The Nissan Murano is a compact SUV primarily designed for the United States and Canada. This is a car of original design, getting rid of the shapes typical of angled SUVs. The Murano is based on the Nissan FF-L platform, which is also used in the third-generation Altima. The Murano Nissan range stands between the Xterra and the Pathfinder. The main engine of the Nissan Murano is a 3.5-liter 245 hp V6 engine used in other Nissan models - Altima, Maxima and 350Z. The car is manufactured with a front-wheel drive system (FWD) and an optional all-wheel drive system (AWD). Independent all-wheel suspension gives the car best-in-class ride quality and handling. It is a stylish car and at the same time capacious. Owners appreciate it for its unusual appearance, rich standard equipment, spacious interior, comfort, excellent handling features and dynamics. For others, it gets stuck due to wind and tire noise in cars with skylights, stiff suspension, limited rear visibility and not-so-good economy.