controls, clear gages, and the driver's display in the dash has lots of helpful information. In normal driving around town and at moderate speeds, cruises really quietly. Navigation system is useful, screen is huge (8") and the map displays speed limit on whichever road you're on, which is helpful in unfamiliar areas. There is a third 12V power outlet in the rear cargo area which is a nice feature. Exterior - I really like it, seems a bit lower but much longer and wider than the previous model. Fog lights are a nice touch, and lower trim levels are a tougher gray plastic that will probably hold up well to road debris, rocks, etc. and resist scratches better than a painted surface. Driving impression - very smooth and quiet at normal speeds; easy to steer and drive. Noticeably quieter than last-gem Murano. Power steering is pretty heavily assisted at lower speeds so the vehicle is easy to maneuver. Handles pretty well, better than my Rogue did - but probably not as well as its Mazda counterparts. Good handling and comfort/ride quality balance. Engine mates well to CVT and both are responsive. The CVT can be placed in manual mode and simulates a 7-speed conventional automatic, which is very cool. Engine is generally smooth and powerful, though can be a little rough under hard acceleration - but it's got enough power you usually won't feel the need to push it too hard. Engine noise is well isolated from the cabin. I have been really pleased with highway mileage.....I have driven several hundred miles and while results are mixed, on a recent trip I got 29.6 mpg after 177 highway miles, including a couple of stops at rest areas, with an average speed (according to the trip computer) of 64 mph. As long as there's not a lot of wind and the surface is level, engine RPM's can be as low as 1200-1300 in normal cruising, and almost always <1500. I got in the low 30's for mileage on several short trips at 55-60 mph. I did only get about 23 mpg on one stretch of about 100 miles driving into a lot of wind and rain, but guess that is to be expected. City mileage is nothing special and seems close to the claimed 21 mpg. AWD is excellent and this thing feels rock-solid and stable in the worse weather at freeway speeds. Gas tank is over 19 gallons so great highway range. Only negative, really, can be visibility. This thing has a high cowl and a funky-shaped hood with flares in it and it can be tough seeing what's directly in front of you at close range in dark conditions, and especially towards your front quarter panels. Headlights are OK but don't provide especially good projection in my opinion. There can be some significant blind spots to the rear and sides. The last-generation Murano was much better from a visibility standpoint. I test drove a car with the Around View monitor system, which is excellent. The car I bought does not have that and I believe you can only get it in the SL trim in the Murano, though it is offered in SV trim in the Rogue. Well worth the investment if you can afford it. BTW I LOVE the remote engine start (an extra button on the key fob/remote). Will come in handy this winter! Update 5/19/17 - two years into owning this vehicle, I can say in all honesty I like it as much today as I did the day I bought it. Probably, overall, my favorite vehicle I have ever had. I have had to make no repairs at all, other than a leaking tire, and mechanical/electrical reliability has been perfect. This thing is very sure-footed in heavy rain and even snow, and a great road cruiser. Seats are terrific for long distance trips. I would only say, if I had to buy this all over again, that I'd probably go up to the next trim level to get the around-view camera system.
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First Impression and later
skydriver1, 07/04/2015
updated 07/07/2016
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
I traded a very clean 09 LE AWD Murano for this 2015 Platinum version. So the older Murano is the benchmark here. First impressions are that the vehicle has better acceleration due to the improved CVT transmission, is quieter on the road, much nicer interior and more cargo space, does not handle as well, but not by much. Love all the new electronic safety stuff, like lane change warning & overview monitoring to name a few. The looks are certainly more exciting, but that is subjective. Reliability is unknown. Will update review in a month. Final word: there are a many mid size SUV's out there, and this Nissan may suit your needs better than others based on the features you find important. UPDATE: After 7 months no change in impressions except that the car does not track well. Constant small corrections are needed which makes driving a chore. The dealer has no fix and their explanation is that it has to do with the new electronic power steering. At this point I am reducing the rating to three stars based on this. Take a long test drive before buying.
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Nice But Twitchy Steering
Peter Kunasz, 08/05/2015
2015 Nissan Murano SV 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
30 of 33 people found this review helpful
Love a lot about this car, but there are some issues. I will be brief. 1. Most important, this car has very sensitive "twitchy" steering at freeway speeds. Essentially you end up making twice the little steering corrections that you would expect. I had a shop supervisor ride with me and he agreed and said that the 2015 Murano has a different type of electronic power steering that causes the issue and Nissan is aware of the problem but there is no fix other than to check the alignment. If you are not attuned to how the car handles, you may not notice this problem as it is subtle-- but it is there. Shoppers should freeway test drive and see if this bothers them before buying. 2. Fuel economy--not as reported. Getting 19.9 in mostly highway driving. This is way below EPA values. This may be a law suit issue as it seems to be the norm. 3. Interior materials--much cheeper than my 09 Murano. Some panels do not align properly. I am disappointed in the assembly process. 4. General handeling--not as good as my 09 Murano, but ride is softer.
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Great CUV so far...
Willie, 08/01/2015
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
Engine/trans combo is nearly perfect for this vehicle. While 260 hp may not seem like a whole lot these days...it's perfectly matched to the CVT. I love the CVT and this is my 3rd CVT from Nissan. It's the best one yet I've owned! I wish I could have the paddle shifters from my 2012 Maxima though. While I do wish for a bit more power coming from a 290 hp Maxima...it wasn't as big of a step down as initially expected (only lost about a sec in 0-60 mph time...6.8-7.0 sec I have timed compared to 5.8-6.2 sec in my 2012 Maxima). The same goes for handling...it's no sports car...but wasn't a huge step down from the Maxima...but I wasn't expecting it to be a canyon carver either. It handles very well for what it's intended purpose. The steering...while light...is very precise and has just enough road feel (less than the Maxima...which I loved the steering feel/response). Very comfortable cabin...powerful HVAC and heated/cooled seats. I like the 11 speaker stereo...but feel it could have a bit more punch at mid volumes. It's pretty darn good at upper volumes...but nothing extraordinary. Mileage has been very good so far...with a best tank of over 29 mpg (550 mile trip hand calculated with cruise set to 74 mph) and a worst tank of 22 mpg...and I have not babied this thing. The navigation is ok...but could be better. Nissan Connect Apps are a big thorn as the top trip Platinum only has Google Search at this time. Lower trims have access to Pandora...so I don't understand how a upper trim get's less stuff. I am still waiting for that upgrade from Nissan. The radar-based cruise control is nice...but sometimes wish I could revert to basic cruise at times. Overall...I have only seen a few minor issues so far...and have overwhelmingly satisfied at this time.
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