An SL Premium package dresses up the base Murano with roof rails, adjustable pedals and a Bose audio system, cargo cover and cargo net. The SL Leather package adds leather seats and simulated leather door inserts, HID headlights, a 4-way power adjustable passenger's seat plus a driver's seat memory system with seat, outside mirror and pedal adjustment presets.
The SE Popular package gives you leather seats, the driver's seat memory system, the power passenger's seat, a sunroof and all the items listed in the SL Premium package. A Cold package adds heated front seats and outside mirrors. A Dynamic Control Package includes Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control and tire pressure monitoring. Options that can be ordered separately on the SL include a $1,000 sunroof, $3,400 navigation system and chrome wheels (late availability).
Eight exterior colors are offered, including Deep Bordeaux, Sunlit Copper (shown), Luminous Gold, Glacier Pearl, Sheer Silver, Super Black, Polished Pewter, and Midnight Blue. Interior color schemes include Cabernet, Charcoal and Café Latte, and either cloth or leather.
Where did Nissan get the name? Murano is a sculpted glass art form renowned for its beauty, found throughout the islands near Venice, Italy. "Murano glass is considered a leader in both cutting edge design and glass making technologies," said William Kirrane, Nissan Vice President and GM. "In many ways, the Nissan Murano mirrors this spirit of innovation in areas such as its styling, Xtronic CVT and unique storage solutions." The Murano goes on sale in December 2002 as a 2003 model.