2025 Nissan Murano First Look - No more CVT, Bigger Screens, Unique design
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Date: 2024-10-17
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d. l. 1567
With all due respect, this review lost me at beautiful shinny gloss black in regards to the rear side. No car should have glossy plastic on the outside and as a reviewer, someone in theory knowledgeable of cars and their function or issues, you should definitely not put it in a positive light. Even if it will never be used to go off the road, that section will easily get scratched from people's bags, a shopping cart, car washes etc
And then they have, as shown, more glossy plastic around the entire center console section where people put keys, coffee mugs and all shorts of things. I know it's not just Nissan, what is up with the glossy plastic Are they trying to get people to replace replace those areas every 6 months
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With all due respect, this review lost me at beautiful shinny gloss black in regards to the rear side. No car should have glossy plastic on the outside and as a reviewer, someone in theory knowledgeable of cars and their function or issues, you should definitely not put it in a positive light. Even if it will never be used to go off the road, that section will easily get scratched from people's bags, a shopping cart, car washes etc
And then they have, as shown, more glossy plastic around the entire center console section where people put keys, coffee mugs and all shorts of things. I know it's not just Nissan, what is up with the glossy plastic Are they trying to get people to replace replace those areas every 6 months
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LoveStallion
I was looking at some new Rogues since dealers were offering baffling good deals, even on the Platinum trim. But the Rogue does not have ventilated seats no matter the trim, which is lame. I told the dealer it was something I was hoping for. They asked if I wanted a Murano. I politely told them the Murano looks like it hasn't been touched since 2015 and was way too outdated to consider.
Then they tried to upsell me on a Pathfinder.
Glad to see an update here, and it looks pretty good. Glad there's no CVT but Nissan QC remains suspect.
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I was looking at some new Rogues since dealers were offering baffling good deals, even on the Platinum trim. But the Rogue does not have ventilated seats no matter the trim, which is lame. I told the dealer it was something I was hoping for. They asked if I wanted a Murano. I politely told them the Murano looks like it hasn't been touched since 2015 and was way too outdated to consider.
Then they tried to upsell me on a Pathfinder.
Glad to see an update here, and it looks pretty good. Glad there's no CVT but Nissan QC remains suspect.
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mrpips000
I think it looks alright. Better than the outgoing model, but I don't like the rims, they look cheap. The 9 speed is a good upgrade from the CVT (assuming it's reliable. Hopefully they'll bring that into their other models. The interior looks pretty nice in the platinum trim except for the glass black. All manufacturers are going to the dual 12 screens, which I'm not a fan of. The gauge/infotainment looks just like what you get in a Hyundai, but also what you get in a BMW. Shouldn't be that way.
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I think it looks alright. Better than the outgoing model, but I don't like the rims, they look cheap. The 9 speed is a good upgrade from the CVT (assuming it's reliable. Hopefully they'll bring that into their other models. The interior looks pretty nice in the platinum trim except for the glass black. All manufacturers are going to the dual 12 screens, which I'm not a fan of. The gauge/infotainment looks just like what you get in a Hyundai, but also what you get in a BMW. Shouldn't be that way.
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danieldornes8416
Nice job, Nick! One thing I noticed you mentioned the back seat space seemed good, but it sure looked like it would be hard to squeeze some legs and feet into that back seat behind the driver! (I didn't see you demonstrate as you guys usually do by getting yourself into the back seat) For me, at least a hybrid would be better, as 23 mpg just seems too low for fuel economy anymore, and what good does it do to switch from the V6 to a turbo 4 if you don't get better fuel mileage
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Nice job, Nick! One thing I noticed you mentioned the back seat space seemed good, but it sure looked like it would be hard to squeeze some legs and feet into that back seat behind the driver! (I didn't see you demonstrate as you guys usually do by getting yourself into the back seat) For me, at least a hybrid would be better, as 23 mpg just seems too low for fuel economy anymore, and what good does it do to switch from the V6 to a turbo 4 if you don't get better fuel mileage
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billshoe22191
Not a fan of the front end and the wheels are quite unattractive. Front end reminds me of a 300ZX front meet Camry front. Nissan use to have fantastic design but that has clearly left the building. Would never buy a vehicle with the VC engine Nissan is offering here. Don’t even want to think about servicing costs. Touch capacitive controls inside are a disaster and the steering wheel controls are even worse. They learned nothing from VW
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Not a fan of the front end and the wheels are quite unattractive. Front end reminds me of a 300ZX front meet Camry front. Nissan use to have fantastic design but that has clearly left the building. Would never buy a vehicle with the VC engine Nissan is offering here. Don’t even want to think about servicing costs. Touch capacitive controls inside are a disaster and the steering wheel controls are even worse. They learned nothing from VW
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sharonb. 9128
Great review. I’m really aggravated with car companies ditching the more secure Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for their own data-mining software schemes. Their poor tech security is well-documented, yet it’s clear they want a piece of the billion-dollar data mining business. The huge security risks aren’t being highlighted because car reviewers don’t cover tech security, and tech reviewers don’t focus on cars.
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Great review. I’m really aggravated with car companies ditching the more secure Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for their own data-mining software schemes. Their poor tech security is well-documented, yet it’s clear they want a piece of the billion-dollar data mining business. The huge security risks aren’t being highlighted because car reviewers don’t cover tech security, and tech reviewers don’t focus on cars.
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nohandlehere55
Interesting, but went too crazy on the touch buttons in general. I personally would like more real buttons for the A/C and analog dials for the dash. Maybe I'm too old school. Wonder what the mid-version will look like because I personally hate the too much tech on the Platinum trips. same goes with moonroofs (basically useless) and 20 wheels in any SUV (where road debris, pothole and curbs are your mortal enemies.
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Interesting, but went too crazy on the touch buttons in general. I personally would like more real buttons for the A/C and analog dials for the dash. Maybe I'm too old school. Wonder what the mid-version will look like because I personally hate the too much tech on the Platinum trips. same goes with moonroofs (basically useless) and 20 wheels in any SUV (where road debris, pothole and curbs are your mortal enemies.
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StevenEvans-o7f
At 50, 000msrp plus there many luxury brands like Audi Mercedes, Bmw, Acura have more upscale branding and warranty’s and luxury service departments to sit in. It’s a hard sell to upgrade a nissan buyer to murano at its present msrp redo styling is awesome at high end of $45, 000 1 resin it’s a 5 seater. It’s a lot nicer than Cadilac XT5 but doesn’t carry Cadilac branding.
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At 50, 000msrp plus there many luxury brands like Audi Mercedes, Bmw, Acura have more upscale branding and warranty’s and luxury service departments to sit in. It’s a hard sell to upgrade a nissan buyer to murano at its present msrp redo styling is awesome at high end of $45, 000 1 resin it’s a 5 seater. It’s a lot nicer than Cadilac XT5 but doesn’t carry Cadilac branding.
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jraheemjefcoat429
I just think people who are at a particular age freaks out on any car design that looks futuristic. Like the world is going to end or something. I personally think the new Nissan Murano looks modern and fresh. It looks like what I expect cars in 2025 to look like. Im here for it. Good job, Nissan, for embracing modern times.
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I just think people who are at a particular age freaks out on any car design that looks futuristic. Like the world is going to end or something. I personally think the new Nissan Murano looks modern and fresh. It looks like what I expect cars in 2025 to look like. Im here for it. Good job, Nissan, for embracing modern times.
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Mgoblagulkablong
HUGE improvement, Nissan is BACK!
Also apparently Sentra got a redesigned CVT with a more durable design (steel woven chain instead of belt) for the 2024 model year Did you get any info from Nissan I guess new 25 Kicks gets the improved CVT too Did any other CVT equipped Nissan get the new version with the chain
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HUGE improvement, Nissan is BACK!
Also apparently Sentra got a redesigned CVT with a more durable design (steel woven chain instead of belt) for the 2024 model year Did you get any info from Nissan I guess new 25 Kicks gets the improved CVT too Did any other CVT equipped Nissan get the new version with the chain
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ayushmalpeddi2793
Why did they focus so much on aerodynamics but still manage to get the same EPA as the last gen Seems pointless if they have no hybrid option. Also no power liftgate unless you spend 50K for the Platinum trim is absurd. I would have assumed all new cars over 40K would have it standard.
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Why did they focus so much on aerodynamics but still manage to get the same EPA as the last gen Seems pointless if they have no hybrid option. Also no power liftgate unless you spend 50K for the Platinum trim is absurd. I would have assumed all new cars over 40K would have it standard.
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ruffmadman
I guess I'm different from the rest here, but I actually think the front end looks kind of cool. I think Nissan has been making really smart moves recently, and if I were in the market, I would consider this vehicle as an option, just due to the sheer fact that it doesnt have a CVT.
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I guess I'm different from the rest here, but I actually think the front end looks kind of cool. I think Nissan has been making really smart moves recently, and if I were in the market, I would consider this vehicle as an option, just due to the sheer fact that it doesnt have a CVT.
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oracleoptix
Man this looks dated already. That exterior styling doesn't do anything for me. I had the 2020 Platinum Reserve. And that generation was by far the very best in the looks category. Especially with the materials used and styling of seats and color choices inside and out.
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Man this looks dated already. That exterior styling doesn't do anything for me. I had the 2020 Platinum Reserve. And that generation was by far the very best in the looks category. Especially with the materials used and styling of seats and color choices inside and out.
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MARTINRIGGSS
Hopefully Nissan starts switching over their terrible CVTs to that same auto. Or any even. Hell I’ll take a 4 speed lol. The CVT is why I stay away from Nissan. They have good looking interiors and packed with value but their CVTs and build quality are questionable.
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Hopefully Nissan starts switching over their terrible CVTs to that same auto. Or any even. Hell I’ll take a 4 speed lol. The CVT is why I stay away from Nissan. They have good looking interiors and packed with value but their CVTs and build quality are questionable.
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plneky1171
I owned a 2014 Murano SL and it was a comfortable cruiser. I hope this edition has more road feel, not that it's ever going to be sporty. Not bad looking and congratulations on replacing the CVT with a conventional automatic transmission.
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I owned a 2014 Murano SL and it was a comfortable cruiser. I hope this edition has more road feel, not that it's ever going to be sporty. Not bad looking and congratulations on replacing the CVT with a conventional automatic transmission.
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ayushmalpeddi2793
Aside from the engine/trans and massage seats, the Nissan Rogue seems like better value since they regularly sell for under MSRP. Mainly because the cargo space is lacking in this car. Rogue has 10 cubic feet of more cargo space
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Aside from the engine/trans and massage seats, the Nissan Rogue seems like better value since they regularly sell for under MSRP. Mainly because the cargo space is lacking in this car. Rogue has 10 cubic feet of more cargo space
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CalgaryGuy71
What the hell Nissan! If you had kept the V6 with the 9-speed you could have had a hot seller. No way I’m buying that big vehicle with a turbo 4. That front end is pretty bad too. The interior is a nice update though.
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What the hell Nissan! If you had kept the V6 with the 9-speed you could have had a hot seller. No way I’m buying that big vehicle with a turbo 4. That front end is pretty bad too. The interior is a nice update though.
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BTC909
Only the Platinum getting a power liftgate is going to be a big deal. A turbo non-hybrid, nope. Gloss Scratch Plastic, it's gonna look so nice through some carwashes. Will this outdo the Ford Edge on Hertz
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Only the Platinum getting a power liftgate is going to be a big deal. A turbo non-hybrid, nope. Gloss Scratch Plastic, it's gonna look so nice through some carwashes. Will this outdo the Ford Edge on Hertz
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kenkozawa9810
Last gen Murano was very bland to me even with the huge grill and floating roof but this gen looks good. I actually don't mind the front end, mucu more adventurous than pretty much everyone else.
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Last gen Murano was very bland to me even with the huge grill and floating roof but this gen looks good. I actually don't mind the front end, mucu more adventurous than pretty much everyone else.
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Snerdles
If they were updating this I wish they would have gone with an E-Power or, even better, PHEV drive train similar to the Outlander. Instead we get 23MPG and a tiny overworked engine in a huge vehicle.
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If they were updating this I wish they would have gone with an E-Power or, even better, PHEV drive train similar to the Outlander. Instead we get 23MPG and a tiny overworked engine in a huge vehicle.
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