2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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A convertible crossover?! That’s right, Nissan has created a brand-new class of car. The 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet is a 2-door 4-passenger crossover SUV on the underside married to a soft-top convertible.
Aimed at a female luxury buyer that likes to drive around town topless yet not feel vulnerable, this Frankenstein seems to have an equal amount of positive and negative traits. (Okay, maybe that descriptor isn’t fair—it’s not that monstrous-looking, more like Bride of Frankenstein.)
This bride comes with all the trimmings on one level, based on the hard-top Murano LE, which includes 20-inch wheels, heated seats and a wood-and-leather interior. Two doors have been shed, and an aqua tint dubbed Caribbean has been added for a more “feminine” touch. The navigation package has been shifted to an option, lowering the price point as this vehicle tries to find its footing in the marketplace.
The CC has all the safety features of the regular Murano, plus dual pop-up roll bars and supplemental curtain airbags to make up for the soft top.
Under the hood, a 265-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine with 248 lb-ft of torque is wed to a continuously variable transmission and AWD. This gives it juice, but even the kindest reports say there's not a lot of sport. And its suspension leaves something to be desired; like the Princess and the Pea, the tiniest bump on the road can cause a whole lot of discomfort in the cab. The interior itself is bland, if not drab. Sure you have the wood paneling you expect to find in a luxury trim, but that’s about it.
The good? The high-riding seats will make anyone driving feel like a prince(ss)—getting in and out of the front is a snap, and the tan convertible top with its glass sunroof is rugged and sexy. The bad? Getting in and out of the back, especially with the top up, is not very lady-like. And storage space? As the Real Housewives of New Jersey might say: Fuggedaboudit. With the top up, you get 12.3 cubic feet; capacity drops to less than 8 with the top down.
In only its second year, the CrossCabriolet does have a ways to go before it can be fully embraced. Still, Nissan may be on to something. Driving around at certain speeds (a parade, perhaps?) is pleasurable, and there’s plenty of head and shoulder room for waving at the inevitable gawkers.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet
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by Michael J
Sep 01, 2021
It was a great summer vehicle to enjoy the day Sep 01, 2021
by Georgia F
Aug 16, 2020
All great esp the warranty . Just want a 2014 with navigation.Aug 16, 2020
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2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Pricing
Original MSRP
$44,540 to $44,540Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Hard Drive: 9.3GB · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Bose · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.1 · Rear brake width: 0.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: dual level · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 5.17 · Limited slip differential: rear
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
Convertible rear window: glass · Convertible roof: soft top
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: premium leather
Steering
Steering ratio: 18.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 25 mm · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: twin-tube gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Stabilizer Bar: diameter 20 mm · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system w/voice activation · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Tow hooks: front
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: with safety reverse