Overview
Whereas the 2024 Nissan Murano is a spacious and cozy two-row crossover with a particular design, it rapidly runs out of enchantment when it is in contrast with extra fashionable rival SUVs. Its growing older platform depends on outdated parts and dated tech. No less than its V-6 engine offers first rate energy, and its trip is agreeable, if not significantly thrilling. Two-row rivals such because the Honda Passport, the Hyundai Santa Fe, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee do not entertain us a lot both, however all three of them supply extra practicality with their boxier our bodies and include extra up-to-date infotainment options. Merely put, the Murano is outclassed by the competitors and it is time for Nissan to contemplate placing this technology of its mid-size crossover out to pasture.
What’s New for 2024?
The present-generation Murano is bumping up towards its expiration date, as Nissan is making ready a fourth-generation model of the two-row SUV for 2025. This remaining mannequin yr sees few modifications, however the base S trim has been eradicated and the mid-range SL mannequin now comes customary with a panoramic sunroof.
Pricing and Which One to Purchase
Because the Murano is among the older choices on this class—and it completed final in a comparability check—we might keep away from the costlier fashions. That pushes us towards the Murano SV, which has a pleasant combine of fashion and substance at an applicable worth. Its customary highlights embrace adaptive cruise management, power-adjustable entrance seats with warmth, and distant begin.
Engine, Transmission, and Efficiency
Below the hood of all Muranos is a 3.5-liter V-6 making 260 horsepower. Entrance-wheel drive is customary, however all-wheel drive may be added to any trim, and each setups make the most of a CVT. The final Murano we examined had a first rate efficiency on our check observe and delivered peppy efficiency round city. Bury your foot within the throttle—an train few Murano patrons will do often—and the CVT spikes the engine revs and holds them there, leading to a loud, droning growl from underneath the hood. The Murano is in its component on long-distance freeway jaunts, the place the powertrain fades into the background and delivers a peaceable journey. With a suspension tuned for consolation, the Murano makes simple work of highway journeys, and its suspension damps out even the roughest potholes to ship a clean trip. Encounter a twisty highway and the Murano will safely ship you to the following intersection, but it surely will not entertain you alongside the way in which. The steering delivers good freeway stability however is uninteresting and uncommunicative on meandering two-lanes. The Murano gives a low tow ranking of 1500 kilos.
Gasoline Economic system and Actual-World MPG
The EPA estimates the Murano will earn 20 mpg within the metropolis and 28 mpg on the freeway. The addition of all-wheel drive additionally does not diminish both ranking. In our real-world testing, the Murano fell in need of its freeway fuel-economy estimate—27 mpg—however nonetheless managed to publish among the best outcomes of the rivals we sampled. For extra details about the Murano’s gas economic system, go to the EPA’s web site.
Inside, Consolation, and Cargo
The Murano’s cabin is sweet sufficient and pretty well-equipped, however the design is trying dated. Our Platinum check automobile wore mushy leather-based on the seats, door panels, and armrests, in addition to a band of darkish teak-wood trim. Each front-seat occupants ought to simply discover a nice seating place within the closely cushioned chairs. Rear-seat passengers are handled to a snug reclining bench seat with plentiful padding. Because the Murano’s cargo bay is under common in dimension for this class, it comes as no shock that, behind its rear seat, we managed to suit solely 9 of our carry-on suitcases whereas its rivals held extra. Nevertheless, with its rear seat stowed, we match 26 circumstances contained in the cabin. Many of the inside storage cubby bins are merely adequately sized apart from the Murano’s glovebox, which is big.
Infotainment and Connectivity
All Murano fashions characteristic an 8.0-inch colour touchscreen show working Nissan’s NissanConnect infotainment system; navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM with Journey Hyperlink climate and site visitors updates additionally at the moment are customary throughout the vary. The Murano has each USB-A and USB-C ports, together with a pair on the again of the middle console so these within the rear seat can juice their smartphones.
Security and Driver-Help Options
Nissan gives a slew of normal driver-assistance know-how on all fashions. For extra details about the Murano’s crash-test outcomes, go to the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance coverage Institute for Freeway Security (IIHS) web sites. Key security options embrace:
- Commonplace forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking
- Commonplace blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert
- Commonplace lane-departure warning and lane-keeping help
Guarantee and Upkeep Protection
Nothing in regards to the Murano’s customary guarantee package deal is noteworthy. Rivals on this phase all supply longer roadside help plans, whereas the Santa Fe and the Kia Sorento beat the Nissan with a nontransferable 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain coverage.
- Restricted guarantee covers 3 years or 36,000 miles
- Powertrain guarantee covers 5 years or 60,000 miles
- No complimentary scheduled upkeep
Specs
SPECIFICATIONS
2019 NISSAN MURANO
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, front- or all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback
BASE PRICES:
S, $32,315;
SV, $35,485;
SL, $40,275;
Platinum, $44,575
ENGINE TYPE: DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port gas injection
DISPLACEMENT: 213 cu in, 3498 cc
POWER: 260 hp @ 6000 rpm
TORQUE: 240 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
TRANSMISSION: constantly variable automated with handbook shifting mode
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 111.2 in
Size: 192.8 in
Width: 75.4 in
Top: 67.8 in
Passenger quantity: 103–109 cu ft
Cargo quantity: 31–32 cu ft
Curb weight (C/D est): 3850–4050 lb
PERFORMANCE (C/D EST)
Zero to 60 mph: 7.3–7.5 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 18.8–19.4 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 15.7–16.0 sec
Prime velocity: 120 mph
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Mixed/metropolis/freeway: 23/20/28 mpg
