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3.5l 6-cyl. (245hp)

Realizing that most sport-utes never venture any further off-pavement than that pothole-riddled side road you take to drop the kids off at soccer practice, car manufacturers are now focused on crossover SUVs, which, as you probably know, emphasize a carlike ride, leaving off-road functionality but a vestige. Nissan's crossover entrant is the stylish Murano and it's marketed as an "urban SUV." Buyers seeking something more rugged have their choice of the five-passenger and seven-passenger Xterra.

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PROS CONS
  • Sharp handling
  • Strong standard engine
  • Comfortable and practical interior
  • All major safety features are standard
  • Continuously variable transmission detracts from performance
  • SE model's rides harshly
  • No third-row seat

The 2006 Nissan Murano SUV is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 with 245 hp.

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