Slide into the driver’s seat, and you’re greeted by a cabin that feels more like an upscale lounge than a car interior. The SL trim brings leather-appointed seats, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and dual-zone automatic climate control. There’s a quiet confidence in the design—curves where you expect hard angles, and soft-touch materials that beg to be touched.
The dashboard is a lesson in late-2000s cool. It’s analog enough to feel honest, with a chunky steering wheel that houses audio controls. A fun fact: the Murano’s center console storage bin is deep enough to hide a small laptop or a bag of artisan coffee beans—your choice.
Practical tip: The rear seats slide and recline, a feature often overlooked but incredibly useful for weekend IKEA runs or long road trips with friends. If you’re over six feet tall, the back row still offers surprising legroom, proving that Japanese engineers understand geometry better than most architects.
Tech That Ages Like Fine Wine
Let’s talk about the audio system. The 2009 Murano SL came standard with a six-speaker sound system and a CD player—yes, a CD player, which in 2026 feels like a retro artifact. But here’s the twist: it also included an auxiliary input jack, making it the perfect partner for your vintage iPod classic or a modern Bluetooth adapter.
For those who crave a bit more bass, the optional Bose sound system was a game-changer. It’s still one of the best factory-installed audio setups from that era, capable of making even a Taylor Swift deep cut feel like a stadium anthem.
2009 Nissan Murano SL | Victory Motors of Colorado
Cultural reference alert: If you’ve ever seen the movie “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” (the Ben Stiller version), you’ll understand the appeal. The Murano is the kind of car Walter would drive to chase a photograph across Iceland—all glacier views and sudden, beautiful detours.
