Article Comments - 2009 Nissan Murano LE Full Test

43 messages, Last post on Feb 23, 2008 at 6:03 PM

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Full Test: 2009 Nissan Murano LE - Now that the Murano has developed a loyal following, Nissan has been careful to evolve, improve and upgrade the all-new 2009 Murano without compromising the things responsible for its success. As we see it, these things have been the Murano's untraditional exterior style, its ample second-row accommodations and its engaging driving dynamics. (more)

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#4 of 43 Hey Edmunds... by cajun_mike Dec 08, 2007 (4:12 pm)
when might we get some more advanced information on the bigger brother or luxury brother of the new Murano in the 2009 Infiniti FX37 and FX50? The model is set to make it's debut at the Geneva Auto Show in March. In my mind that means we should have some spy photos of test mules being driven around somewhere in the world. Is Nissan/Infiniti just that good at keeping their new models under wraps or are all the auto media types asleep on this one? GET ME SOME INFO.
#5 of 43 Tipical Media by nvhs13 Dec 08, 2007 (6:41 pm)
Does anyone actaully think that it looks good, I think it is almost as ugly as the B-9 tribeca. Also all the the car magizines and websites gave the edge crap for not having a third row and you reward the nissan what a surprise, just another example of the media be biassed towards the japanese automobiles. Replies to this message: qs933 (Dec 09, 2007 3:01 am) jmenor (Dec 12, 2007 8:19 pm) qs933 (Dec 12, 2007 11:28 pm)
#6 of 43 Re: Tipical Media [nvhs13] by qs933 Dec 09, 2007 (3:01 am)
Replying to: nvhs13 (Dec 08, 2007 6:41 pm) Also all the the car magizines and websites gave the edge crap for not having a third row and you reward the nissan I read the Edmunds review of the Edge and seems like the focus was on its mediocre performance (particularly the brakes) and overall execution, rather than its lack of a 3rd row. As for the styling of the Murano, I like it. I wasn't a fan when the first generation was launched, but it's slowly grown on me. I think the Edge is also a fine looking vehicle, but it seems to blend in with other mid-size SUVs, particularly from the rear view. The Murano is, unmistakably, a Murano. Replies to this message: jmenor (Dec 12, 2007 8:19 pm) qs933 (Dec 12, 2007 11:28 pm)
#7 of 43 Re: Article Comments - 2009 Nissan Murano LE Full Test [KarenS] by champ5 Dec 10, 2007 (3:28 pm)
Replying to: KarenS (Dec 07, 2007 7:05 am) ugh - this thing looks like something from star trek. hmmm....
#8 of 43 2009 Nissan Murano by ltzhao Dec 11, 2007 (6:34 am)
I drive the 2006 Murano, and absolutely love everything about it. I was considering switching to the new Infiniti EX35 when the lease is up since the interior is so much better. But the 2009 version looks promising, can't wait to test drive one myself.
#9 of 43 pricing by jmpage2 Dec 11, 2007 (3:09 pm)
Can't wait to see the pricing on the new model. Looks like the LE will be around $35K before adding Nav or Entertainment which is actually a pretty good price.
#10 of 43 weird design by jmenor Dec 12, 2007 (8:17 pm)
The 1st gen Murano looked really good. Since this 2nd gen is like pretty much the same as the first one, WHY DID NISSAN CHANGE THE FRONT????? Man it's so UGLY! The rear is okay.... tailights look pretty good... but why oh why is the front so ugly????
#11 of 43 Re: Tipical Media [qs933] by jmenor Dec 12, 2007 (8:19 pm)
Replying to: qs933 (Dec 09, 2007 3:01 am) whoa you like the design??? meaning the front and headlights??? Replies to this message: qs933 (Dec 12, 2007 11:28 pm)
#12 of 43 Re: Tipical Media [jmenor] by qs933 Dec 12, 2007 (11:28 pm)
Replying to: jmenor (Dec 12, 2007 8:19 pm) whoa you like the design??? Yes. meaning the front and headlights??? Yes. I like the new front way better than the 1st generation. It's much more aggressive. I also like that the middle Nissan "tooth" is more of a mesh than a solid piece of plastic. I'm neutral on the rear lights; will wait to see it in person to make my decision on whether I like the new rear.
#13 of 43 Ugly by jmpage2 Dec 13, 2007 (12:00 pm)
I hope more people think that it's ugly. Should keep sales depressed initially. Until people realize that the car looks pretty good and offers far, FAR more bang for the buck than alternatives. If you don't need 3rd row seating this Nissan is going to be very very hard to beat for what it offers, especially if you get the luxo interior. It prices about $10K less than the Lexus and appears to be very close to it in ride/interior comfort.