Used 2016 Nissan Murano SL for sale 

The 2016 Nissan Murano is offered in four trims, and the price for the base S trim starts at $29,740 and goes all the way up to $40,780 for the top-end Platinum trim with AWD layout. The Platinum trim comes fully loaded with some premium features that justify the price tag. The Platinum trim also adds multi-level heating features for the rear passenger seats and 20" Split alloy wheels for an enhanced appeal.

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Since all the trims are offered with an optional AWD layout, we would recommend you go for the SV trim. For the price it carries, it offers quite a bunch of premium and handy features along with an optional Premium Package that adds Power Panoramic Moonroof and 11 Speaker BOSE Premium Audio System.

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The 2016 Nissan Murano is powered by a DOHC V6 motor that churns out a commendable 260 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque. The motor is surprisingly smooth and delivers all the power in a linear manner without any fuss. The engine has enough power on tap to carry out almost all the day-to-day activities you intend to do and can offer some more with the optional AWD layout. The motor is mated to a CVT transmission that utilizes the power from the engine efficiently and effectively.

The Nissan Murano offers a decent acceleration for an SUV of its size. In its FWD avatar, the SUV completes the 0-60mph run under 7.8 seconds and accomplishes the standing quarter-mile within 16 seconds. Keep the gas pedal floored, and the Murano will max out at 119 mph of top speed.

The power and torque figures of the Murano are on par with the rivals here. The Hyundai Santa Fe pushes out the maximum horsepower but the Ford Edge aces it with its commendable torque output. When compared with its rivals here, the Murano’s performance figures are lowest, however, with the AWD system, it improves slightly. The Santa Fe is the quickest one here, courtesy of the 290 horsepower it can produce. Both the Murano and the Edge have similar emission ratings, while the Santa Fe has a higher rating making the former two slightly greener than the latter.

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The V6 motor of the 2016 Murano combined with the CVT unit returns a respectable fuel economy rating of 21mpg within the city and an impressive 28mpg out on the highways. The combined rating stands at 24mpg. The mpg ratings are more than adequate considering the size of the power plant and the performance it offers.

When compared with the rivals, the Murano is just on par with them. The Ford Edge is the most fuel-efficient offering while the Santa Fe returns the lowest mileage figures among the three owing to its heavy curb weight and power figures. With 26 mpg of combined mileage, the 2016 Ford Edge leads the race in the segment.

The interior of the Murano is one of its strong points that appeal to the buyers more than anything. The interior is made out of high-quality and premium soft-touch materials that cover almost all surfaces. The seats might not be the first thing you notice after getting in but they do impress a lot. Nissan calls it “Zero Gravity” seats, owing to the fact that those are designed to give your sitting posture the same shape while you’re in zero gravity.

Apart from that, the interiors give an overall feel of plushness and feel quite airy too. The Murano can accommodate 5 passengers comfortably, and the third passenger at the rear seat won’t have a hard time during those long trips.

The Hyundai Santa Fe is the only 7 seater SUV on the list but its third row is better left alone other than using it for keeping extra luggage or putting kids for a short duration. The Ford Edge is bigger than the Murano and offers more headroom and legroom than the Murano. Few key features include-

• Front Seatback Storage
• Cruise Control
• Keyless Ignition
• Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
• Front And Rear Cupholders
• Dual Zone Front Climate Control
• Interior Air Filtration
• Leather Steering Wheel
• Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror

Infotainment

The infotainment system of the Murano is pretty loaded and comes with a 7-inch touchscreen display and features a NissanConnect user interface. Disappointingly, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are missing but Mobile Apps technology takes care of it to some extent.

Overall the system is very responsive and functions like a tablet with its intuitive graphics and menu layout.

Some standard features include:

• AM/FM Stereo
• Auxiliary Audio Input
• CD Player
• HD Radio
• MP3 Player
• Satellite Radio
• Smart Device Integration
• Bluetooth streaming
• Voice recognition functionality
• Hands-free text messaging

The exterior of the Nissan Murano is as good and appealing as the interior. The front fascia looks attractive with Nissan’s “V-motion” front grille design. With bulging wheel arches and a muscular side-profile, the Murano gets a distinctive butch yet compact look.

Its floating roof design makes the SUV look like a crouching beast. The rear end also looks as good as the front, with a pair of stylish taillight and a bulging rear bumper with a tasteful chrome strip running across it.

The Santa Fe is the longest SUV on the list, and the Murano comes right next to it closely followed by the Edge. On the flip side, the Ford Edge is the tallest one here that explains the rival best headroom it offers. When comparing the curb weight, Hyundai Santa Fe is the heaviest of the lot at 4,026 lbs. Some exterior features include:

• Premium Paint
• BlindZone Mirrors
• Splash Guards
• Roof Rail Cross Bars
• 20" Split 5-Spoke Bright PVD Alloy Wheels
• Privacy Glass

Japanese vehicles are known to deliver exceptional safety features and strong build quality while being easy on the pockets, and the 2016 Murano is just another example of the same. The vehicle comes with a host of active and passive safety features, including anti-lock brakes, traction and stability control, hill-start assist, front side airbags, side curtain airbags, a driver knee airbag, active front head restraints, and a rearview camera.

The SUV scored a decent “4-star” in NHTSA crash tests and bagged a prestigious “Top Safety pick+” award from the IIHS.

Some standard safety features include:

• Driver Airbag
• Passenger Airbag
• Front Head Airbag
• Rear Head Airbag
• Front Side Airbag
• Brake Assist
• Electronic Stability Control
• Daytime Running Lights
• Child Safety Locks
• Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
• Traction Control
• Blind Spot Monitor
• Cross-Traffic Alert

Nissan Murano vs Ford Edge

The Ford Edge is a solid competitor to the Murano in the segment owing to its almost evenly-matched performance and practicality. The Edge is more spacious than the Murano and offers a similar cargo capacity to the Murano as well. The exterior styling is, however, not as attractive as the Murano and neither is the overall interior design appeal and plushness. It also loses out to the Murano in terms of fuel economy since the Murano offers identical mpg ratings to the Edge despite housing a bigger V6 and more power output.

Nissan Murano vs Hyundai Santa Fe

The Hyundai Santa Fe is a brilliant offering from the Korean auto giant and is a charmer too for its stylish exterior design and appealing yet practical interior as well. The Santa Fe beats the Murano in terms of performance and some more standard interior features. But it lacks seriously in terms of fuel efficiency and the overall comfort levels on the cabin, making the Murano a better alternative.

The 2016 Nissan Murano is an excellent all-rounder. It offers comfortable and luxurious seats, a plush ride quality, an airy cabin, and a host of safety features. From the outside, it looks quite appealing too, and when compared with its rivals, it definitely holds its ground tightly. Overall, at the given price, the Murano is an attractive SUV to go for.