We have been waiting...a long time! //All-New 2025 Nissan Murano first look

[@careyprins6067]

You two always do a such a good job reviewing! But I must say I think you’ve been getting even better lately. Thanks!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you very much, we appreciate the kind words.

[@tundrav8georgia]

@@andreaspencer9813 got to agree I like the husband and wife relationship here you guys seem so down to earth on these reviews and it shows on many levels. Keep up the good work Love the overall dynamics on the reviews here.

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@tundrav8georgia Thanks so much!

[@migy5031]

Clean design and no CVT. About time.

[@barneyboyle6933]

clean? it has two different front ends that dont mesh

[@jackp2563]

@@barneyboyle6933 Yeah, I agree. Not the best design.

[@drift6785]

The current Pathfinder doesn't have a cvt no more and it still has transmission problems especially earlier ones that came out after the remodeling.

[@davidleingang5591]

I have a 2016 Altima never an issue with CVT

[@ryanperry5709]

Looks amazing!! Never thought I’d get another Nissan, but I think this Murano has changed my mind. I agree though, the piano black needs to go in all videos! Nothing but fingerprints and micro scratches.

[@Seyiwale6127]

You guys have been waiting for every cars I see you guys with .

[@En-Route1]

Exterior styling is very good. Inside is nice except for the push button shifter and the need to access screens for misc control features. It should sell if priced right. Thankyou for the review - well done as always.

[@andreaspencer9813]

I agree, price is key!

[@OhNoMrBill-yg3dy]

Love the hidden rear wiper.... much cleaner appearance and improved visibility through the rearview mirror.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Yes Nissan told us it really wanted to clean up the rear of the Murano. Hiding the wiper is a great idea.

[@springertube]

A lot of people seem hung up on this but I'm not sure I've ever seen it as an overwhelming issue. Notice that even the Porsche Cayenne still has it in the traditional location, and I don't see anybody saying "eeghad!"after two decades and bolting because of that. This may look "cleaner," but in terms of actual cleaning the traditional location has a more effective sweep of that all-important bottom right corner (and bottom in general), where the glass is untouched by this inverse/upside down sweep. Now if Porsche would only not fix what ain't broke on a couple other pieces...! Edit: before everyone jumps on this, I like the look too, just not bothered by the old look - and fully realize, in this industry, it's better to looook good than to feel (run) good these days!

[@gobear83]

Very nice looking and if the ride is as good as the new look i think they have a winner… oh and great review guys

[@bw6415]

Love this new design. I have the VC Turbo in my current vehicle and love it. I don’t mind a CVT in a car but I like that they went with the 9 speed they chose for the Murano. The interior looks really good.

[@BoopSnoot]

23 mpg combined, 10mpg less combined than the nearly same size Rogue... think I'll stick with Rogue.

[@gosman949]

That VC Turbo has been troublesome!

[@BoopSnoot]

@@gosman949 According to who? There was an NHTSA investigation, but that was over a year ago now, and Nissan showed they had already made production changes to fix the issue and so no recall was ordered.

[@gosman949]

@@BoopSnoot it is an incredibly complicated engine with more moving parts than most engines. More to go wrong. Engine was designed to improve gas mileage while other companies have gone to hybrids with simple gas engines for better reliability.

[@BoopSnoot]

@@gosman949 The most complicated powertrain we have now is a parallel and series capable hybrid that has to run both an electric motorized powertrain and marry it to an ICE powertrain, and yet vehicles with it like the Toyota Rav4 and Prius are some of the most reliable long lasting vehicles ever made. One of the simplest engines ever were some of the engine designs from the 1940s, and they broke down all the time.

[@jobuckley2999]

I own a 2016 and 2017 Murano. They have been great! I am tempted with this new model.

[@andreaspencer9813]

That's good to hear, thanks for sharing!

[@Lasheem]

No CVT I say go for it!

[@jackp2563]

Had 2012 Murano SL. Bought it new in late 2011, first 6 years no major issues , but once the click meter reached 180K, the car was basically breaking down every 4-5 weeks. In last year of ownership I spent about $4000-$5000 in car repair shops. Interesting fact : I never had an issue with CVT. In fact , I loved it how smooth and effortlessly it switched between gears.

[@keithmk1448]

Really like the new format. Might mean longer videos, but I like the close ups on the exterior and the details on the interior with your comments.

[@BoopSnoot]

Having your coffee that close to the drive mode button is guarantee that eventually you're going to spill some liquid in there, it will drip down through the depression into the switch, and short out the board under there. That's EXPENSIVE!

[@cpol64]

Thanks for the great initial look at the Murano. Longtime Nissan owner who loves the underlying quality. Have a 2003 1st yr 350Z that has cost me

[@kelsobluesky]

It looks great. I love the stitching on the seats especially

[@andreaspencer9813]

I like the little details as well.

[@10OF9OFBORG]

Not bad looking! Looks very futuristic looking in both interior and exterior. Back seat looks a little tight for the tall person! Great show Andrea! 👍🏻👍🏻☕️☕️

[@andreaspencer9813]

I think Nissan did a great job, it's a shame the brand left this model for so long. Hopefully, the brand can gain momentum with this new model.

[@68rules]

Nissan did a nice job regarding the redesign of this model with a few exceptions. All that black piano finish needs to just go away, scratches and finger prints galore! Also needs a proper shifter, agree 100% with Andrea. Happy Holidays to my favorite car reviewers, see ya in the new year.

[@BoopSnoot]

Rogue doesn't have black piano, is less expensive, and does 37mpg highway in FWD trim. This Murano is a hard pass from me, although I wish that with the '24 refresh Nissan would have given it the Murano/Kicks style infotainment dashboard.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Happy Holidays to you as well, wishing you only the best!

[@robertoestebandiaz3610]

Hello, the renewal of the entire range of Nissan vehicles is very good. Greetings from Córdoba, Argentina.

[@marktuyet]

They went with an automatic ? About time.

[@bestpilot98]

I'm not a Nissan customer, but this Murano is very handsome.

[@kingtool5799]

nice to see a spare tire included....need more manufacturers include these

[@LYNDONGOLDEN]

Andrea and Zach always give us a charismatic report! The new Murano is gorgeous, but I am afraid of the VCT engine at the moment. We bought a brand new 2024 Murano SL with the sonorous (and old-school) V6 while we could. We went with old, proven, good value, and interior controls/materials that are straight out of any 2016 Infiniti. The CVT is smooth and unobtrusive, and lets that V6 sing when it's time to merge. I only feel the slightest nudge of torque converter lockup/unlock when feathering the throttle in city driving, but otherwise it is always in the right "gear" with no shift shock.

[@turboash78]

Thank goodness, the world needed another Nissan crossover.

[@phillipjoseph8768]

I sense sarcasm 😂

[@davidjym]

the Murano was amongst the first SUVs, not sure what you're talking about.

[@danikurian5141]

I am a proud owner of 2016 Murano platinum and love that vehicle. Comfortable ride and no complaints. Love this new design but little sad to see that smooth v6 engine gone. To be honest I don’t have any issue with CVT.

[@MrCodyswanson]

I don't understand the whole piano black and no buttons thing. Both seem to be universally unliked. Do any of these manufacturers actually talk to customers?

[@andreaspencer9813]

Many manufacturers are still using piano black and we'll keep point it out. As you know, we are not fans of it. When we were in South Korea, I spoke to the head of design for Kia and he told me, they are done with piano black which is great.

[@SHBK1980]

Nissan needs to make an e-power (hybrid) variant for the North American market!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Nissan is launching the Rogue PHEV with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV powertrain in 2025 and the brand tells us a hybrid vehicle will be available in 2026.

[@billurban1581]

Yes a “clean” exterior design I agree.

[@ChonkyRaccoons]

This looks great and if it's priced well could really help Nissan right the ship. Glad they went with the 9 speed. The exterior and interior design is outstanding (minus the piano black..)

[@Ngordon0722]

Give it a hybrid power train and this SUV might have a fighting chance, but as it stands I can only imagine these models moving with generous lease incentives and by joining rental car fleets. For the haptic feedback capacitive buttons in the center console, I wish the icons were at least raised and texturized to a greater degree to make it easier to find and select an input while driving.

[@wealthwithaaron1]

Most Hybrids have a CVT. If Nissan makes a hybrid version, prayerfully, they’ll partner with Toyota or Honda.

[@donlindsay1643]

​@@wealthwithaaron1A decade ago they did partner with Toyota on a hybrid version of the Altima so it's not out of realm of possibility.

[@billurban1581]

A hybrid powertrain and a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

[@billurban1581]

@@wealthwithaaron1My Volvo PHEV has an 8 speed.

[@Jwpgr84]

Also liking the carry-through of the soft touch material on the centre console armrest areas.. similar to my 2015 Murano.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Yes, it's a nice touch and gives the interior a more upscale feel.

[@michaelsheedy]

Let's hope Nissan makes it. Iconic auto company going all the way back to Datsun.

[@michaelsheedy]

Yes, having both a male and female perspective helps a lot as each gender values different aspects of a vehicle.

[@Carmaroadside]

Wow, looks like they finally hired adults in the design department. Good for them.

[@tomdrummy4984]

I think the VC turbo 4 cylinder is a mistake……..too complicated

[@DeadAir21]

Everyone is moving to smaller turbo engines. It’s for meeting emissions standards rather than fuel economy.

[@IKnewMickey]

It's VC?

[@tails300]

@@IKnewMickey yes it’s the first VC variant Nissan first put in the Altima, the Rogue’s 3 cylinder variant is very similar just with one less cylinder.

[@htusda1]

We've had 3 cars with VC (Variable Compression) engines and they are spectacular. Power when you need it, economy when you're taking it slow. No other company has been able to do this.

[@seymorefact4333]

🤩 Always like Nissan design. Hope they can survive!

[@ssjMaximum22Goku]

Just wanted to let you know, the second picture that you showed of the previous Gen Murano was not the one before this 2025 model. That was the 2014 Murano. They redid the entire exterior for the 2015 and up models. What we're seeing here for 2025 is the 4th gen Murano. I really enjoy your reviews. Keep up the great work.

[@5798Mike]

Great Vid

[@kurtadams4227]

I’m excited about the direction that Nissan is going in with the new Kicks and then this new Murano. I really hope they turn out to be very successful for the brand. Fingers crossed, these models steer the ship back into stability for the company

[@SimonLee9772]

Thank you for another great review! Like the exterior design. Really dislike the wheels. Interior design is lovely, but the piano black has to go! Rear seats don't recline. Pity. Look forward to your next review of this car.

[@vince7003]

Great. Now one can buy last year's model and get a great deal!!!

[@ADRCATS]

Which I like much better

[@DeadAir21]

You didn’t need a redesigned Murano to get a deal on a current one they were already doing it 😂

[@davidjym]

I haven't see a lot of Murano on the road in the past few years.

[@thunderbird66613]

I bought the 2024 Rogue and I am very happy with it but I wish I waited a little bit longer for this Murano

[@foxlake6750]

First year models can have issues. The V6 in yours is a great engine

[@Stuartcc413]

I agreed, missing shifter and fog light. I had the last three generation of Murano..and illuminate front Emblem

[@dougklanecky9800]

Great road trip vehicle, we had a 2003 Murano that went 250,000 before it lost it's second CVT transmission, so looking at a ~$5,000 repair, for the second time, it went to the scrap yard and we switched to Toyota.

[@morrisf3957]

nissan makes amazing vehicles.

[@mag318]

Looking forward to your driving video to see how you like the VC Turbo engine. I recently test drove a 2025 Pathfinder with the tried and true V6 hooked up to the 9 speed transmission and really like the V6. Some reviewers of the 2025 QX60 didn't care for the new 4 cylinder VC Turbo engine. I hope Nisson didn't make a mistake ditching the V6.

[@andreaspencer9813]

The Pathfinder is going to get the same turbo 4-cylinder that's in the QX60 too. I know Nissan hasn't announced that yet but it's coming.

[@mag318]

@@andreaspencer9813 I know the mid year refresh is coming to the Pathfinder too. I'm almost tempted to buy one since the dealers are offering huge discounts. But if I don't like the new Murano for some reason then a Pathfinder might be next.

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@mag318 The Pathfinder has the V6 with the 9-speed automatic transmission which is nice. We all know V6 powertrains are on their way out because of emissions regulations.

[@magnoliap5824]

I’m driving a Pathfinder, yes they are likely going to the turbo in 2026. You might try to find a 24 Pathfinder if you can, could get a good deal.

[@Fuentes6544]

Loveeee the color and rims 😍😮‍💨 but dislike the high gloss and the button shifter

[@danielrodriguez2343]

Tbh, its like the sequel of a movie no one asked for. Pretty sure everyone forget about the Murano. Very competitive market. Would be surprised if it sells well.

[@supriyasou3722]

Nissan’s future itself is in question

[@dstevens518]

Agreed, which makes Zac's observation that this is Lexus RX competition kind of humorous. Sad really, I remember when the Murano first came out, it made a splash. Now, it's an afterthought, at best.

[@BoopSnoot]

Not really, they are just likely to partner with Honda or someone else, just like they did once before.

[@andreaspencer9813]

We had a pretty frank conversation with the Regional Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer about this and he said, all the doom and gloom in the news has been blown out of proportion. Not only have Nissan/Infiniti launched four new vehicles this year, a Rogue PHEV will come in 2025 and a Hybrid vehicle in 2026. They have plenty of plans and seem very confident and positive. So we'll see....

[@magnoliap5824]

A bunch of Nissan experts on KZbin 😂

[@housepianist]

Nissan will be fine. I like the direction they’re going in and this new Murano is really classy-looking.

[@googlereview7229]

So proud of you, husband and wife Canadian couple do us proud with your videos and your honest reviews are for the people not for car company. I have a 2016 murano and this is so exciting to see a new version finally! 🎉

[@andreaspencer9813]

It's about time, Nissan has left the Murano for much too long. Thank you for the kinds words, we really appreciate the support, it means a lot to us.

[@maciekkaminski6576]

Great video, agree with the others, my biggest concern is the engine turbo and also is a new products so first 2 years can be good time to watch that car to see if there are some major problems. Have a good day.

[@saraaronzon4562]

Base trim would be my choice.

[@John-kx3ng]

I really hope Nissan can pull out of the dire straights they are currently in. They have promising products now and will have more soon.

[@vikvc]

Only I could take the automatic transmission from this modern Murano and put it into my previous 2011 Murano. The interior on the 2011 might not be modern and it might lack applecar play, but all the physical controls in it are way better than the modern approach Nissan is taking. The winters in Thunder Bay are cold and I have to wear gloves when starting the car. Pushing all the buttons to heat the seats, steering wheel and windshield defroster work perfectly without having to go into a laggy frozen display.

[@slumy8195]

car looks futuristic

[@danhoussar7325]

VC-Turbo 2.0 Liter getting metal shavings in the oil pan. Have they addressed this problem? Good review love the look. Hopefully they will find a partner that has deep pockets. And fix their mechanical problems.

[@nicholassmith7048]

The better have made that variable compression engine much better. When it first came out it was barely half-baked. If they didn't, it's a dealbreaker.

[@ccntwc]

did I hear no CVT?

[@Simonverse]

There's so much flex on the capacitive touch wood for the HVAC... I hope they further execute some refinements for 2026...

[@CoachB.P.]

Great job on the review! I agree rims are terrible. Couple questions. 1.) will you be doing an SL (mid trim review)? 2.) does the mid trim have painted fenders like top level or is it plastic? 3.) what other rim choices are there? Thanks!

[@charlesmaina7270]

Good design especialy it`s interior feel premium

[@mr.yessiirr]

Looks like it could be a vc turbo van 😭

[@alengreen589]

good luck to Nissan in the future

[@ccroy2001]

The only miss I see is the shiny black center console, it's going to scratch over time, my car has a similar finish. Other than that I like the looks and I bought my Nissan in part due to the zero gravity seats. As far as I can tell they are just normal seats, but as Andrea said they are very comfortable.

[@crazyelf1]

I think that this is a good offering by Nissan in the popular CUV space. I like that they've stepped up their interiors, which is important for the segment. The only thing I am not a fan of the piano black because it tends to get scratched with time. It is not as premium as say, the Infiniti QX60, but it is also much cheaper. I prefer physical buttons over the haptic buttons. The only question I have is the long-term reliability. At least it doesn't have the CVT, which gave a lot of problems. The only thing I wish was that there was still a V6 naturally aspirated option.

[@SuperDB215]

Im currently leasing an Ariya, to try out having an EV. And i really like it. I’m definitely not buying it at the end of the lease though.. I’ll probably go back to gas and will highly consider the new Murano.

[@tonepilot]

2:05 vertical vents? I don’t see them.

[@leduomo]

Very nice redesign here! You can tell Nissan really wants some market share back. However, where is the HYBRID!? If Nissan doesn’t get at least 2 hybrid options in market by 2026 I really question their future.

[@andreaspencer9813]

A Rogue PHEV is coming in 2025 with the same powertrain as the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV which has been very successful for Mitsubishi and Nissan says a hybrid vehicle will launch in 2026.

[@welbyroberto6581]

Had the 1st generation Murano when it came out and I like the roominest and think the CTV transmission was adequate, only complaint was the ride height which was about 1 inch too high

[@RellupNorth]

Good Job Nissan

[@tobysrimani1047]

That open storage console is a safety concern. Things can get dislodged from there roll underneath the brakes or accelerator and get stuck.

[@jmj267]

I gotta think that there’s some company out there that does wet jet or LaserJet applications that go over the piano black. That would be a great company to start.

[@chrisnguyen11182]

Your video deserves 4K resolution. :)

[@cedric2221]

Looks like a gas-powered Ariya

[@nickolastiguan]

5:20 any spilled liquid goes directly into all of those buttons, including PRDS?

[@lifetree4623]

Looks like a good competitor to the Toyota Crown Signia!

[@KianKad-s4g]

Thank U both as always!, great review again!, Unfortunately!, Nissan quality and reliability is really questionable and I have heard that the new engine design is questionable and for some reason Nissan had problem with its transmissions so not sure about those!, We all know that company has real financial problems as well!, Some how I think sometimes that some how, someone give bribes to these company to (F) up the products on porpuse!

[@fredjemal3689]

I would lease this over the RX. But if I was buying a new SUV , Lexus all the way. Very impressive new Murano!

[@Dharrol604]

Is there a release date for Canada ?

[@ERJ175]

That front end is hideous

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

Better looking than Lexus, to my eye. 😊

[@nicholassmith7048]

7:02 the drawn-on HVAC controls are a disaster. There's absolutely no way to use them by feel so you have to take your eyes off the road and hope you don't crash.

[@HALWG51]

It's tempting me to upgrade from my 2018 Platinum trim. I will reserve judgement until I see one in person and drive it to compare with my 2018. Looking forward to the pricing. My guess is $55K USD for the Platinum trim. My neighbor just bought a Lexus and paid $69K.

[@scottfleckner9658]

when will you drive it?

[@andreaspencer9813]

Our full review drops 12/19 at 11am PST/2pm EST, it will have driving impressions and pricing.

[@jimmehp2748]

The old model was SO old. Nissan could have had a market leader for many years if they updated it at regular intervals. Now, when we finally get a new Murano, its almost old just by associative default to the previous model.

[@timwinkel72]

Great looking car

[@amitahuja7673]

Toyotas should learn how interiors are designed in cars and what color options to be offered.

[@ashrafc7794]

Oh cool, it’s the new Honda Murano

[@westcoast708]

Wish it had fog lights add to the look .

[@Mitchell.Samuels]

Is the Valance above the screen shade for sun glare?

[@scotpage5526]

What do you mean by "the embargo"? What about this embargo makes it so you can't drive it or tell the pricing?

[@mervinprone]

They missed an opportunity to make it a hybrid, they had 10 years to do it! Other than that it’s obvious they always put a lot of work into the Murano. Also nice to see they have some reference to its namesake - Murano is a famous island for glass in Italy.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Nissan told us the Rogue PHEV with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV powertrain will come in 2025 and a hybrid vehicle in 2026.

[@jean-philippeperetti8463]

The new body design is ok but it won’t make me turn my head. LOL. The interior is really nice. I don’t like the shiny black piano finish though because of how it might reflect the sunshine into your eyes. Speaking of shiny, I have a 2023 Qashqai and I hate the entertainment screen for that very reason. A non-shiny screen protector might be available somewhere.

[@Jwpgr84]

What is your take on the new front grille vs the previous gen grille, comparison?

[@marvinmurakami8828]

It's much better integrated, has a cohesive look. Previous models look haphazard.

[@reydelagarza2953]

Bigger than Rogue?

[@MarC-ot5gl]

Not a fan of the design - The front looks too much like a Hyundai Tucson with the lights (in the grill) and I agree Zack, the wheels are hideous!! At least they got rid of the CVT

[@RogueKT21]

The new rims kind of reminds me of a piston propeller plane. I would be interested in upgrading to this from my champagne silver 2021 Rogue with the black roof, but I don’t think the Murano is doing the black roof with their champagne silver model. The Aurora blue is my next choice, but it never seems to look the same in different lighting, sometimes it looks greenish. I was trying to figure out the interior colour in this video, sometimes it looked grey and sometimes it looked blue? I will have to see these in person to really decide.

[@andreaspencer9813]

The two-tone colour option only comes in White Pearl and Aurora Blue Pearl. The Twilight blue interior is only available on the Platinum model and the colour in our test model is Graphite Mahogany. Hope that helps!

[@RogueKT21]

@ thanks for confirming! Nissan Canada does not show colours and interiors yet, but the USA one does and I was waiting to see if we got the same, but seems there will be differences like there always is.

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@RogueKT21 Yes, there are always differences. We were at a Canadian presentation of the Murano and we went through all the specs for Canada.

[@beyondinfinitelove13]

when this car avilable in market ?

[@andreaspencer9813]

Early 2025.

[@Technocrat.]

Nice SUV, but hate the Rear huge downward sweep, no storage overhead space. Could have doubled the space if the roof went straight back. Seems form over function is the thing now. Also I notice the trend is for the doors to be extra wide, then windows are narrow, shoulder room, hallo. NA are anything but narrow shouldered, albeit the shrimps.❤

[@josemanuelruiz2036]

I can see the Murano replacing the Maxima. Is more like an evolution of a sedan than a SUV. Is luxurious and elegant. There is no hint of off road capability or something similar.

[@Duc_2025]

Nissan is pretty much done

[@davidc8735]

I liked the outside design of the 2002, and I like the clean lines of this one, but I’ve not owned a Nissan/Infinity and not sure this will change that.

[@billurban1581]

2002? Spring chicken. Our 1984 Sentra served us well for 160,000 miles (original clutch :^). It even had an “economy” AC button which cycled the compressor less frequently.

[@dogdoc1]

Looks like the rear cargo opening could have been a little wider. 🤔