2012 Nissan Murano Key Dimensions and Specifications
| Engine/Transmission | 3.5-litre VQ V6 engine rated at 260 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque |
| Advanced Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) | |
| Platform | "D" platform |
| Drive Configuration | Intuitive All-Wheel Drive System |
| Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS); Yaw Moment Control | |
| Suspension | Extensive use of aluminum components for reduced mass; high-performance dual flow path shock absorbers |
| Front Subframe-mounted independent front strut suspension with stabilizer bar | |
| Rear Independent multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar | |
| Steering | Twin-orifice vehicle speed-sensitive power steering system; tilt and telescoping steering wheel |
| Brakes | Power-assisted vented front and rear discs with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) |
| Wheels/Tires |
S, SV, SL 18-inch 6-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with P235/65R18 all-season tires |
| Wheelbase | 2,825 mm (111.2 inches) |
| Overall Length | 4,823 mm (189.9 inches) |
| Width | 1,883 mm (74.1 inches) |
| Height | 1,729 mm (68.1 inches) (with roof rails) |
| Seating Capacity | 5 passengers |
| Select Technology |
Standard Nissan Intelligent Key System®,; push button ignition; Vehicle Dynamic Control; Traction Control; Dual Zone Automatic Climate control; steering wheel mounted cruise control switches; auxiliary jack for mp3 player connection Available Bose® 11-speaker premium audio system with Radio Data System and speed-sensitive volume control; (Available on LE) Music Box Hard Drive for onboard digital music storage; Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately); iPod® interface; 7-inch Vehicle Information System monitor; Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Navigation System; Voice Recognition for navigation, audio and Bluetooth®(Available on LE); rain-sensing front wipers; RearView Monitor |
| Select Exterior Features | Exterior styling with integrated grille and large headlights; available High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional projector headlights; (Available on SE)pronounced wheel arches with 18-inch or 20-inch wheels; large LED rear combination lamps; available large top-load dual-panel power sliding glass moonroof ; available power liftgate; eight exterior colours |
| Select Interior Features | Premium-feel "mobile suite" design interior; seat design with cloth or available double-stitched leather-appointed seating surfaces; available foldaway cargo organizer; revised dashboard, centre stack and steering wheel design; 60/40 fold-flat reclining rear seat with available power return feature; available heated front and rear seats; Fine Vision gauges; ambient lighting; dual-zone HVAC system; multiple storage locations; available driver memory system, auto door lock feature |
| Select Safety Features | Six standard air bags, including a Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification system; driver and front passenger side-impact supplemental air bags; roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover supplemental air bags for front and rear seat outboard occupant head protection; front seat Active Head Restraints; Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
| Models | Offered in four well-equipped models S AWD, SV AWD, SL AWD, LE AWD and new for model year 2012, the Platinum Package is offered on the Murano LE. |
The original Nissan Murano, launched in 2002 as a 2003 model, set new standards for style and sportiness in the expanding mid-size crossover sport-utility vehicle marketplace, becoming, in essence, a “class of one.”
