2024 Nissan Murano

At its heart, the Nissan Murano is powered by a 260-horsepower 3.5-liter V-6 engine with a continuously variable transmission and full-wheel drive capabilities that deliver nimble handling and dependable performance. For those who need better traction and handling on just about any road conditions, there's also the option for all-wheel drive capabilities. Depending on the situation, these models can automatically switch between two-wheel and four-wheel drive to either increase fuel efficiency or improve handling on corners. According to EPA estimates, the Murano has a fuel economy of 20 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway. It also can tow a maximum of 1,500 pounds around Merrill and Wausau.

The Murano features plenty of comfort and convenience in its cabin, including heated seats, a six-speaker audio system, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a four-way power front passenger's seat, and a 10-way power driver's seat with two-way power lumbar support. All five seats are covered with comfortable synthetic leather, making long trips enjoyable. The SL trim adds leather-appointed seats, ambient interior lighting, and an 11-speaker Bose premium audio system with dual subwoofers. In contrast, the Platinum trim adds a heated power-adjustable steering wheel, heated and cooled front seats, and semi-aniline leather seating with diamond-quilted inserts. Every trim features front and rear legroom of 40.5 inches and 38.7 inches. The cargo capacity is 32 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 67 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down. A motion-activated liftgate opens up the rear door with the movement of your foot.

The 2024 Nissan Murano features a 7-inch digital driver gauge display and an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment system with voice recognition technology, Bluetooth connectivity, USB-A and USB-C ports, CD playback, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. In-dash navigation and the NissanConnect Services with remote smartphone capabilities are available on more advanced trims. SiriusXM satellite radio is also available with a subscription.

To protect you from the worst dangers that life can throw at you around Stevens Point, Merrill, and beyond, the 2024 Nissan Murano comes standard with a full suite of airbags, high-strength steel beams, energy-absorbing steering column, and front and rear crumple zones that deflect damage away from the cabin. Every trim also has numerous driver assistance features. Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert will automatically warn you when there's an object in the difficult-to-see areas around your vehicle. Lane-departure warning and lane-keep assist prevent you from drifting outside of your lane. A forward collision warning automatically applies the emergency brakes in the split-second that matters to prevent accidents. Intelligent driver alertness keeps your attention squarely focused on the road. A rearview monitor also comes standard on the SV trim, but a 360-degree monitor with traffic sign recognition is available on the SL and Platinum trims. With all these great safety features, the Nissan Murano has earned the highest five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.