Nissan Murano vs GMC Terrain
Overview | |
MSRP$32,810 | MSRP$28,150 |
Listings371 | Listings660 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryWhile most midsize SUVs offer three rows, the 2021 Nissan Murano focuses on two rows of comfortable seating. Rivals like the Honda Passport have come on the scene in recent years, but Nissan’s comfortable crossover never left. The Murano was introduced in 2002 as a 2003 model, and the third generation arrived for the 2015 model year. Last refreshed for 2019, the Murano carries over into the 2021 model year largely unchanged, although it does get some additional standard safety features. | |
Reviews Summary“Terrain” is a misnomer as applied to this compact crossover SUV from GMC. The name suggests far more off-roading capability than is available from this restyled Chevy Equinox, and the new AT4 trim level, which equips the 2022 GMC Terrain with standard all-wheel drive (AWD), “sport-terrain” tires, and a steel front skid plate, ought to come with a disclaimer. Based on our testing, the new 2022 Terrain AT4 is all show and no go, as in: “No, you can’t go there in this small SUV.” Not without damaging it, anyway. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 260 hp V6 | Engine1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower260 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower170 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 260 hp V6 | Engine Name1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Torque240 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | Torque203 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower260 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower170 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space32.1 cu ft | Cargo Space29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3833 lbs | Curb Weight3449 lbs |
Height67.8 in | Height65.4 in |
Length192.8 in | Length182.3 in |
Width75.4 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase111.2 in | Wheelbase107.3 in |
Maximum Payload1277 lbs | Maximum Payload1015 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | Standard Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,810 | $28,150 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | While most midsize SUVs offer three rows, the 2021 Nissan Murano focuses on two rows of comfortable seating. Rivals like the Honda Passport have come on the scene in recent years, but Nissan’s comfortable crossover never left. The Murano was introduced in 2002 as a 2003 model, and the third generation arrived for the 2015 model year. Last refreshed for 2019, the Murano carries over into the 2021 model year largely unchanged, although it does get some additional standard safety features. | “Terrain” is a misnomer as applied to this compact crossover SUV from GMC. The name suggests far more off-roading capability than is available from this restyled Chevy Equinox, and the new AT4 trim level, which equips the 2022 GMC Terrain with standard all-wheel drive (AWD), “sport-terrain” tires, and a steel front skid plate, ought to come with a disclaimer. Based on our testing, the new 2022 Terrain AT4 is all show and no go, as in: “No, you can’t go there in this small SUV.” Not without damaging it, anyway. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 260 hp V6 | 1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 6000 rpm | 170 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 260 hp V6 | 1.5L 170 hp I4 |
Torque | 240 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | 203 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 260 hp @ 6000 rpm | 170 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 32.1 cu ft | 29.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3833 lbs | 3449 lbs |
Height | 67.8 in | 65.4 in |
Length | 192.8 in | 182.3 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 107.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1277 lbs | 1015 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |

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