Nissan Murano test drive since 2008 SUV

Nissan Murano: It’s early to write off murano!

The driving force for the new Murano in Russia is offered only one 3.5 liter V6, which issues 249 horses and 336 nm of torque.

Having appeared to the world in 2003, the first-generation Nissan Murano blew up a public consciousness, which was just ill with cross-countrywoman. He was beautiful and unusual. Its charismatic appearance and very decent tactical technical characteristics did not leave a chance to doubt. Yes Yes Yes! We buy this car! - chanted customers of the Nissan show rooms.

But the Russian market was once again prepared for the fate of the country of the third world. And the official deliveries of Murano started only after a couple of years in 2005. For Nissan, an annoying omission, for gray dealers, bread with butter for many years. Sales of illegal cars have grown exponentially. And with the beginning of honest supplies, they did not think to decline.

And in 2009, with a traditional delay of one year (compared to the American market), the second -generation Murano reached the Russian trading floors of Nissan. And at this point, the general market for crossovers was already resembled a subway car per hour-rush. Something more fresh and attractive was definitely necessary. Let's try to figure out whether the updated Murano will be able to maintain leadership in the classroom.

Unification remember this word, it will go through a red thread through the entire subsequent text. And it is by no means abusive. In this case, Nissan’s position is personally pretty pretty to me. Having created a completely new model of existing successful solutions, designers, engineers and marketers solved a lot of delicate issues related to the withdrawal of an updated car to the market.

The new face, in my opinion, lost the specific body in its front part, was more convincing and understandable to others. The new might and main flaunts the latest, more likely radiator grille and optics, which creates a slightly chaotic impression. But turning to the views of the side and back of the car, it becomes easier to perceive this cosmic shaft. Firstly, some features of the new Murano are inherited by the previous generation, and secondly, unification. With the younger, but no less successful brother Qashqai.

By the way, the overall dimensions of the updated body remained almost the same: the car became 64 mm longer, added at the expense of the bumpers of a new design, but the wheelbase, width and height remained the same.

From the external delights we will move on to the next part of the unification (hereinafter referred to as the Salon). Without excessive, protracted explanations, I will tell you that almost all the interior decoration migrated from the cozy VIP-room of the counterparts. There are elements from the Teana business sedan and even a sufficient number of moments from more adult relatives of Infiniti. But is it possible to blame Nissan designers for this U? Of course not, the successful use of already rolled ergonomic solutions serves as a recruiting service. Seriously grown up in the equipment of the interior, including an interactive system with Touch Screen, navigation and many-many others, more high-quality and energy-intensive materials that create in tandem with excellent soundproofing a truly chamber atmosphere in the cabin, in which the happy owner of the new Murano does not disturb an extraordinary extraordinary. Noise from the street, and its own noises from nodes and engine.

And the driving force for the new Murano in Russia is offered only one 3.5 liter V6, which issues 249 horses and 336 nm of torque. And this is again in: the engine, long ago familiar from other models, but slightly modified, threw a little weight and became more technological. And really, why invent a bicycle? The optimal volume, sufficient power supply and good elasticity. This is what this stylish city guy needs. The latest generation variator CVT (Continously Variable Transmission), which has the code name Xtronic, is called upon to transmit power from the engine to the wheels. The sacred union of the engine and variator gives the owner a lot of pleasure smooth, uniform overclocking.

But in general, the concept of the crossover is the biggest in: the SUV should be able to quickly and comfortably move along the asphalt, as well as storm the light off -road.

Murano as a full -wheel drive car in this regard has an ambition. Armed with the electronic blocking of the differential, he is ready to rush into battle with the elements. But do not rush to plunge with your head into the conquest of the hills and smaller bugs. The suspension perfectly configured for everyday urban use has a relatively small margin of shock absorbers and, when deteriorating road conditions, will remind you of yourself with tangible breakdowns.

And in conclusion, I would like to tie all the strings from which the new Murano is woven, and determine its purpose. The updated Murano car for life, which has everything necessary for more than comfortable everyday use, costs the amount of money that is asked for it in the salons. And the cost of this model begins at 1,809,000 rubles and rests on the ceiling at the mark of 1,889,000 rubles for top execution.

I suppose that the vague times of the crisis will pass, and the second wave of Muranomania will swing the market.

Dmitry Malygin






pros
A vivid example of successful unification
Comfort from A to Z
       
Minuses
Lubricated image, loss of charisma
Excessive softness and fulgency
       
The price of the tested car is from 1,809,000 rubles

Specifications
Body
Type of body wagon
The number of places 5
Trunk volume, l 402/2310
Equipped mass, kg 1820
Full mass, kg 2380
Length, mm 4834
Width, mm 1880
Height, mm 1730
Wheel base, mm 2825
Road clearance, mm 180
Engine
Basin type with distributed fuel injection
The location in front is transversely
Location and number of cylinders V6
Working volume, cm 3498
Cylinder diameter/piston stroke, mm 95.5 x 81.4
The degree of compression is 10.3
The number of valves per cylinder 4
Maximum power, L.S./rpm 252/6000
Maximum torque, Nm/rpm 334/4400
Transmission
Gearbox of a stranded CVT variator
Full drive with an electromagnetic coupling in the rear wheel drive
The front suspension is independent, such as McPherson, with a reptile stabilizer
The rear suspension is independent multi -link with a reptile stability stabilizer
Front brakes Disco ventilated
Rear brakes Disco ventilated
Tires 235/65 R18
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km/h 210
Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, from 8.0
Fuel consumption, l/100 km
city cycle 14.9
country cycle 8.6
mixed cycle 10.9
Fuel tank capacity, l 82
Fuel AI-95 gasoline
 

Source: Carclub.ru