Nissan unveils fourth-gen murano with bold design shift
Anyone with even a slight interest in cars might recognise the Nissan Murano. It was one of the first large SUVs to focus not on practicality but on appearance and driving comfort. Nissan has unveiled the new Murano. What is it like now?
This Japanese SUV is already the fourth generation, designed mainly for the American market. It debuted as a model in 2003 and was notable for being the first SUV with a convertible body. The first two generations were almost identical, but the third significantly changed the car. It became larger but much more practical, but unfortunately, it disappeared from Europe.
The latest Murano also won't appear in Europe, partly due to its drivetrain. It's powered by a 2.0-litre Turbo petrol engine with 240 horsepower, which supplies power to all four wheels, though the base version only drives the front axle.
The car has grown compared to its predecessor, but the most noticeable change is the new design language, which is consistent with the electric Ariya. The same can be said for the cockpit, which bears a greater resemblance to the Ariya’s. The simple dashboard features two 12.3-inch screens that do not overwhelm the interior. However, the equipment in the new Murano is impressive, particularly in autonomous driving.
The expanded Nissan Safety Shield 360 system is standard and includes additional functions. The car can be equipped with ProPILOT Assist, which combines intelligent cruise control with lane-keeping assistance, providing near-autonomous motorway driving. In the SV and Platinum versions, ProPILOT Assist 1.1 also uses navigational data to adjust speed before curves proactively based on planned route information.
As expected in a car launch for the American market, towing capabilities have not been overlooked, although they are fairly minimal. The manufacturer has set the maximum towing capacity at 1,500 pounds, approximately 680 kilograms.
