Nissan has announced pricing on the all-new 2009 Nissan Murano crossover with a starting MSRP $1,500 lower on all models versus the previous generation.
The 2009 Murano is offered in five models: Murano S FWD, Murano S AWD, Murano SL FWD, Murano SL AWD and a new Murano LE AWD model (the previous generation Murano included a Murano SE AWD model).
The 2009 Murano S FWD starts at an MSRP of $26,330 and comes equipped with intelligent Xtronic CVT, dual zone air conditioning, power front windows with one-touch auto up/down with auto reverse feature, push button ignition, 60/40 split fold-flat rear seat, auxiliary audio input jack, 18-inch wheels and much more. The Murano S AWD has a starting MSRP of $27,930 and includes the same standard features on the FWD, along with Nissan’s all-wheel-drive system.
The Murano SL FWD, starting at $27,880 offers all the features on Murano S, plus rear privacy glass, front fog lights, steering wheel audio switches, leather wrapped steering wheel, 8-way power driver seat and 60/40 split fold-flat rear seatback with power return. The Murano SL AWD, starting at $29,480 adds AWD.
The new Murano LE AWD, starting at $35,910, offers 20-inch alloy wheels, bi-functional xenon headlights, Bose audio system with 11 speakers, XM Satellite Radio, Interface System for iPod, 7-inch color display, Intelligent Key, Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System, driver position memory (seat, mirrors, and steering wheel), leather-appointed seats, heated front and rear seats, power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, interior wood trim, power liftgate, RearView Monitor and many others.
01/15, 6:55 PM
posted by:
MY Si
Now thats just awesome. but i wonder why……
01/15, 6:56 PM
posted by:
johnnycanuck
So buy three and you’ll pretty much have enough saved up for a free boob job.
01/15, 6:57 PM
posted by:
Madcapp
They’ll have to drop it another 30 grand for me to consider it.
01/15, 7:40 PM
posted by:
Commodore
As they should if they are going to force people into buying it. The interior is great, but the exterior (especially front) is so bad that they will probably need a few thousand more in discounts to move these things
01/15, 7:56 PM
posted by:
A4
its because the new face is so ugly
01/15, 8:20 PM
posted by:
TOZO
Yeah, but still better than the Venza.
01/15, 9:30 PM
posted by:
Veda
I thought these are still selling very well.
01/15, 10:00 PM
posted by:
autonut
I think RAV-4 & CR-V put some heat on Nissan. They about the same size, yet with 4 cylinders RAV-4 & CR-V cost significantly less. Hence, de-featuring of the model to drop down price. Actually, comparing RAV-4 with 4 cylinder to the one with 6 (test drive from 2 different dealerships), I could not see any advantage of extra 2 cylinders. large price difference between Rogue and Murano probably does not help in keeping competition at bay.
01/15, 10:07 PM
posted by:
Impulsive
Yes, ‘Veda’, end of run and still selling very well. Too bad they had to ruin the front, like ‘A4′ mentioned … $1500 less isn’t going to be enough. By the way, the CRV looks like **** next to this thing, even with this new grill.
01/15, 10:19 PM
posted by:
Veda
Impulsive, the AWD version is certainly much more expensive than the CRV, but its unique look wins me over. The CRV is just too typical and common. But a fully loaded Murano goes against the Acura RDX which I believe has a much faster 0-60.
01/15, 10:23 PM
posted by:
Elvio
this look 100 times better than Rav-4
01/15, 11:50 PM
posted by:
DeansterTJ
I know someone with a Murano, and it’s not bad. Nothing special, a sleek quiet ride, nicely appointed but doesn’t stir the soul.
I’m thinking the top of the line with the 20s is going after the FX45, lookwise….maybe…longshot
01/16, 12:05 AM
posted by:
mazdaman
I thought the same thing as some of you; the $1500 drop serves as an incentive to counter the bizarre front end design.
I would probably purchase a CX-7 instead of the Murano. I am a little biased toward Mazda, but I do like its design much better. However, I would prefer the Murano (and the Ford Edge and Saturn VUE) over the Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4 (regardless of any advantages the Honda or Toyota might hold as far as price or mileage). I really don’t care too much for the styling of the Honda or Toyota products.
01/16, 10:41 AM
posted by:
Power of Dreams
I’m a honda die-hard but mazdaman I have to admit the Ford Edge is simply more soul-stirring than the CRV or RAV-4. Maybe it’s those stupid commercials of the girl staring out the “vista roof”. Yet and still I would never buy a Ford unless they were selling them for $10 or something.
01/16, 10:33 PM
posted by:
V-series
Ugliest crossover I’ve ever seen.
01/18, 10:34 AM
posted by:
WOOKIE62
Nissan sells every Murano it can build….just sorry it cant impress people that visit web sites to comment on automobiles that have no taste…and probably not enough money to buy…better just to complain about it!