Test drive Nissan Murano 2003 - 2007 SUV

All photos of Nissan Murano 2003 - 2007

Geographical double

There is such an island of Murano somewhere in the vicinity of Venice. The small point on the map is known since the 15th century with its glass products: the beauty of the forms of the local vases, according to contemporaries, exceeded silver and gold products
You remember this when an extremely unusual car appears in front of you, attracting not only a sonorous name. In it, a sea of \u200b\u200bindividuality, designer freedom and at the same time it is recognizable. He looked closely noted the branded blocks of lighting devices, familiar to the Nissan lines. Yes, Murano turned out to be surprisingly noticeable, attracting attention. And even a little pity that he came to our market with a respectable delay, before that I am pleasing for the most part of the overseas buyer.
Created by the California designer center, Murano is not only an example of a bold style, but also a container of modern technology. V-shaped six-liter six liters are borrowed from the 350Z model. The car is equipped with a reinforced variator of the X-Tronik CVT, an all-mode 4x4 all-wheel drive system.

One equipment, one price

Murano is a rare example when by no means a cheap car is offered in a single fixed version, at least in Russia. Moreover, when you find yourself in the Murano salon, you feel: enthusiasm has diminished. The already established futuristic image is actually quite practical, and in places even ordinary.
Not without Americanisms. A handbaging handbrake, cruise control, the steering wheel is adjusted not so much in height as in the corner of the inclination. The front seats are solid, spacious, but completely amorphous and terribly slippery. To them, as expected, a set of eight electrical regulations. That's just sitting down in Murano for quite some time, straightening something all the time. Although if you discard the nit-picking and recall the principle to endure, to love, you probably look at a lot differently.
Yes, the seat is not so hot, but it serfly drives back after stopping the engine. An adjustable pedal node will help solve the problem with landing. Do you seem somewhat uncomfortable for you three twins of the climate installation? Here the argument is simpler: you will get used to it. But there is a hatch, large comfortable burdocks-mirror, many recesses and pockets.
The only riddle is a huge display in the very center of the front panel. In another, foreign life, he apparently was friends with the navigation system. I pleased with a clear image in the maneuver in reverse, painted climate settings cryptograms and many more things. We got only hours from all functions and minor readings of a route computer, rather inspiring thoughts about lost. In general, with all the wealth of configuration, the murano -aged does not make the impression of an unusual, expensive car.

Heritage Z

A powerful engine determines the most expressive features of a Muranovsky nature. Much of your attitude to the car changes as soon as the salon fills the muffled, velvety muttering. In these sounds, power, enthusiasm and an almost blurred desire to surprise. A spectacular jerk from a place, smoothly falling acceleration. He was slightly carried away, and the speedometer's arrow instantly jumped over all the permitted marks, and calm and comfort still reign inside the car.
Variator Excellent alternative to a traditional machine. The transmission that is ideally agreed with the motor is simply impeccably. A minimum of thoughtfulness, a clear response to the slightest touch to the accelerator, and the transition to higher gears is noticeable only by changing the tonality of the engine. Great!
Good smoothness of the move is another feature of the car’s behavior that is comfortable on most irregularities. Playing overcomes deep waves, lying policemen. However, sometimes suspensions become excessive. It is worth even getting a small step of asphalt, a characteristic clanging sound indicates their limited energy intensity.
By the nature of the controllability of Murano, a typical American. The cranes of the body determine the degree of reaction of the machine. However, having made a small amendment, including winter tires, in the future you control the car without any problems. In the snow of Murano and completely in the native element. By disconnecting the stabilization system and mobilizing all the reserves of the transmission, you can sincerely fuck, enjoying the obedience of the car. It is felt, of course, that in these nominations Murano is heavy, nevertheless, it allows you to feel the reliability of a full -wheel drive on a slippery road.
But we did not dare to get out on the road. It is enough to look at the treacherously hanging exhaust system to understand the ruts and buoyes not for this handsome man. Here, too, a connection with a geographical double is felt: a beautiful thing, whether it is glass or metal, is designed for a respectful attitude.
Nissan Murano futuristic appearance shakes bright sled abilities well, but saved on the internal content.
+ Bright style, convenient for passengers, good visibility, accelerated dynamics and comfort, roomy trunk.
- limited functions of the central display, certain shortcomings in the ergonomics of the front seats, climate management, limited cross -country ability.