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Melissa Kay Phelan

2013 Nissan Murano

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Posted On: May 23, 2024

Nissan Murano is a great car to purchase

Pros
It has a lot of room in the back seat and room in the main back for groceries or anything you wanna haul, It's a safe car for my granddaughters to ride in because the seatbelts tighten up really good Read more

Cons
You can't watch a DVD in the car unless the car is in park, The car uses alot of gas even after having a tune up and oil change

My Nissan Murano is a good car because it has lots of room for a family (car seat also ) the carpet in the Murano is easy to keep clean , the gas mileage isn't to good even after I got a tune up and oil change, I feel like it's a safe car for my granddaughters to ride in because of the way the seatbelts tighten up really good so my babies are secure

2013 Nissan Murano Review

Pros

High-grade interiors
Spacious back seat
Powerful powertrain
Great drivability
Smooth ride quality

Cons

No manual mode on CVT
Rear-ward visibility is lacking

The 2013 Nissan Murano is a well-specced mid-size SUV that offers a great driving experience as well as cabin space. The car is quite well powered with a 3.5L V-6 motor and a CVT gearbox.

Overview

The 2013 Nissan Murano is a well-specced mid-size SUV that offers a great driving experience as well as cabin space. The car is quite well powered with a 3.5L V-6 motor and a CVT gearbox. The new Nissan Murano comes standard with a front-wheel-drive, though all-wheel-drive is available on every trim. The interiors are well outfitted and styled. They even come with some of the latest technology, and safety features. The car goes up against competitors like the Ford Edge, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Pricing and Features
6.0/10

The Murano comes in a total of 4 trims: S, SV, SL, and LE. The powertrain is a 3.5L V-6 with a CVT gearbox as standard. The car is available with a front-wheel-drive or an all-wheel-drive at every trim level.

Trim	S	SV	SL	LE
MSRP (FWD)	$28,440	$31,530	$35,390	$37,880
MSRP (AWD)	$30,230	$33,130	$36,990	$39,480
Key Features	18” Alloy Wheels	Everything on the S +	Everything on SV +	Everything on SL +
	Tinted rear privacy glass	Automatic headlights	Panoramic sunroof	20-inch alloy wheels
	Dual-zone climate control	Fog lights	Leather upholstery	Bi-xenon headlights
	Cloth upholstery	Roof rails	Driver seat memory	Heated rear seats
	7-inch monochrome screen	Heated power front seats	9-speaker Bose premium audio	Wood interior trim
	Cruise control	7-inch color display
	6-speaker sound system	Rearview camera
		Bluetooth

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Although the SL offers leather upholstery, the Nissan Murano SV makes the most sense as it has a hefty bit of added features and tech. The LE trim offers 20” wheels, though they are best avoided as they truly spoil the ride quality.

Engine and Performance
8.1/10

Powering the new Nissan Murano is the same 3.5L V-6 motor that makes 260 horsepower and 240 foot-pounds of torque. The engine is mated to Nissan’s Xtronic CVT, though the engine actually does shine through and the powertrain is quite responsive.

The gearbox moves over the whole range rather smoothly, though it does not offer manual shifting, which is a bit of a disappointment. The steering is highly responsive, and the Murano actually seems much more agile than it should be.

Model	Nissan Murano	Ford Edge	Jeep Grand Cherokee
MSRP	$28,440	$27,700	$27,700
Engine	3.5L V-6	3.5L V-6	3.6L V-6
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	RWD
Transmission	CVT	6-speed automatic	5-speed automatic
Power	260 hp @ 6000 rpm	285 hp @ 6500 rpm	290 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque	240 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm	253 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm	260 ft-lbs. @ 4800 rpm
0-60 mph (seconds)	8.6	6.8	9.3
Quarter-mile (seconds)	16.6	15.5	16.8
Top Speed (mph)	136	136	118

Comparing acceleration to 60 mph, the Murano is a bit slower than the average. The Ford Edge is the fastest to get up to speed. The Jeep Grand Cherokee offers a clunky and rather old 5-speed automatic which is the slowest of the competitors. Comparing power output though the Jeep Grand Cherokee is the best powered in the bunch.

Fuel Economy
6.0/10

While the segment now has started offering inline-4s and turbocharged motors, the 3.5L V-6 is a bit on the inefficient side. Even then it does manage to give 18 mpg in cities, 24 mpg on highways, and 20 mpg combined. The AWD system on the other hand reduces the highway mileage by 1 mpg.

Model	Nissan Murano	Ford Edge	Jeep Grand Cherokee
MPG (City) (mpg)	18	19	17
MPG (Highway) (mpg)	24	27	23
MPG (Combined) (mpg)	20	22	19
Fuel Capacity (gallon)	21.7	18.0	24.6
Range (City/Hwy)	391/521	342/486	418/566

The large crossover gets a huge 21.7 gallons of fuel capacity. Which lets the Murano go upto 450 miles without the need to refuel. The Ford Edge is the most efficient of the lot, although it has the smallest fuel capacity, and hence the lowest range. The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the least efficient car in the competition.

Interior
8.3/10

While the exteriors are exceptionally well-styled, the interiors seem a bit on the plainer side. Nissan does use a plethora of well-designed touches and fine materials to line the cabin and make it feel upscale.

The front seats are quite accommodating and adjustable for a variety of sizes. The rear seats have great space, though they don’t take well to 3 passengers. The rear also has great headroom.

Model	Nissan Murano	Ford Edge	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Passenger capacity	8	8	8
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	38.3/59.6/38.1	40.0/58.9/40.8	39.9/58.7/40.3
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg)(In.)	38.1/58.7/36.3	39.3/58.7/39.6	39.2/58.0/38.6
Cargo Capacity (cu-ft)	31.6	32.2	35.1

Comparing the luggage space, the Murano has the least storage space (31.6 cu-ft) of the competition, and overall the segment as well. Even the rear-seat legroom for the crossover seems a bit lacking. The Ford Escape offers the best legroom, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee has the best storage space of 35.1 cu-ft. Some standout interior features in the crossover include:

Dual Zone Climate Control
Tinted rear privacy glass
Panoramic sunroof
Driver seat memory
Heated and ventilated front seats
Heated rear seats
Leather upholstery

How intuitive is the 2013 Nissan Murano’s infotainment unit?

Every Murano comes with a 7-inch display in the dashboard. The SV trim offers a color display in the same place which includes a backup camera. The display has AM/FM/CD players included and even has USB and iPod Connectivity. Satellite radio can be had in the SV trim onwards. The basic audio system is a 6-speaker setup, though a Bose 9-speaker premium system with dual subwoofers is offered in higher trims.

7-inch display
AMFM/CD Player
Bluetooth Connectivity
iPod connectivity
6-speaker audio
9-speaker premium Bose Audio

Exterior
9.5/10

The new Nissan Murano is one of the best looking crossovers in the segment. The car has the shape of a station wagon overall, though the curves and the width make it look much more rugged and powerful.

The current version is rather well designed and crisply detailed. The wheels are quite large in proportion, and particularly the 20” ones make the car look exceptionally well-styled.

Model	Nissan Murano	Ford Edge	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Curb Weight (lbs)	3964	4056	4533
Length (in.)	189.9	184.2	189.8
Width (in.)	74.1	76.0	76.5
Height (in.)	68.0	67.0	69.3
Ground Clearance (in.)	7.4	7.9	8.6
Wheelbase (in.)	111.2	111.2	114.8

The Murano has a similar size to most other mid-size crossovers in the segment. Though it does offer the least ground clearance of the lot. Comparing width as well the Nissan Murano is the thinnest of the lot. Some standout exterior features include:

Automatic headlights
Fog lights
Roof rails
Panoramic sunroof
Bi-Zenon headlights
20-inch alloy wheels

Safety
8.9/10

Structurally the 2013 Nissan Murano isn't quite the most structurally sound SUVs in the market. Though the manufacturer does offer a wide range of safety features included in the car. Systems like Moving Object Detection, Blind Spot Warning, and Lane Departure Warning are offered. The NHTSA rates the Murano at 4 on 5 stars in most of its ratings and even overall. The IIHS has given the car a “Marginal” Safety rating in roof-strength. Some standout safety equipment in the car are:

Electronic Stability Control
Front Side Airbags
Side Curtain Airbags
Active front head restraints
Moving Object Detection
Blind Spot Warning
Lane Departure Warning

Final Verdict

The 2013 Nissan Murano is a highly attractive and techno-savvy people mover. The car comes loaded with well-styled and supportive interiors as well as a responsive throttle and handling. Though compared to other cars in the segment the car seems to lag a bit in the rear row legroom and boot space. Overall the car is quite well built and has all the makings of a great family car. As such it is highly recommended as compared to its competitors.

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Nissan Murano is a great car to purchase

ProsIt has a lot of room in the back seat and room in the main back for groceries or anything you wanna haul, It's a safe car for my granddaughters to ride in because the seatbelts tighten up really good Read more

Cons You can't watch a DVD in the car unless the car is in park, The car uses alot of gas even after having a tune up and oil change

2013 Nissan Murano Review

Pros

Cons

Overview

Pricing and Features6.0/10

Engine and Performance8.1/10

Fuel Economy6.0/10

Interior8.3/10

How intuitive is the 2013 Nissan Murano’s infotainment unit?

Exterior9.5/10

Safety8.9/10

Final Verdict

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Pros
It has a lot of room in the back seat and room in the main back for groceries or anything you wanna haul, It's a safe car for my granddaughters to ride in because the seatbelts tighten up really good Read more

Cons
You can't watch a DVD in the car unless the car is in park, The car uses alot of gas even after having a tune up and oil change

Pricing and Features
6.0/10

Engine and Performance
8.1/10

Fuel Economy
6.0/10

Interior
8.3/10

Exterior
9.5/10

Safety
8.9/10