Used 2015 Nissan Murano Platinum SUV Review
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A Great Car So Far
Brent Greider, Geneva, IL, 03/04/2016
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
Let me start my saying this is our first SUV, so I don't have anything to compare it to. Bought the 2015 Murano Platinum a few weeks ago and so far it has exceeded my expectations. Was hesitant about getting the 20 in. wheels since another guy who wrote a review said it rode hard. I have found this to be not true and the ride is very comfortable. We got the Pacific Sunset color with … the black leather interior. In my opinion, this is one of the best color combinations. Overall, we are extremely happy with this car so far. Some of the pluses include;
1) One of the best looking SUV's on the road. Looks better than it's Infinity cousin and the Lexus 350 and is $10-$15,000 less.
2) The 360 camera is great!
3) An SUV that can get 21 city and 28 highway with a 6 cylinder, 260 HP engine is very good. The car is still in the break-in period so it is too early to tell. A lot of other reviews complain that their actual mileage is less.
4) The power up back-seat function is great. The back seats can be raised from the back cargo area or from a button on the dashboard.
5) The main 8 in. screen and the instrumentation are well laid out and easy to understand.
6) The LED headlights really light up the road.
7) The memory foam seats are very comfortable.
7) The 20 in. wheels that come with the Platinum model are really nice.
8) The panoramic roof is great.
A couple of small negatives;
1) The silver vent bezels that surround the vents on the left and right side of the dashboard reflect an image of the bezel onto the glass driver and passenger windows. This is annoying but is not a problem with the windows down.
2) The seats, while comfortable, do not seem to extend far enough to support your thighs very well. The Maxima has seat extenders installed for just this very reason but these are not available on the Murano.
3) The engine is a little loud if you step on the gas too hard from a dead stop.
4) Although the car has all kinds of safety features, rear warning beepers are not an option. The car does have a rear camera and rear cross alert however.
5) The blind side lights are not very bright, do not blink and make no warning beep making them hard to notice during the daytime.
Update Sept., 2016
Had the car for 7 months now and still love it! A couple of updated comments;
1) Mileage seems to be as advertised.
2) A correction on number 5 above. The blind side warnings do blink but only if you have your turn signal turned on. Otherwise, the warning light is a steady orange and not very noticeable when not flashing.
3) Am glad we bought the 2015 since the color we got (Pacific Sunset copper) is reportedly no longer available on the 2016 model.
4) You must really be careful as the visibility over the hood and sides of the car is poor. Ran into a low level lumber cart in a Home Depot parking lot that I could not see and had to have a ding repaired in the door.
Awesome!!
LEO, Montgomery, AL, 08/09/2016
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
When I decided to purchase a new car I had my heart set on the new Lincoln MKC. I went to the dealership to test drive one but was disappointed in how small it was. It was impossible to fit in the back seat and there was virtually no trunk space. I then went to the Volvo dealership to look at the C60 which had received top notch consumer reviews. Again I was disappointed. I went on to … look at Mercedes, GMC, Chevrolet and Ford. I couldn't find one that I really liked until I drove by the Nissan dealership and saw the Murano. I thought the styling was unique and and totally unlike any SUV I had seen. After test driving one, I was sold. I ended up purchasing the Platinum addition with all the bells and whistles. Fast forward a year and 10,000 miles later. I still think this is an awesome car. It is the most comfortable car I have ever driven. I have a bad back and find most car seats aggravating. Not with the Murano. Trust me, if you buy one you will not be disappointed.
Best Value
luvmurano, Royse City, TX, 03/26/2015
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
Had my 2015 Murano for over a month now and this vehicle lives up to all of Nissan's advertising. Seats are comfortable on long trips, driving position is great, and interior is nice and quiet. Handling is great and of special note is the acceleration. Although Edmunds claim it doesn't have the speed, I beg to differ. Here in Texas we have the shortest on-ramps and let me tell you I … can merge into traffic at 70+. Coming back from a road trip ran into some rare snow and the vehicle handled well. Still haven't figured out all the bells and whistles yet. Only drawback is the front left window shield pillar. Kinda blocks your view when making left turns. Other than that, awesome vehicle.
Great CUV so far...
Willie, Amarillo, TX, 08/01/2015
2015 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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.
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2015 Nissan Murano Platinum SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Spacious and upscale interior
- Pro:comfortable seats
- Pro:nice balance of power and fuel economy
- Pro:pleasant ride.
- Con:Not as sporty to drive as its predecessor.
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