When it first arrived for the 2003 model year, the Nissan Murano was one of the first crossover SUVs that emphasized smooth, car-like driving manners, along with a functional yet well-appointed interior that gave it a premium feel. Straddling the line between mainstream and luxury-badged competitors, the five-passenger Murano has a reputation for relaxed driving manners and a healthy roster of standard features. In the Nissan lineup, it’s positioned above the compact Rogue and midsize Pathfinder, and below the full-size Armada.
2025 Nissan Murano Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
- What’s New for the 2025 Nissan Murano
- Design
- Powertrain
- Interior
- Technology
- Safety
- Pricing and Release Date
- Further Research
What’s New for the 2025 Nissan Murano
After approximately a decade, the Murano finally gets a complete overhaul for the 2025 model year. As the Murano starts its fourth generation, Nissan has seen fit to rejuvenate the crossover inside and out. Immediately apparent are the striking new exterior featuring thin LED headlights, LED lighting worked into the front grille, and a body that’s 2.6 inches wider than before. Under the hood is a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the interior has been modernized with expansive screens and additional luxury and tech touches.
Design
As with the outgoing version, the new Murano comes in three trims: SV, SL, and Platinum. They all wear the same attractive new sheet metal that gives this SUV its head-turning shape. In addition to the sleek front end with its subtle strip of gloss-black trim between what Nissan calls its “Crystal Cube” LED headlights, there are some other clever design touches. The LED tail lights span the width of the Murano’s tail, and both the exhaust pipes and standard rear wiper are hidden for a cleaner appearance. The SV and SL trims ride on 20-inch alloy wheels, whereas the range-topping Platinum is fitted with 21-inch alloys. Two-tone paintwork with a gloss-black roof and choice of lower body color is also offered.
Powertrain
Every 2025 Murano is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that produces 241 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The SV comes standard with front-wheel drive (FWD), though all-wheel drive (AWD) is available. The higher SL and Platinum models have AWD standard. Every trim is fitted with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Until now, the Murano was motivated by a 3.5-liter V6 known for its quietness and smooth (if not overpowering) acceleration. Curiously, this new turbo four-cylinder provides an almost direct inverse of the V6’s output numbers–241 horsepower versus 260 hp, and 260 pound-feet vs. 240 lb-ft. According to Nissan, fuel economy is also on par with the outgoing V6. Whether in FWD or AWD configuration, the 2025 Murano delivers 23 mpg combined in a mix of city and highway driving. Towing capacity also remains the same as before, at 1,500 pounds.
Interior
Nissan made it a point to ensure the serene ambiance of the Murano carried over to the 2025 model. By and large, primary touchpoints–door handles, steering wheel, and center console–have soft-touch surfaces to impart an upmarket feel. The SV trim comes with leatherette seating surfaces, a power-operated liftgate, and power-adjustable heated front seats. For the first time, the Murano can also be kitted out with massaging front seats and ambient interior lighting with a choice of 64 colors. The cabin of the Platinum trim receives all these extras, plus quilted semi-aniline leather upholstery. Cargo space behind the 60/40 split-folding rear seat back measures in at 32.9 cubic feet–a tiny improvement over the 32.1 cubic foot capacity of the previous Murano.
Technology
Nissan made a major push to bring the 2025 Murano in line with rivals that had previously delivered more modern and tech-rich cabins. A 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen is positioned flush alongside a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel. You can leave those smartphone wires at home, because even the base SV trim comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a wireless charging pad. There are also two front and two rear USB-C charging ports. Below the infotainment screen is a row of capacitive-touch buttons for the climate control. This same arrangement is found in the Nissan Ariya all-electric SUV. Available features in higher trims consist of a 10-speaker Bose audio system (standard in the SL and Platinum), customizable surround-view parking camera, a color head-up instrument display, and Google Built-In capability. This provides access to handy items like Google Maps, Google Play, and Google Assistant. Every 2025 Murano also comes with some form of ProPilot Assist, Nissan’s semi-autonomous driving aid. The SL and Platinum trims feature the more updated 1.1 version of this system that adjusts speed based on navigation road data.
Safety
The 2025 Murano has yet to be crash-tested by either the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) or Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). All 2025 Muranos come with the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite of safety items. These consist of automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, forward collision alert, rear automatic braking, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic warning, and automatic high beams. In addition to its adjustable surround-view monitor with eight different viewing angles, newly offered is Nissan’s Invisible Hood View. This allows the driver to virtually see through the hood and engine bay, to place the front of the vehicle with pinpoint accuracy.
Pricing and Release Date
Sales of the 2025 Nissan Murano begin in January of next year. For the time being, however, no pricing details have been revealed. For some context, the 2024 Murano had a price range stretching from approximately $40,000 to $50,000. This would pit Nissan’s luxury-minded but equally value-conscious SUV against a wide range of rivals such as the Mazda CX-70, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Toyota Crown Signia.