The 2025 Murano—Nissan calls it a “road-going sanctuary.” It’s got some cool new stuff, like optional massaging front seats, but the digital cockpit is standard on all trims. Two big 12.3-inch screens greet you as soon as you hop in. Also, for the first time, the Murano gets 21-inch wheels, but that’s only if you’re opting for the Platinum version. Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 system? Yeah, that’s standard across the lineup too. Everything about this car’s design got a full makeover, and under the hood, they’ve finally ditched the CVT that no one seemed to like.
The old Murano came out back in 2015, so yeah, this redesign is probably long overdue. It’s also a bit bigger—2.6 inches wider, to be exact, with a couple of extra inches of ground clearance. But overall length and height? Almost the same as the previous version, and the 111.2-inch wheelbase stays put. Inside, it’s a mixed bag; there’s a tiny bit less legroom in the back (36.3 inches), but you get more up front (44.3 inches). Not a huge difference.
Honestly though, it’s never been about the exact interior measurements with the Murano. This thing’s always been about style—since it first hit the streets in 2003, the design has always been its standout feature. Nissan’s keeping that tradition alive with the 2025 model. They’ve gone with a split light motif, ditching the bulky headlights and the wild, angular look in favor of sleek, thin lamps that sit above a mostly symmetrical grille. The face of it kind of reminds us of the Kicks, especially with the V-Motion design front and center. But the Murano’s look is a bit more refined, more premium.
As you go further back on the car, you notice the mirrors are no longer on the A-pillar. They’ve been moved down to the doors. And those big curvy fenders from the previous gen? Gone. The 2025 Murano’s body lines are a lot flatter now, running straight to the rear where they meet up with flared rear haunches. And that D-pillar kink? It’s still there, just like it’s been since the first Murano, but now it’s paired with chrome trim that gives the roofline a sportier, coupe-like vibe. The rear got a full redo, too—thin taillights stretch across the back, and the license plate is now down at the bottom of the rear fascia. Nissan says all these tweaks make the Murano look more premium overall.
Inside the car, things have changed even more dramatically. The dual screens I mentioned? They pretty much define the whole interior now. Physical buttons? Almost all gone. It’s all digital and haptic controls, kind of like what Nissan did with the Ariya. You’ve got Google built-in as part of the tech package and features like ProPilot Assist 1.1 and the Invisible Hood View, which lets you “see” through the engine bay. There’s also a 3D Intelligent Around View camera.
The driver’s display can be customized, and if you go for the right trim, you can get a color heads-up display too. Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and active sound cancellation has been thrown in as well. The only thing you’ll have to pay extra for is the 10-speaker Bose system.
Under the hood, it’s a whole new ballgame. The old V6? Gone. The CVT? Gone. Now you’ve got a 2.0-liter variable-compression turbocharged four-cylinder, hooked up to a nine-speed automatic. It’s got 241 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, which is a bit less horsepower than the old model but with more torque. Front-wheel drive is standard, but you can get all-wheel drive if you want it.
We don’t have exact pricing yet, but with the 2025 Murano set to hit showrooms early next year, it should start somewhere in the low $40,000s. The top-end Platinum AWD? Yeah, that’ll probably break $50,000.
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