The Murano is a very comfortable ride. It has a decent number of amenities. More importantly, it has been a dependable vehicle for us. It also has a lot more room than one might expect for those times when you have to haul some little (or not so little something) around. So, in that regard, it is also handy. It other words, it is more than simply a nice looking crossover SUV. The size overall is perfect for us. Not too big and not too small. Another thing worth mentioning is the impressive acceleration. It doesn't come into play in my life frequently, but it is nice to have when you need to merge onto the freeway or something. That brings me to the few bad things worth mentioning. It isn't the most fuel efficient vehicle out there. It isn't awful but it isn't just great either. And there is one blind spot that is a result of the styling of the back windows. It is something that a person should be aware of.

I love the size of the Murano. It has plenty of room inside for my teenaged boys to fit in the backseat, but it's compact enough that it's very easy to park and gets decent gas mileage. I get about 20 mpg around town and 26 mpg on the highway. The rear holds quite a bit and backseats are easy to fold down -- great for antique-buying adventures! The back-up camera is a great feature, and I also like the digital display to keep track of gas mileage. My Murano has 300k+ miles on it and still runs very well. The only major part we have replaced in the four years I've owned it is the alternator, which I think is excellent for a car of this age. Power-wise, I wish it would accelerate a little quicker. On the downside, one of window motors went out so that window no longer works. It's a minor inconvenience, so we haven't bothered to have it fixed. The major drawback I've seen is that the exterior door handles are made of plastic -- two have broken, so you couldn't open the doors from the outside. According to our mechanic, this is a common problem. OEM replacements are crazy expensive, but we found aftermarket replacements for about $35. Overall, I've been very happy with the Murano. A reliable, convenient family car with relatively low maintenance cost is worth the few inconveniences.