2013 NISSAN MURANO

$28,440 to $39,480

Standard V-6 engine; five-seat crossover; dual-panel moonroof optional; power liftgate optional; 20-inch alloy wheels optional.

City: 18 mpg; highway: 23 to 24.

The Murano’s front end has bold headlight clusters and optional

bi-xenon headlights. The rear end has some distinctive shapes, including a rear window designed for good rear visibility. LED taillights and dual chrome tailpipes are standard, while a roof rack and

a power liftgate are optional. Exterior features include standard 18-inch wheels with newly available titanium finish; optional 20-inch

wheels; optional dual-panel moonroof.

The Murano’s interior can incorporate double-stitched leather and

simulated wood trim. The interior was refreshed for 2011 with revised materials. Interior features include standard six-CD changer

and auxiliary jack; standard tilt/telescoping steering wheel; available Bose premium stereo with satellite radio; available Bluetooth connectivity; available heated front and rear seats; available rainsensing wipers; available touch-screen navigation system and backup

camera.

The Murano has side-impact air bags for front occupants and side

curtain air bags to protect both rows of seats. Additional safety features include active front head restraints; four-wheel-disc antilock

brakes; electronic-stability system with traction control; available moving-object detection; available blind-spot-warning system; avail

able lane-departure warning.