Used 2012 Nissan Murano SL 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 $29,960 and comes with a lot of features such as 18" aluminum-alloy wheels, dual Zone automatic temperature control, 6-way manual driver’s seat with manual lumbar support, In-dash 6-CD changer with MP3 CD capability, auxiliary audio input jack, six standard airbags, and a lot more. 

The SV trim starts at $33,530 and further adds a Bluetooth hands-free phone system, a vehicle information center with 7" QVGA monitor, rearview monitor, 8-way power driver’s seat and 4-way power front-passenger seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel with illuminated audio controls, SiriusXM satellite radio, and automatic on/off headlights with fog lights.

The SL is the trim next in line, which starts at $37,230 and comes with a dual-panel moonroof with power retractable sunshades, 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 top-end LE trims starts at $38,960 and comes with top of the line features, including 20" aluminum-alloy wheels, high-intensity discharge (HID) bi-functional xenon projector headlights, silver-accented roof rails, and heated rear seats.

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The SL trim is the one to go for as it offers the added premium features including dual-panel moonroof with power retractable sunshades, 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 2012 Nissan Murano comes with a strong V6 engine under its hood outputting 260 hp and 240 lb-ft. The engine's power is transferred through either an FWD or an AWD drivetrain through a CVT transmission.

The Nissan SUV reaches 60mph in 7.8 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 13.9 seconds. The base price of the Nissan Murano is $29,960. The Murano is limited to a top speed of 140mph.

In comparison, the Santa Fe is the fastest to reach 60mph. With a 3.5L V6 under its hood putting out 276 hp and 248 lb-ft, the Hyundai reaches 60 mph in 7.4 seconds and crosses the quarter-mile mark in 15.7 seconds. The Murano comes in at second place with lower power outputs of 260 hp and 240 lb-ft but taking 7.8 and 13.9 seconds to reach 60mph and cross the quarter-mile, which is faster than the Santa Fe in quarter-mile times. The Buick Enclave takes 8 seconds to reach 60mph.

The 2012 Nissan Murano delivers a fuel-efficiency of 18 mpg in the city, 24 on the highway, and 20 mpg of combined fuel economy. The Nissan Murano gets a 21.7-gallon fuel capacity, outputting a range of 390 miles in the city, 521 on the highway, and a combined range of 434 miles. The efficiency figures are on par with other vehicles in the segment.

The 2012 Santa Fe delivers the best-combined fuel efficiency of 22mpg, while the Buick Enclave has the least efficiency figures of 16 mpg in the city, 22 on the highway, and 18 mpg combined. The Buick has the biggest fuel capacity of 22 gallons, followed by the Nissan and Santa Fe with 21.7 and 18 gallons of fuel capacity. The Murano delivers the best-combined range of 434 miles, followed by the Buick and the Hyundai providing 396 miles of range, respectively.

The Nissan Murano provides good space and comfort for five passengers. The cabin features an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, 4-way adjustable front passenger seat, heated front seats, 60/40 split fold-down rear seats with independent slide and reclining adjustments, combination of leatherette and fabric seating surfaces, and leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.

Other standards and optional features include dual-zone automatic climate control and a 7-inch infotainment screen with navigation functionality.

The 2012 Nissan Murano is the most spacious option in the front row, followed by the Buick and the Santa Fe. When it comes to second-row space, the competition is all on par with each other. When it comes to cargo capacity, the Santa Fe has the most of 34.2 cu-ft, followed by the Murano with 31.6 and the Buick with 23.3 cu-ft of cargo area, respectively. Few key features include-

• 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 2012 Nissan Murano’s infotainment unit?

The 2012 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 like a truly futuristic SUV. The front of the Murano features High-Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional xenon projector headlights, automatic on/off headlights, fog lights led taillights, black roof rails, dual-panel moonroof with power retractable sunshades, dual power outside mirrors, dual power heated outside mirrors, and rear privacy glass.

The Nissan Murano weighs 3,980 lbs, which is not very heavy in the segment. The Murano has a ground clearance of 7.4 inches.

The Buick weighs the heaviest at 4,980 lbs, followed by the Santa Fe that weighs 4120 lbs, while the Murano is the lightest weighing 3,980 lbs. The Buick has the best ground clearance of 8.4 inches, while the Nissan and the Santa Fe have 7.4 and 7.3 inches of clearance. Few key exterior features include-

• 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 a set of six standard airbags with 4 wheel ABS couples with EBD. The Nissan Advanced Airbag System comes with dual-stage supplemental front airbags, Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbags, Roof-mounted curtain supplemental airbags for side-impact and rollover head protection for front and rear-seat outboard occupants, Door-mounted curtain supplemental airbags for side-impact and rollover head protection for front occupants are the airbags present in this Nissan. 

The Murano stops from 60mph in a distance of 126 ft. Other safety features incorporated in the Murano include Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System, Active Brake Limited Slip, Blind Spot Warning System, Lane Departure Warning, and Moving Object Detection. Few key features are-

• Adaptive Cruise Control 
• 4-wheel ABS with EBD 
• Six standard airbags
• 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 2012 Nissan Murano is a good-looking vehicle. Along with a powerful engine under its hood delivering good power output, it offers a good amount of space on the interior as well as a pleasant-looking design language. The Murano is a great, stylish, and powerful option in the midsize crossover SUV segment.