2012 Nissan Murano S Trim Overview

Nissan’s entry-level Murano S midsize crossover sports seating for 5, a peppy V6, available all-wheel drive (AWD) and some 64 cubic feet of total cargo area. Standard amenities include 18-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, cloth upholstery, reclining rear seats, full power accessories, a new 7-inch dash-mounted display, cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering. Dual-zone climate control is complemented by alloy and leather cabin accents, with an MP3-capable 6-CD changer and 6 speakers providing entertainment.

Bluetooth hands-free communications technology, LED daytime running lights and a trailer hitch and wiring, meanwhile, are among the more noteworthy options aboard the base Murano S.

Only one engine selection, a variable-valve-timed (VVT) 3.5-liter V6, is available to the entire Murano lineup. This peppy 6-banger boasts 260 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque and is managed by a well-wrought continuously variable transmission (CVT). Able to pull up to 3,500 pounds of trailer with the proper equipment, this front-wheel-drive-only Murano S is estimated to get 18 mpg city/24 highway.

Standard safety features, finally, include 4-wheel antilock brakes, traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front head restraint whiplash protection and front side-mounted airbags.