Nissan Murano's standard split fold-down rear seat includes a reclining feature and a remote flip-down function, so the seats can be released from the rear cargo area.

Other interior amenities include standard dual zone climate controls and rear air conditioning vents located on the B-pillars and power windows with auto reverse feature.

Nissan Murano also features an extensive use of real aluminum, which is incorporated into the door trim, center console, shift area and instrument panel. In addition, an available 225-watt Bose audio system with 7 speakers and a standard 7-inch LCD color display monitor, with HVAC, audio, trip and navigation system (optional) controls are integrated into a one-piece "floating" pod design. A DVD mobile entertainment system and satellite radio (XM or Sirius) is also available. Nissan Murano interior is offered in a selection of two colors: Charcoal and Cafe Latte.

Nissan Murano's long wheelbase, wide stance and compact rear multi-link suspension design helps create a rear cargo area that offers exceptional room and utility. Nissan Murano also offers a highly functional double-fold, two-tiered lockable center console storage bin. Additional storage areas include a tray and two bins under the cargo floor.

2007 Nissan Murano comes with many standard safety features, including Advanced Air Bag System (AABS), roof-mounted curtain supplemental side-impact/rollover air bags for front-and rear-seat occupant head protection and enhanced driver instrumentation, including the addition of standard Tire Pressure Monitor System and driver / passenger seat belt warning lamps. Zone Body Construction with front and rear crumple zones help dissipate the crash energy away from the passenger compartment. Also standard are front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters, LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) child seat anchors and tether system with front seat active head restraints.



Nissan Murano Performance, Economy, Handling

The 2007 Nissan Murano comes in a choice of AWD for enhanced all-weather performance or front-wheel drive. All models come equipped with a standard 3.5-liter DOHC V6 engine, derived from the award-winning engine used in the 2007 Altima and Maxima sedans. The engine is rated at 240 horsepower and 244 lb-ft of torque.

Nissan Murano also features Nissan's advanced Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). Unlike conventional stepped gear automatics, the Xtronic CVT operates as essentially "one gear" through use of a belt and two pulleys that continuously change diameter to maintain optimal torque ratios and prevent the excess engine RPM right before shifting that wastes fuel.

By varying the working diameters of the two pulleys reciprocally, the transmission eliminates the "steps" between gears, resulting in a smoother, more efficient operation by keeping the engine in its optimum power range under a variety of driving and load conditions. In addition to aiding Nissan Murano's sedan-equivalent fuel economy and performance, this benefit is especially apparent in long uphill drives where the traditional hunting for the proper gear is virtually eliminated. A manual shift mode is standard on SE models.

Other available performance features include Traction Control System (TCS) and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), which helps improve vehicle stability by controlling brake pressure and engine torque automatically in understeer, oversteer or slippery road surface conditions.

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