2025 NISSAN MURANO SL
241-hp 2.0L VC-Turbo FWD - USA Market
PistonDB Editorial Rating
Editorial Score:
2.5 / 5.0The 2025 Nissan Murano SL offers a comfortable and tech-forward experience with its spacious interior, featuring leatherette seating, dual-zone climate control, and a premium 10-speaker Bose audio system. A large 12.3-inch infotainment display powered by Google built-in supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the driver benefits from a customizable 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a manual tilt/telescoping steering column. Under the hood, a 2.5-liter VC-Turbo 4-cylinder engine delivers 241 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission and a drive mode selector for varied driving conditions. Practicality is enhanced by a power liftgate and ample cargo space, with convenient features like front ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, and active noise cancellation contributing to a refined ride.
NHTSA Safety & Reliability: Nissan Murano 2025
Safety Score:
3.0 / 5.0The 2025 Nissan Murano has a few significant safety concerns identified through recalls and customer complaints. Two recalls have been issued: one for potential failure of front brake caliper assemblies, which could lead to a loss of front brake function, and another for a software error in the infotainment system that may prevent the rearview camera from displaying. Customer complaints highlight issues with the infotainment system, including screen blackouts and malfunctioning features. There are also reports of the accelerator pedal sticking, unexpected gear shifts to neutral, engine sluggishness, and sensor malfunctions. While some issues are software-related and potentially fixable with updates, the brake caliper issue and accelerator pedal problems represent more serious mechanical concerns.
Severe Risks & Complaints
- Potential loss of front brake function due to faulty brake caliper assemblies.
- Risk of crash due to rearview camera not displaying.
- Risk of crash due to accelerator pedal sticking and unintended acceleration.
- Risk of stalling or unexpected neutral shifts at stoplights or during acceleration.
Major Recalls
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V173000 - Front brake caliper assemblies may have reduced strength and could break, leading to a loss of front brake function.
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V821000 - Software error in the In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) system may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying when the vehicle is shifted into reverse.
| Vehicle Identity: | |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Nissan |
| Model Name | Murano |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Trim Level | SL |
| Target Market | USA |
| Dimensions and Aerodynamics: | |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 192.9 inches |
| Overall Length (mm) | 4899.7 mm |
| Overall Width | 78.0 inches |
| Overall Width (mm) | 1981.2 mm |
| Overall Height | 67.9 inches |
| Overall Height (mm) | 1724.7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 inches |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2824.5 mm |
| Front Track Width | 1694.2 mm |
| Rear Track Width | 1694.2 mm |
| Interior and Infotainment: | |
|---|---|
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Seating Layout | 2-3 |
| Second Row Seating Type | 60/40-split fold-down rear seatbacks |
| Interior Passenger Volume | 3 m^3 |
| Front Headroom | 1000.8 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 962.7 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1125.2 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 922.0 mm |
| Front Shoulder Room | 1544.3 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 1485.9 mm |
| Interior Color Options | Graphite Leatherette, Gray Leatherette |
| Seat Upholstery Material | Leatherette |
| Seat Adjustment Ways | 10-way power driver's seat, 6-way power passenger's seat |
| Ventilated Seats (Front/Rear) | Front |
| Massage Seats | No |
| Heated Steering Wheel | Yes |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Manual tilt and telescoping |
| Climate Control Zones | 2 |
| Rear Climate Control | Rear-passenger air conditioning vents |
| Cabin Air Filtration Type | In-cabin microfilter |
| Ambient Lighting System | Customizable multi-color ambient lighting |
| Glass Type | UV-reducing side solar glass, Rear privacy glass, Acoustic front side glass |
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Yes |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes |
| Rear Sunblinds Type | No |
| Cargo Volume Behind 1st Row | 1.8 m^3 |
| Cargo Volume Behind 2nd Row | 0.9 m^3 |
| Power Tailgate | Power liftgate |
| Infotainment Display Size | 12.3 inches |
| Digital Gauge Cluster Size | 12.3 inches |
| Infotainment OS | Google built-in |
| Head-Up Display (HUD) | No |
| Voice Assistant Brand | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| Smartphone Integration | Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | Yes |
| Audio System Brand | Bose |
| Speakers Count | 10 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| In-Car Connectivity Type | In-vehicle data and Wi-Fi |
| Engine Specifications: | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | VC-Turbo |
| Engine Configuration | 4-cylinder |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 |
| Total Valves | 16 |
| Camshaft Layout | DOHC |
| Variable Compression Ratio Equipped | Yes |
| Forced Induction Type | turbocharged |
| Power | 241 hp |
| Horsepower RPM | 5,600 rpm |
| Power (kW) | 179.8 kW |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft |
| Max Torque (Nm) | 352.5 N-m |
| Maximum Torque RPM | 4,000 rpm |
| Transmission and Drivetrain: | |
|---|---|
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Number of Forward Gears | 9 |
| Drive Modes Selector | Drive Mode Selector with three modes |
| Performance and Fuel Economy: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70.9 L |
| Chassis Suspension and Brakes: | |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Independent strut front suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link independent rear suspension |
| Steering Type | Dual-pinion |
| Steering Assist Type | Electric-powered |
| Front Brakes | Vented disc |
| Rear Brakes | Vented disc |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | Traction Control System (TCS) |
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