2012 Nissan Murano LE AWD. I like the fact that, when I got in the Murano, the ergonomics were all so transparent. I needed to adjust the sideview mirrors, and my left hand went up to the door panel and immediately found an easy-to-use twist dial for adjusting the mirrors. 
I needed to adjust the Nissan steering wheel, and my left hand immediately found a power tilt-and-telescope button on the left side of the steering column. I needed to adjust the seat, and my left hand then immediately found the seat control on the outboard edge of the seat bottom, and there was no fumbling around trying to figure out how to use it; it was immediately obvious. I wanted to turn on the seat heater, and I found the seat heater button in a microsecond. I wanted to hook up my phone to Bluetooth, and that took only about 15 seconds. These things go a long way toward everyday usability.
The Murano is one of the most stylish SUVs on the market today. Its lines are fluid and organic but still have plenty of attitude; a characteristic that is missing from competitors like the plain Honda CR-V and the odd-looking Toyota Venza. Even more important, Nissan designers refrained from adding fussy details or too many chrome bits on the exterior so it has a very clean, modern look. The front end is still a bit tortured but thankfully the large, chrome teeth were pulled in favor of thinner, more subdued chrome arms.
Driving the Murano is no revelation but it does everything a mid-size crossover is expected to. The rear seats can easily hold full-size adults, and although the cargo area is a bit compromised because of the sharp angle of the rear hatch, it’s still fairly commodious. The only thing that would make me consider a newer offering such as the recently redesigned CR-V is its fuel economy. The Murano only manages 18 mpg city/23 mpg highway, while Honda expects the AWD CR-V to achieve 22/30. The Murano does have a much roomier cabin — 36 cubic feet more room for passengers — but the CR-V’s cargo area is 5.5 cubic feet larger.
