All-New 2025 NISSAN MURANO PLATINUM.Enterier vs Exterier Test Drive

#nissanmurano2025#newnissanmurano#automobile Nissan's mid-size SUV was getting old, almost old enough to need an annual tailpipe inspection. Among a crop of competitive fresh faces, the third-generation Murano had gone stale. Now, after nearly every other major player in Nissan's lineup has been refreshed or redone, the 2025 Nissan Murano finally gets its day.
The fourth-generation Murano is more of a major refresh than an all-new vehicle. Underneath its shapely new sheetmetal, distinct lighting elements, swooping roofline, and bulging fenders lie structure and chassis components from the outgoing model-and that's fine. The Murano's sleek and clean design conceals those historic elements. Though the wheelbase and overall length stay roughly the same, the new Murano is 2.6 inches wider than its predecessor, and rolling on 20- or 21-inch wheel options, its front and rear tracks are 2.1 inches wider than before.
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That little bit of extra stance pairs exceptionally well with new passive dampers and a suspension tuned for less body roll. During our initial drive, the Murano's lateral motions were largely kept in check. On Tennessee's buttery smooth roads, the wheel motions of the big 21-inch alloys felt adequately damped with no ugliness transmitted into the cabin. In even bigger news, the Murano's steering is vastly improved too; gone is the dimwitted hydraulically assisted steering rack, and in its place is a better and more modern electronically assisted getup. Knock on the steering's door midcorner, and unlike before, it actually answers. There's some solid precision there as well.