COMING SOON: 2025 NISSAN MURANO REVEALED WITH ARIYA-INSPIRED STYLING
Get ready for the highly anticipated fourth-generation Nissan Murano, set to hit dealerships in late 2024 for the 2025 model year. Spotted with sleek and modern Ariya-inspired styling, this new iteration of the Murano is sure to turn heads. Building upon the success of the current generation, the fourth-generation model will feature similar hard points, ensuring a familiar and comfortable driving experience.
Under the hood, the 3.5-liter V6 engine is expected to carry over from the previous model, delivering impressive power and performance. However, there are rumors that the 2025 Murano may feature the Pathfinder’s nine-speed automatic transmission, a welcome change from the detested continuously variable transmission found in the 2024 model. While a range-extended powertrain, like the one found in the Qashqai e-Power, is a possibility, it is unlikely to be available in the US market.
NHTSA ISSUES SAFETY RECALL FOR 2024 NISSAN MODELS
In the meantime, Nissan has issued a safety recall for a select number of 2024 models due to a quality-related issue. According to documents released by the NHTSA, an assembly plant worker inadvertently used the wrong primer for the quarter glass assembly during a production shift change on October 11, 2023. An audit later revealed that 72 vehicles were produced with the incorrect primer on both the right and left quarter glass panels. Fortunately, all affected vehicles have been repaired to ensure customer safety.
QUALITY HOLD IDENTIFIED AT DEALERSHIPS NATIONWIDE
Nissan’s US division has also implemented a quality hold at dealerships across the country, identifying 14 potentially affected vehicles produced for the 2024 model year at the Smyrna Assembly Plant in Tennessee. Out of these 14 vehicles, eight have already been repaired, while the remaining six were delivered to customers. As a result, the recall population consists of only six units.
SAFETY CONCERNS AND REPLACEMENT PROCESS
The incorrect primer used on the quarter glass panels may lead to their separation from the vehicle while driving, posing a road hazard to other vehicles. Drivers may notice an increase in wind noise and/or a rattling noise prior to the separation. To address this issue, Nissan has instructed dealers to replace the quarter glass panels free of charge for affected customers. The replacement process takes approximately three hours to complete. Owner notifications will be sent via first-class mail around March 1.
2024 NISSAN MURANO: WHAT’S NEW?
With the transition from the 2023 to the 2024 model year, Nissan has made some significant changes to the Murano lineup. Notably, the S FWD trim level has been discontinued in favor of the better-equipped SV FWD. As a result, the 2024 Murano comes with a higher price tag, starting at $3,760 more than its predecessor. Customers can choose from various trim levels, including the Midnight Edition FWD, SL FWD, Platinum FWD, SV AWD, Midnight Edition AWD, SL AWD, and the range-topping Platinum AWD priced at $47,900.
AWD OPTION AND FUEL EFFICIENCY
For those seeking all-wheel drive, the most affordable option starts at $39,890 (excluding the $1,335 destination freight charge). However, it’s worth noting that the Murano continues to utilize a continuously variable transmission. The V6 engine, which runs on regular fuel, offers a combined fuel efficiency of 23 mpg (10.2 l/100 km) for both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. In the city, it achieves 20 miles per gallon, while on the highway, it reaches 28 miles per gallon.
Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming 2025 Nissan Murano and other exciting developments from Nissan.
The Nissan Murano may not have the same punchy engine as its sibling, the Pathfinder. With a rating of 260 horsepower and 240 pound-feet (325 Nm), it falls a bit short compared to the 284 horsepower and 259 pound-feet (351 Nm) of the VQ35 engine in the family-sized crossover. However, the Murano does come with some upgrades, including direct injection (NEO-Di in Nissan speak) and electronically controlled continuously variable valve timing (eVTC).
When it comes to sales, the Murano saw a modest improvement of 3.5 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year. Nissan managed to deliver 31,137 units of the Murano in the United States in 2023, while the Pathfinder saw a more significant increase of 23.9 percent with 71,710 units delivered. It’s worth noting that the best-selling Nissan model in this region is the Rogue, with a total of 271,458 units sold.
Overall, the Murano may not have the same numbers as its sibling, but it still holds its own in terms of performance and sales. With its sleek design and upgraded features, it remains a popular choice among crossover enthusiasts.
