2025 Nissan Murano – Premium Comfort for Everyday Life

Our family's first encounter with the all-new 2025 Nissan Murano came during a spring volleyball road trip. By the time we returned, I was impressed with its highway manners, technology, and comfort. But how would it handle itself in the more demanding, stop-and-go rhythm of everyday life?

Turns out, just as gracefully.

Daryl Killian

More than once, people around town mistook it for a compact SUV from a certain high-end British brand—a compliment that makes the $50K price tag feel more than fair. The bold, wider stance and clean, sculpted design give Murano presence whether it's parked in the driveway or pulling up to the store.

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Around-Town Performance
The biggest mechanical news is Nissan's new 9-speed automatic transmission, which is a welcome improvement over the outgoing CVT. Paired with the 2.0-liter VC-Turbo engine, it delivers smooth, confident acceleration in city traffic. Even in rush-hour congestion, the Murano's massaging seats made sitting still something to look forward to.

Convenience for Daily Errands
Murano's cabin feels like it was designed for people who live in their vehicles as much as they drive them. In the front, an under-shelf storage nook makes a perfect hideaway for bags or tablets, while plenty of USB-C ports and a wireless charger (front and rear) keep everyone powered up. The cargo area swallows Costco hauls with the same ease it handled our luggage on the road trip, thanks to the wide opening and motion-activated liftgate.

Daryl Killian

Daryl Killian

Daryl Killian

Comfort That Scales With the Trip
The dual 12.3-inch displays give a sleek, modern look to the dash, while haptic touch climate controls make quick adjustments effortless. The Zero Gravity seating design front and rear offers lasting support, and rear passengers get thoughtful touches like sunshades, heated seats, and wider-opening rear doors for easier entry—or installing a child seat.

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Whether you're driving solo or with a family of four or five, the Murano feels airy and accommodating. And yes, those ventilated, massaging front seats are just as good in five minutes of traffic as they are after five hours on the interstate.

Daryl Killian

Daryl Killian

Daryl Killian

Daryl Killian

Technology That Makes Driving Easier
Features like the 3D Intelligent Around View Monitor and Invisible Hood View make tight parking lots and curbs far less stressful. Google built-in (on higher trims) brings seamless integration with Google Maps, Assistant, and the Play Store, while wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ keep other smartphone users happy. Safety Shield 360 comes standard, and ProPILOT Assist takes the edge off longer commutes.

Why It Belongs on More Shortlists
The 2025 Murano doesn't just check boxes—it blends thoughtful design, upscale feel, and everyday usefulness in a way that rivals the struggle of more expensive badges to match. After a week of errands, school runs, and dinner outings, I'm convinced this is one crossover I'll be recommending more often when people ask what to buy next.

• SV – Front-wheel drive or available AWD, dual 12.3" displays, Safety Shield 360, ProPILOT Assist, heated front seats, power liftgate, wireless Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™, Bose® audio optional.

• SL – Adds standard AWD, leather-appointed seating, panoramic moonroof, Bose® 10-speaker system, Google built-in, and motion-activated liftgate.

• Platinum – 21" wheels, semi-aniline quilted leather, ventilated and massaging front seats, 64-color ambient lighting, ProPILOT Assist 1.1, 3D Intelligent Around View Monitor, color head-up display.

Daryl Killian

Daryl Killian

Daryl Killian