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2012 Nissan Murano Platinum Edition AWD Trim Overview

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Overview of 2012 Nissan Murano Platinum Edition AWD By Eric Tallberg

Already at the cusp of luxurious practicality, the new-for-2012 Nissan Murano LE Platinum Edition is further elevated in stylish utility with the inclusion of Intuitive all-wheel-drive (AWD). Thus behold the Murano LE Platinum Edition AWD.

This handsome and traction-heavy midsize crossover, of course, boasts the 64 cubic feet of total cargo area and 5-passenger occupancy of its lesser siblings, while sporting 20-inch, 7-spoke aluminum wheels, a stainless steel rear bumper protector, a roof rack and rear spoiler, heated power-adjustable outside mirrors, a power liftgate, special Sapphire Black paint, a front power sunroof and a fixed glass rear sunroof.

Inside, look for such classy adornments as leather upholstery, leather, chrome and alloy cabin accents, and a heated leather and simulated alloy steering wheel, with heated power-adjustable front seats and heated reclining rear seats adding to the overall decadence. Then there’s standard cruise control, power-adjustable telescoping tilt-wheel steering, a cargo organizer and full power accessories, as well as a universal remote garage door opener and rear-view camera, not to mention upgraded driver's memory settings, all contributing their convenience bit.

Entertainment is offered via an MP3-capable single-CD player with 11 premium Bose speakers, and satellite radio and a USB port additionally added in. Bluetooth hands-free technology is standard aboard Nissan’s classy midsize ute, but where it truly shines is in the standard hard-drive-based navigation suite with its 7-inch dash-mounted color display. Zagat Survey dining options, as well as real-time traffic and weather, come with the navigation suite, as does Bluetooth streaming audio.

Options available to the 2012 Murano LE Platinum Edition AWD include a Class II trailer hitch and wiring, roof-rail crossbars and splash guards.

As with the entire Murano lineup, a 3.5-liter variable-valve-timed V6 engine mates with a well-wrought continuously variable transmission (CVT), allowing the Platinum Edition AWD to pound out 260 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque. These ponies are good for up to 3,500 pounds of towing capacity when properly equipped, while mileage is estimated at 18 mpg city/23 highway.

Nissan’s Intuitive AWD system, meantime, allows this top-shelf crossover to cruise in economical front-wheel drive, while instigating automatic and appropriate torque split to front and rear wheels in corners and, of course, on slippery roads.

Safety-wise, Nissan’s classy new Murano LE Platinum Edition AWD sports standard 4-wheel antilock braking (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front head restraint airbags and front side-mounted airbags. Additionally, look for standard front fog/driving lights, high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights and a remote antitheft alarm. Finally, LED daytime running lights can be delivered as optional safety equipment.

This overview covers the Platinum Edition AWD trim only.

Please see our 2012 Nissan Murano Overview for more information.

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Cost $42,580 MSRP $23,370 MSRP $23,745 MSRP
Gas Mileage (highway) 23 26 30
Horsepower 260 170 185
Crash Test Rating 4 4 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 31.8 28.9 37.2
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.6 42.5 41.3
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