2006 Nissan Murano Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2006 Nissan Murano provides a refined five-passenger cabin, standard V6 power, and impressive road manners.
The Murano stands out with a futuristic design for the grille and headlights. For 2006, Nissan has added LED turn signals and tail lamps to the exterior. It has also made some very modest changes to the lower front fascia. Inside, the Murano’s styling is not as bold, but it's just as contemporary. The materials and fit and finish are above what's expected from a non-luxury brand.
In Canada, trims for the Murano are SL, which is available with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and SE, which has AWD as standard. The base SL trim comes very well-equipped and provides 18-inch alloy wheels, remote keyless entry, fog lights, and added brushed aluminum accent panels on the bumpers. Inside, the SL comes with dual-zone climate control with air conditioning, power one-touch up/down power windows, cruise control, steering-wheel audio controls, intermittent front and rear wipers, heated front seats, and an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support. The SE has a further accented look, including unique alloy wheels and special lower bumper designs, with a sunroof being among the additional interior equipment.
The Murano is powered by a 3.5-litre V6 engine. It routes power specs of 245 horsepower and 246 pound-feet of torque to the front wheels (FWD) or an available all-wheel drive (AWD) drivetrain. This powertrain’s output is managed by a continuously variable transmission (CVT). This is a unique variation on the automatic transmission and lacks conventional “gears.” Instead, it’s always searching for the most efficient ratio combination, and that detracts from performance. Luckily, the V6 engine offers plenty of punch, and acceleration is still strong.
The Murano has a comfortable ride, and the wide stance of the vehicle allows it to corner confidently. The SE trim has a sport-tuned suspension. Technically, it improves cornering, but the harsh ride weighs out the upside in performance. In all, the standard V6 engine and wide stance ensure the Murano drives and handles more like a sport sedan than an SUV.
The Murano provides a total of 2,310 litres of cargo space when the 60/40 split-fold backseat is folded down. With the rear seats up, the Murano has 923 litres of cargo space. The rear seats themselves are clever in that they can recline. This complements the roomy headroom and legroom provided in the second row, making the Murano an ideal road trip car, even with adults in the backseat.
In fact, every seat in the 2006 Murano is comfortable, especially the front bucket seats. The doors and centre console provide helpful cubbies for all your gear.
The 2006 Nissan Murano provides dual-stage front airbags, side-impact airbags, and side curtain airbags. The Murano also features a rollover sensor and active head restraints. Other safety features include four-wheel antilock disc brakes, brake assist, and brake force distribution.
For 2006, a backup camera is available on the Murano, which is standard in Canada. Other optional safety features include traction control and a tire pressure monitoring system.
The Murano also performed well in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) front- and side-impact tests, scoring five stars in each. It managed four stars in the NHTSA rollover test.
The more fuel-efficient version of the Murano is the FWD variant. It consumes 11.7 litres per 100 kilometres in city driving and 8.6 on the highway. Selecting the SL AWD or SE AWD has a minimal penalty to fuel economy, returning 12.1 L/100 km city and 8.9 highway.
The model year 2006 Murano sport utility vehicle starts at a new car MSRP of $38,998 for a Nissan Murano SL FWD. A range-topping Nissan Murano SE AWD starts at $48,598. Given its niche placement, it’s hard to judge the value of the Murano. It offers things that other SUVs don’t and lacks some features of those vehicles as well. For what it is, the Murano offers incredible comfort and driving manners and provides an upscale experience.
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2006 Nissan Murano Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: hands-free multi-function remote with keyless ignition · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: storage organizer
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: hands-free multi-function remote with keyless ignition · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time
Exterior Features
Grille color: chrome · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: split-bench
Roof
Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: intermittent