Nissan plans to make a fourth generation of the two-row SUV in 2025, which means that the current generation Murano is almost at the end of its useful life. The low S grade has been taken off the market, but the mid-range SL model now comes with a panoramic sunroof as standard. There are a few changes from the previous model year.

Pros

• High marks for safety.
• Large inside.
• Reasonable gas mileage.

Cons

• Platform out-of-date.
• Rivals have more space for goods.
• While under anesthesia, steering.

There is a 3.5-liter V-6 engine with 260 horsepower in every Muranos. Either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive can be chosen on all types, and both use a CVT. The last Murano we tried did great on our test track and gave off a lively vibe in the neighborhood. Few Murano owners regularly press the accelerator, but when they do, the CVT speeds up and keeps the engine revving, making a loud, droning growl from under the hood. The Murano is great for long highway trips because the engine doesn’t stand out, so the ride is quiet. The Murano’s suspension is meant to be comfortable, so it smooths out even the worst bumps in the road for a smooth ride. Road journeys are made much simpler as a result of this. There are some roads that the Murano won’t make you happy to drive on, but it will get you to the next intersection safely. On twisting two-lane roads, the steering is dull and doesn’t communicate, but it’s stable enough on the highway. The Murano can only pull up to 1500 pounds and is on the market.

Nissan makes a lot of different driving assistance systems that come with all of their cars. Visit the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) webpages to learn more about Murano’s crash test scores. Some important safety factors are:

• Self-adjusting emergency brakes and forward crash warnings.
• Back cross-traffic alert and blind-spot recognition are standard.
• Regular lane guidance and warnings as you exit.

The inside of the Murano is pretty comfy and well-equipped, but the style looks old-fashioned. There was a band of dark teak wood trim around the armrests, door panels, and seats of our Platinum test car. They were all made of soft leather. The front seats have a lot of padding, so it should be easy to find a comfy spot for both people. The back seat has a comfy bench seat that reclines and has lots of cushions. Normally, we could only fit nine carry-on bags behind the Murano’s back seat since other cars in this class have bigger trunks. We were able to fit 26 cases inside, even with the back seat folded down. The Murano’s glovebox is very big, but most of the other storage bins inside are just the right size.

The EPA says the Murano will get 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. Both grades stay the same when all-wheel drive is added. The Murano didn’t get as good of gas mileage on the highway as its EPA rate of 27 mpg, but it still got one of the best scores out of all the cars we looked at.

All Nissan Murano models now come with the NissanConnect entertainment system, which is driven by an 8.0-inch color touchscreen. The system also includes GPS, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and SiriusXM with Travel Link, which provides information on traffic and the weather. The Murano has both USB-A and USB-C ports, two of which are on the back of the center panel so that people in the back seats can charge their phones.

The Murano is one of the older cars in this class and got the worst score in a test of similar cars, so we avoid the more expensive types. Now, we come to the Murano SV, which is a good compromise between style and function at a fair price. Adaptive cruise control, heated and power-adjustable front seats, and a remote start are all standard features.