The Nissan Murano has been an interesting car for Nissan, the well-powered and distinctively styled Murano has done well in the luxury medium-sized SUV market over the last 12 months.
February saw 100 of the Nissan Muranos sold in Australia and the upgraded 2010 Nissan will add additional standard equipment including a glass moonroof on Ti models.
“We are delighted the new Nissan Murano has been so successful with buyers of premium SUVs, given the ultra-competitive market,” said Dan Thompson, CEO of Nissan Australia.
When we said it was well-powered we weren’t kidding, the Murano makes use of a 191kW VQ35DE 3.5-litre V6 engine that puts out 336Nm of torque. Power is driven via all four wheels through Nissan’s Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission.
Features already available in the Murano include leather upholstery, climate control system featuring mild-flow technology and 18-inch alloy wheels.
The 2010 Nissan Murano ST, which has a manufacturers list price (MLP) starting from $46,490 comes with the addition of Bluetooth phone system with steering wheel mounted controls as well smart key entry and start/stop feature.
The 2010 Nissan Murano Ti which has a MLP starting from $57,890 now gets a dual panel full width powered sliding Moonroof where the front glass slides open.
Read our: Nissan Murano Review.
2010 Nissan Murano ST Specifications:
- Chrome front grille
- 18” alloy wheels
- Rear tailgate spoiler
- Remote keyless entry
- Xenon headlights
- Full size alloy spare wheel
- Push button engine start function
- Power driver’s seat (8-way adjustment) and front passenger seat
- (4-way adjustment)
- Luxurious double stitched leather seats
- Dual zone automatic climate control air-conditioning
- Auxiliary MP3 player input jack
- Speed sensitive power steering
- Steering wheel mounted audio and cruise controls
- 6 CD in-dash auto-changer with AM/FM radio,
- MP3/WMA capability and 6 speakers
- Leather steering wheel
- Latest generation VQ series 3.5 litre
- V6 engine
- Latest generation automatic Xtronic
- Continuously Variable Transmission
- (CVT ) with 6-speed M-Mode
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VD C)
- Dual front, side and curtain SRS airbags
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with
- Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
- All Mode 4×4-i technology
- Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS )
- Front active headrests
- Child restraint anchorage points
- Front seatbelt pretensioners with load limiters
- Four wheel disc brakes
- Bluetooth Phone System
- Smart key entry and start/stop
2010 Nissan Murano Ti specifications
All of the above features plus:
- DVD Satellite Navigation with touch screen and integrated rear view camera with Predictive Path Technology
- Bluetooth® handsfree phone integration with steering wheel controls
- Intelligent Key keyless entry system
- Power opening and closing rear tailgate
- Driver’s seat memory (two settings), including door mirrors and electric steering column
- BOSE® 6 CD in-dash auto-changer with AM/FM radio, MP3/WMA capability and 11 speakers, including 2 subwoofers
- Electric tilt and telescopic steering column (with memory)
- Power flip-up 60/40 split fold rear seats
- Rain sensing front wipers
- Automatic headlights
- Auto dimming rear view mirror
- Front heated seats
- Nissan Anti-Theft System alarm
- Roof rails
- Front fog lights
- Video and auxiliary MP3 player input jack
- Moonroof
Basic Specifications
- Engine: 3498cc DOHC V6 cylinder (24-valve)
- Power: 191kW @ 6000rpm
- Torque: 336Nm @ 4400rpm
- Induction: Multipoint
- Transmission: Continuously variable
- Driven Wheels: All
- Brakes: Disc with ABS, EBA & EBD
- 0-100km/h: 8.0 seconds (Claimed)
- CO2 Emissions: 259 grams per kilometre
- Fuel Consumption: 10.9 litres per 100km (ADR combined)
- Fuel Consumption: 13.6 litres per 100km (as tested)
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 82 litres
- Fuel Type: 95RON petrol
- ANCAP Rating: TBC
- Airbags: Front, side & curtain
- Safety: ESP with Traction Control
- Spare Wheel: Full-size alloy
- Suspension: Strut (F)/Multi-link (R)
- Cargo Capacity: 402/838 litres
- Tow Capacity: 1500kg (Braked)
- Turning Circle: 11.4 metres
- Warranty: Three Year/100,000km
- Weight: TBC
- Wheels: Alloy 18 x 7.5-inch
I was a passenger in the previous model and wasn’t impressed. The interior was drab for such a pricey vehicle.
Your a Moron
Cannot compare the old interior as this current one makes all others in class look drab.
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Well, on the downside they didn’t make it any less ugly, but on the plus side they didn’t make it any more ugly.
Those orange incidators on the tail lights are horrid. The pricing of this vehicle is very good (considering the 1st gen Murano was $51,990), it’s just the styling that’s awful.
Yes I agree its not the best looking SUV around, buts its very well equiped for the price and the light-coloured interior doesn’t look that bad. Full marks for my pet peeve (it has a full size spare). Didn’t realise the fuel tank was so large (82l?). If the rumoured diesel engine comes to pass, it will make it onto my shopping list.
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The more you look at it the better it looks
Now that there is a diesel version for Europe (Renault diesel) when will it be avilable here? But who here really wants a $50k+ diesel without an auto?
You’ve got a pretty good point. Although our market is rapidly accepting diesel, we still like our auto’s and in a higher priced car such as this potential buyers probably wont want to do any of the hard work. Something like 70% of aussie car buyers opt for auto. SO it would make sense for them to wait until an auto is available.
You will need to buy the Lexus RX350 to find anything as smooth and refined, as well equipped or built as these under $80k. Considering a Ti can be had for $55k and the ST for $45k after negotiations, the competition including the Koreans look pretty expensive.
A vastly under rated Suv!
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“Vastly better engine”! Big call given the VQ 35 is one of the worlds best six cylinders! Ok the 2.2 Diesel has more torque but it is well down on hp and the powerband, nvh, soundtrack and reliability of the VQ speaks for it self.(wards top ten engine for over a decade).
The interior is much better quality than the Koreans, it rides and handles better too. (I have driven them to compare)
You must have been a poor sucker who owns a Spanish built Pathfinder or Navara, the worst Nissans in a decade! The Murano is Japanese built and does not have any inherent niggles. The rest of Nissans range is pretty bulletproof as well.
The D22 is built in Japan and according to the tech at my dealership it has lost some engines too so that shatters your bullet proof theory. Coincidentally the 3.0ltr that the 2.5 replaced was also notorious for shattered blocks and piston problems.
A friend owned the 3.0 intercooled Patrol and had to get a new transmission fitted under warranty. Again, further evidence that nissan aren’t so bulletproof. I bought my Navara after being told just that, so imagine my disappointment. Just like the Oracle’s Teacher ,I will never own another one..
The VQ engine has won awards but it doesn’t come close to ranking as the world’s best engine. It is thirsty beyond belief ,especially in the D40 and pathfinder. Your interior comment is a massive call. The previous generation Murano looked aweful and the plastics were poor quality in type and finish. Something the Tiida still suffers from. My navara couldn’t match the hilux for interior finish. You must be a nissan lover because your comments aren’t backed up by the evidence.
I can back your comments about the Tiida. I had one while Nissan tried to work out what was wrong with my navara (for two weeks). The seats were flat. The interior was plain jane and poor fit and it had 4,000km’s and already had multiple dash rattles. Something I have seen mentioned in wheels magazine. Infact they ranked it last in the small car mega test.
Its one strong point was it was very roomy.
You are right about the 3.0 diesel, they had their quirky problems from incorrect dipsticks to faulty pumps, piston problems from oil starvation not shattered blocks, I totally forgot about that. If you want to look at history though, name 1 volume manufacturer with a faultless history with their models? Navara and Pathfinder quirks aside what problems are present with the rest of the current range??
I did not say that the VQ was the greatest engine, but one of the best 6 cylinder engines and I still stand by that, take one for drive someday, be that 370Z or Maxima!
The previous Murano interior was not the best designed but what was wrong with the materials and finish? especially compared to what was around in 2004, it stood pretty well compared to its competition. That is evidence that you really never seen it!
Now you need to look at the new model in person before drawing assumptions, if that was the case I would be drawing conclusions of the Koreans based on previous models..eeek!
Fuel economy wise, a neighbour who has a new Maxima is averaging 10.6l/100km, The Murano I drove for over 500km averaged 11.8l/100 in Sydney, either not too shabby for a large family cars, so that blows your theory of thirsty engines. Comparing the VQ40 in a 4wd chassis with shorter gearing will obviously be thirsty, just like every other large petrol engine fitted in that same configuration. A 4.0 Hilux of a work collegue struggles to better 18l/100km!
Like I said I have driven this car and most of the competition as I am in the market to replace the wifes Mazda 6 wagon. You probably have never seen one in the flesh yet you think your comments are more valid based on what? Your Navara?
The worst aspect of this Murano is the lack of rear vision camera or sensors on the ST, no 7 seats, rear blindspot from the large 3/4 pillars and the front grill is a love it or hate it proposition.
What it does have over the competition is a slick drivetrain, larger and more comfortable seating, especially in the rear over the 7 seaters, technology and price. It is on top of my list ATM, just have not tried the Tribeca or IX35 as yet!
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Oh and I have driven the new Maxima. I liked the ride and the seats but it is still rather bland.
My comment was directed to blacksmith, unless you posted as him do not get your panties in a knot!
You’re comments that I haven’t seen one in the flesh (when I frequent the Nissan dealer for warranty work) are rather presumptuos also
The Oracle’s Teacher says:
March 21, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Well I say accurate rather than presumptuous because if you frequent the dealer so often to get your Lemon fixed and have seen the new Murano then why:
- Your first comment was based on the interior of the older model?
- You require photos of the dash in the article?
I am sure if you seen the car in the flesh at your dealer you would have looked at the dash and sat in one whilst waiting!
If you look at dash you will see that familiarity on the instrument cluster with the new Sorrento but better executed!
I have a Spanish built Pathfinder – yep I got a replacement engine, radiato and tailgate hydrolics – all within the first few years of purchase. I wouldn’t buy another Nissan again.
hung low is pretty much spot on,
ORACLE,so you got a dud navara,don’t paint the rest of the nissan range with the same brush.murano is quality,no argument.korean rivals,no chance.they are mostly 7 seat diesels,the mazda cx9 is closest,although it’s a seven seater too…
Yep, the CX9 is the closest but I hated the front seat comfort and the too wide centre console that kept fouling on my leg…..thirsty bugger too. The Koreans are good but competition like the CX9 and Murano have lifted the game again.
The Nissan VQ engines, of V6 configuration, have featured among Ward’s 10 Best Engines for 12 straight years, since the award’s inception
Nissan VQ engines have featured among Ward’s 10 Best Engines 14 straight years
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W.....st_Engines
Iv’e got the new 2010 nissan murano ST.
Theres a mistake in the article where it says that the st has steering mounted bluetooth controls.It’s got bluetooth but not steering mounted.
And BTW the best SUV on the market for the price.Really love driving it.
I’m thinking of buying Tinted Bronze Ti model. Anyone got a good deal on Ti lately? Where you got it from?Thanks
Not sure what state you are in – but Indooroopilly in Brisbane do a very good deal. Not as low as Hung Low mentions above but still very close to MLP with extras such as extended warranty & tinting.
I am in Melbourne and just bought Tinted Bronze Ti model (MY10), the driveaway price is $55227 including 6 years warranty), Is that good deal?
if its factory warrenty then yes the deal is good
I am also thinking of pruchasing the Ti in Melbourne, at least with Front parking sensors, perhaps also with rear, even though it has a camera.
Can you tell from which dealer you get $55,227 with 6 years warranty. It will save me time hunting.
I am thinking of purchasing a Ti also, but currently comparing it to the Toyota Kluger Grande. Did anyone compare the Murano Ti to the Kluger before purchasing?
Hi Frank, I compared the two and if you do not require the 7 seats, the Murano trumps the Kluger all over, especially in the driving department. As a bonus it is cheaper as well!
Hi Gilly, thanks for the reply, i don’t need 7 seats, so i will go for the Murano Ti.
its mentioned above that you can purchase a Murano with 6 year warranty, which Nissan dealer provide this?
hi all, i am looking to buy Murano Ti, what is the best drive away price? (located in Melbourne)
hi jack, my friends and i(we have 3 or 4 people) are going to buy a murano at the end of month. our target price is 52k, would u like to join us?
I want to buy one too glen_waverley. Can I join you guys in getting a good deal?
I just got a great deal at Yarra Valley Nissan on Ti Murano. ask for Rick.
Actually that was Yarra Valley Nissan Croydon