Sherrice Gilsbach
MOTHER PROOF
I drove 119 miles before the gauge moved off the full line. My kids thought the back seat was spacious; their booster seats fit there easily. And they enjoyed the center armrest with two cupholders.
Tom Incantalupo
NEWSDAY
A redesign has made a good Murano a little better with, among other things, 25 more h.p. It has a new and more communicative steering system similar to that in Altima, and a choppy and odd-looking but ergonomically effective dashboard. I was unhappy with the wind noise at highway speeds.
Dan Neil
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Compared to the new Murano, the lava-breathing GT-R has the countenance of the Buddha. I like the reclining rear seats; the rear seat lever releases, which allow you to drop the seats while loading; and the power return.
Steven Cole Smith
ORLANDO SENTINEL
The handsome, futuristic 2003 Nissan Murano set a design standard for crossover SUVs, with its influence obvious in subsequent models such as the Ford Edge. The 2009? Hey, not so bad. Inside, the 2009 is a definite improvement. The front buckets, while comfortable, could use some side bolstering.
Joe Wiesenfelder
CARS. COM
The ride quality is softer than the first generation’s, and there’s some body roll, but it’s no problem. Premium gas is recommended but not required.
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See related story, “Distinctive Murano now incredible bulk,” Rides section, Page 1
