Test drive Nissan Murano 2003 - 2007 SUV

Trip machines

(Full drive, habitat asphalt)
The theme of the SUV all -frustrations is inexhaustible, like snow in Siberia. Just take the next set of three to four cars for the test, as it turns out that it can be supplemented with something. And even add up another mosaic from new products.
Here, look: the official sales of Nissan Murano begin, although the gray were before. We take it? We take it! And then Subaru Tribeca has recently appeared, which has not yet been sold at dealers, I stopped to us for the first start a couple of months ago. Of course, we take it! Well, for a variety to dilute this company, we will fit the third BMW X3. Its length, however, is slightly smaller, but by weight, energy supply and price, it is quite comparable with a sweet couple.

Who is what
Nissan Murano
The price of a tested car is $ 59,000
Max. Power 234 liters. with. at 6000 vol./min
Max. Speed \u200b\u200b200 km/h
Acceleration 0100 km/h 9.5 s
BMW X3
The price of a tested car is $ 59 200
Max. Power 231 l. with. at 5900 vol./min
Max. Speed \u200b\u200b210 km/h
Acceleration 0100 km/h 8.1 s
Subaru Tribeca
The price of a tested car is $ 65,000
Max. Power 250 liters. with. at 6600 vol./min
Max. Speed \u200b\u200b210 km/h
Acceleration 0100 km/h 9.6 s

Nissan Murano

So you drive, go to Murano and do not notice that there is a vast variator here

On the asphalt of Murano, absolutely passenger habits are dynamic and stability

The model came to us late for 2 years compared to the US market
 
Engine:
Working volume 3499 cm3,
Compression degree 10.3: 1,
Max. Power 234 liters. with. at 6000 vol./min,
Max. moment 318 nm at 3600 rpm/min
Gearbox CVT variator
The permanent drive is complete
Suspension
The front is multi -link
The back is multi -link
Dynamic characteristics
Maximum speed, km/h 200
Acceleration to 100 km/h, from 9.5
general information
Fuel consumption (EPA): 9.5/12.3 liters per 100 km
Fuel tank volume: 82 l
The number of places 5
The mass of equipment./Full, kg 1790/2380
Maximum volume: 475/2100 l. Excellent result in the class,
where the transport of cargo is by no means a priority. Yes, and the fifth door swings over the entire width of the opening.

BMW X3

The most dynamic car in troika x3

The main off -road arguments BMW permanent all -wheel drive and large clearance

In front and back x3 is noticeably different from x5. On the side you can confuse
 
Engine:
Working volume 2979 cm3,
Compression degree 10.2: 1,
Max. Power 231 l. with. at 5900 vol./min,
Max. moment 300 nm at 3500 rpm/min
Gearbox aut. 5-Test.
The permanent drive is complete
Suspension
The front is multi -link
The back is multi -link
Dynamic characteristics
Maximum speed, km/h 210
Acceleration to 100 km/h, from 8.1
general information
Fuel consumption (EPA): 9.1/12.1 liters per 100 km
Fuel tank volume: 67 l
The number of places 5
The mass of equipment./Full, kg 1760/2260
Maximum volume: 480/1560 l. Despite the modest volume, the luggage compartment of the BMW exclusively correct configuration with a flat floor, the bumper is flush. Wheel arches, by the way, are very modest
 
Subaru Tribeca
 
From some angles you notice: Tribec is Porsche Kayen for the poor

Despite the lack of official sales, the tribe is often found on Moscow streets

Designer Subaru Andreas Blatinas used to serve in Alfa Romeo. Did you notice it too?

Do what you want with me, but the face of the car is nightmarely overloaded with small elements
 
   
Engine:
Working volume 2999 cm3,
Compression degree 10.7: 1,
Max. Power 250 liters. with. at 6600 vol./min,
Max. moment 290 nm at 4200 rpm/min
Gearbox aut. 5-Test.
The permanent drive is complete
Suspension
The front is multi -link
The back is multi -link
Dynamic characteristics
Maximum speed, km/h 210
Acceleration to 100 km/h, from 9.6
general information
Fuel consumption (EPA): N/D
Fuel tank volume: 64 liters
The number of places 7
The mass of equipment./Full, kg 1950/n. D.
Maximum volume: n. D.
It is a pity that the manufacturer does not advertise the numbers. With seven passengers there is a place here, with five of it in abundance, and with two folded rows, the luggage compartment simply affects its size
 
HOW DO THEY LOOK
Nikita Rozanov
      
Nissan Murano. The first show of 2003 Nissan design under the leadership of Shiro Nakamura (Shiro Nakamura)
BMW X3. The first show of 2003. Design Director Christopher Bangle
Subaru Tribeca. The first screening of 2005 Subaru design under the leadership of Andreas Zapatinas (Andreas Zapatinas

OUTSIDE
An amazing thing. If two participants in the dough, Nissan and, of course, BMW, honestly and efficiently work out corporate belonging to the style of their brand,
and not at all ashamed of this and without hiding, they demonstrate it, then the novelty from Subaru works out the style of ... Alfa Romeo. It is known that the author of this was the Greek designer Andreas Blatinas (worked from 1998 to 2001) at one time replaced the brilliant de Silva on Alfa Romeo and created several cars. It was the evolution of the design that he developed and continued, but for some reason so zealously that he took the plastic key Alfa Romeo with him on Subaru (!!!). It is not surprising that all participants in the test in front are accurately identified with their brand (even a 100% Nissan oriented Murano), but Subaru, even though you crack, Alfa Romeo.
 
Here are the famous mustache on the sides of the lining, who, however, for some reason is turned over, and the emblem on it, if you look closely, is not at all the cities of Milan. On the side, the picture is less conflict and silhouettes are quite modern, but somewhat monotonous. For example, all three work out the duties of fashion for the reverse tilt of the rack D is so diligent that the silhouettes of the back of the bodies of Murano and Tribeca are almost indistinguishable from each other.
 
The Greek design is again out of competition again. This is bad for everyone: both the style of Alfa Romeo and the Subaru style. From above and on the license plate it is the 147th alpha, and below, some kind of workpiece, into which they forgot to insert either lighting equipment, or something else ... compared to this, the rest of the contestants itself are sincerity itself. Indeed, how great and subtly Murano is similar to Micra, and X3 practices the idea of \u200b\u200ba fixer of maestro Banla in relation to the type of SUV/SAV. Well done!
INSIDE
Inside is more and more aggravated. Inside Tribeca is similar in style and even details with a hot Italian car. Those who did not reconcile, will remind of this again both with a dynamic ligament of the relief of the panel of the instruments with a door upholstery, and the canonical wells of the very spaced speedometer and tachometer.
 
Quore Sportivo Yes. Although the panel of the devices as a whole is not devoid of originality both in wave -like lines and in architecture. On this background, x3 demonstrates the true standard of harmony and tranquility, masterfully diluting this mood with a dashing door handrail of silver color. The inhabited space of Murano was decided most curious. The instrument panel seems to be T-shaped, but the central console hangs over the floor tunnel, creating a feeling of lightness. The combination of devices is also almost not a material item, but this is very modern: remember, today most electronic devices look like that. The rudders are good, and by their shape and the number of spokes, they honestly work out the sports charisma Activity and Utility Vehicle.
SUMMARY
What can I say? BMW fans do not even break the Bangla, and the presence of this brand in the test will only increase their number. Murano is really beautiful and good design car. And in any company there is always a joker. He is here.
Nissan Murano
Wheel base, mm 2825
Length, mm 4770
Width, mm 1880
Height, mm 1745
Clearance, mm 180
 
Despite the wide rear racks, visibility here is good in a circle

Some stylistic disagreement in the interior annoys. But there are no complaints about the functionality.
And you need to look not down, but on the road

Sitting behind is comfortable and spacious. But annoying that the armrest does not occupy a horizontal position, but looks at the floor

Brevity is the soul of wit. Three round climate control, simple display keys. Do not get confused
 

BMW X3
Wheel base, mm 2795
Length, mm 4565
Width, mm 1855
Height, mm 1675
Clearance, mm 200

 
These forms are sustained in former, Dobenglov traditions. Tell the truth, the heart rejoices

The salon is comfortable, but black, no insert in the middle of the instrument panel depresses. I have not yet liked the surface of the door handrail from matte, tangibly rough aluminum to the touch

No wonder, behind the length and width. But the ceiling is high. Although in the alternate there is no other way

The same poorly readable black buttons, built in rows and columns, simply upset
 

Subaru Tribeca
Wheel base, mm 2750
Length, mm 4820
Width, mm 1880
Height, mm 1690
Clearance, mm 213

The tribe profile is least likes other well -known models. Although, wait, there are obvious features here ... Murano!

The salon is comfortable, but black, no insert in the middle of the instrument panel depresses. I have not yet liked the surface of the door handrail from matte, tangibly rough aluminum to the touch

Perhaps only in tribe can you fully sit together the three in the second row. But the third adult is not enough

Cosmic forms are so amusing and delighting that even the abundance of control buttons does not cause irritation

ERGONOMICS
The futuristic style of interiors is increasingly found. And this does not always mean that the creators look into the after -performance reality. Most likely, this is a desire to shock potential buyers and stand out against the background of other offers. Both Japanese cars perform here in all its glory. This is especially true for Subaru. Outside of the tribe, just alpha Romeo with off -road ambitions (plus a whole bouquet of other quotes). The designers, it seems, did not disturb the accusations of direct borrowings, although it is unlikely that the Americans for whom the model were created are very concerned about the fame of some Italian firms there: most Yankees sincerely think that Italy is somewhere ... in Canada.
 
Inside the car is more original, but with Subaru, except for the emblem on the steering wheel, nothing in common. The salon is the most spacious of all three to the fact that the third row of seats is hidden under the trunk floor, however, closer than it is customary during a similar layout. We can say that there is a capacity of 5+2. The review is not bad, but worse than competitors. In the central mirror, the rear window is completely placed and the thick frame around, behind which the same tribe is easily hidden. The front racks, bulging towards the hood, are more ordinary, no less impressive and massive. And in the front doors they could not do without small triangular glasses. I don’t know what hope was assigned to them, but from the driver's place the viewing spot on the road, viewed through the triangles, approximately equally in the area of \u200b\u200bthe mouse carcass, the rat will not fit there. But here are the most convenient and voluminous chairs. And the sound of the music center competes in quality not only with the best music of audio tunes, but also with a good home acoustic system. Plus DVD and screen for the entire company behind the front row. So this is what they go to a big family from the Atlantic to a quiet!
 
There are many close features in Murano, unless not so extreme. The nit -picking, however, is smaller: a miserable car inappropriately expensive (outwardly and ease of use) radio and a driver’s seat slightly deployed relative to the longitudinal axis and steering wheel. Although here, the seats are magnificent at the same time soft and dense in contact with the back and other parts of the body. The dominant of the salon of record length and scope of the instrument panel. You can put it on it not only a wallet, a notebook or a pack of cigarettes, but also a couple of cases, with a bit full of, as you already guessed, by North American dollars. However, the objects lying in front of the driver interfere with the review, reflected in the glass, so it is best to put them in the trough in front of the passenger. Otherwise, the review is excellent.
 
Neither the rear, nor the front racks, nor the long hood, which, despite its struggle, is visible from the driver’s place, and this helps with parking in the parking lot. Back even better huge side mirrors and a rear view camera, traditional for Nissan.
Parkthronics is not needed here.
X3 is a typical traditional boomer, which for some reason, the Anglo-Saxon hand did not touch the enemy too much. In most BMW, the steering column was also not in the center of the driver's seat, here it is doubly noticeable and annoying. Hezat chairs are certainly built on fundamentally different as that of competitors, the ideology of the quasi -European.
 
This dense tightening of the whole body will not relax and will not fall asleep, you are all in management. The ingenious emphasis is especially pleased with the sliding emphasized emphasis, others to envy! A hatch for the whole roof! The BMW salon is flooded with light, and if you push the upper glass to the stop, even some illusion of the convertible appears. With visibility through the central mirror and on the sides, the situation is mediocre, for the four. But thanks to the right mirror that does not forget to take the glass down when you turn on the R mode in the automatic transmission.
DYNAMICS
These cars are objectively fast. Their destiny is grinding asphalt, and not loosen the virgin soil. Crossovers, as a rule, have a considerable specific power, not too high, compared to jeeps, the center of gravity and permanent all -wheel drive. But they cannot boast of the presence of a lowering row in KP and differential locks. So they have to judge them by passenger standards without landing on the ground and calling a drunken warrant officer in the Urals.
 
Murano begins to like from the first meters of the race. It starts briskly, without any delays, but at the same time surprisingly soft, clicking you in the back of the chair gradually and smoothly, without overload. The passage of gears is extremely smooth, and if you do not specifically pay attention, the switching itself can not even be noticed. Kick Dawn easily throws one or two gear down, and the car rushes forward, as if on an embrasure. I must say, even high speeds do not annoy with their noise the timbre of the voice of Nissan, a rather pleasant convincing soothing baritone. The brake dynamics was also very impressed.
 
Like the accelerated, it is devoid of any jerks and overloads. On other machines, it happens, click the pedal, and the car leans forward, and the Americans usually behave so much. And Murano is like a marine fighter who, in order to stop, clings to the cable on the deck, squats on the rear wheels and presses into the ground. Well done!
I already have more complaints about the tribe. The main thing she thinks at the start, which is atypical for the living and active Subaru. But after the run, it rushes easily and imperceptibly if you press the pedal, without letting go, until it stops. But with a sharp set of gas from medium revolutions, a small delay is again manifested. Is this a sentence? It turns out no. We translate the automatic transmission selector from position D to S, and the car comes to life noticeably. No thought, forward and only forward! And you can manually overcome this third regime, but more lively than in S, it still does not work. The brakes here are quite effective, but with a sharp deceleration of Tribeca, it will be unnecessarily squeezing with his nose.
 
BMW, of course, is a fighter. Already according to the timbre of the motor, it is clear that he will quickly and brutally tear competitors, and the bass voice is designed to paralyze their will to win. X3 without hesitation jumps forward, even before the owner throws his will to this. These sensations arise from extremely sensitive and light gas pedal. Any millimeter movement of the foot is and compact, lean, but at the same time a weighty permissive man with the devotion of the faithful servant changes his behavior.
 
And not only in the case of an increase in revolutions, which is not yet too amazing. It is much more impressive with what pleasure the machine slows down the engine: in the program where the gas had to be back, and on the next, where the automatic transmission goes if the accelerator pedal is released. That is, here the gas pedal has the most direct connection with the dynamics. And in relation to braking, the same sensitivity seemed even excessive. It is only worth slightly crushing the pedal, as an invisible electronic force helps you slow down, sometimes even stronger than you ordered. But the efficiency of brakes x3 is great.
CONTROLLABILITY
The controllability of both Japanese crossovers is due to the specifics of American traditions. In the States, the driver simply will not understand if, after turning the steering wheel, the car instantly changes the course. No, he is supposed to, hesitating and generating a couple of moments, reluctantly start a maneuver: well, so I will be the following to your advice, sir, and turn right. But maybe you still change your mind? In Subaru, this manifests itself especially noticeable. Although at the same time the machine does not fall out: probably due to the low location of the traditionally opposition engine. And Nissan is a more clockwork, but due to a soft suspension more than I would like. But how wonderful he passes irregularities! Here is Murano champion. And not only in this test, but also in comparison with the majority of cars and SUVs who come to memory.
 
Such an obstacle, such as a typical black and yellow mental, can go from any move and, most likely, will not make any shakes of the body at all. Which does not mean at all that you can fly away those zones where you need to decline for self -discipline, say, on a zebra. True, this is no longer in the suspension area. The triber is unusually pleasantly smooth, but without motion sickness. And in the arsenal of its advantages, an unusually steep angle of rotation of the front wheels, which noticeably helps in city parking in this largest and high car of the entire trinity.
Heze, from the point of view of rudder, left a dual impression. Changing him not only from these two competitors, but also from other cars, you feel almost forgotten emotions from the steering wheel without an amplifier. Although this, of course, is not so simple designers left you a sense of feedback. But, the paradox, the steering wheel is spinning hard, and it does not hurry to straighten during the gas typing and the front wheels are now turned on, it still does not give. And most importantly, a misunderstanding does not occur during the active rotation of a thick ergonomic rim, but when moving in a straight line. There is no pronounced zero here. A strange combination: heavy steering wheel, and empty in the middle! And you have to constantly catch the trajectory, stinging with a steering wheel. You can get used to it, but it is not easy to understand, especially for that kind of money. But these nit -picking do not detract from the joy of BMW management. It's nice to know that where you went the wheels there the car and go. Yes, and in a bend it stands like a glove, drawing an arc exactly the curvature that is set by the steering wheel and gas. But for this you have to pay enough oak suspension. A all -resistant treshka monitors all small bumps, pits and pebbles and with German pedantry conveys the profile of the road to the seat. So it is better not to remember comfort when moving along a real domestic road. Her element is even roads.
SUMMARY
No doubt in this case the palm of the championship at Nissan. Murano is amazing
sightly and balanced car. It is very pleasant that it will soon appear at official dealers in Russia. Success is unequivocally awaiting him. In many ways, Tribeca similar to him, in most positions, lags behind the leader literally by half a step. But Subaru had the opportunity to stand out and individualize on the crossover field, where most automakers are already represented. And BMW adherents are hardly worth agitating or against: they even know that the best cars with a white-blue emblem. And if you discard 20% of the deficiencies of X3, then the remaining 80% easily outweigh all the advantages of both competitors.
LIKED
Nissan Murano

Those who sew the climate control in an intricate electronic menu commit a crime against humanity. But this is not nissan
BMW X3

Most chairs are not enough underwear. BMW does not suffer the edge of the seat is adjustable in length
Subaru Tribeca

I liked the audio volume adjusting handle. Usually it is done on the left, and here in the center you can put your palm on the lever of the CP

DID NOT LIKE
Nissan Murano

It may sound that the radio sounds good, but outwardly not a masterpiece. Hello hot from the nineties
BMW X3

There are no complaints about the steering wheel, even vice versa. But to controllability with an empty near -mowal zone, serious complaints
Subaru Tribeca

Who came up with such a wretched door handle? And this is with a luxurious instrument panel?! Didn’t there be enough money for a handrail?
 
Text Vladimir Smirnov
Photo Alexander Nozdrin
 

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