2011 Nissan Murano, Equipment Shuffles, Price Increases - Nissan Murano

AutoGuide.com · 10-15-2010, 03:08 PM

As this blog is posted, the 2011 Nissan Murano is on its way to dealers Stateside. Visually it looks similar to the 2010, though keen spotters will notice a new grille, slightly different fascia design and revised taillights.

However the biggest changes are inside: Nissan has improved the optional navigation system and has been jostling with equipment and trim levels, plus prices on all models are up slightly. Four different trim levels are offered on the 2011 Murano – S, SV, SL and LE; in a choice of front and all-wheel drive configurations.

The $28,500 S now gets newly designed 18-inch wheels as standard, but costs $140 more than it's 2010 counterpart. The SV, which starts at $31,910, is new this year and bumps up the SL, which now comes standard with leather seats, the premium package, technology package and moonroof (previously they were officially listed as options), resulting in a fairly princely $35,450 in front-drive form; $37,050 as an AWD rig. The up-level LE stickers for $37,540 in front-drive trim (an increase of some $440) while the AWD version rounds out at $39,140. Do bear in mind these are MSRP figures and do not include any incentives, freight or admin fees or sales taxes, which vary from state to state.

As before, all Muranos are powered by Nissan's VQ35DE V-6 engine, rated at 260 horsepower and coupled exclusively with a CTV transmission, which provides decent if not lively performance.

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**njjoe** · 10-15-2010, 03:48 PM

No matter what they do, Nissan never really seems to get get the front grille right. Oh well, there is always 2012.

-njjoe

nafddur · 10-15-2010, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by njjoe

No matter what they do, Nissan never really seems to get get the front grille right. Oh well, there is always 2012.

-njjoe

I agree, Joe. Always way too much chrome for me.

MuranoSLVER · 10-15-2010, 06:06 PM

Front reminds me of Darth Vader's mask in blue. There's something about the 1st Gen that definitely makes it more pleasurable to the eyes...they just killed the back end of the MO with the 2nd Gen. Oh well let's hope 2012 brings good stuff and on my wish list a diesel engine or at least manual transmission!

reelon · 10-16-2010, 11:36 AM

Looks like a knightrider for me

Need to reduce the blue a little

**zebelkhan** · 10-16-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by njjoe

No matter what they do, Nissan never really seems to get get the front grille right.

I disagree. I think they designed the rest of the MO before they added the grill. Then they looked at the faces of all people who were thinking about owning a Murano. The big smile on their faces was then used as the model for the grill...

slriv · 10-20-2010, 10:58 AM

With bright silver, the chrome looks pretty good. I wouldn't like so much of it on a black/plat graphite paint job, but the chrome does break up the miles of whatever paint color you have, and makes it look a lot sportier than it was designed.

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Originally Posted by zebelkhan

I disagree. I think they designed the rest of the MO before they added the grill. Then they looked at the faces of all people who were thinking about owning a Murano. The big smile on their faces was then used as the model for the grill...

That's great! I like your attitude! I'm a new owner, but I have to agree. Everyone who drives it are real impressed with the MO like I was when I was car shopping not too long ago.

geobernd · 10-20-2010, 04:53 PM

Details are now up on the http://www.nissanusa.com website... I noticed that HID headlights are now only available in the LE... I am planning to upgrade my 2006 in the next few weeks to a 2011 - looks that LE is my only option :-(

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AutoGuide.com Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 24	2011 Nissan Murano, Equipment Shuffles, Price Increases As this blog is posted, the 2011 Nissan Murano is on its way to dealers Stateside. Visually it looks similar to the 2010, though keen spotters will notice a new grille, slightly different fascia design and revised taillights. However the biggest changes are inside: Nissan has improved the optional navigation system and has been jostling with equipment and trim levels, plus prices on all models are up slightly. Four different trim levels are offered on the 2011 Murano – S, SV, SL and LE; in a choice of front and all-wheel drive configurations. The $28,500 S now gets newly designed 18-inch wheels as standard, but costs $140 more than it's 2010 counterpart. The SV, which starts at $31,910, is new this year and bumps up the SL, which now comes standard with leather seats, the premium package, technology package and moonroof (previously they were officially listed as options), resulting in a fairly princely $35,450 in front-drive form; $37,050 as an AWD rig. The up-level LE stickers for $37,540 in front-drive trim (an increase of some $440) while the AWD version rounds out at $39,140. Do bear in mind these are MSRP figures and do not include any incentives, freight or admin fees or sales taxes, which vary from state to state. As before, all Muranos are powered by Nissan's VQ35DE V-6 engine, rated at 260 horsepower and coupled exclusively with a CTV transmission, which provides decent if not lively performance. More: 2011 Nissan Murano, Equipment Shuffles, Price Increases on AutoGuide.com

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njjoe Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jersey Shore (not THAT Jersey Shore, the real one) Posts: 11,745	No matter what they do, Nissan never really seems to get get the front grille right. Oh well, there is always 2012. -njjoe __________________ 2005 SL AWD, Platinum -OEM HID conversion & HID fogs -OEM iPod interface -Upgraded (non-Bose) speakers - Pioneer TS-A1702C & TS-G1643R -Muth signal mirrors -Valley Industries hitch and wiring harness -Aluminum fuel tank shields

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MuranoSLVER Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 599	Front reminds me of Darth Vader's mask in blue. There's something about the 1st Gen that definitely makes it more pleasurable to the eyes...they just killed the back end of the MO with the 2nd Gen. Oh well let's hope 2012 brings good stuff and on my wish list a diesel engine or at least manual transmission! __________________ SLVER ----------------- 2004 SL AWD

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geobernd Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 55	Details are now up on the http://www.nissanusa.com website... I noticed that HID headlights are now only available in the LE... I am planning to upgrade my 2006 in the next few weeks to a 2011 - looks that LE is my only option :-(

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