Engine: 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve variable valve timing V6

Engine Options: 245-hp 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6

Transmission: CVT continuously variable automatic

Transmission Options: automatic continuously variable transmission

Standard Safety Equipment: ABS, frontal dual-stage airbags, front side-impact airbags, side curtain head-protection airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, front active head restraints, rollover sensors

Optional Safety Equipment: Vehicle Dynamic Control electronic stability system; all-wheel drive

Basic Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles

Assembled In: Kyushyu, Japan

Model Tested: Nissan Murano SL AWD ($30,600)

Standard Equipment: automatic dual-zone climate control, rear air conditioning vents, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, dual front bucket seats w/driver-side 10-way power adjust & lumbar support, passenger-side 4-way adjustable, active 4-way adjustable head restraints, rear seats 60/40 reclining split fold-down seatbacks w/cargo area accessible levers, fold-down center armrest & head restraints, remote keyless entry, 100-watt AM/FM/CD6 with six speakers, HomeLink transmitter, alarm, dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror w compass, dual overhead front map lights, rear reading lights, cruise control, color LCD monitor w driver information center, tilt steering column, leather wrapped steering wheel w audio controls and cruise control

Options as Tested: SL Touring Package ($4,600) includes leather seating surfaces, 4-way power passenger seat, power tilt-and-slide sunroof, roof rails, adjustable pedals, upgraded audio with subwoofer, cargo cover and net, heated front seats, memory for seat, pedals and mirrors, heated mirrors, HID headlights w manual leveler; Dynamic Control Package ($750) includes Vehicle Dynamic Control, traction control, tire-pressure monitor

Destination Charge: 605

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: all-wheel drive

Horsepower: 245 @ 5800

Torque: 246 @ 4400

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 20/24

Wheelbase: 111.2 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 187.6/74.0/66.5 inches

Track Front/Rear: 64.2/64.0 inches

Turning Cycle: 37.4 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.2/56.2/43.4 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 39.2/56.6/36.1 inches

Trunk Volume: 81.6 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent w coil springs

Ground Clearance: 7.0 inches

Curb Weight: 3960 pounds

Towing Capacity: 3500 pounds

Tires: P235/65R18

Brakes: vented disc/vented disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 21.7 Gallons