OT: Nissan's Murano

[mrvincent]

Murano to compete with the likes of the MDX. If I were younger and single I might take a look at it. IMO

"Nissan is launching Murano to join one of the industry's biggest parties — so-called crossover sport-utility vehicles...."

http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/...7-murano_x.htm

[PrG]

Saw one on the road two days ago ... I was blown away ... it is stunning with a very aggressive profile ... looks to compete with the Lexus RX300 and MDX ... the upcoming Infiniti FX45 looks like a real winner. Hats off the Nissan and Infiniti ... quite a comeback with several 1-2 punches in a row, and they keep on coming.

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http://www.infiniti.com/

http://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/Fu...,22923,00.html

[hubby45251]

The Nissan dealer across the street has one parked in the front. I didn't sit inside, just looked through windows. Styling is different but cool. It is only a five seater, so I cannot seeing it compete with anything but Vibe, Matrix, Rav4, CR-V, etc........... 245 HP! with a CVT tranny! I would like to take it out for a beating and see how the tranny "shifts" with 245 horses kicking at it. The biggest astonishment, $34g's with a $2g dealer mark up! Even without the mark up, I still don't see myself paying that much. Heck, the RES Pilot cost $2000 less!

Just my .02

[Commuter]

Anyone notice that the styling is reminicent of the old AMC Gremlin?

It's a nice vehicle but it's a different class versus the Pilot.

[Black_Hawk]

Another Picture of Murano

[mikmax1]

I saw one in black...really stunning. Not to crazy about that rusty orange they use in all the press pictures.

Someone say Gremlin? Well maybe a bit, but times have changed.
What about Pacer?

[LiuBei]

Out of curiosity decided to go look at a Nissan Murano the other day to see how it stacked up against the Pilot. Although I did not get to drive it (this one was already sold) I was really impressed with the innovations Nissan made with this vehicle. It is a very odd vehicle, yet just by sitting in the front, back, and seeing all the features I think this could put up some good competition to the Pilot. It is very roomy/comfortable and has a decent amout of cargo space. Also having Nissan's great 3.5L VQ V-6 and a CVT is a definate plus. The pricing is a little high compared to the Pilot though. Anyway I will try to drive one ASAP, but for now I would like to get any feedback from anyone who has driven one or even sat in one. I really want to know if the CVT tranny is as good as they say.

[Dallas]

First off, my local Nissan dealership's salemen are like vultures.

OK...the Murano....looks....uh...HOT in person. It's wheels are HUGE and it's shape is very racy. I was impressed. The interior (except for orange lighting) is really beautiful in the light sand color.

I didn't drive it because I really didn't want to be tempted....because if it drives like it promises, I will have buyers regret. If it were out when I bought my Pilot, I think I would have bought the Murano.

Oh well.....it's so different than the Pilot that I doubt they will truly compete. If anything, the Murano will scalp RX 300 sales.

Dallas

[FSDO]

Nice looking vehicle. but what is a morono?( opps i mean) murano anyway? Amazing the names these guys make up . like leganza thats surely some sort of bean. .Im off to the site to check towing capacity.

[kompers]

I have to admit...if I didn't need all the space that the Pilot offers, I might have seriously considered the Nissan. Love those VQ engines and mating the 240HP to a CVT is way cool. I MUST test drive one!!

I had an '89 Maxima that would've rusted out before that 3.0 V6 engine would've died! I had 200K+ miles on it when it finally had to go due to exhaust manifold. And my Pilot!!

But...I STILL love my Pilot!!!

[FSDO]

ok then i guess im am the morono here. i read the article and it seems to be named after italian glass. i still think leganza is a bean

[Rainbowslim]

IMO, I don't think Nissan really intended to have the Murano go up against the Pilot. Seems like to me they are shooting for the single person, or married w/ no children, RX300 type buyers, as well as folks who might even be considering a 4 dr sedan.

Nissan also has the next generation Quest, as well as a full size SUV in the works and don't forget about the Pathfinder. They might go after the Pilot demographic with those 3 offerings.

[deanbert]

I was set on getting a Pilot (probably still will), then I drove the Milano. This makes it a tough descision.

Milano:

+ Sportier
+ Heated seats / memory and adjustable pedals
+ Sunroof
+ Heated outside mirrors and steering wheel
+ Bose stereo
+ Smaller
+ Comfortable
+ You can put stuff on top of the dashboard
+ Better gas mileage with higher HP
- CD based NAV
- Higher price
- Major blind spots in rear corners


Pilot:

+ It's a Honda!
+ Cool center console storage / shifter on column
+ Better DVD based NAV system (next year anyway)
+ Good price and resale value
- Too big
- Not so great gas mileage
- No sunroof