Nissan Murano#Murano CrossCabriolet
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{{Short description|Mid-size crossover SUV}}
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Nissan Murano
| image = 2024 Nissan Murano SL (facelift), front 11.29.24.jpg
| manufacturer = Nissan
| production = 2002–present
| model_years = 2003–present
| class = Mid-size crossover SUV[https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/nissan/murano-4-door-suv/2005 2005 Nissan Murano], Insurance Institute for Highway Safety{{cite web|url=https://www.nadaguides.com/Cars/2005/Nissan/Murano|title = 2005 Nissan Murano Values}}
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive
| predecessor = Nissan R'nessa (Japan){{cite web|title=Nissan Murano (Z50) - Autocade|url=http://autocade.net/index.php/Nissan_Murano_(Z50)|access-date=2021-12-24|website=autocade.net}}
| successor = Nissan Pathfinder (China)
| caption = 2024 Nissan Murano (Z52)
}}
The {{nihongo|Nissan Murano|日産・ムラーノ|Nissan Murāno|lead=yes}} is a mid-size crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Nissan since May 2002 for the 2003 model year. The fourth generation was revealed in October 2024.
As Nissan's first crossover SUV for the United States and Canada, the Murano was designed at Nissan America in La Jolla, California, and was based on the Nissan FF-L platform shared with the third generation Altima.{{cite web|url=http://www.jbcarpages.com/nissan/murano/2003/|title=2003 Nissan Murano Review|access-date=October 24, 2008|publisher=JB car pages}} The European version of the Murano began sales in 2004.{{cite web|url=http://www.carpages.co.uk/nissan/nissan_european_version_of_the_nissan_murano_02_09_04.asp|title=European Version Of The Nissan Murano|access-date=April 6, 2008|work=carpages.co.uk}}
The Murano was Nissan's only crossover SUV in the United States until September 2007, when the Rogue went on sale. In Canada, the X-Trail had been on sale as Nissan's second car based SUV since 2004 as a model for 2005; it was replaced by the 2008 Rogue at the end of 2007. The Murano is sized between the Pathfinder and the discontinued Xterra (which was replaced by the Rogue as a compact SUV). For the model years of 2011 to 2014, a convertible variant, the Murano CrossCabriolet, was available for the second-generation model. As of 2018, the Murano is sized between the X-Trail and the larger Pathfinder.
The nameplate Murano derives from the Italian islands of Murano and the namesake Murano art glass for which the islands are widely known.{{cite web|url=https://driving.ca/features/feature-story/my-name-is-my-name-5-cars-youll-find-in-their-namesake-locales-5-you-wont|title=My Name Is My Name: 5 cars you'll find in their namesake locales, 5 you won't|work=Driving.ca|publisher=Postmedia Network|quote=Murano is also a series of islands linked by bridges in the Venetian Lagoon of northern Italy. It’s apparently famous for glass-making|date=16 March 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nissan-global.com/EN/MOTORSHOW/2014/NEWYORK/|title=New York International Auto Show 2014|work=Nissan Motor Corporation Global Website|quote=inspired by the elegance of the famed Italian Murano glassware from which the model took its name|date=16 April 2014}}
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{{anchor|first|Z50}} First generation (Z50; 2002)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation
| image = Nissan--Murano.jpg
| caption = 2003–2005 Nissan Murano (US)
| model_code = Z50
| production = May 2002 – October 2007
| model_years = 2003–2008
| assembly = Japan: Kanda, Fukuoka (Nissan Shatai)
| designer = Ajay Panchal, Taiji Toyota (chief designer){{cite web|date=2016-05-06|title=2016 Nissan Murano Platinum AWD Review – Contemporary Personal Luxury|url=https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2016/05/2016-nissan-murano-platinum-awd-review-contemporary-personal-luxury/|access-date=2021-12-24|website=The Truth About Cars|language=en-US}}
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| platform = Nissan FF-L platform
| related = {{ubl
}}
| engine = {{ubl
| Gasoline:
}}
| transmission = CVT
4-speed automatic
| wheelbase = {{convert|2825|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4770|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1880|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1705-1709|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|3851-3983|lb|kg|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}
}}
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| align = left
| direction = vertical
| width = 220
| image1 = 1st Nissan Murano SE.jpg
| caption1 = 2006–2008 Nissan Murano SE (US)
| image2 = 2005-2008 Nissan Murano (Z50) Ti wagon 01.jpg
| caption2 = 2005–2008 Nissan Murano Ti (Australia)
| image3 = Muranointerior.jpg
| caption3 = Interior
}}
The first generation Nissan Murano was unveiled in production form for the model year of 2003, at the 2002 New York International Auto Show. It is powered by a 3.5-liter (VQ35DE) V6 producing {{cvt|245|hp|kW|0|order=flip}} and {{convert|334|Nm|0|abbr=on}}, also used in several other Nissan models like the Altima, Maxima, and Nissan 350Z, but specifically tuned for use in the Murano. Available with standard front-wheel-drive (FWD) and optional all-wheel-drive (AWD), the Nissan Murano is one of the largest vehicles using a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Fuel economy was rated at {{cvt|18|mpgUS|order=flip}} in the city and {{cvt|23|mpgUS|order=flip}} on the highway (same mpg FWD and AWD on the new EPA specifications).{{deadlink|date=September 2021}}{{cite web|url=http://www.epa.gov/greenvehicles/Index.do/nissan/murano/|title=Nissan Murano Fuel Economy Ratings|publisher=EPA}}{{dead link|date=July 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
Production started in the middle of May 2002, and the first vehicles shipped in early June for the United States and mid-July for Canadian markets. Sales in Europe started in 2004, following its European premiere at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show.{{cite web |title=Première Européenne pour le Nissan Murano - Le programme Nissan comprend de nombreuses nouveautés |url=https://www.presseportal.ch/fr/pm/100009076/100472396 |access-date=2022-03-31 |website=presseportal.ch |date=2 March 2004 |language=fr}} An independent suspension on all wheels was used for class-leading ride and handling.{{cite web|url=http://www.jbcarpages.com/nissan/murano/2006/|title=2006 Nissan Murano Review|access-date=June 23, 2008|work=JB car pages}}
For the model year of 2006 in North America, the Murano received some updates in the form of LED tail lamps and turn signals, standard color information screen, available backup camera (standard in Canada for all models), GPS and a restyled front end with some minor trim updates. September 2004, the Murano was introduced in Japan, replacing the Bassara MPV and exclusive to Nissan Red Stage locations, with a further introduction at Nissan Blue Stage locations in October, replacing the Terrano.
In Japan, the Murano is equipped with many optional features found in North America as standard equipment on Japanese models, including Nissan's GPS and internet-based navigation system called CarWings. Japanese models were available with two engine choices, the 3.5L V6 engine mated to a CVT transmission or a 2.5 L four-cylinder engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
= Murano GT-C =
Nissan’s Cranfield-based Technical Centre Europe produced a concept of the Murano called the Murano GT-C. The purpose was to gauge consumer interest in a low-volume performance-orientated version of the first generation Murano. The concept featured a raft of performance upgrades over the standard Murano including bigger brakes, revised suspension, exterior styling and a Garret turbocharager that increased power from {{cvt|234|to|350|PS|disp=flip}}. This enabled the GT-C to achieve a 0 to {{cvt|100|km/h|0}} of 7 seconds, with a top speed of slightly over {{cvt|225|km/h|0}}.{{cite web|url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/nissan/2007-nissan-murano-gt-c/ |title=2007 Nissan Murano GT-C |publisher=Top Speed |date=2006-07-05 |access-date=2022-04-10}} Referencing its namesake Murano art glass, the GT-C came with a hand-blown glass gearlever.{{Cite web |date=2006-07-04 |title=NISSAN MURANO GT-C |url=https://uk.nissannews.com/en-GB/releases/nissan-murano-gt-c |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=Official Great Britain Newsroom |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |date=2006-07-06 |title=Nissan Murano GT-C is a long-distance express |url=https://iol.co.za/motoring/latest-launches/2006-07-06-nissan-murano-gt-c-is-a-long-distance-express/ |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=IOL |language=en}}
= Safety =
A full set of airbags, steel-reinforced cabin, and head restraints were safety features designed to protect the interior while VDC, ABS, electronic brakeforce distribution and brake assist were mechanical safety features. VDC incorporates a form of traction control.
The Murano received a crash test rating of five stars in all categories but vehicle rollover (four stars) from the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).{{cite web |title=First Generation Nissan Murano Crash Test Ratings |url=http://www.safercar.gov/portal/site/safercar/menuitem.db847bd57e3dc1f885dfc38c35a67789/ |access-date=June 23, 2008 |work=NHTSA}}
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{{anchor|second|Z51}} Second generation (Z51; 2007)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation
| image = 2009 Nissan Murano S -- 11-24-2009.jpg
| caption = Pre-facelift
| model_code = Z51
| assembly = Japan: Kanda, Fukuoka (Nissan Shatai)
Russia: Saint Petersburg (Nissan Manufacturing Rus)
| designer = Toshiyuki Abe (2005)
Jung Kyu Choi{{cite web|url=http://www.designersparty.com/entry/Nissan-Murano-Jung-kyu-Choi-Exterior|title=Designers Party: Nissan Murano: Jung kyu Choi Exterior Design|access-date=15 July 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://oami.europa.eu/eSearch/#details/designs/000758636-0001|title=OHIM|access-date=15 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150111025712/http://oami.europa.eu/esearch/#details/designs/000758636-0001|archive-date=11 January 2015|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thestar.com.my/Story/?file=%2F2009%2F11%2F1%2Flifefocus%2F4979208&sec=lifefocus| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160315030438/http://www.thestar.com.my/story/?file=/2009/11/1/lifefocus/4979208&sec=lifefocus | archive-date = 2016-03-15 | first = Raslan | last = Sharif | title = Visually appealing | date= 2009-11-01 | work = The Star Online | location = Malaysia | publisher = Star Media Group Berhad }}
| body_style = 5-door SUV
2-door convertible SUV
| platform = Nissan D platform
| related = Nissan Altima (L32)
Nissan Maxima (A35)
Nissan Teana (J32)
| engine = {{ubl|
| Gasoline:
| Diesel:
| 2.5 L YD25DDTi I4
}}
| transmission = CVT (Gasoline)
6-speed automatic (Diesel)
| wheelbase = {{convert|2824|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4788-4823|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
{{convert|4829|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (CrossCabriolet)
| width = {{convert|1882|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
{{convert|1892|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (CrossCabriolet)
| height = {{convert|1699-1727|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
{{convert|1681|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (CrossCabriolet)
| weight = {{convert|1759-1909|kg|0|abbr=on}}
}}
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| align = left
| direction = vertical
| width = 220
| image1 = 2009-2010 Nissan Murano (Z51) Ti 02.jpg
| caption1 = Pre-facelift
| image2 = 2011 Nissan Murano S -- NHTSA.jpg
| image3 = Nissan Murano 350XV FOUR Mode-Bianco rear.jpg
| caption3 = Post-facelift
| image4 = Z51Muranointerior.jpg
| caption4 = Interior
}}
The 2008 Murano made its debut at the 2007 Los Angeles Auto Show in November, and sales began in January 2008. The exterior and interior were redesigned.{{cite web | url = http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=123857 | title = It's What People Want | url-status = dead | first = Chris | last = Walton | date = 2007-12-06 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080117201016/http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=123857 | archive-date = 2008-01-17 | work = Edmunds.com }}
The second generation Murano was initially offered in three trim levels: the base S, the mid grade SL, and the top level LE (Luxury Edition).{{cite web|url=http://www.jbcarpages.com/nissan/murano/2009/|title=2009 Nissan Murano Review|access-date=October 24, 2008|publisher=JB car pages}} The performance oriented SE model was discontinued. The S and SL are offered with standard FWD, with optional iAWD (Intelligent All Wheel Drive) available. The LE trim is iAWD only.
The second generation Murano included new features, some of which were optional or available only on the LE grade, including rain sensing wipers, double stitched leather seats,{{cite web | url = http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Overview-c13073-2009-Murano.html | title = Borrowing some of Infiniti's more upscale feel... }} power rear lift gate, power fold up rear seats, iPod integration, and a hard-drive based, touchscreen navigation system.{{cite web | url = http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/2009vehicles/murano/overview.shtml | title = All-New 2009 Nissan Murano Crossover Offers New Design, Advanced Technology and "Business Class" Features | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071218182513/http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/2009vehicles/murano/overview.shtml | archive-date = 2007-12-18 }} The S and SL feature aluminum interior accents, while the LE sports wood tone trim. Like the first generation model, there is no third row seat.
The second generation is based on the Nissan D platform, shared with the L32 Altima and the A35 Maxima. The second generation was equipped a revised version of the 3.5 L VQ engine rated at {{cvt|265|hp|disp=flip}}, an increase of 20 over the previous model. Torque is rated at {{cvt|336|N.m}}. The engine is mated to a revised Continuously Variable Transmission with Adaptive Shift Control. The United States EPA fuel economy rating is {{cvt|18|mpgUS|order=flip}} city {{cvt|23|mpgUS|order=flip}} highway.{{cite web|url=http://www.jbcarpages.com/nissan/murano/|title=Nissan Murano Reviews and Specs|access-date=June 23, 2008|work=JB car pages}}
On September 29, 2008, Nissan released the second generation Murano in Japan, targeted mainly at men in their 30s, 40s and 50s. Nissan announced plans to sell the vehicle in 170 countries.{{cite web|url=http://www.japancorp.net/Article.Asp?Art_ID=20050|title=Nissan Releases Fully Remodeled Murano SUV|access-date=September 29, 2008|work=JCN Network|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100619205640/http://japancorp.net/Article.Asp?Art_ID=20050|archive-date=June 19, 2010}} The four-cylinder 2.5L QR engine continued to be offered as an option in Japan.
In July 2010, Nissan launched a facelifted version in Europe only, with an updated 2.5-liter YD25DDTi four cylinder diesel engine producing {{cvt|190|hp|disp=flip}} and {{cvt|450|N.m|0}}.{{cite web|url=http://www.drivearabia.com/news/2010/07/17/nissan-murano-2011-facelift-uae-dubai-gcc/|title=Nissan Murano 2011 gets a facelift in Europe|access-date=July 17, 2010|work=DriveArabia|date=17 July 2010 }}
For the model year of 2011, the Murano was refreshed to include refreshed front and rear fascias, new headlights and LED taillights, and new 18 inch wheels on the outside. New interior changes included a new white meter color (as opposed to red/orange), new center stack plastic colors matching the leather trim, and added equipment to various trim levels. The refresh also added a new exterior color, "Graphite Blue" and for the 2013 model year the LE trim was renamed to Platinum.{{cite web|url=http://vehicast.blog.com/2010/08/24/nissan-murano-gets-a-facelift/|title=2011 Nissan Murano gets a Facelift|access-date=August 24, 2010|work=VehiCast|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110624071213/http://vehicast.blog.com/2010/08/24/nissan-murano-gets-a-facelift/|archive-date=June 24, 2011}}
In September 2011, Nissan launched the second-generation Murano in Indonesia.{{cite web|title=Nissan Murano 2012 Dirilis dengan Harga Menarik|url=http://www.dapurpacu.com/nissan-murano-2012-dirilis-dengan-harga-menarik/|publisher=dapurpacu.com|access-date=15 August 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120818022055/http://www.dapurpacu.com/nissan-murano-2012-dirilis-dengan-harga-menarik/|archive-date=18 August 2012}} In April 2011, the Murano was officially withdrawn from the United Kingdom, due to disappointing sales.
=Murano CrossCabriolet (2011)=
Nissan premiered the Murano CrossCabriolet at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, marketing it as "the world’s first all wheel drive crossover convertible."{{cite web
| title = 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet Press Kit: Overview
| date = 17 November 2010
| publisher = Nissan
| url = http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/channels/us-united-states-nissan-models-murano/presskits/2011-nissan-murano-crosscabriolet-press-kit }}
Nissan began formally marketing the CrossCabriolet with the model year of 2011 — without further refreshes or any other trim levels during its production run. The crossover was only offered in the LE trim and had the same engine as a standard Murano.
The fully automatic, hydraulically operated cloth top has an automatic power latch/unlatch system, rear glass skylight, dual pop-up roll bars, {{cvt|7.6|ft3|L|disp=flip}} cf cargo capacity with the top down and {{cvt|12.3|ft3|L|disp=flip}} with the top up — and a Cd of 0.39. Its front doors are {{cvt|7.9|in|disp=flip}} longer than four door Murano front doors, with structural reinforcement from the A-pillar rearward.
The Murano CrossCabriolet was discontinued after the 2014 model year.[http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/15/nissan-murano-crosscabriolet-dead-no-replacement/ "Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet being phased out, no replacement planned"] from Autoblog (April 15, 2014)
File:2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet -- 10-28-2011.jpg|2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet
File:2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet uppkabbad.jpg|2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet (rear)
= Safety =
Standard safety features on all trims include four wheel disc brakes with ABS, brake assist, and EBD; electronic stability control; and front, side, and side curtain airbags. The NHTSA awarded the second generation Murano four stars on the frontal crash test, and five stars for side impacts, worse than the first generation.{{cite web |title=Second Generation Nissan Murano Crash Test Ratings |url=http://www.safercar.gov/portal/site/safercar/menuitem.db847bd57e3dc1f885dfc38c35a67789/ |access-date=June 23, 2008 |work=NHTSA}}
class="wikitable"
|+IIHS scores (2009 model year){{Cite web |title=2009 Nissan Murano 4-door SUV |url=https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/Nissan/murano-4-door-suv/2009 |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety |language=en}} |Moderate overlap front (original test) | style="color:white;background: green" |Good |
Side impact (original test)
| style="color:white;background: green" |Good |
Roof strength
| style="color:black;background: orange" |Marginal |
Head restraints and seats
| style="color:white;background: green" |Good |
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{{anchor|third|Z52}} Third generation (Z52; 2014)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Third generation
| image = 2015 Nissan Murano SL in Pacific Sunset, front left (Sands Point).jpg
| caption = 2015 Nissan Murano SL (pre-facelift, US)
| model_code = Z52
| production = November 2014–December 2024{{cite press release|url=https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/video-report-production-of-the-all-new-nissan-murano-underway-in-mississippi|title=REPORT: Production of the all-new Nissan Murano underway in Mississippi|date=November 5, 2014|author= |location=Canton, Miss.|publisher=Nissan Motor Corporation}}
| model_years = 2015–2024
2016 (Hybrid)
| assembly = United States: Canton, Mississippi (2015–2020)
Smyrna, Tennessee (Nissan Smyrna Assembly Plant: 2021–2024){{cite web|title=Nissan alters U.S. factory plans to gain efficiencies|date=April 24, 2020|url=https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/nissan-alters-us-factory-plans-gain-efficiencies|work=Automotive News|publisher=Crain Communications}}
China: Dalian (Dongfeng Nissan)
Russia: Saint Petersburg{{cite web |url=http://wroom.ru/en/news/5258 |title=New Nissan Murano Crossover Is Produced In Russia |author= |date=June 23, 2016 |work=Wroom.ru |access-date=June 23, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810052549/http://wroom.ru/en/news/5258 |archive-date=August 10, 2016 }}
| designer = Ken Lee{{cn|date=December 2021}}
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| platform = Nissan D platform
| related = {{ubl
}}
| engine = {{unbulleted list
| Gasoline:
| 2.5 L QR25DER I4
}}
| transmission = CVT
6-speed automatic
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2824|mm|in|1}}
| length = {{cvt|4887|mm|in|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1915|mm|in|1}}
| height = {{cvt|1689|mm|in|1}}
}}
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| direction = vertical
| width = 220
| image1 = 2015 Nissan Murano SL in Pacific Sunset, rear left (Sands Point).jpg
| caption1 = Rear view (pre-facelift)
| image2 = 2020 Nissan Murano SL in Pearl White, front right, 2024-10-27.jpg
| caption2 = 2020 Nissan Murano SL (facelift, Canada)
| image3 = 2020 Nissan Murano SL in Pearl White, rear right, 2024-10-27.jpg
| caption3 = Rear view (facelift)
| image4 = 2021 Nissan Murano interior.jpg
| caption4 = Interior (facelift)
| caption_align = center
}}
In April 2014, Nissan unveiled the third generation Murano at the New York International Auto Show, with production in Canton, Mississippi and featuring the VQ-Series 3.5-liter V6 which produces up to {{Convert|260|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}.{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2014/04/14/2015-nissan-murano-revealed-photos/?icid=autoblog|title=2015 Nissan Murano gets edgier, lighter for NY "|work=Autoblog|publisher=Autodata Inc.|date=April 14, 2014}}
The third-generation Murano is not marketed in Japan, Australia and New Zealand, as it is not produced in right-hand drive. The nameplate was discontinued in those regions due to sluggish sales, with the more compact X-Trail taking its place.{{cite web|url= http://www.caradvice.com.au/347684/nissan-murano-new-generation-model-ruled-out-for-australia|title= Nissan Murano: New-generation model ruled out for Australia|last= Campbell|first=Matt|work=Drive| publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald|date=April 11, 2015|access-date=2015-04-11}}
The Nissan Murano made a return in Mexico after an absence for a decade after the second generation was discontinued in that market on April 11, 2018, as a 2019 model. For the Mexican market, it is offered only in the Advance and Exclusive trim lines and only offered in a V6 3.5-liter engine.{{cite web|url=https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/nissan-murano-2019-precios-versiones-y-equipamiento-en-mexico|title=Nissan Murano 2019: Precios, versiones y equipamiento en México|date=12 April 2018 | language =es }} The Murano was facelifted in Mexico in February 2020, dropping the Advance trim line and being only offered in the Platinum AWD trim line.{{Cite web|url=https://autosblogmexico.com/nissan-murano-2020-precio-mas-reciente|title=Nissan Murano 2020: Estos son los precios en México|website=autosblogmexico.com | language = es }}
=Murano Hybrid=
For the model year of 2016, Nissan introduced a hybrid version of the Murano. The Murano Hybrid was available in two trim levels, SL and Platinum. The Murano Hybrid features an electric motor, a 2.5-liter four cylinder engine, Intelligent Dual Clutch System, and a lithium-ion battery that is located under the center console. Hybrid components does not reduce passenger and cargo space.{{cite web|url=https://www.nissanusa.com/crossovers/murano/versions-specs/version.platinum-hybrid|title=2018 Murano Specs - Select a Trim Level|work=Nissan USA}} The hybrid version uses the so-called VSP (Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians) system that uses sound to help alert pedestrians of the presence of the vehicle, when it is being driven at a low speed in the electric drive mode.{{cite web|url=https://www.carmanualsonline.info/nissan-murano-hybrid-2016-3-g-owners-manual/2#16|title=Nissan Murano Hybrid 2016 3.G Owners Manual|work=Car Manuals Online|access-date=2017-03-21}}
= Markets =
== North America ==
For the 2019 model year, Murano received an updated front and rear fascias as well as a new wheel design and quilted semi-aniline leather appointed seating became standard on the Platinum trim level and also gets new interior trim finishers, Light wood-tone on SV and SL trim levels with cashmere interior, Metallic trim on S, SV, and SL trim levels with graphite interior, and Dark wood-tone on the Platinum trim level. New exterior colors include Deep Blue Pearl, Mocha Almond Pearl, and Sunset Drift ChromaFlair.
For the 2020 model year, it kept the same design while receiving minimal changes, mostly safety features. The SV and SL models received the Nissan Safety Shield 360 as standard, which included automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, rear automatic braking, and high-beam assist.{{cite web|url=https://www.cars.com/articles/2020-nissan-murano-whats-changed-410372/|title=2020 Nissan Murano: What's Changed| first = Rick | last = Popely|date=September 27, 2019|work=Cars.com}}
Since 2020, Murano production in North America shifted from Canton, Mississippi to the Nissan Smyrna Assembly Plant in Tennessee.
For the 2021 model year, Nissan's "Safety Shield 360" became standard on all Murano trim levels. A Special Edition package was offered on the SV trim level with 20-inch dark charcoal wheels, leatherette seats, special badging, heated front seats, and a dual panel panoramic moonroof.{{cite web|last=Rogers|first=Cameron|date=February 11, 2021|title=Nissan Murano Prices, Reviews, and Pictures|url=https://www.edmunds.com/nissan/murano|work=Edmunds}}
For the 2022 model year, a Midnight Edition appearance package replaced the Special Edition package for the SV trim, featuring a black grille, exterior trim pieces, and black painted 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels.
For the 2023 model year, two new exterior paint colors were added: Super Black and Deep Ocean Blue Pearl.
For the 2024 model year, the base S trim was dropped, making the SV trim the entry grade.
== China ==
For China, the Nissan Murano sold by Dongfeng Nissan is offered in the XE, XL, XL Plus and S/C trim lines and only offered in a 2.5-liter engine.{{cite web|url=https://www.dongfeng-nissan.com.cn/car/new-murano|title = 新楼兰 | 东风日产官方网站}}
== Russia ==
The Russian model is offered in five trim lines; Mid, High, High+, Top, and Top+.[https://www.nissan.ru/vehicles/new-vehicles/murano.html Nissan Murano], Nissan Russia
=Safety=
It has ventilated disc brakes on all wheels.{{Cite web|url=https://www.elcarrocolombiano.com/resenas/nissan-murano-2020-6-puntos-clave-de-una-suv-siempre-joven-video/|title=Nissan Murano 2020: 6 puntos clave de una SUV siempre joven (+Video)|first=Nicolás Ramírez|last=Ordóñez|date=March 12, 2020 | language = es }}
== IIHS ==
The 2015 model year Murano was awarded "Top Safety Pick+" by the US IIHS.{{Cite web |date=2015-05-12 |title=2015 Nissan Murano earns “Top Safety Pick Plus” rating from the IIHS |url=https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/2015-nissan-murano-earns-top-safety-pick-plus-rating-from-the-iihs |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=Nissan Official U.S. Newsroom |language=en-US}}
class="wikitable"
|+IIHS scores (2015 model year){{Cite web |title=2015 Nissan Murano 4-door SUV |url=https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/Nissan/murano-4-door-suv/2015 |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety |language=en}} |Small overlap front (driver) | style="color:white;background: green" |Good | rowspan="5" | |
Moderate overlap front (original test)
| style="color:white;background: green" |Good |
Side impact (original test)
| style="color:white;background: green" |Good |
Roof strength
| style="color:white;background: green" |Good |
Head restraints and seats
| style="color:white;background:green" |Good |
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian
| style="color:white;background: green" |Superior |Optional system |
Child restraint LATCH ease of use
| style="color:black;background: yellow" |Acceptable | |
==Latin NCAP==
The US-made Murano in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 7 airbags received 2 stars for adult occupants and 4 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP in 2016 (obsolete protocol).{{Cite web|url=https://www.latinncap.com/en/result/84/nissan-murano-+-7-airbags|title=Official results of the Nissan Murano + 7 Airbags 2016|website=Latin NCAP | language = es }}
The updated US-made Murano in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 7 airbags received 5 stars for adult occupants and 3 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP in 2017 (obsolete protocol).{{Cite web|url=https://www.latinncap.com/en/result/101/nissan-murano-+-7-airbags-from-06102017-vin-5n1tanz52jn100879|title=Official results of the Nissan Murano + 7 Airbags (from 06/10/2017) VIN 5N1TANZ52JN100879 2017|website=Latin NCAP | language = es }}
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Fourth generation (Z53; 2024)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Fourth generation
| image = 2025 Nissan Murano Platinum, front 4.13.25.jpg
| model_code = Z53
| production = December 2024–present
| model_years = 2025–present
| assembly = United States: Smyrna, Tennessee (Nissan Smyrna Assembly Plant)
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| platform = Nissan D platform
| related = {{ubl
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| layout = Front engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
| engine = {{unbulleted list
| 2.0 L KR20DDET turbo I4 (gasoline){{Cite web |title=2025 Nissan Murano Specifications|url=https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/2025-nissan-murano-press-kit?selectedTabId=release-e2bdaacda5d22c9d338afbb0060c435c |access-date=2024-10-17 |website=Nissan USA| date=16 October 2024 }}
}}
| powerout = {{convert|241|hp|kW PS|0|abbr=on}}
| transmission = 9-speed automatic
| wheelbase = {{convert|2824|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4900|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1981|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1724|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| alt = 2025 Nissan Murano Platinum (US)
| caption = 2025 Nissan Murano Platinum (US)
}}{{Multiple image
| direction = vertical
| image1 = 2025 Nissan Murano Platinum, rear 4.13.25.jpg
| caption1 = Rear view
| image2 = 2025 Nissan Murano interior.jpg
| caption2 = Interior
| align = left
| caption_align = center
}}
The fourth-generation Murano was unveiled on October 16, 2024.{{Cite web |last=Capparella |first=Joey |title=2025 Nissan Murano Adopts a Smooth Look and Gets Rid of the CVT |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a62614189/2025-nissan-murano-revealed/ |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=Car and Driver|date=16 October 2024 }} The updated model bears a strong resemblance to the Nissan Ariya electric crossover, and incorporates many modern features that were not previously available on the Murano, including ventilated and massaging front seats, dual 12.3-inch instrument cluster and infotainment displays, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, Nissan ProPilot Assist 1.0 and 1.1, and a color heads-up display.{{Cite web |title=2025 Nissan Murano Press Kit|url=https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/2025-nissan-murano-press-kit|access-date=2024-10-17 |website=Nissan USA|date=16 October 2024 }}
The powertrain consisting of a 3.5-liter Nissan VQ35DE V6 engine and a continuously variable transmission used on all previous generations of the Murano has been replaced with a 2.0-liter turbocharged Nissan KR20DDET engine with variable compression technology, shared with the Nissan Altima and Infiniti QX50. It is the first Nissan model to pair this engine with a 9-speed automatic transmission. Intended for the North American market, the 2025 Murano is available in SV, SL, and Platinum trim levels. The Murano SV model is available in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations, while SL and Platinum grades is available exclusively in an all-wheel drive configuration.
= Safety =
The 2025 model year Murano was awarded "Top Safety Pick+" by the US IIHS.{{Cite web |date=2025-06-10 |title=The all-new 2025 Nissan Murano earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ following bold redesign |url=https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/the-all-new-2025-nissan-murano-earns-iihs-top-safety-pick-following-bold-redesign |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=Nissan Official U.S. Newsroom |language=en-US}}
class="wikitable"
|+IIHS scores (2025 model year){{Cite web |title=2025 Nissan Murano 4-door SUV |url=https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/nissan/murano/2025 |access-date=2025-06-15 |website=IIHS-HLDI crash testing and highway safety |language=en}} |Small overlap front | style="color:white;background: green" |Good | rowspan="4" | |
Moderate overlap front (updated test)
| style="color:white;background: green" |Good |
Side impact (updated test)
| style="color:white;background: green" |Good |
Headlights
| style="color:black;background: yellow" |Acceptable |
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian
| style="color:white;background: green" |Superior |Standard system |
Seatbelt reminders
| style="color:white;background:green" |Good |
Child restraint LATCH ease of use
| style="color:white;background: green" |Good+ | |
{{Clear}}
Sales
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Calendar year
!EuropeEurope = EU27 + UK + Switzerland + Norway + Iceland{{cite web|date=2014-01-31|title=Nissan Murano European sales figures|url=https://carsalesbase.com/europe-nissan-murano/|access-date=2021-12-23|website=carsalesbase.com|language=en-US}} !Australia{{cite web|title=Nissan sales in Australia in 2022|url = https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/nissan-sales-in-australia-in-2022 |website=carexpert.com.au |date = 5 January 2023 |access-date=2023-11-11}}{{cite web |url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/nissan-murano-new-generation-model-ruled-out-for-australia/ |title=Nissan Murano: New-generation model ruled out for Australia |website=Drive.com.au |date=2015-04-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202192430/https://www.drive.com.au/news/nissan-murano-new-generation-model-ruled-out-for-australia/ |archive-date=2021-12-02 }} |
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2002
|2,054 | | | | | |
2003
|56,075 | | |87 | | |
2004
|62,057 | | |85 | | |
2005
|74,454 |4,514 | |8,288 | | |
2006
|81,362 |5,062 | |5,355 | | |
2007
|76,358 |4,159 | |2,551 | | |
2008
|71,401 |4,557 | |1,969 | | |
2009
|52,546 |3,691 | |1,710 | | |
2010
|53,999 |3,798 | |1,943 | | |
2011
|53,626 |4,862 |858 |3,108 | | |
2012
|51,675 |4,303 |946 |1,741 | |2,125 |
2013
|44,684 |3,384 |377 |1,164 | | |
2014
|47,301 |4,706 |208 |625 | |10,613 |
2015
|62,907 |10,128 |12,421 |603 |1,535 |10,599 |
2016
|86,953 |13,834 |20,537 |64 |1,722 |12,259 |
2017
|76,732 |15,120 |25,473 |2 |2,851 |13,495 |
2018
|83,547 |13,239 |27,865 |1 |3,409 |13,950 |
2019
|68,361 |12,000 |23,547 | |3,367 |11,653 |
2020
|58,255 |8,091 |15,576 | |2,815 |7,057 |
2021
|46,117 |6,852 |12,082 | |2,617 |5,750 |
2022
|30,074 |3,419 |6,805 | |689 |542 |
2023
|31,137 |4,411 | | | |6,614 |
2024
| | | | |
References
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External links
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- [https://www.nissanusa.com/vehicles/crossovers-suvs/murano.html Official website] (United States)
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