The fourth-generation Nissan Murano has arrived. This crossover has developed loads over its 22 years available on the market, getting greater, extra refined, and extra luxurious.
It’s made particularly for the North American market. And, Nissan says the automobile is focused at older individuals, many empty nesters, that desire a excessive seating place and is a straightforward to get out and in of, snug automobile.
Nissan invited me to Franklin, Tenn., to drive the 2025 Murano Platinum AWD across the stunning countryside within the space. A mixture of curvy backroads and brief freeway jaunts revealed what the brand new Murano is all about.
Briefly: For about $50K, which is concerning the common new automobile value at this time, you get a feature-rich and opulent crossover. The 2025 Nissan Murano’s peppy turbo motor and large stance make it a pleasure to drive, however there is just one powertrain on provide, and it solely will get 23 mpg.
Engine:
2.0L VC-Turbo I4
Energy:
241 hp, 260 lb.-ft.
Financial system:
21 metropolis/27 hwy/23 comb
Gasoline tank:
18.7 gals.
Dimensions:
112.2″ wheelbase, 192.9″ L x 78.0″ W x 67.9″ H
Floor clearance:
8.3″
Weight capability:
1,162-1,407 lbs.
Towing:
1,500 lbs.
Value:
$40,470 SV FWD, $41,470 SV AWD, $46,560 SL AWD, $49,600 Platinum AWD
Spectacular worth for cash
Loaded with luxurious
Loaded with security tech
Nice seats
Solely OK gas economic system
Trans hunts for gears
No console paddling for the driving force’s knee
Bryon Dorr
2025 Nissan Murano Evaluate
Because it appears with all next-generation autos hitting the U.S. market, the brand new Murano will get a bit greater. Not loads on this case, however about 3 inches wider and 1.4 inches extra floor clearance is sufficient to discover a distinction.
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The three.5L V6 is changed by a brand new 2.0L Variable Compression Turbo I4 engine, backed by a nine-speed computerized transmission. On faucet are 19 much less horsepower and 20 additional pound-feet of torque. The engine pulls strongly as soon as the automobile is transferring and the turbos spool up, and in regular driving the additional torque is extra usable than the misplaced horsepower. That is an gratifying, nimble automobile on backroads.
New Look
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All-new styling was centered by an “Energetic Elegance” design language. Design, tech, and luxury are the pillars that Nissan centered on for this fourth-gen automobile. What that has equated to is numerous horizontal styling strains, a extra curvy physique with muscular rear fenders. The rear wiper was additionally hidden and the rear plate moved from the tailgate to the bumper.
Inside, there are glass and wood-looking supplies to go with the leather-based seating. The brand new twin 12.3-inch screens have a hood that’s wrapped in leather-based with distinction stitching for a bit extra of an built-in look. Total, the inside is sort of a pleasant place to be and exudes luxurious, particularly for one thing at this value level.
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All of the Feels
The entire contact factors contained in the 2025 Nissan Murano are comfortable and pleasing. The one factor that isn’t pleasing is the spot the place the driving force’s proper knee rests on the console, as it’s not padded and has stitching proper the place your knee lands.
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The seats shine by way of as a spotlight within the 2025 Murano. The therapeutic massage function on the top-spec Platinum that I drove for this evaluate is powerful and is simple to activate with a single button on the seat.
Whereas the brand new steering wheel adjusts outward from the sprint loads, it doesn’t go down very far. It additionally has a flat backside, which mixed makes ingress and egress from the automobile straightforward.
Hydraulic steering has been changed with an all-electric system. That is wanted for ProPilot help and a few driver security options. Sadly, there isn’t any ProPilot 2.1 hands-free on any trim of the 2025 Nissan Murano.
Nissan calls its new shocks “Frequency Sensitive Dampers,” however that’s simply advertising and marketing jargon for brand new shocks which are correctly tuned for this new wider and heavier automobile chassis — they aren’t adaptive. The suspension has been tuned stiffer than the final era, which implies much less physique roll and a bit extra enjoyable within the corners.
Though the brand new Murano has gained a couple of hundred kilos, it feels mild and nimble. It has good throttle response however some noticeable turbo lag. I discovered that the nine-speed auto-trans did hunt for gears an excessive amount of, in all drive modes. The brakes are loads good for this automobile.
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To get the brand new Murano transferring, there’s now a push button shifter. This frees up room on the console, however does take some getting used to.
Sights & Sounds
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Customized ambiance lighting is extremely configurable and provides a luxurious contact, as does the three wallpaper themes you’ll be able to select for the screens. You’ll want to try the one which strikes the solar throughout the display screen because the time of day modifications.
The ten-speaker Bose premium sound system is okay, however not exceptional. Normal lively noise canceling helps make the cabin really feel quiet, whereas sound enhancement pipes in a bit extra engine be aware if you get the revs up in Sport mode.
New on-board digicam methods provide spectacular visibility across the automobile. The best digicam views are the Clever 3D, entrance large, and invisible hood.
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Obtained Proper
Nissan received loads proper with the brand new Murano. It looks like a extra grown-up, refined luxurious automobile. The large screens and comparatively intuitive interface are very properly built-in into the automobile. With Google built-in, you get Google Maps and over 100 different out there apps, in addition to Alexa on board.
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The second row has window shades built-in into the doorways, which is at all times a pleasant function.
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Additionally within the second row is spectacular leg room, which ought to be good for automobile seats. To make loading youngsters, and adults, into the second row simpler, the rear doorways open very large. Head and shoulder room within the second row are OK.
No trendy automobile could be full with out a variety of methods to cost your digital equipment. The 2025 Murano has two USB-C ports up entrance and two for the second row. It additionally has a 12V outlet up entrance and one within the cargo space. A wi-fi telephone charger on the entrance of the middle console comes normal on all trims.
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I dig the brand new wheel designs on the Murano. On the top-spec Platinum, the intricate 21-inch wheels include plastic inserts that assist enhance aerodynamics. I believe they really look fairly cool as nicely. Whereas they really feel like low cost plastic, fortunately, they appear to be a high-quality product. A typical energy carry gate makes cargo loading a breeze.
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May Be Higher
You may argue that the smaller engine with much less horsepower is due to gas effectivity, however you’d be incorrect on this case. The 2025 Murano will get 21 mpg metropolis, 27 freeway, and 23 mixed mpg. That’s 1 mpg higher round city, 1 mpg worse on the freeway, and precisely the identical on common. The brand new Murano is a couple of hundred kilos heavier, about 3 inches wider, and sits over an inch greater off the bottom than the outgoing mannequin, none of which assist with gas effectivity.
Due to the sloping hood design, it’s very laborious to inform precisely the place the entrance of the automobile is. I’m positive that is one thing you’ll get used to with time, and for positive the brand new digicam methods assist assist slow-speed maneuvering in tight areas.
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Whereas for positive centered and oriented towards an older clientele and ease of ergonomics, the 2025 Murano has a 3.7-inch taller step-in top — at 19.5 inches. It additionally has a step-in and out to recover from the brink within the door sills.
The lane maintain warning within the new Murano can be very aggressive. After all, you’ll be able to flip this driver-assist security function off, however you want to take action every time you activate the automobile.
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The plastic jack mount compartment below the rear cargo space rattles when making aggressive lateral actions with the automobile. I’ll be aware that this might be as a result of I used to be driving a preproduction automobile.
2025 Murano: Pricing & Availability
There are actually no choices packages out there on the 2025 Nissan Murano, however as an alternative simply three trim ranges — SV, SL, and Platinum — and just some choices. SV might be had in front-wheel drive (FWD), or, for simply $1K might be upgraded to AWD. 2025 Murano Choices embody premium paint, two-tone paint, spare tire, 20-inch alloy wheels, and some little choices like mud flaps, lighting accents, and a splash cam.
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Pricing begins at $40,470 for SV FWD. The mid-grade Murano SL AWD will run you $46,560, whereas the top-of-the-line, as-tested Platinum AWD is available in at $49,600. All of those costs exclude the necessary $1,390 you’ll be charged for supply/vacation spot.
Anticipate U.S. Nissan sellers to be getting the 2025 Nissan Murano earlier than the top of 2024.
2025 Nissan Murano Evaluate Wrap-Up
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Whereas the 2025 Murano will get a bit extra floor clearance, it isn’t in any method oriented for off-road journey — Nissan wouldn’t even let me go away the pavement with my check automobile. The taller experience top is particularly designed to present the driving force a extra upright and commanding driving place, and stability the styling of the automobile with its huge wheels (20-21 inches).
With three interiors and eight exterior colours, and for the primary time, a two-tone choice with black roof, the 2025 Murano might be bought in a method that can attraction to most any luxurious crossover purchaser.
Murano is now probably the greatest values in its class, however it’s important to desire a very on-road-focused crossover that leans into luxurious. It might very a lot profit from a hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain to extend energy and enhance gas economic system.
The important thing rivals for the 2025 Murano are the Blazer, Passport, Santa Fe, and Crown Signia. Whereas a couple of of these have gone the way in which of sporty and/or adventurous, Nissan has gone the opposite method and positioned the Murano as the posh alternative.
