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Nissan Murano

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The Car Guide rating 3.0/5 55% Detailed ratings

Price $34,098 – $46,898 Payments

Fuel consumption 8.3 – 12.0 L/100km

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The current Nissan Murano has been around since 2015, so a new model should be introduced in the near future. While base S models feature front-wheel drive, SV models and higher get all-wheel drive. The 3.5-litre V6 under the hood generates 260 horsepower but can only tow 1,500 pounds. Standard content includes many advanced safety features such as automatic emergency braking. The top-line Murano Platinum stands out with high-quality leather and ventilated front seats.

Tests and Features

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2025 Nissan Murano: Better Late Than Never

The all-new, fourth-generation 2025 Nissan Murano replaces its ten-year-old predecessor, but does anybody care? Remember, the Japanese two-row midsize crossover originally burst onto the scene in 2003 with a bold, revolutionary design and package. Many competitors have emerged since then including the Ford Edge , which was discontinued earlier this …December 19, 2024

5 Vehicles With Poor Rear Visibility

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All vehicles are not created equal when it comes to visibility, and Subaru is envied by its peers for being the best in this area. Unfortunately, some automakers choose to favour aesthetics over more practical considerations, going against a basic design principle stating that form must follow function. The size, …August 18, 2022

Nissan Murano : Should You Wait for the Next Generation

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For consumers looking for a midsize two-row SUV, the Nissan Murano is one of those vehicles that don’t really come to mind. There are a few reasons for that, namely the fact that it remains virtually unchanged for 2022, and the current generation is in its eighth year on the …March 30, 2022

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2019 Nissan Murano: Modest Update

The Nissan Murano is facing growing competition in its segment. The Hyundai Santa Fe has been completely redesigned, the Ford Edge offers a new performance model, while the brand new Honda Passport and Chevrolet Blazer look like serious challengers. To make sure people don’t forget about the Murano, Nissan has …March 18, 2019

2015 Nissan Murano: Updated Exterior And Upgraded Comfort

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2015 Nissan Murano: Reaching For The Top

Nissan is in the midst of an SUV renaissance, with a re-focus on design that has seen both its biggest and smallest people movers - the Pathfinder and the Rogue - receive complete overhauls in the last few years. Book-ended by these compact and full-size options is the Nissan Murano, …March 20, 2015

2015 Nissan Murano: Gotta Love Its Style!

After it was introduced in 2003, the Nissan Murano quickly made a name for itself among intermediate SUVs. People loved its modern lines and exhilarating ride. The second generation didn’t have it as easy, mostly due to the increase in competition from other manufacturers. The Rogue and the Juke were …February 11, 2015

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You Won’t Believe Your Ears With Nissan and Infiniti’s New App

Nissan has just announced a new app called Personalized Sound that will allow select drivers to enjoy a personalized audio profile based on their individual hearing abilities. It’s hailed as an industry first in North America. Before explaining what the app does, you should know that it’s now available for …December 15, 2025

Nissan Recalls Brand New SUVs With Screens That Can Stay Blank

A few thousand Nissan vehicles in Canada are being recalled to fix a software problem. According to Transport Canada, their infotainment system display could remain blank when the vehicle is started. As a result, when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear, the rearview camera image would not appear on …December 1, 2025

Nissan Canada Has Stopped Importing Three US-Built Models

UPDATE--11/13/2025: Nissan Canada has confirmed that production of the 2026 Pathfinder, Murano and Frontier for Canada will start in the spring of 2026. There will be no more 2025 models. Dealers are now selling whatever units are left. You can read the original story below . As we wrote a …July 7, 2025

The Most Dependable Used Vehicles in 2025 According to J.D. Power

Looking for a reliable used car, truck or SUV? J.D. Power has just published its 2025 Vehicle Dependability Study, which is based on responses from more than 34,000 original owners of 2022 model-year vehicles after three years of ownership. The study covers more than 180 specific problem areas across nine …February 13, 2025

Three New Nissan SUVs Among Stars of 2025 Montreal Auto Show

The 2025 Montreal Auto Show at Palais des congrès features a trio of new Nissan SUVs, two of which are making their official Canadian debut. The struggling Japanese automaker, which recently launched merger talks with Honda in a bid to save itself, is banking on them to find new momentum …January 16, 2025

2025 Nissan Murano Packs More Comfort, Tech in Bold New Package

Nashville, Tennessee— Nissan today introduced the all-new 2025 Murano , marking the fourth generation of the once popular two-row midsize SUV. The previous one, launched in 2014 as a 2015 model, was getting extremely old and uncompetitive in the segment. The Japanese automaker says the new Murano is “imagined to …October 16, 2024

Most Midsize SUVs Fail to Adequately Protect Rear Passengers in a Crash

While larger vehicles tend to fare better in collisions with smaller vehicles, they still have a lot of room for improvement when it comes to protecting their occupants. As we reported last year, a third of midsize SUVs failed the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new side crash test, …March 15, 2023

Students Build Z-Inspired Crossover, Will Nissan Listen?

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Third of Midsize SUVs Fail IIHS’ New Side Crash Test

Following compact SUVs last fall, midsize SUVs were recently submitted to the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s new side crash test, which aims to address higher-speed collisions that continue to cause fatalities on North American roads. While the former failed miserably, how did their bigger counterparts perform? A lot …May 20, 2022

These Are the Cars and SUVs Offering the Best and Worst Visibility

Two Canadian Premieres for Nissan in Montreal

Although Nissan unveiled its sixth-generation Altima to the world at last year’s New York Auto Show, the car is making its Canadian debut at the Montreal International Auto Show . For 2019, this midsize sedan innovates by offering an all-wheel drivetrain as standard equipment in Canada. Previously, the Altima could …January 18, 2019

Nissan Unveils the 2019 Murano

Nissan chose the Los Angeles Auto Show to unveil the 2019 Murano, which benefits from a mild styling revision. Introduced in its first generation back in 2003, the Murano boasts a reworked front fascia for the 2019 model year, which includes a more pronounced V-Motion grille as well as new …November 28, 2018

Videos

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Shopping for an SUV: Which one Should you Buy?

We had the opportunity of having a full lineup of Nissan SUV’s, of all shapes and sizes. What the differences are between the different categories (compact, intermediate, etc) and what kind of needs their targeted at. More on SUV .

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The Car Guide Drives: The 2015 Nissan Murano

The Nissan Murano has been completely worked over for 2015; with its chrome stripes, sleek headlights and nearly invisible D pillar, the SUV looks modern and fresh.

Review: 2015 Nissan Murano

Forgive our man Brad Diamond, but he's a little jaded when it comes to SUVs and crossovers. "I know they make a lot of money, I know that this segment is extremely popular with consumers, but they're everywhere," he says. "What happened to a sedan or a station wagon?" He …

2015 Nissan Murano Small Overlap Test

2015 Nissan Murano Small Overlap Test …

The Car Guide rating 55%

Pros

Exemplary comfort
Sophisticated all-wheel drive
Luxurious interior
Excellent reliability

Cons

Disappointing towing capacity
Outdated infotainment system
Aging interior
New generation coming soon

Global rating

Fuel economy	5/10
Reliability	6/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	5/10
Driving	4/10
Overall	5/10

Mid-size SUVs

Fuel economy	5/10
Reliability	6/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	5/10
Driving	4/10
Overall	5/10

What's new in 2021

Nissan Safety Shield 360 now comes standard. New colors. New Midnight Edition (for SL models) with black painted elements.

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