Nissan Murano: The Safest SUV

Safety is one of the most significant attributes that car shoppers should consider before getting one. SUVs are among the best-selling types of vehicles today because of its convenience and great performance. Before SUVs are delivered in various dealerships, the IIHS conducts several tests to evaluate the SUV’s durability and safety.

The most recent SUV crash test was already carried out by the institute to further recognize the safest and most dependable newest SUV today. The Auto Channel reported that 2009 Nissan Murano bagged the Top Safety Pick award. The 2009 Nissan Murano was the selected as the greatest safety performer garnering high remarks in side, front and rear tests out of nine 4-door midsize SUVs by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

"Combined with test results released last year, consumers now have 9 midsize, moderately priced SUV models that earn our Top Safety Pick designation," says Institute senior vice president Joe Nolan.

"More good news is that manufacturers have been moving quickly to add safety features like stability control and side airbags to their SUV models. All of the SUVs in this group have ESC, and all but the Wrangler have standard side airbags. Increasingly, consumers are getting the latest safety equipment without having to hunt through a list of options,” Nolan added.

The Nissan Murano claimed the Top Safety Pick crown and was recognized as the newly redesigned model for the 2009 model year and ESC.

"You don't know what kind of crash you're going to get into, so you want a vehicle that affords the best protection in the most common kinds of crashes," Nolan says. "The Murano is the only SUV in the group that does this."