It just so happens that the all-new 2009 Nissan Murano is one of those nondescript mid-magnitude crossover value vehicles that may mingle into the crowd. Its styling is certainly novel, if not overly exciting. The cottage is accommodating, if not excessively airy. The treatment is inspiring, if not unduly active. The engine is dazzling, and even reasonably useful. How would this entirely acceptable, yet hardly over-achieving CUV carry five passengers and filled luggage on a 1,000-boon mile street excursion across the Southwestern desert? Read onto find out.
