- The first images of the 2025 Nissan Murano came from a brochure found at a dealership.
- The photos seem authentic, showcasing a modern, Ariya-inspired crossover design.
- A turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine is expected to replace the outgoing 3.5L V6.
Nissan’s lineup has been extensively revamped over the past few years, but there’s been one notable exception: the Murano. The mid-size crossover debuted at the 2014 New York Auto Show and there’s no hiding the fact that it’s over a decade old.
But that’s about to change. At first, we got word that a couple of screenshots—apparently from an official video—were making the rounds on social media, including over at Kindelauto. These images looked pretty legit, with design elements matching up perfectly with earlier spy shots.
Then, just when things were heating up, one of our readers hit us with the real jackpot: clearer, high-res photos pulled straight from a brochure he casually picked up at a Nissan dealership. That’s right—these aren’t leaks from some sketchy corner of the internet; they came directly from a Nissan dealer, no digging required.
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Based on these images, we can expect a radical transformation, as the 2025 Murano adopts an all-new front fascia that echoes the one on the Kicks. It features a wide grille that is flanked by illuminated accents as well as pronounced air curtains.
Moving further back, we can see an Ariya-inspired design that’s a bit more flamboyant, featuring muscular hips and sportier bodywork, along with a sharply angled C-pillar. That said, the ICE-powered model keeps its familiar greenhouse and contrasting black roof, though this time the rear hatch has a steeper angle, adding a touch of dynamism to the overall look.
As for the rear, it too channels the Ariya’s aesthetic, most notably with a full-width lightbar interrupted only by the Nissan logo at the center. The license plate recess has also been relocated from the liftgate to the bumper, giving the back end a cleaner, more streamlined appearance.
Inside, the dated interior gives way to a fresh design with a stepped dashboard, a digital instrument cluster, and a widescreen infotainment system. They’re joined by a two-spoke steering wheel and a modern center stack that features an assortment of physical controls.
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We can expect to learn full details soon, as a reveal is just around the corner, possibly as early as next month at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
However, previous reports have suggested the crossover will ride on an updated version of the D platform. The current 3.5-liter V6, which produces 260 hp (194 kW) and 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) of torque, is expected to be replaced by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. It will presumably carryover from the Infiniti QX60, where it produces 268 hp (200 kW / 272 PS) and 286 lb-ft (387 Nm) of torque. We can also expect to find a new nine-speed automatic, rather than the usual continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Thanks to Les for sharing the brochure shots!