As the halo vehicle for Nissan’s wide range of bold crossovers and SUVs, Murano expresses Nissan’s advanced design direction – including its V-motion front end, LED signature boomerang lights and the unique “floating” roof. The stunning exterior design carries into the interior, which offers an engaging social lounge feel – including features such as advanced Zero Gravity front and outboard rear seating and the airy atmosphere created by the large windows and oversized Power Panoramic Moonroof.

Other critical details, such as the active grille shutter, fender lip mouldings, rear bumper surfacing, rear tire deflectors and integrated rear spoiler help achieve its 0.31 coefficient of drag, on par with many sports cars.

The exterior themes of futuristic travel and refined intensity continue throughout the Murano interior, which creates an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. Nissan’s advanced Zero Gravity seats are standard for front and rear outboard occupants. The rear seats are a three-cushion design, a first for a Nissan vehicle. Climate-controlled seats (heating and cooling) are available in front, along with available Quick Comfort™ heated rear seats.

Adding to the driver’s sense of connectedness with security is Nissan’s Advanced Drive- Assist™ Display with a 7.0-inch high-resolution colour display. Available audio systems include an advanced Bose® design with 11 speakers HD Radio® and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio

For 2018, all models feature standard NissanConnectSM with Navigation featuring Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, 8.0-inch colour display with multi-touch control, SiriusXM® Traffic™ and SiriusXM® Travel Link™ (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately).

Other interior features include standard Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control and Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition, along with available leather-appointed seating, heated steering wheel, steering wheel position memory, driver’s seat and outside mirror memory, power return rear seatbacks and Remote Engine Start2 with Intelligent Climate Control. Overhead, the available Power Panoramic Moonroof enhances the open, airy feeling.

With the easy rear seat release and available power rear seat return, Murano converts from people hauler to cargo ship or back within seconds. All configurations can be done from the back, without walking to each door.

Every 2018 Murano comes equipped with an advanced 3.5-litre DOHC V6 rated at 260 horsepower and 240 lb-ft of torque. Also standard is an advanced Xtronic transmission tuned for quick response and smoothness. The 2018 Nissan Murano is offered in front-wheel drive (S model only) and intuitive all-wheel drive.

Fuel economy is rated at 11.2L/100 km city, 8.4 L/100 km highway and 9.9 L/100 km combined for all-wheel-drive models, thanks in part to the enhanced aerodynamics and engine/transmission efficiencies.

The 2018 Murano also offers a suite of advanced features. Murano incorporates up to four cameras and three radar sensors to provide input to a range of available technologies, including Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (I-FCW), Intelligent Emergency Braking (IEB), Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).

Parking a Murano is made easier with the available Intelligent Around View® Monitor (I- AVM), which helps alert the driver to detected moving objects near the vehicle via an on-screen notification and warning chime.

There is so much more to be impressed with by the 2018 Nissan Murano. Click the TEST DRIVE button below for a complete tour and road test.