Test Drive Nissan Murano since 2010 SUV
Test Drive Nissan Murano: All-wheel drive intelligentsia
Compared to its more expensive relative Infiniti FX, Nissan Murano does not look easier. Rather, on the contrary, the face of Murano is visible wisdom and tranquility, supported by force and experience. There is an opinion that Murano buy those motorists who did not have enough money to EF X. I do not agree with such a vision on these cars. Murano is a full-fledged model, elegant and charming. Against the background of the brutal and hooligan infinity, Nissan looks more adult (in the good sense of the word). This car emphasizes the maturity of the owner, its self-sufficiency and the lack of necessity to assert themselves due to the evil appearance of the car playing nude muscles. Here the power is hidden from the eyes, but it is, it is available, she is obedient.
The car is equipped with a variator, thanks to which the SUV has a smooth. Moreover, this is the merit of not only transmission, but also the settings of the gas pedal. The length of the pedal provides plastic car reactions. At first, such behavior can cause the illusion that the car is not breathing enough for 249 hp, hidden under the hood, but it is only necessary to find the floor of the accelerator pedal, like Murano from a leisurely citizen, which feels comfortable, even pursuing in traffic, turns into a jet Athlete with excellent muscles and coordination of movements. Thanks to the stepless transmission, acceleration occurs also like a diesel locomotive. Rather, there will be a comparison with a plane, which, spinning on the rise of the turbine to optimal revolutions, is rapidly gaining speed with monotonous sound. So and Murano at a certain point, the tachometer arrow freezes at a mark of 5 thousand rpm., Baritone of a 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine delays an infinite note, and the car itself, like a furious bumblebee accelerates, not knowing the obstacles: 120, 150 , 170 km / h Just have time to follow the road atmosphere. For an SUV, this car has excellent driving characteristics, it is also managed easily as a sedan: chain, dynamic, optimal dimensions for movement in a close city stream. For a real sports ride, he lacks only the sharpness of the steering, and the excessive stiffness of the suspension. If the first manufacturer may well be implemented without loss of management comfort, the second for an SUV is clearly unnecessary. In general, for physics, the Japanese can be credited.
The dashboard consists of three wells with branded Nissanovskaya orange illumination around the circle. The car is equipped with a rear view chamber, the image with which is translated on the central 7-inch color display. It is worth noting that Murano is a classic Nissan, to the last detail. It easily recognizes the style of the Japanese automaker. The traditional multimediase control panel, which is located in the center of Torpedo, is found both in other Nissan models and in Infiniti models.
Also a classic feature of the comfort of Nissan can be called high-quality sound insulation. Comfort in the cabin at a good level of bisnes-class. It advantageously combines American softness and delicious Japanese electronic filling, an energy-intensive suspension and proper clear control, which is rather non-portable backlash and tolerances. The only serious claim for me to the navigation system. It is originally solving the issue of recalculating the route If you asked the address, the system calculated the route and led you to the destination point, and you intentionally or accidentally leave the route laid, then the system does not restore the route re-focusing on the momentary position, and proudly warns what will continue Only when you return to the initially laid route. As a result, to continue moving towards the goal, you have to delete the destination and introduce it again.
During the test, the on-board computer has never shown the fuel consumption of more than 16 liters on the city hundred, which is more than acceptable for such a powerful and rather-albumed all-wheel drive car. I note that C-class sedans with 2-liter gasoline engines consume not many less fuel.
Of course, it is worth tuping the difference between the current and previous versions of Murano. In my opinion, there are practically no of them. The only obvious detail that distinguishes the appearance of the models is the grille of the radiator. Previously, she resembled a huge lift harmonica, and now the reconciliation is a reconnaissance aircraft (well, it seems to be depends on the imagination). I like the first option more. Not so straightened, but the optics and forms of the exterior details are distinguished, and otherwise - we are all the same Murano, one of the fashion lawmakers in the class of large business class crossovers.
In addition to the image component of Nissan Murano has a lot of advantages in practical terms. It is spacious, the rear seats are easy to fold, both from the rear row, so from the luggage compartment. With folded chairs, a giant cargo compartment is obtained with a smooth floor.
Summary
As a car, whose life will be mainly held in the city, Nissan Murano, despite the fact that it is a powerful SUV, appears before the consumer as a very strong player in the business class car segment worth from 1.5 million rubles. Given it with a relatively modest appetite, the versatility of the cabin and body, almost impeccable running quality, stylish appearance and a bag of all pleasant gifts by the motorist, Murano literally adjusts high ground clearance and drive into four wheels of passenger competitors. Even in the most accessible version with a velor interior and a simple audio system on 6 columns (and not Bose on 11 speakers, as in the other three modifications), Nissan Murano attracts attention to 18-inch wheels (in the database) and a 6-cylinder engine with a stepless transmission, Which provide a car unique character and a serious mine of a bodybuilder against the background of most representatives of the price segment.
The cost of the test instance from 1,849,000 rubles.
A source: Business Autoclub
