Test Drive Nissan Murano since 2010 SUV

Overview of Nissan Murano for the Russian market

Oddly enough, I still remember my first meeting with Murano. Even though it happened in the distant 2003. An unknown car with a unique silhouette with a unique silhouette with a unique silhouette. The sun played in bizarre bends and chrome elements of this car. The appearance of the first Murano for his time was revelation, and Styling is so unusual that the crossover could be adopted for the concept car released on the roads!
It is not surprising that this car, having kept on the conveyor until recently, it always looked relevant. It looks like this day.
Well, the second generation designers had a definitely difficult task. Do not repeat the innovative achievements of the predecessor (it is very difficult to do it), but consolidate and increase them.
What was, as I think, with dignity done. The front of the car immediately gives to understand one hundred percent Murano, but new. Rear differences are more headlights instead of vertical steel horizontal, which, however, somewhat lost individuality. Now the car remotely reminds not only the younger relative of Qashqai, but also competitors. For example, Subaru Tribeca.
One thing left without change is a fried and rapid silhouette. According to this indicator, the new Murano definitely does not confuse with any other car.
But much more interesting are the changes that occurred with the salon. Even during the TEAN test, we noticed that the cooperation of the Japanese with Renault gave tangible results at work on the interior of the car. Not in vain was invented advertising Nissan Teana, where the car is turned inside out. That's right, the Teana breathed good-quality European quality and unequivocally replayed the Toyota Camry indicator.
Let the owners of Infiniti are not offended, but in terms of the quality of the decorations, their cars left this model Nissan! What makes such a conclusion? Let's go through items. The first successful front panel architecture, where traditionally for Nissan / Infiniti in the center is a color display, and under it on a pedestal control washer and additional keys. Comfortable. At the bottom of the control of the radio and separate climate with a comfortable twist. The gearbox lever is in the usual place, in the effect of a metal frame, and near enough bulk box for storing small things. The steering wheel is here like on Teana, multifunctional, trimmed with combination skin and very comfortable.
The second finish materials. In the field of contact with the hands of plastic elastic or with a soft surface. Metal cool hand. And solid plastic surfaces look noble.
Third noise and vibration isolation. In Europe, in its classes of Reno, the most quiet. It seems that the French shared a pair of secrets with the Japanese. The car is very quiet and comfortable, the junction from noise and vibrations is excellent.
Fourth vehicle equipment. Chip key, leather interior, electrical control chairs (and front and memory), color display, excellent BOSE audio system. The fifth door is equipped with an electric drive. It also installed a rear view camera that transmits the image to the screen. The backs of the second row chairs are folded and rising automatically, and in the ceiling at the crossover display DVD-Polish. Tell me, so before such a set and quality could be associated with a budget and modest Japanese brand? Definitely, today Nissan makes a serious step forward in the development of its model line.
The V6 VQ series was repeatedly recognized by the American magazine Ward's Auto World Magazine one of the ten best motors of the world. Let me remind you that the motor has a block of cylinders and an aluminum-based alloy head. Input control systems (NICS) and changing gas distribution phases (C-VTC) are also applied. The new version facilitated pistons and connecting rods, and also installed hollow camshafts, which reduced the weight of the power plant. Engineers have worked on a decrease in friction losses. As a result, the power grew by 22 hp and amounted to 256 hp (in the European Specification) by 6,000 rpm. Torque on 16 nm (334 nm per 4,400 rpm). As for the version for our country, the capacity is limited to 249 hp, which is dictated by the desire of Nissan to facilitate the tax existence to its customers.
At the new generation of CVT variator (Continuously Variable Transmission), bearings with a low friction coefficient appeared, finalized seals and pressure adjustment system. The Japanese say that this complex of measures allowed them to reduce internal friction in the mechanism of 20 percent! By the way, the variator also pretended the brains. All this allows the mechanism to work clearer and reduce fuel consumption.
In the front suspension, the modified MacPherson works, and behind the new multi-dimensional scheme. Also, the creators of the car declare that there was more aluminum in the running and it should have a positive effect on manageability.
In general, we seemed to deal with theory, it remains to check how it all behaves in practice.
Behind the wheel, the person of any growth and addition of adjustment and the overall stock of space will be allowed. Yes, and the seat is plenty. Chairs are comfortable lateral support here is not pronounced, but sit comfortable. Right like houses in front of the TV.
The engine comes to life under the hood is silent, and the vibrations do not feel well the Nissan gears work softly. Start from the scene smooth, and the speed set is incessant. Good after all, this thing is a variator. If it comes to comfort. But the speed of work at the aggregate is worthy. Reacts to kick-down without delay.
Murano car is quite dynamic. For example, overclocking until hundreds takes only 8 seconds, and the maximum speed leaves for two hundred km / h. But the whole focus is that it does not want to stitch behind the wheel of this car. And even if such a desire appears, the car still imposes its rules of the game, leveling your racing focus.
The suspension and steering, as well as the TEANA, are configured primarily for comfort. And while you are going to calmly, you do not notice any artifacts. The car is well rebuilt and reliably writes argu. On the steering wheel feedback, and under the right heel a good power supply. And you think, and why not implement it. In fact, the car is easily. Bearing body, independent suspension. Well, except that the center of gravity is high. At the speed in turning becomes obvious roll. Feedback on the steering wheel is not enough. And if under the wheels a little broken road, small blows and vibrations come to the steering wheel. With emergency braking or intense acceleration, the car obviously pecks his nose.
I try the same turn for less speed and the car is rude again, the finish appears in its image.
However, few people in our country enters the turn sprinkled by all four wheels outside, and even more so at a high crossover. Maximum is overclocking at the limit of the capabilities of the motor and checkers in the stream. And Murano can. But, again, I weakly imagine the owner of this crossover in such a discipline. Rent me, this car was created with the calculation on a moderate driver. And in such a hat, the car looks confident.
He is good and when driving along the highway. Straight keeps, it does not come down from the course. Well, except that a little swaying on the waves. And in the cabin at this moment quietly and comfortable, classical music plays.
Yes, he shifts the driver's instincts, but instead of Murano is ready to offer something other. From the world of comfort and peacekeeping. I confess, I love to ride quickly, but behind the wheel of such cars you need to get another pleasure. That which the creators made the calculation. And, it should be noted that with their task they coped very well.
Specifications Nissan Murano
Engine Type: Gasoline V6
Working volume, cm: 3 498
Max. Power, hp at rpm: 249/6 000
Max. Moment, nm at rpm: 334/4 400
Drive: Full
Transmission: Painless CVT Variator
Front suspension: McPherson type
Rear suspension: independent multi-dimensional
Brakes: Disk ventilated
Dimensions, mm: 4 834x1 880x1 730
Wheel base, mm: 2 825
Curb weight, kg: 2 380
Max. Speed, km / h: 210
Acceleration 0 100 km / h, sec: 8.0
Fuel consumption (combo), l / 100 km: 10.9
Volume of fuel tank, l: 82
Basic cost: 1,799,000 rubles.
 
 
 
 

A source: Drom.ru.