July 31, 2008 7:00 AM PDT
Review: 2009 Nissan Murano SL AWD
(Credit: James Martin/CNET Networks)"SUV" once meant large, truck-like gas-guzzler that, despite never being taken off-road, seemed better suited to the actual jungle than the urban jungle. Enter the Nissan Murano. Ignoring the SUV's truck roots, Nissan created a vehicle that cast off all rugged pretenses and brought style to the boxy world of the SUV.
The 2009 Nissan Murano has received a styling evolution that is still distinctly "Murano," which is a good thing since the original model was quite a looker. The new model features new body lines that are more pronounced and muscular. The most obvious change is the new grill, which better integrates the headlamps into a single sculpted chrome element.
