Nissan is unveiling the 2025 Murano as a "road-going sanctuary." For the first time ever, you can opt for massaging front seats, which sounds like a dream on long road trips. But that’s not all—every Murano now comes with a snazzy new digital cockpit featuring dual 12.3-inch displays. And if you’re after a bit more flair, the Platinum trim brings the first-ever 21-inch wheels to the Murano lineup. On top of all that, Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 driver-assist suite comes standard, giving you peace of mind on the road.
Completely restyled from front to back, the 2025 Murano finally ditches the CVT that wasn’t exactly loved by everyone. Considering the current model has been around since 2015, we’d say this update was due. The new Murano is slightly bigger—it’s 2.6 inches wider and boasts almost 2 inches more ground clearance. The length and height haven’t changed much, and the wheelbase remains the same at 111.2 inches. This means the interior feels pretty familiar, with a little less legroom (36.3 inches) in the back, but more space to stretch up front (44.3 inches).
But here’s the thing—the Murano has never been about splitting hairs over legroom measurements. What’s always made it stand out is its bold, distinctive styling, and Nissan is sticking to that tradition. Gone are the angular headlights and sharp edges. Instead, the 2025 model has a cleaner, more symmetrical look with thin lamps and a sleeker grille.
Under the hood, there’s been a big change, too. Nissan has said goodbye to the old V6 and CVT, replacing them with a 2.0-liter variable-compression turbo four-cylinder engine paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. It’s got 241 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, which might be a drop in horsepower compared to the old version, but hey, torque is up by 20 lb-ft, and that’ll definitely be noticeable on the road. The Murano still comes standard with front-wheel drive, but all-wheel drive is available if you want it.
As for pricing, Nissan is keeping us in suspense until closer to the launch, which is expected early next year. Based on the current lineup, though, you can probably expect a starting price in the low $40,000s. If you’re eyeing the fully-loaded Platinum AWD, it’ll likely creep past $50,000—but with those features, it might just be worth every penny.
