Nissan’s debutante for the emerging crossover market – either multi-functional or neither fish nor fowl, based on your standpoint – Murano is really a boldly-styled machine which screams modern to any or all who view it.

The broad grille, for example, is very much consistent with cars, whilst the enhanced ride height and short front and back overhangs are proof of the influence of leisure market influences. Underneath the skin Murano includes a V6 engine with constantly variable transmission, along with a buyers possess a choice of either all-wheel drive or front drive.

Handling is sharp, and acceleration good, even though strange ‘elastic band’ sensations of the transmission may take novices some time to get accustomed to.