Will the Nissan Murano be redesigned for 2023?
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The 2023 Nissan Murano is a 2-row midsize SUV that combines bold style with a rich interior. Pricing starts at $33,600. Many midsize 2-row SUVs tend to blend together, but the Nissan Murano is a stylish standout. It doesn’t look like anything else on the road and has one of the nicest interiors in its class. The cabin has a design that’s almost as unique as the exterior, while the comfortable seats, premium materials, and modern tech features make it feel almost like a luxury SUV. As long as you don’t need 3-row seating or a ton of cargo space, the Murano is an interesting choice in the midsize SUV segment. It competes with the likes of the Ford Edge and Hyundai Santa Fe. 2023 Nissan Murano PricingThe Nissan Murano starts at $33,600 for the S trim, $37,200 for the SV model, $41,160 for the SL trim, and $45,210 for the top Platinum trim. AWD is a $1,700 option on every trim. The pricing of the Murano is about average for a midsize 2-row SUV. It’s priced similarly to the Chevrolet Blazer and Ford Edge, while the Hyundai Santa Fe is a bit more affordable. Driving the 2023 Nissan MuranoDriving the Nissan Murano is a pleasant experience. You’ll probably be disappointed if you’re expecting rip-roaring thrills or sports car-like agility. The quiet cabin and compliant suspension deliver a relaxed ride, and the standard V6 has more than enough grunt for the daily drive while returning respectable fuel economy. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) in the Murano is a bit unrefined. It sometimes lags in delivering power from the engine to the wheels and tends to drone under hard acceleration. The power delivery is a bit more balanced if you opt for all-wheel drive (AWD), which also makes the Murano more suitable for snowy roads. Interior ComfortThe interior is a strong suit of the Nissan Murano. It has two roomy rows of seats and enough rear-seat legroom to accommodate adults comfortably. The materials are nice for the money, especially in the SL and Platinum trims. A generous list of standard interior features includes an Advanced Drive-Assist display in the gauge cluster, a type-A and type-C USB port, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a rear seat belt reminder. The Nissan Murano has enough cargo space for the average grocery run but less cargo room than most rivals in the midsize SUV class. It has 32.1 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats and 67 cubic feet of room with the back seats folded down. That’s less cargo space than the Ford Edge, Honda Passport, and Hyundai Santa Fe. Exterior StylingThe Nissan Murano has eye-catching styling that makes it stand out in traffic. With its unique body lines and light signature, the Murano makes a fashion statement and doesn’t look like the average SUV. The look changes a bit with each trim with different wheel designs, and there’s a stylish Midnight Edition with black accents and wheels. As for the size, the Murano is slotted between the Rogue and the Pathfinder in the Nissan lineup. Its dimensions are similar to the Ford Edge, Chevrolet Blazer, and Hyundai Santa Fe. Favorite Features1. Strong and efficient V6 2. Great safety and reliability scores 3. NissanConnect infotainment system 4. Nissan Safety Shield 360 5. Luxurious Platinum trim 6. Zero Gravity seats Engine & TransmissionAll Nissan Murano models use a 3.5-liter V6 engine. With 260 horsepower under the hood, the Murano delivers satisfying performance with brisk acceleration and plenty of highway passing power. Power is routed to the wheels via a continuously variable automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard and all-wheel drive (AWD) is optional. The Murano achieves a combined 23 mpg rating with both FWD and AWD. A disappointing spec worth noting is the maximum tow rating of only 1,500 pounds. That said, this isn’t an issue if you’ll never do any towing. 3.5-liter V6 KBB Vehicle Review and Rating MethodologyOur Expert Ratings come from hours of both driving and number crunching to make sure that you choose the best car for you. We comprehensively experience and analyze every new SUV, car, truck, or minivan for sale in the U.S. and compare it to its competitors. When all that dust settles, we have our ratings. We require new ratings every time an all-new vehicle or a new generation of an existing vehicle comes out. Additionally, we reassess those ratings when a new-generation vehicle receives a mid-cycle refresh — basically, sprucing up a car in the middle of its product cycle (typically, around the 2-3 years mark) with a minor facelift, often with updates to features and technology. Rather than pulling random numbers out of the air or off some meaningless checklist, KBB’s editors rank a vehicle to where it belongs in its class. Before any car earns its KBB rating, it must prove itself to be better (or worse) than the other cars it’s competing against as it tries to get you to spend your money buying or leasing. Our editors drive and live with a given vehicle. We ask all the right questions about the interior, the exterior, the engine and powertrain, the ride and handling, the features, the comfort, and of course, about the price. Does it serve the purpose for which it was built? (Whether that purpose is commuting efficiently to and from work in the city, keeping your family safe, making you feel like you’ve made it to the top — or that you’re on your way — or making you feel like you’ve finally found just the right partner for your lifestyle.) We take each vehicle we test through the mundane — parking, lane-changing, backing up, cargo space and loading — as well as the essential — acceleration, braking, handling, interior quiet and comfort, build quality, materials quality, reliability. More About How We Rate Vehicles Is Nissan making a 2023 Murano?Upper-level trims of the 2023 Nissan Murano will offer decadent features. The 2022 model's Platinum trim boasts leather on the seats, door panels, armrests, and real wood trim in the cabin. We expect the new Nissan Murano to offer similar luxuries. The interior of the Nissan Murano is spacious, to say the least.
Is Nissan going to redesign the Murano?I was sure the Nissan Murano was slated for the kill list. But as it turns out, this midsize SUV will get a complete redesign in 2024.
Will there be a new Nissan Murano?The Nissan Murano will face 2023 effectively unchanged from 2022. The Japanese automaker made three little tweaks to the five-seat crossover that's been holding out on the market since 2014.
Does the 2023 Nissan Murano have a CVT transmission?Murano's 3.5-liter V6 engine and Xtronic CVT® (Continuously Variable Transmission) deliver impressive SUV passing power. Available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive transfers power between front and rear wheels for enhanced cornering control.
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