heated front seats, and a dual panel panoramic moonroof. Murano Hybrid For the model year of 2016, Nissan introduced a hybrid version of the Murano. The Murano Hybrid was available in two trim levels, SL and Platinum. The Murano Hybrid features an electric motor, a 2.5-liter four cylinder engine, Intelligent Dual Clutch System, and a lithium-ion battery that is located under the center console. Hybrid components does not reduce passenger and cargo space. The hybrid version uses the so-called VSP (Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians) system that uses sound to help alert pedestrians of the presence of the vehicle, when it is being driven at a low speed in the electric drive mode. Markets China For China, the Nissan Murano sold by Dongfeng Nissan is offered in the XE, XL, XL Plus and S/C trim lines and only offered in a 2.5-litre engine. Russia The Russian model is offered in five trim lines; Mid, High, High+, Top, and Top+. Safety It has ventilated disc brakes on all wheels. Latin NCAP The US-made Murano in its most basic Latin American configuration with 7 airbags received 2 stars for adult occupants and 4 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP in 2016. The updated US-made Murano in its most basic Latin American configuration with 7 airbags received 5 stars for adult occupants and 3 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP in 2017. Awards and recognition 2003 Nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award. 2007 Motorist Choice best premium mid-size SUV by AutoPacific. 2010 Murano received the highest ratings in the front-, side-, and rear-impact evaluations performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. 2010 Murano received NHTSA's Highest Government Side-Impact Safety Rating (five stars). 2015 Ward's 10 Best Interiors Winner Sales References External links Official website (United States) Murano Cars introduced in 2002 2010s cars 2020s cars Mid-size sport utility vehicles Crossover sport utility vehicles Front-wheel-drive vehicles All-wheel-drive vehicles Latin NCAP large off-road Vehicles with CVT transmission