Motortrend Murano, Edge, Highlander & Santa Fe Review - Nissan Murano

**KSmurano** · 02-06-2007, 09:43 AM

Guess who took 1st place........the Murano!!!!

Its a good comparison of the tough competion coming out of the wood work now.

craigster · 02-06-2007, 10:42 AM

Which month's issue was this in?

craigster · 02-06-2007, 03:44 PM

Never mind - found it. The newest one...shoulda looked first.

sxmdaniel · 02-06-2007, 04:37 PM

and one more for the Mo

ekaxel · 02-06-2007, 07:24 PM

The Highlander is the only one of the other 3 that I would even put in the same class as the MO, and even it is a lower level of trim & accessories etc...
IHowever, I would own a Highlander Hybrid Limited (big RX400H) in a minute!

manitoba murano · 02-07-2007, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ekaxel
The Highlander is the only one of the other 3 that I would even put in the same class as the MO, and even it is a lower level of trim & accessories etc...
IHowever, I would own a Highlander Hybrid Limited (big RX400H) in a minute!

I'd take a RX400h no doubt. The Highlander is far too snug. They're like apples and oranges, the Lexus and Toyota. Both do have super powertrains though.

Interesting how the MO can still 'win' this type of comparison test nearing the end of it's lifecycle. It's well into it's 5th model year, and it's still being copied, mimicked, and flattered by so many of the pretenders and contenders.

**KSmurano** · 02-07-2007, 09:12 AM

I forgot to give the rankings:

1) Murano - price, performance & design
2) Sante Fe - copying, improving & coming up fast
3) Highlander - great build & value but boring
4) Edge - good idea by Ford but didn't aim high enough

ekaxel · 02-07-2007, 11:31 AM

Highlander is a lot bigger inside than the 400H. Twice the luggage space!

HuskyFan · 02-07-2007, 08:29 PM

The Motor Trend review said the Murano Bose audio was the best in the group and also there will be a 2008 replacement later in the year.

Ctx · 02-07-2007, 11:02 PM

Is this review on-line? Or in the magazine? I couldn't see anything on Motortrend's website.

HuskyFan · 02-07-2007, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ctx
Is this review on-line? Or in the magazine? I couldn't see anything on Motortrend's website.

This review is in the March 2007 issue. I just received my copy today in the mail. I don't think it is online yet.

**Eric L.** · 02-08-2007, 09:15 AM

Just received the issue yesterday and read it this morning. Woohoo! Murano victory!

As expected, the Edge took last due to its poor packaging and dangerous brakes.

nissanlove · 02-08-2007, 04:26 PM

i just read the review today and i couldn't believe that the editors loved the bulky heavy styling of the edge. just to mention, the murano just barely won, they didn't even mention the name at the end of the article. it was a process of elimination as to who the winner was. and also they mentioned it being overpriced(common motortrend, you got a fully speced out MO while the others were pretty much basic)but darn the shots that they took of the loaded SE with the new chrome wheels looked great. and stayin put with the mo until the redesign comes out. then it's either we'll be getting another Murano or we'll be moving upscale(infiniti FX, acura MDX/RDX)

neo · 02-28-2007, 12:50 PM

Website link is here.

Good showing by the Mo. I would think they should have had the CX7 in as well. It fits that grouping.

02-06-2007, 09:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
KSmurano Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 774	Motortrend Murano, Edge, Highlander & Santa Fe Review Guess who took 1st place........the Murano!!!! Its a good comparison of the tough competion coming out of the wood work now. __________________ 10 Infiniti QX56 4WD 03 Murano SL AWD SS - Sold 5/10 08 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 01 Spyder GT Saronno Red 05 Subaru Impreza RS Sport AWD #1 son 02 Nissan Sentra #2 son 79 Olds Cutlass original owner & 1st car w/ 74k miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/810560/1

02-06-2007, 04:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
sxmdaniel Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sint Maarten Netherlands Antilles Posts: 303	and one more for the Mo __________________ Glacier White, Prussian Blue body kit , Gialla front grill , custom fiberglass wheel well flares , removed roof rack , Asanti AF 27; 9 " x 22 " custom manufactured with 4 " lip, pirelli Scorpions P Zero 315 x 35 : engine cover color matched , Z Tube , JWT pop charger , flowmaster exhaust , H&R lowering springs .

02-06-2007, 07:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
ekaxel Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,164	The Highlander is the only one of the other 3 that I would even put in the same class as the MO, and even it is a lower level of trim & accessories etc... IHowever, I would own a Highlander Hybrid Limited (big RX400H) in a minute! __________________ '03 SL everything but OEM Nav Magellan Roadmate 1700 7" in dash Valentine One Black grille DrawTite 2" hitch & homemade harness Excalibur 1620 alarm Magnetbra Full spare tire Roof rails with crossbars Aluminum fuel tank shield Optima Red Top battery HID fogs/DRL 3 new door lock assemblies 235/65R17 Dean Wintercat snows Backup camera Parking sensor (IR) system GROM IPOD/USB/AUX audio interface with Bluetooth New CVT 1/12

02-07-2007, 09:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
KSmurano Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 774	I forgot to give the rankings: 1) Murano - price, performance & design 2) Sante Fe - copying, improving & coming up fast 3) Highlander - great build & value but boring 4) Edge - good idea by Ford but didn't aim high enough __________________ 10 Infiniti QX56 4WD 03 Murano SL AWD SS - Sold 5/10 08 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited 01 Spyder GT Saronno Red 05 Subaru Impreza RS Sport AWD #1 son 02 Nissan Sentra #2 son 79 Olds Cutlass original owner & 1st car w/ 74k miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/810560/1

02-07-2007, 11:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
ekaxel Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,164	Highlander is a lot bigger inside than the 400H. Twice the luggage space! __________________ '03 SL everything but OEM Nav Magellan Roadmate 1700 7" in dash Valentine One Black grille DrawTite 2" hitch & homemade harness Excalibur 1620 alarm Magnetbra Full spare tire Roof rails with crossbars Aluminum fuel tank shield Optima Red Top battery HID fogs/DRL 3 new door lock assemblies 235/65R17 Dean Wintercat snows Backup camera Parking sensor (IR) system GROM IPOD/USB/AUX audio interface with Bluetooth New CVT 1/12

02-06-2007, 10:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
craigster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North of the 43rd parallel Posts: 178	Which month's issue was this in?

02-06-2007, 03:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
craigster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North of the 43rd parallel Posts: 178	Never mind - found it. The newest one...shoulda looked first.

02-07-2007, 08:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
HuskyFan Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 472	The Motor Trend review said the Murano Bose audio was the best in the group and also there will be a 2008 replacement later in the year. __________________ 2005 Murano SE AWD Platinum w/ Charcoal leather

02-07-2007, 11:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ctx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 150	Is this review on-line? Or in the magazine? I couldn't see anything on Motortrend's website.

02-08-2007, 09:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
Eric L. Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 8,199	Just received the issue yesterday and read it this morning. Woohoo! Murano victory! As expected, the Edge took last due to its poor packaging and dangerous brakes. __________________ 2003 Midnight Blue SE AWD w/VDC Colgan Bra, Mobil One, JWT POP charger PAC aux input adapter, hardwired Escort Passport x50, KUDA mount for MP3 player, Porterfield R4S brake pads (now Akebono ProACT), ATE Superblue Yokohama Envigor (much improved over stock Goodyears) Lots of squeaks and rattles.

02-08-2007, 04:26 PM	#13 (permalink)
nissanlove Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Edmonton,AB Posts: 1,373	i just read the review today and i couldn't believe that the editors loved the bulky heavy styling of the edge. just to mention, the murano just barely won, they didn't even mention the name at the end of the article. it was a process of elimination as to who the winner was. and also they mentioned it being overpriced(common motortrend, you got a fully speced out MO while the others were pretty much basic)but darn the shots that they took of the loaded SE with the new chrome wheels looked great. and stayin put with the mo until the redesign comes out. then it's either we'll be getting another Murano or we'll be moving upscale(infiniti FX, acura MDX/RDX) __________________ The Finish Line... Is Only The Begining 2005 Nissan Murano SE with TECH PKG. "Z" GRILL,PolarStart Remote Car Starter(made in Alberta for Alberta) JWT Pop charger SE Black Chrome wheels with Bridgestone dueler HP SPORT rubber custom flowmaster rear exhaust

02-28-2007, 12:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
neo Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 93	Website link is here. Good showing by the Mo. I would think they should have had the CX7 in as well. It fits that grouping.

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