2025 Nissan Murano

The Nissan Murano enters its fourth generation in the 2025 model year with a new look, new powertrain, and updated tech. Whether you’re buying your first or your fourth Murano, this all-new model has a lot to offer. It’s a midsize 2-row SUV that unapologetically prioritizes comfort and serenity over sporty performance, adventurous off-roading, or towing muscle. It’s just a stylish and comfortable way to get around, and it costs less than a similar SUV from a luxury brand.

We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of midsize SUVs, including the 2025 Nissan Murano.

The 2025 Nissan Murano is entirely new from the wheels up, with a fluid design theme rare in 2025 cars, modernized technology, and a new turbocharged powertrain.

The new Murano is in line with several equally attractive 2-row, 5-passenger midsize SUVs. Among them are the all-wheel-drive Honda Passport, the Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, and the Mazda CX-70. Other models in the running with lower base prices include the off-road capable Jeep Grand Cherokee and roomy Chevrolet Blazer. Toyota’s new Crown Signia has a starting price closer to $45,000.

Before buying a Murano, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should really pay. Nissan Murano resale value is historically below average for the segment.

The 2025 Nissan Murano is powered by a 241-horsepower turbocharged 4-cylinder engine matched with a 9-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). All but the base trim have standard AWD.

This powertrain is similar to the one that powers the bigger and more expensive Infiniti QX60. It’s one of Nissan’s VC-Turbo engines, capable of changing the engine’s compression ratio based on the driver’s inputs. It’s more responsive in spirited driving and more efficient in relaxed highway driving. However, we found it a little noisy when accelerating from a standstill, making us miss the grunt of the V6 that’s powered all previous Murano generations.

Speaking of relaxed, that’s how we’d sum up the Murano’s driving experience. Comfort has always been the Murano’s calling card, and that hasn’t changed with the new generation. The ride is smooth and comfortable, the weight of the steering is just right, and it’s just plain easy to drive.

One thing that’s mysteriously absent from the Murano’s options list is ProPILOT Assist 2.1, Nissan’s hands-free driving system that’s optional on the Ariya, Armada, and even the more affordable Rogue.

The interior is a strong suit of the 2025 Nissan Murano. The design is lovely and the materials are nice, especially in the top Platinum trim we tested with its semi-aniline leather upholstery and massaging front seats. We’re especially fond of the Twilight Blue interior color and “Murano glass” trim.

We found climbing into the Nissan Murano’s driver’s seat to be about as easy as getting in a recliner. It’s a nice height for easy ingress and egress. Once inside, we appreciated the Zero Gravity seats, which are present in front and back. These were carefully engineered to maximize comfort and reduce fatigue on long drives. We can confirm that they’re really that comfortable; we were in no hurry to get out of the Murano when we tested it.

The tech inside the Nissan Murano is thoroughly updated with the 2025 redesign. Dual 12.3-inch displays come standard: a digital gauge cluster and center infotainment screen housed in one big rectangle. It has smartphone connectivity tech like wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and we’re grateful that Google Maps now powers the onboard navigation system.

Space is plentiful in the back seats and the cargo area. There are 36.3 inches of rear legroom and 32.9 cubic feet of room behind the back seats. It’s ideal if you’d like a little more space than a compact SUV but don’t need a third row of seats.

The new design of the 2025 Nissan Murano has a close family resemblance to the electric Nissan Ariya, which we like. It doesn’t look quite like anything else in its class, and we love the optional black contrast roof available with five paint options.

Zero Gravity seats
These supremely comfortable seats were engineered to reduce fatigue on long drives. They’re standard in front and back, which all of your passengers will appreciate.

ProPILOT Assist
The standard Nissan ProPILOT Assist system makes highway driving safer and more relaxed with features like adaptive cruise control, steering assist, and lane centering. The SL and Platinum trims integrate navigation data to adjust speed for curves and interchanges.

VC-Turbo engine
The VC-Turbo engine has class-exclusive variable compression engineering, which finds the right balance of power and efficiency based on the driver’s inputs.

Dual 12.3-inch displays
These big displays come standard, contributing to a high-tech feel inside the Murano’s upscale interior. They’re user-friendly and come with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for seamless integration with your phone.

Panoramic sunroof
The SL and Platinum trims have a huge panoramic sunroof, creating an open and airy feel in the premium cabin. We love how it makes sunlight reflect on the “Murano glass” trim on the dash and door panels.

Luxurious Platinum trim
The top Platinum model does a seriously impressive impression of a pricier luxury SUV. Just a few features include semi-aniline quilted leather upholstery, heated, cooled, and massaging front seats, a Bose audio system, 21-inch wheels, and a head-up display.

Power for the 2025 Nissan Murano comes from a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. It’s rated at 241 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. That’s a little less power and a little more torque than the V6 in the previous generation.

This VC-Turbo engine has variable compression engineering, but one of its chief rivals, the Mazda CX-70, is both more powerful and more efficient without needing to change its compression ratio.

3-Year/36,000-Mile Warranty

Standard for this class, Nissan provides the Murano with limited bumper-to-bumper coverage for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The powertrain limited warranty extends to five years or 60,000 miles. Nissan also provides free 24/7 roadside assistance for the duration of the bumper-to-bumper warranty.

Safety

The 2025 Nissan Murano has not yet been tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Standard safety features in the Murano include forward and reverse automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keep assist.