Used 2011 Nissan Murano LE for sale 

The Nissan Murano ranges across four trim lines at varying price points. There is one single engine option, which is a V6 engine outputting 260 hp and 240 lb-ft. The base-level S trim starts at $29,290, followed by the SV trim which costs $32,860. The SL trim starts at $36,400, whereas the top-end LE trim starts at $38,300.

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The SL trim is the one to go for as it offers the added premium features, including an optional Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with a 7.0" VGA touch-screen monitor and voice recognition, heated outside mirrors with memory position, rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers, leather-appointed seats with driver’s seat memory position, heated front seats, and a Bose audio system with nine speakers plus dual subwoofers.

The 2011 Nissan Murano comes with a strong V6 engine under its hood outputting 260 hp and 240 lb-ft. The engine's power is transferred to either an FWD or an AWD drivetrain through a CVT transmission.

The Nissan SUV reaches 60 mph in 7 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 16 seconds. The base price of the Nissan Murano is $29,960. The Murano is limited to a top speed of 140mph.

The Mazda CX-9 is the fastest of the lot. With a 3.5 L V6 under its hood putting out 273 hp and 270 lb-ft, it reaches 60 mph in 7.3 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 15.6 seconds. The Hyundai Santa Fe comes in at second place with a greater power output of 276 hp and 248 lb-ft but falls at second place in acceleration taking 7.4 and 15.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and cross the quarter-mile, respectively. The Nissan Murano producing 260 hp and 240 lb-ft, takes 7.0 seconds to reach 60mph and 16.0 seconds to cross the quarter-mile.

The Murano performs quite well in terms of fuel efficiency considering the size and segment. The 2011 Nissan Murano delivers a fuel-efficiency of 18 mpg in the city, 23 on the highway, and 20 mpg of combined fuel economy. The Nissan Murano gets a 21.7-gallon fuel capacity outputting a range of 391 miles in the city, 499 on the highway, and a combined range of 434 miles. The efficiency figures are in the mid-level territory in the segment.

The Santa Fe delivers combined fuel efficiency of 23 mpg, followed by the Murano delivering 20 mpg. The CX-9 has the least efficiency figures of 17 mpg in the city, 24 on the highway, and 19 combined. The Nissan and the Mazda CX-9 have fuel capacities of 21.7 and 20.1 gallons, followed by the Santa Fe with 18-gallons of fuel capacity. The Nissan Murano delivers the best-combined range of 434 miles, followed by the Santa Fe and the CX-9 providing 414 and 381 miles of range, respectively.

The 2011 Nissan Murano offers seating for five people. The interior features an upscale cabin and leather and cloth seating surfaces along with superb fit and finish. The cabin is very spacious with all seats providing lots of space.

The second-row seats are also extremely comfortable, offering reclining functionality. The seats are heated and leather-trimmed. Dual-zone climate control is also present to keep the passengers comfortable. 

The Murano is the most spacious option in the front row, followed by the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Murano. When it comes to second-row space, the competition is all on par with each other. When comparing the cargo capacity, the Hyundai Santa Fe has the most of 34.2 cu-ft, followed by the Murano with 31.6 and the Mazda with 17.2 cu-ft of cargo area respectively.

• 8-way power driver’s seat 
• 4-way power front-passenger seat
• Dual Panel Moonroof with power retractable sunshades
• Heated Front and Rear Seats 
• Leather-appointed seats with driver’s seat memory position
• Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with illuminated audio controls 

How intuitive is the 2011 Nissan Murano’s infotainment unit?

The 2011 Nissan Murano features a 7-inch infotainment unit as standard. It is equipped with Bluetooth, Aux, and USB Connectivity along with the added feature of SiriusXM satellite radio and navigation. As for audio, there is a Bose audio system with nine speakers and dual subwoofers. Other major infotainment features include-

• Vehicle Information Center with 7" QVGA monitor
• Optional Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with 7" VGA touch-screen monitor and voice recognition
• Bose audio system with nine speakers plus dual subwoofers
• Aux Input
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio 
• USB Connectivity
• Bluetooth Connectivity

The Nissan Murano looks stylish and sporty with an advanced and futuristic design language. The exterior features a nice-looking inverted triangular front grille along with integrated HID headlights making it look sporty.

The side profile features 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels further uplifting the sporty nature. The rear end is just vague and looks a bit weird and kind of cramped. The Murano has a weight of 3,877 lbs and a ground clearance of 7.4 inches.

The new Mazda CX-9 weighs 4,330 lbs, followed by the Murano that weighs 3,877 lbs, while the Santa Fe is the lightest weighing 3,875 lbs by a slight margin. The Santa Fe has the best ground clearance of 8.1 inches, while the Mazda has 8.0 inches of clearance and the Murano has a lower 7.4 inches. The Nissan is the longest and has the longest wheelbase too. Major exterior highlights of the Murano are-

• High-Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional xenon projector headlights
• Silver-accented roof rails
• Automatic on/off headlights with fog lights
• Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers
• Heated outside mirrors with memory position
• 20" Aluminum-alloy wheels

The new Nissan Murano comes equipped with many standard safety features, including six standard airbags and 4-wheel ABS with EBD. The Nissan Murano stops from 60 mph at a distance of 126 ft, which is a safe distance. NHTSA has rated the Nissan and given it an impressive overall safety rating of 5-stars. IIHS gave the Murano a ‘Good’ rating for frontal protection further ensuring that the Murano is a super safe mini SUV. Few salient safety features include-

• Adaptive Cruise Control 
• 4-wheel ABS with EBD 
• Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
• Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)
• Blind Spot Warning System (BSW) 
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW) 
• Moving Object Detection (MOD)

The Nissan Murano is a perfect package with all of the essential features and a capable powertrain on the inside, along with a practical design, sufficient fuel economy, and of course the great handling. The Nissan offers a well-built class-leading interior, plush ride, and a powerful V6 engine that cements Murano as an excellent vehicle. The Murano is a capable option in the segment with great features, impressive safety scores, and superb build quality.