Reviewing the specs of an SUV can help buyers make an informed choice about whether or not it is the right sport utility vehicle for them.

Mileage

The average MPG for city driving for the 2009 Nissan Murano AWD SL 4dr SUV is 18. On the highway, the average is 23.

Trim Levels

Trim levels or trim packages are specialized versions of a particular sport utility vehicle. They may include additional features and/or equipment that does not come standard. The 2009 Nissan Murano AWD SL 4dr SUV offers 5trim levels, and they are the AWD LE 4dr SUV, AWD S 4dr SUV, AWD SL 4dr SUV, S 4dr SUV, SL 4dr SUV.

Engine Specifications

Engines come in three basic categories. The 2009 Nissan Murano AWD SL 4dr SUV utilizes a Internal Combustion.

Drivetrain Specs

The drivetrain sends power to the engine’s wheels and makes forward momentum possible. One type of drivetrain is front-wheel drive, which means that engine power is directed at the front wheels. Similarly, rear-wheel drive means power is directed to the back wheels. Four-wheel drive is when power is sent to all wheels but when a rear-wheel drive option is also available as required. With all-wheel drive, the wheels will either always have engine power or will only have engine power when increased traction is needed. Drivers of the 2009 Nissan Murano AWD SL 4dr SUV are equipped with AWD.

Transmission Specs

This sport utility vehicle can be purchased with a CVT transmission. Automatic transmissions shift automatically and may include some manual controls.

Manual transmissions require the driver to change between gears as needed.

Continuously variable transmissions do not utilize gears, change as needed, and are good for increasing gas mileage.

Automated manual or direct shift gearbox transmissions enable the driver to shift gears, but the clutch is engaged automatically.

Styling Details

The exterior and interior of an SUV do not impact its performance but may be of concern to some drivers. For this sport utility vehicle, interior and exterior designs include Beige and Black for the interior and Merlot Metallic, Tinted Bronze Metallic, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Glacier Pearl, Super Black, Saharan Stone Metallic, Platinum Graphite Metallic and Deep Sapphire Metallic for the exterior.

Seating Specifications

This Nissan has seating accommodationsfor up to 5.

Length of Vehicle

Bigger vehicles may fare better in a wreck than smaller ones. This Nissan has a total length of 188.50.

Cargo Details

The amount of cargo space varies from one sport utility vehicle to the next. On this specific SUV, there are 31.60 cubic feet of cargo space.

Steering Specs

The steering system controls how smoothly and easily an SUV is manipulated and steered. This sport utility vehicle has a variable/speed-proportional steering system.

Interior Details

There are 2 rows of seating.

Towing Capacity

This Nissan can be used to tow with either a dead weight hitch or a weight distributing hitch.The maximum towing weight is 3500 pounds.

Cost

The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for this SUV is $29,480.