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#1 of 208 Mazda CX-7 vs. Nissan Murano by Sylvia STAFF Mar 23, 2006 (11:18 am)
Plenty of people are comparing the two - are you? Thoughts? Replies to this message: lilarry (Apr 18, 2006 5:42 pm) lilarry (Apr 18, 2006 8:13 pm) aviboy97 (Apr 19, 2006 9:29 am) and 5 more... rnmom (Apr 18, 2007 3:39 pm) hpgator (Apr 18, 2007 4:27 pm) carlitos92 (Apr 18, 2007 6:32 pm) philmo (Apr 19, 2007 7:30 am) and 2 more... defreitasm (Apr 20, 2007 6:10 am) and 13 more...
#2 of 208 CX-7 vs Murano by tigger5753 Mar 24, 2006 (10:00 am)
I think the CX-7 is a clone/copy of the Murano from the outside. Compare a CX-7 with a Murano S (no roof rails), and they are almost identical. Dimensions are a bit smaller tho - be interested in a test/comparison in the future.   Not sure about the turbo 4cyl - think they would have been better off with a V6...
#3 of 208 by ctx Mar 25, 2006 (5:02 am)
I posted this in another thread but here is my take on some of it:      1. Price - Based on MSRP, the CX-7 is 5 grand less than the comparably equipped Murano. Murano is 36909 with Touring pkg, Navigation and Dynamic Stability Control, CX-7 is 31,040 – same options. I do realize the Murano probably will not sell at MSRP.. obviously no data on the CX-7. 2. Warranty – CX-7 is 48 mo/50K miles. Murano is 36 mo/36K miles. 3. Transmission – I’m not a huge fan of CVT so CX-7 wins (for now.. need to test drive the CX-7..) 4. Time on market – Murano wins here. Had plenty of time to work the kinks out. I know how the first years are.. 5. Looks – I’m tending towards the Murano.   JMHO!
#4 of 208 CX-7 vs. Murano by maximafan Mar 27, 2006 (11:35 pm)
After checking the specs of both vehicles on  the respective websites and brochures, the  Murano appears to be an all around larger  vehicle with more towing capacity than the  CX-7. For example:         Towing Cap.: Murano - 3500 lbs.                      CX-7 - 2000 lbs.         Overall length: Murano - 187.6                         CX-7 - 184.1         Width: Murano - 74.8                 CX-7 - 73.7         Cargo Volume - seats down -                 Murano - 81.6 cu.ft.                 CX-7 - 58.6         Fuel tank (Gals.): Murano - 21.7                             CX-7 - 18.27         Fuel Economy: Murano(AWD)- 19/24                        CX-7(AWD)- 18/24           Just a sampling of some of the specs.         Interesting, huh? Replies to this message: richml (Mar 29, 2006 11:17 am)
#5 of 208 Good sampling... by tigger5753 Mar 28, 2006 (9:12 am)
Murano is bigger - it shows in the difference in the cargo volume.   I am surprised that the towing for the CX-7 is only 2000lbs - It has similar torque to the Murano VQ engine. Must be something with the transmission and the Turbo-4cyl or the frame design. Replies to this message: russ_49 (Mar 29, 2006 4:49 am)
#6 of 208 Re: Good sampling... [tigger5753] by russ_49 Mar 29, 2006 (4:49 am)
Replying to: tigger5753 (Mar 28, 2006 9:12 am) I must be in my mid-life crisis mode, but I own a 05 Tribute V-6 with a towing package which I will be hanging on to, my wife drives it, so I have no intention of towing anything with this. As a matter of fact, I told my dealer that I didn't want the towing package on mine when I placed my order.   This is a fun, sporty CUV, in line with the Beemer for quality, fit, finish, and substantially less money. All preliminary reviews suggest that Mazda hit the mark with this one, and I can't wait. My dealer has told me to expect delivery of mine, sometime the beginnig of May. I was able to get my order placed in the dealerships second series of orders with Mazda. CX-7, Grand Touring, with NAV package, BOSE, AWD, and copper red!!
#7 of 208 Re: CX-7 vs. Murano [maximafan] by richml Mar 29, 2006 (11:17 am)
Replying to: maximafan (Mar 27, 2006 11:35 pm) I live at the Jersey Shore - lots of SUVs on the roads, including many Muranos. I've never seen one Murano towing anything.   I don't think towing is a big consideration to many people who buy vehicles in this segment - Murano, CX-7, MDX, etc.
#8 of 208 Murano vs. CX-7 by dmako Mar 29, 2006 (2:34 pm)
I am a Murano owner and will test drive a CX-7 when they come out. All I can say is the Murano will/is hard to beat in my opinion.    I am tall and nothing, nothing comes close to how comfortable the Murano is. Sat in a 2006 RAV4 this past Sat. Didn't even want to test drive it, no leg room for me.   I have plenty of room in the murano, and can fit two dog crates side by side in the back for my hunting dogs. It drives smooth as silk (CVT) and the six is nice, not too sure about turbos, had a turbo VW Sirocco (Callaway) years ago. I know they've improved but still losts of heat and pressure. Replies to this message: richml (Mar 30, 2006 10:53 am)
#9 of 208 Re: Murano vs. CX-7 [dmako] by richml Mar 30, 2006 (10:53 am)
Replying to: dmako (Mar 29, 2006 2:34 pm) Mazda is emphasizing sportiness and "fun to drive" for their new vehicles. I don't think a CVT fits that image.
#10 of 208 Murano vs CX-7 by dmako Mar 30, 2006 (1:52 pm)
As far as the CVT go, try it. VERY sporty, it keeps the RPM at prime level throughout the total band.   i.e. no shifts to slow you down. thats why the Murano from 30-60 is as fast a a FX/45 with a V8! Granted a bit slow off the line but it is a heavy vehicle, but the mid range (the sweet spot for me) 30 - 80 is very sporty. Try one on D)rive and in S)port mode. It's like a sling shot.   4 or 5 speed auto sporty? maybe a stick, thats why everyone is moving from 3 to 4 to 5 to 6 speed autos. Heck the CVT is about an 11 speed. Replies to this message: maximafan (Mar 30, 2006 9:56 pm)

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