The internet is full of challenges, pitting perfectly good people against one another: Debbie Gibson vs. Tiffany, Sofia Vergara vs. Penelope Cruz, Hillary Clinton vs. Elizabeth Warren…. If you’re like me and hate to choose, you can take your pick between the 2015 Nissan Murano and the 2015 Nissan Rogue and find that either way, you are a winner. (Yes, even if Hillary Clinton does not face off against Elizabeth Warren.)
If you like the well-known and reliable, then the 2015 Nissan Murano is a better fit for you, and 2015 is the perfect model year to flaunt your practicality. Totally redesigned this year, the Murano has a more elegant feel to it. The interior has been upgraded, the exterior styling is now sleek instead of suburban drab, and the gas mileage is better (now 21 city / 28 highway). Perhaps what I like the most about the Murano is how it handles; steering this Italian beauty is easy, as it has one of the best turning radiuses in its class (‘murano’ is Italian for ‘tall dark and handsome’, sí?). LGBTs with dogs or kids or even just that certain urge to act like a responsible citizen will feel at-home in the 2015 Nissan Murano. Heck, even U.S. News and World Report concluded that the 2015 Murano was Numero Uno in the categories of Affordable Midsize SUV, Affordable SUV with Two Rows, and Affordable Crossover SUV. Sam Smith didn’t do as well at this year’s Grammys.
Likewise, if you like the new and wild and can’t help saying ‘grrr’ all the time, the 2015 Nissan Rogue is a great fit for you. Compared to the Murano, this young pup of a Nissan can be a bit noisy when it’s trying to climb to a climax. The engine isn’t as powerful, so of course some people just write it off as a Size Matters problem. Yeah, the inline-4 engine can have to push a little bit to get it up there, but hang on, because once this Rogue unloads, you really will feel like you are in the seat of one of the fastest, most fun otters in the gene pool. How’s this for breaking it down in a gay way? If you are solidly Cher, go for the Nissan Murano. But if you are truly Lady Gaga, then go for the Nissan Rogue.
As of late, I have been critical of Nissan and their big butch trucks. Sure, what’s not to like about something that is big and butch and really knows how to put it out there and impress. To be sure, Nissan trucks are solid, but like those who are show-ers and not growers, these trucks lack a lot of the refinement and Rico Suave that Ram, Silverado and other trucks have.
Yet when it comes to small to midsized cars, Nissan has always been a good bet on a solid vehicle. Sure, you won’t win any races, but sometimes all you need to do is stay together long enough to show everyone that you are not just a good time. Nissan cars are more than just a good time. They are reliable, easy to drive and even easier on your wallet. If you are still shopping Dolce and Gay-bana, then maybe Nissan is a bit out of your league. But with cars like the Murano and the Rogue, even flighty queens can look fashionable – and sensible.
