It is strange no one compared the Murano with the FX35. A nearly fully loaded Murano is only about $4000 less than a FX35. For a Murano SE FWD with popular package and VDC, it costs $33607. For a FX35 with Premium package, it costs $37490. At this option level, the only thing that the Murano has and the FX35 doesn't is the tire pressure monitor. However, in addition to Infiniti's prestige and better warranty, the FX offers 300watt, 11 speakers stereo system, power telescope wheel, heated seats, and instrumental panel moving with the wheel. Does this worth $4000? It probably depends on what you are looking for. Here is what I learned yesterday after driving the two.
1. Outside. The M-O looks bigger and still like a SUV, although a bit rounded. But the FX looks like a station wagon on a set of big wheel. Doesn't like a SUV anymore and looks strange.
2. The interior of M-O is definitely bigger than the FX, especially the rear seats and cargo area. Although the external overall size of FX is bigger, the cabin is very obviously smaller. The FX doesn't appear to be more luxury than the M-O, in my opinion. But has more toys.
3. Everyone knows that M-O is one of the best SUVs regarding handling, it is indeed very responsive, excellent acceleration and braking, and very smooth and comfy. The FX is faster than the M-O, but appears to be harsher also, you can certainly feel the road. I like the CVT better than the traditional tranny, even the engine has 280 hp.
Overall, I think the Murano is the best total value SUV on the market if you don’t need off-roading. It has the best combination of appearance, size, performance, luxury, comfy, and utility. FX has the best performance, but the appearance is too much for me and the utility is a little limited. So, I'm going to bring home a Murano.
1. Outside. The M-O looks bigger and still like a SUV, although a bit rounded. But the FX looks like a station wagon on a set of big wheel. Doesn't like a SUV anymore and looks strange.
2. The interior of M-O is definitely bigger than the FX, especially the rear seats and cargo area. Although the external overall size of FX is bigger, the cabin is very obviously smaller. The FX doesn't appear to be more luxury than the M-O, in my opinion. But has more toys.
3. Everyone knows that M-O is one of the best SUVs regarding handling, it is indeed very responsive, excellent acceleration and braking, and very smooth and comfy. The FX is faster than the M-O, but appears to be harsher also, you can certainly feel the road. I like the CVT better than the traditional tranny, even the engine has 280 hp.
Overall, I think the Murano is the best total value SUV on the market if you don’t need off-roading. It has the best combination of appearance, size, performance, luxury, comfy, and utility. FX has the best performance, but the appearance is too much for me and the utility is a little limited. So, I'm going to bring home a Murano.