Some of this is because you're used to the Murano.
Similar torque but with about a half-ton less mass to accelerate, the Murano's engine is going to feel stronger.
Steering--I used to go for relatively heavy steering. But the effort in my small Mazda is low, and I've now gotten acclimated to light steering. The Enclave's isn't nearly as communicative as my Mazda's, but it's not bad. Just want to say that with more miles you might find the steering a non-issue.
The Outlook and Acadia do feel a little tauter, though the Murano's suspension is considerably firmer than any of them, if memory serves. Sounds like you much prefer the look of the Enclave inside and out, though.
The insurmountable issue would be the seating position for your wife. Nothing to be done there.
Similar torque but with about a half-ton less mass to accelerate, the Murano's engine is going to feel stronger.
Steering--I used to go for relatively heavy steering. But the effort in my small Mazda is low, and I've now gotten acclimated to light steering. The Enclave's isn't nearly as communicative as my Mazda's, but it's not bad. Just want to say that with more miles you might find the steering a non-issue.
The Outlook and Acadia do feel a little tauter, though the Murano's suspension is considerably firmer than any of them, if memory serves. Sounds like you much prefer the look of the Enclave inside and out, though.
The insurmountable issue would be the seating position for your wife. Nothing to be done there.