2021 NISSAN MURANO SAFETY RATINGS
With its attractive cabin, comfy seating, and intuitive tech features, the Nissan Murano may be at the top of your list when it comes to hunting down your next new midsize SUV. For shoppers near Plainfield, Avon, and Danville, IN, security behind the wheel is always a primary concern.
So, what do the safety ratings for the 2021 Nissan Murano look like? The Murano performed well on crash testing performed by multiple agencies, earning a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from the NHTSA and a rating of Good from the IIHS. Our team at Andy Mohr Avon Nissan is here to lay it all out for you.
We'll even explore the latest in Murano safety technology, so give us a call if you have any questions or would like to learn more!
How Safe is the 2021 Nissan Murano?
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization that is dedicated to helping prevent motor vehicle crashes. This is done through research and evaluation, which they use to educate consumers, policymakers, and professionals.
One of the most important studies they conduct, though, are crash test ratings. They test a variety of factors, including side crashes and crash avoidance. They then rate vehicles either Good, Acceptable, Marginal, or Poor for crash test for mitigation features.
Nissan Murano Crash Test Ratings
When tested by the IIHS, the 2021 Murano earned the highest rating of Good in six out of six crash tests. The tests included…
- Small overlap front: driver-side
- Small overlap front: passenger-side
- Moderate overlap front
- Side
- Roof strength
- Head restraints and seats
The 2021 Nissan Murano also achieved a rating of Superior for front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle and front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian with its standard system.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
In 1970, the Highway Safety Act established the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to help reduce deaths, injuries, and economic losses resulting from major vehicle crashes. In 1993, the NHTSA introduced the 5-Star Safety Ratings System to help inform consumers about the best safety options available to them.
Vehicles undergoing their crash tests are tested in frontal, side barrier, side pole crash test scenarios, and a rollover resistance test. Then, the vehicles are given a score based on how they perform.
Nissan Murano Crash Test Ratings
For the 2021 model year, the NHTSA awarded the Nissan Murano with a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating. This rating breaks down into the following areas…
- Overall Frontal Crash Test Rating: 5 Stars
- Overall Side Crash Test Rating: 5 Stars
- Rollover Resistance Rating: 4 Stars
Additionally, the NHTSA has verified that the standard Forward Collision Warning and standard Lane Departure Warning systems in the Murano meet the performance criteria and recommend these systems to consumers.
PASSIVE SAFETY FOR YOUR PROTECTION
You'll find all sorts of passive safety features in the Murano, including the Nissan Advanced Airbag System.
It includes dual-stage front airbags that can deploy differently—depending on crash severity and occupant size—as well as front-seat side-impact airbags and roof-mounted curtain airbags to protect your head in the event of a rollover.
The 2021 Nissan Murano also uses Zone Body construction to help deflect crash energy away from cabin occupants. The body is divided into two zones. The front and rear crumple zones are designed to absorb the brunt of the impact energy. When an accident is unavoidable, the Murano's body structure is a reliable ally.
The Murano offers supreme safety for all passengers, even your littlest ones, thanks to a standard LATCH System. Standing for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children, this system is designed to keep your younger riders firmly in place should a collision occur.
DRIVER-ASSISTING TECHNOLOGY FEATURES
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You'll be able to sense more of what's going on around you, thanks to the following features:
- Available Intelligent Cruise Control: Maintains a set following speed and distance between you and the car ahead, automatically keeping you up with the flow of traffic.
- Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection: If a frontal crash seems imminent, this standard system brings you to a complete stop to help avoid impact.
- Intelligent Lane Intervention: This standard feature provides gentle steering corrections to help you stay in your lane.
- Rear Automatic Braking: This brings you to a halt if a rear collision seems likely.
- Blind Spot Warning: Monitors your side blind zones and alerts you to detected vehicles so you know when it is safe to change lanes.
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert: Warns you of approaching vehicles when reversing out of a parking space.
- Available Intelligent Around View® Monitor: Provides a comprehensive 360-degree view of your surroundings when navigating in and out of tight parking spots.
- Available Traffic Sign Recognition: Intelligently reads the road and warns you of detected speed limit signs, do not enter signs, yield signs, and stop signs.
- High Beam Assist: Intelligently toggles between high and low beams to provide you with an illuminated view of the road at night.
GET BEHIND THE WHEEL OF THE 2021 NISSAN MURANO
If you live near Avon, Plainfield, or Danville, Indiana, and you liked reading our review of the 2021 Nissan Murano safety ratings and protection features, then stop by our showroom to learn more!
A member of our team would be happy to show you which systems are available at which trim level, as well as how they work on the road. We’ll also show you all the other perks this SUV provides, such as a refined interior.
Schedule your test drive of the Murano at Andy Mohr Avon Nissan today. See if you really do get more out of the Murano and decide if it's the safe and reliable SUV you need.
We hope to see you soon!
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