2011 Nissan Murano facelift on sale in Australia in September

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By Tim Beissmann | June 30th, 2011

The 2011 Nissan Murano facelift will go on sale in Australia in September with refreshed styling, new interior technology and a small price rise.

The updated model features a new front grille, bumper and headlight design, leading to a more svelte appearance, though admittedly one that is still very much ‘love it’ or ‘hate it’.

The taillights have also been revised, mirroring the updates to the smaller Dualis. The design of the 18-inch alloy wheels and roof rails is new, while rear privacy glass is now standard. The entry-level Murano ST also gets front fog lamps added to the exterior.

Inside, both models feature rain-sensing wipers. The ST also adds a Bose audio system with 2GB HDD, seven-inch colour display, reversing camera and heated front seats. The top of the range Ti scores Nissan’s new satellite navigation system, USB port with iPod connectivity and a 9GB HDD.

The 2011 model year updates add $1500 to the price of the Murano ST and $500 to the Murano Ti.

The Murano’s drivetrain is unchanged, with the 3.5-litre V6 continuing to produce 191kW of power and 336Nm of torque, and using 10.9 litres/100km of fuel on the combined cycle.

The Nissan Murano currently makes up 3.5 per cent of the medium SUV market, which is up from 3.0 per cent in 2010.

2011 Nissan Murano facelift manufacturer’s list prices (excluding government and dealer charges):

Murano ST – $47,990
Murano Ti – $58,390

FrugalOne

*****PRIMO!*****

You hardly see any of these around, its a poor seller with real poor resale

Does look like a Hyundai? or is it a KIA? SUV from behind.

And 100% NO, it does NOT compare to a Lexus RX, not now, not ever.

I think it needs a DIEsel engine in it

Looking foward to a C/A test on it.

SteveSV

what’s with the ‘PRIMO’ text??

Hung Low

He is a *****TRIPPER******

The badge is not a household name, but it blows away all in the same price bracket for Luxury, comfort, refinement and quality. Its biggest hurdle is that there is no 7 seat option which for some reason a requirement of large SUV’s today!

Sumpguard

He’s right about the resale. It’s woeful. There’s one in the Holden yard barely a year old with $32,000 on it .OUCH…

I’m not a fan but there’s little in Nissan’s current range that excites me. There aren’t many around which would indicate the majority of buyers aren’t interested. Considering it’s been on sale for several years now it should be selling much better if your value for money claim is accurate.

Hung Low

We just sold ours exactly 2 years old for $35k, payed $43 k new!
Lost 8k!

You lost $6k on a less than 12month old top spec IX35!

Stop telling fairy stories, there are nil advertised on carsales below $35k for a 2009 model!

Henry

What a snob he drives a lexus come guys we all no what there like!

Hung Low

Apparently a Diesel one too!

JEKYL & HYDE

the st will be a better seller now.not sure they have done enough with the ti now to justify the big difference in price.it gets the navara’s 2.5ltr ctd overseas.why not here?…

i know a school teacher(read box ticker)who studied the murano before buying.he couldn’t find anything bad about it on the internet forums.that a pretty big call…
War Rocket Ajax

Way overpriced as it is in my view and that CVT is just horrible. Personally, I would take the new Grand Cherokee over this.

James Cortez

You bet. The Cherokee has 1. More torque, 2. More power and 3. Most importantly low gears to allow you going off-road. This Murano is a sissy 4wd which is only good on tarmac roads. Bravo jeep, you’re going to suffer Nissan!!

bangel

Spot on EL GRANDE is going to blow a lot opposition out of the water , inc TERRY .

Hung Low

How is this overpriced when the top spec smaller Koreans are only a few $$ cheaper?
And this CVT is far from horrible, it is brilliant for a city AWD, have you ever driven one?

I would choose the Jeep as well only because of the new lower price and value it brings, but Jeep resale and reliability will hurt hard!

david

Rest of the world got this facelift last year.
Mr Gaspo

Nissan where is the diesel auto, 7 seat option and better pricing? Clearly Nissan are not serous about increasing sales then.
Andrew Juma

Arguably one of the most hideous cars in the world, with a face not even a mother would love.
Lazybones

I actually bumped into a couple of aliens last night who confirmed this is the ugliest car in the known universe.
Robert

I think Nissan should take this car to the vet and put it down, to be humane.
http://yahoo ashley

I like this car, it is an improvement, and if its not goo enough for you than be patient, things may improve. But make sure to remember a lot of work is put into the make and model of each car, whether it’s Nissan or any other company. If you don’t. If you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say it. People work their backs off to make cars and selling them is equally hard work.
LN

Add the diesel

Have the 7 seat option

Have manual option as well

Reduce it by 20k and then it should start selling well
manlunch

If you’re not a soccer mum you have no use for this 5 seated, off road non-compatible, masquerading as a practical AWD vehicle.