2025 Nissan Murano Review | Is This Once Again A Lexus RX Fighter?

[@rb8999]

One thing not mentioned is this looks like an improved option for those wanting a new Ford Edge since they're not making those anymore

[@gregp.7148]

Always liked the Murano but for a brand new 2025 model it’s a big mistake that it’s not a hybrid.

[@slscamg]

I agree in today’s world you need a hybrid. Most people will see under 20 with typical suburb driving and school pickup line idling.

[@MBergyman]

@@slscamg I disagree. It is a value proposition. Depending on how long you plan to own the vehicle for and depending on how you use the vehicle, it may make financial sense to opt for a regular gas engine. If most of your mileage is freeway driving, the hybrid drive train is being used for very little if any of that type of driving. If you are driving very low mileage every year (like my wife who does a few local trips per week with the kids), then the amount of driving and fuel savings is not enough to offset the vehicle purchase price premium. The gas vehicle is also a lower cost to maintain, theoretically, so there is a risk savings there. I am not saying hybrids are not useful - if they are priced right in line with a gas vehicle, then there is likely very little downside. I purchased a 2018 Atlas for a much lower price than a comparable hybrid (all of which are more compromised in passenger/cargo volume), so it was not worth the additional cost to buy a hybrid, even now, even in California. It gets 26-28mpg on the highway, but averages 17-18 around town - with the mileage we drive it, I can live with that.

[@kenkozawa9810]

You could make the argument either way but to me with Toyota quickly ditching the 2GR/1UR/3UR and basically making their entire lineup hybrid that they would have left a lot of customers in the dust who would then could be persuaded to jump into Nissan who isn't making everything a hybrid and in some cases still using the old proven powertrains. Either those customers don't care for Nissan or they have accepted to jump into the new era of Toyota's powertrains..

[@markweaver1012]

Calculate your fuel savings over 100K miles and see if that would pay for the extra cost of the hybrid. Personally, I'm not particularly interested in a hybrid because most of our miles are highway miles where hybrids offer little benefit.

[@Amc825]

I don’t think Nissan has any hybrid engines. Maybe use the Mitsubishi PHEV tech. If the Honda/Nissan alliance goes ahead, they will be able to use Honda tech.

[@scott8919]

That nine speed may be better over the long haul but nothing is as smooth as the last gen's CVT.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Alex, I find the pricing very...........ambitious and I can't see the RX losing a lot of sleep. 😉

[@ma7mgte]

Considering that this is the Platinum model, then most models of the Blazer would have more horsepower. Also, it's interesting that you focus on comparing to the Lexus. Isn't that Infinity's job?

[@scott8919]

Considering the price of the thing it isn't that unusual to start cross shopping this and a Lexus.

[@occckid123]

Blazer is smallish even more than this.

[@LetMeCook86]

23 mpg = Garbage

[@damilolaakanni]

They should have kept the V6.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@damilolaakanniI agree. their VQ v6 is one of their best engines

[@tylersheppard5450]

At least you’ll call it out, when Jeep does it they get killed

[@CARBONHAWK1]

If this had the V6 nobody would care

[@kenkozawa9810]

For how big it is, it is fine. I got mid 20s in all the non hybrid midsize CUVs we tested when my wife and I were shopping around whether 4 or 6 cyl.. I got 30+ in the highlander hybrid but it can feel a bit slow which to me isn't a problem but clearly a tradeoff.. It is interesting to see how Nissan has clearly avoided hybridization as much as the other makes and I thought there were enough Americans who were anti-hybrid (aka 2 powertrains to fix/replace) that their sales would do alright but hilariously America has dramatically shifted towards hybrids quite suddenly in the past couple years..

[@pokerfred68]

Murano has always been a good suv for the money. Very comfortable and high quality.

[@BTC909]

Should have been a non-turbo Hybrid with a regular transmission. Hertz is going to get one hell of a deal on these.

[@geft]

I really like it based on the review. I hope it is a success for Nissan. They could use some good news. 😢

[@mrpips000]

All new Armada, all new Murano, all new Kicks, last year of Altima, end of Titan and a merger with Honda. Busy year for Nissan.

[@ThisGuyRides]

and FoxConn wants to buy Renault's share in Nissan

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

That VCT engine will probably cause worse problems than the CVT did...

[@GIGABACHI]

😂👍 Nailed it !

[@slscamg]

241hp is rough. I wish they offered hp and tow numbers and engine tuning for people willing to fill it with premium gas. 268hp like the Infiniti would probably be noticeable.

[@tannerdeal]

The rear and interior look great but the front needs work, hate the black trim piece between the headlights and needs fog lights

[@fragonarag]

"I love capacitive touch buttons" -Nobody Also, what's with the wheel gap up front being an inch or two higher?

[@harisjaved1379]

Nissan is a lesson no one should forget, they are at the stage of too little too late. People have been for years to get rid of that bad transmission - hopefully they will listen now as they are on the verge of bankruptcy.

[@peter5247]

If I was in the market for a nice SUV, this would be near the top of my list. The engine and badging are a let down but I would prefer them over paying another $10k now.

[@elementkx]

I will need to see it in person because its oogly on film.

[@ArthropodSpidey]

Looks like a Stormtrooper lol

[@BTC909]

A Jar Jar Trooper.

[@vishaldev13]

Honda Murano.

[@yessitsme6884]

After all this time, this... this is what they have to offer? Did they even try?

[@smilez1105]

Look of the HVAC? Beautiful. Execution of the HVAC? Awful. No quality haptic feedback, yet the entire panel will push down on your inputs. At least it was that way on my Ariya. This Murano looks very well executed overall.

[@brendanode]

Alex where’s that dark blue iPhone case from?! 😅

[@MichaelSmith-kr9qw]

Right off the bat they did it correctly they got rid of what was plaguing most Nissan's the CVT

[@damilolaakanni]

@@MichaelSmith-kr9qw But they ditched the V6 which the Pathfinder still has. And this turbocharged 4 cylinder engine probably doesn't get better MPGs than the V6.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@damilolaakannihas the v6 and CVT combo had problems? I know yes it does in the old pathfinder but cars like the Altima didn’t seem to

[@damilolaakanni]

​@naveenthemachine what I'm saying is, while it's great that they introduced a torque converter automatic, they should have paired it with the existing V6 like they did with the Pathfinder. The VC turbo engine that replaced the V6 has been known to be a very problematic engine.

[@damilolaakanni]

​@naveenthemachine what I'm saying is, while it's great that they introduced a torque converter automatic, they should have paired it with the existing V6 like they did with the Pathfinder. The VC turbo engine that replaced the V6 has been known to be a very problematic engine.

[@LoveStallion]

Should we be comparing to Rav4 and CRV? That's Rogue territory.

[@cashkenterprises5584]

It seems like it competes with the Rogue lol

[@fredjemal3689]

The Rogue , RAV 4 and CR-V are in a smaller segment under the Murano. The Murano competes (more or less) with the Infiniti QX -50, Lexus RX , Acura RDX and Volvo XC 60.

[@arnoldm889]

Nissan needs to change name to Datsun again.

[@fredjemal3689]

I guess this really competes with a Chevy Blazer .

[@yippie6862]

Not a fan of the spaceship looks. The Hyundai front lights. The lack of headroom with sunroof. The dash that creeps over the screens. No more V6. The tall 1 foot wide center tunnel that separates you from your spouse. ect....

[@alperenspor]

reliability?

[@GIGABACHI]

With the 2.0L VCT engine ? Close to none on the long run. Good luck if you take the plunge.

[@HALWG51]

Those wheels are horrible. Hopefully there are different wheels. My 2018 Platinum gets 34 mpg on the road, I hate to give that up. I had guessed $55K for the Platinum, so it's a bit cheaper.

[@dtay8913]

Leave it to Nissan to simultaneously get rid of the CVT but also make it abhorrent to look at.

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Nobody asked you to look at it then....

[@CARBONHAWK1]

It could be worse

[@james2042]

No hybrid no buy. Nissan and gm need to step off their high horses

[@sabbymatters4780]

its too bad it took like a decade and near bankruptcy for Nissan to finally listen to the public and give them something resembling a model someone would consider over the competition.

[@Mountainbaseddweller]

Nissan is the Chrysler of Japan!

[@CARBONHAWK1]

Ok bro hope you get your likes

[@Ron4T1]

I can’t get over how ugly the front is

[@abhi4ify]

the front is really ugly

[@truckercowboyed2638]

Oh please if they put a Lexus badge on it it would be a hit to you people.......big grills are the style on all the competition to this..

[@Ron4T1]

@@truckercowboyed2638 My family has a Murano so it’s definitely not a badge issue for me.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@truckercowboyed2638agreed. Nissan has better designs than Lexus

[@xzimxzim]

Total knight Rider vibe. Not my taste.

[@vishaldev13]

Walmart version of Lexus RX

[@gladdy02]

Why doesn't every car builder use the 8 speed instead of the 9 speed?

[@FuncleChuck]

Hot garbage, terrible fuel economy, hideous, it’s nothing like a Lexus.

[@jamesmyers9285]

Those ugly black wheels and blackout packages don't do this vehicle any favors. Is the 9-speed automatic transmission of the ZF German POS Chrysler, Range Rover, and Honda used at one time, and still used in the Chrysler Pacifica? I will take imitation leather interior to real leather any day considering imitation leather doesn't crack.

[@sternwho3932]

2L vc motor = trouble

[@naveenthemachine]

They did a great job Rest in Peace RX. Nissan managed to make a better Lexus with better style inside and out, better tech, more features, more room, more trunk space, and better performance for the dollar

[@ALMX5DP]

Both seem fine to me. I can see some buyers choosing one or the other depending on their specific want, need or circumstance.

[@naveenthemachine]

@ but you also have to factor in What does the RX do that’s better than the murano? The answer is nothing. It’s not more comfortable than the murano. It’s definitely not more attractive than the murano. It’s not more practical than the murano. And the tech and features are better on the Nissan

[@ALMX5DP]

@@naveenthemachinewhat does that have to do with my comment. All those things you mentioned will vary depending on the customer.

[@MBergyman]

@@naveenthemachine everything you listed is subjective. Hot take - most people who want a Lexus (luxury/actual premium) are not going to cross shop a Nissan. It is brand disparity - and Lexus has the better track record which has value for most Lexus customers.

[@drsg9124]

Haha I would never buy this nissan but would consider the rx.

[@fredjemal3689]

I would lease this . I never would buy a turbo based engine.regardless of the brand.

[@ricardocruzjr581]

They finally got rid of that horrible cvt only to take Away the 6 cylinder. Trash

[@AntLive29]

thanks for not droning on for 40 minutes like some reviewers

[@TheNavydude2006]

I don't have much faith in Nissan