BROWSE CAR REVIEWS BY:

MAKE & MODEL TYPE LIFESTAGE
Image
MAKE
MODEL

Review of the 2009 Nissan Murano LE

2009 Nissan Murano

Price Range $27,680 to $37,260

suitable for: Diapers
School
Teens

18
City MPG

23
Hwy MPG

5 Seats
2 Rows
2 Latch Connectors
car_review_head
Print

Exterior

The Murano’s exterior got a moderate face-lift for 2009, or maybe it was just a bit of Botox. It’s a little sleeker and more refined-looking than in previous model years. Although the Murano is a crossover, I couldn’t help but think I was getting the same looks that I’m used to getting when driving a sportier sedan. The Murano turns heads. Check out the pictures in the photo gallery to see for yourself.

One of my favorite exterior features was the Murano’s power liftgate. You can open the gate with a button on the key fob or with a button near the steering wheel. Here comes the fun part: Instead of having to reach up and pull the gate closed, which can be a dirty job, Nissan has a nice little button that closes and secures the liftgate. No more dirty hands! I also appreciated the bi-xenon headlights for after-dark excursions, and the rain-sensing wipers — all great features.

shopping around: At cars.com

key exterior: Features

  • 20-inch alloy wheels
  • Bi-xenon headlights
  • Privacy glass
  • Power liftgate
  • Updated grille

available exterior: Colors

  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Deep Sapphire Metallic
  • Glacier Pearl
  • Merlot Metallic
  • Platinum Graphite Metallic
  • Saharan Stone Metallic
  • Super Black
  • Tinted Bronze Metallic

Take the Next Steps at Cars.com

Find This Car Near You Research This Car

Shop for a car

of
Powered by Cars.com
of
Powered by Cars.com

Sign up here to receive our newsletter.