2009 Nissan Murano SL Sport Utility 4-Door 3.5L

Detailed item info Model OverviewFollowing a hiatus in 2008. the 2009 Nissan Murano picks up where the 2007 model left off in terms of offering lots of performance and amenities in a crossover SUV. The Murano returns in three trim levels--S. SL. and LE. The S and SL are available in either front- or all-wheel drive. while the top-of-the-line LE only comes in all-wheel drive. All models are powered by Nissan's ubiquitous and exceptional 24-valve 3. 5L V6. which now puts out 265 horsepower and 248 ft-lbs of torque. and all make use of the company's second-generation continuously variable transmission (CVT). Limited slip is optional on FWD models and standard on AWD models. All 2009 Murano models feature a 60/40 split fold-flat rear seat. dual power mirrors. UV-reducing glass. push-button ignition. electroluminescent gauges. dual-zone automatic climate control. one-touch power windows and locks. remote keyless entry. tilt/telescopic steering wheel with cruise control. three handy 12-volt outlets. and a six-disc in-dash AM/FM stereo with MP3 capability. The SL adds fog lights. rear privacy glass. an eight-way power driver's seat. power return rear seatbacks. and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls. Step up to the top-line LE and you get 20-inch alloy wheels. automatic high-intensity discharge (HID) xenon headlights. dual heated mirrors. a power liftgate. Bluetooth phone system. an information center with a seven-inch screen. a power tilt/telescopic steering column. driver's seat memory. rain-sensing windshield wipers. a retractable cargo cover. four-way power to the passenger's seat. heated leather seats front and rear. wood accents. a Bose stereo system with speed sensitive volume control. and XM satellite radio. Several packages are available on the 2009 Murano. The Premium Package features a Bose stereo. XM satellite radio. a security system. and more. while a Technology Package includes HID headlights. intelligent keyless entry and ignition. and rain-sensing wipers. A leather package. navigation and music package. and a DVD package are also available for about $2. 00 each. Standard safety features on all 2009 Muranos include six air bags. traction and dynamic stability control. and anti-lock brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist. The Murano returns 18 mpg city/23 mpg highway.