While technically a mid-cycle refresh, the 2025 Nissan Murano shows significant redesigns for the first time in a decade. From a new powertrain to safety-focused interior design upgrades and an expanded body in a mid-size crossover SUV, drivers gain plenty of value in the 2025 lineup.

Learn more about the new Nissan Murano and why it's already showing great promise before release.

2025 Nissan Murano Release Date

The 2025 Nissan Murano release date is set for early winter 2025.

2025 Nissan Murano Redesign Changes - What's New?

Even as a mid-cycle enhancement, many notable redesigns are coming to the new Nissan Murano, including:

• Revamped exterior design with a wider and sportier body

• New VC-Turbo® engine and nine-speed automatic transmission

• New HD dual displays and flatter bottom steering wheel for easier entering 

• New "Murano Glass" dashboard trim that color shifts with the surrounding light

• New optional heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats

• Upgraded shock absorbers to improve ride quality on bumpy terrain

• New to Murano Zero Gravity seats for supportive passenger posture

2025 Nissan Murano Price, Trims, & Configurations

The 2025 Nissan Murano SUV will have three trims with no announced pricing and select configurations per level:

• SV: $42,000 MSRP (est.) with standard AWD and FWD 

• SL: $45,000 MSRP (est.) with standard AWD

• Platinum: $48,000 MSRP (est.) with standard AWD

2025 Nissan Murano SV

 The 2025 Nissan Murano SV is the entry-level trim with expected pricing to start at $42,000 MSRP. While the SV is the base-level trim, it's equipped with many sought-after amenities.

The SV's features include:

• 20-inch gloss black aluminum-alloy wheels with Gloss Black aero covers

• Six-speaker sound system

• Power liftgate

• Active Noise Cancellation

• ProPILOT Assist driver assistance technology

• NissanConnect® with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto compatibility™ and wireless phone charging

Some changes from the 2024 Murano SV to the 2025 models include a larger touchscreen (8 to 12 inches) and bigger 20-inch wheels (previously 18 inches).

The SV has plenty of standard features and valuable capabilities in a mid-size crossover SUV for drivers with a lower budget.

2025 Nissan Murano SL

Next up in the 2025 Murano lineup is the SL trim, with expected pricing to start at $45,000 MSRP. The SL shares some of the same offerings as the SV, like the power liftgate, Active Noise Cancellation, and wireless phone charging.

The SL's features include:

• 20-inch gloss black aluminum-alloy wheels with Gun Metallic aero covers

• Standard 10-speaker Bose stereo system (available in the SV)

• 64-color customizable ambient LED lighting (unavailable in the SV)

• Standard panoramic moonroof with a powered shade (unavailable in the SV)

• ProPILOT Assist 1.1 driver assistance technology 

• NissanConnect with built-in Google family apps, Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto, SiriusXM, and Hybrid Radio compatibility™

The only trim-specific change from the 2024 SL is the previously optional panoramic moonroof that became standard in 2025.

The SL is the perfect Goldilocks medium for drivers looking to upgrade from the entry-level SV offerings without investing in the highest-level Platinum trim.

2025 Nissan Murano Platinum

The 2025 Nissan Murano Platinum is the top-level trim, with expected pricing to start at $48,000 MSRP. The Platinum shares some of the same standard amenities as the SV, like the panoramic moonroof, 10-speaker Bose stereo system, and 64-color customizable ambient LED lighting.

The Platinum's features include:

• 21-inch machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels with Gloss Black aero covers

• Trim-exclusive motion-activated powered tailgate (non-motion-activated in other trims)

• Trim-exclusive standard heating and cooling massaging front seats (a Murano first)

• Trim-exclusive head-up display (unavailable in other trims)

• Trim-exclusive power-folding outside mirrors (unavailable in other trims)

• Trim-exclusive automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers (unavailable in other trims)

Trim-specific changes from the 2024 Platinum include a replaced wheel color (Dark Hype Silver to Gloss Black) and one less Bose speaker (11 to 10).

The Platinum trim is perfect for drivers who want the peak of luxury in the 2025 Murano lineup.

2025 Nissan Murano Exterior Colors & Dimensions

The 2025 Murano gets bigger with an increased width of 2.6 inches, allowing the doors to open wider for easier entry and child safety seat loading. Its exterior dimensions are 192.9" L x 78.0" W x 67.9" H. 

The exterior design also received several updates. New "hidden" daytime running lights are in the grille, featuring cube-shaped LED headlights. The new tailgate and bumper designs hide the rear wiper and exhaust. They also push down the license plate to showcase the new full-width LED taillights even more.

A powered tailgate is standard across the lineup, with aluminum alloy wheel sizes ranging from 20 to 21 inches and unique aero cover colors per trim level.

Many exterior colors and premium paints are available per trim level:

• SV Exterior Colors:

• Brilliant Silver Metallic

• Deep Ocean Blue Metallic

• Everest White TriCoat

• Gun Metallic

• Scarlet Ember Tintcoat

• Super Black

• SL & Platinum Exterior Colors:

• Aurora Blue Metallic

• Brilliant Silver Metallic

• Champagne Silver Metallic

• Deep Ocean Blue Metallic

• Everest White TriCoat

• Gun Metallic

• Scarlet Ember Tintcoat

• Super Black

• Two-tone Aurora Blue Metallic/Super Black (premium)

• Two-tone Boulder Gray Pearl/Super Black (premium)

• Two-tone Deep Ocean Blue Pearl/Super Black (premium)

• Two-tone Everest White TriCoat/Super Black (premium)

• Two-tone Scarlet Ember Tintcoat/Super Black (premium)

2025 Nissan Murano Interior Seating & Cargo Space

The 2025 Murano has two rows and can seat up to five passengers. The cargo capacity is 32.9 cu ft, with the seats raised 63.5 cu.-ft. with them lowered.

Its interior was also refreshed, with thinner front seats that accommodate almost another inch more legroom in the rear. An upgraded center console design was included for additional storage. A new customizable 64-color ambient lighting system and Zero Gravity seats were added to improve cabin comfort.

The new Nissan Murano features advanced interior technologies, including:

• Available AWD system that consistently monitors road conditions and quickly responds to improve traction

• Dual 12.3-inch touchscreen displays with a new "Murano Glass" dashboard trim, customizable live wallpaper, and Google integration

• 10-speaker premium Bose stereo system (available or standard on select trims)

Three new interior color themes were introduced for 2025 models:

• Blue Leatherette with semi-aniline leather appointments

• Graphic Leatherette with semi-aniline leather appointments

• Gray Leatherette with semi-aniline leather appointments

2025 Nissan Murano Engines, Performance, Reliability

The new Nissan Murano will have one engine option, a new VC-Turbo® producing up to 241hp and 260 lb-ft of torque-replacing the former 3.5L V-6. While the horsepower decreased from 260hp to 241hp, it boosts in torque from 240 lb-ft to 260 lb-ft. The 2025 Models also receive a new nine-speed automatic transmission, replacing last year's CVT.

2025 Nissan Murano MPG Ratings

The 2025 Nissan Murano gas mileage combined remains the same for FWD and AWD models at 23mpg. However, city mileage increases from 20mpg to 23mpg but decreases on highway mileage from 28mpg to 24 mpg.

2025 Nissan Murano Towing Capacity & Payload Rating

The new Nissan Murano can tow up to 1,500 lbs when equipped with the Tow Hitch Receiver Kit, four-pin Trailer Tow Harness, and a Hitch Ball Class I or II. Payload ratings aren't available yet for the 2025 models. We predict this to remain around the same at 1,209 lbs maximum.

2025 Nissan Murano Safety Ratings & Technology

The 2025 Nissan Murano SUV underwent several redesigns to improve safety for drivers and passengers. 

A new under-seat support was added to strengthen crash safety for rear passengers. The side view mirrors were repositioned from the outer doors to expand forward visibility for drivers. The 2025 models also added a passenger knee airbag, seatbelt load limiters, and pre-tensioners for rear-seat passengers.

In addition to updated safety-focused designs, the 2025 Murano has many safety and driver assistance technologies, including: 

• Standard Safety Shield 360 with six features across all trims:

• Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection 

• Blind Spot Warning 

• High Beam Assist

• Lane Departure Warning 

• Rear Automatic Braking 

• Rear Cross Traffic Alert

• Available ProPILOT Assist that integrates Intelligent Cruise Control for lane-keeping, steering, and decelerating assistance on curves-it even automatically changes the set speed based on speed limit signs it detects! 

• HD Enhanced Intelligent Around View Monitor (I-AVM) that virtually renders a 360-degree bird's eye view of your SUV in 3D for easier parking and visibility (standard on the SL and Platinum, available on the SV)

Safety ratings aren't available for the 2025 Murano. We speculate these to remain the same or improve due to the newest safety-focused enhancements, with an expected five-star overall NHTSA safety rating to carry over.

2025 Nissan Murano Reviews: Is the Murano a Good SUV to Buy?

The 2025 Nissan Murano SUV is worth buying as a complete redesign with a lower price than a newly produced vehicle. From a revamped interior/exterior to a replaced powertrain and improved offerings from 2024, each trim suits many driving lifestyles.

Even before its release, major automotive publications have praised the new Nissan Murano. 

Edmunds stated its "spiffy new powertrain, upgraded tech, and an improved interior could be just what Murano needs to be truly competitive." 

J.D. shared that "Nissan takes the heavily refreshed 2025 Murano upscale….giving the popular crossover SUV a personality makeover." 

If you're searching for a new mid-size crossover SUV, the 2024 Murano is a valuable investment.