Now on sale, the 2023 Nissan Murano returns largely unchanged as it continues to wait for a redesign. In addition to a pair of new paint colors and updated logos, the Murano sees a small price bump across all trims — it now starts at $34,955 for the base S model (all prices include a $1,295 destination fee).
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Since our last review of the Murano in 2019, the two-row mid-size SUV saw only minor changes, the most notable being the expansion of Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 to all models in 2021. According to Automotive News, 2024 could finally bring substantial changes for the Murano, but the new model will likely come with a steeper price tag (when asked to confirm the redesign, a Nissan spokesperson did not provide further details).
See what the current Murano has to offer and its 2023 pricing below to decide if the impending redesign is worth waiting for.
What’s New?
Changes for the 2023 Murano are limited to new Nissan logos inside and out along with two new exterior paint choices, Super Black and Deep Ocean Blue Pearl, which join Boulder Gray Pearl, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Gun Metallic, Pearl White TriCoat and Scarlet Ember Tintcoat. All models see a $350 price increase.
Powertrain and Standard Features
Found under the hood of all Murano models is a 260-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission. While the V-6 produces ample power for merging and passing on the highway, the CVT is the SUV’s Achilles heel due to its lack of responsiveness and selectable drive modes. All models come with standard front-wheel drive or available all-wheel drive and receive an EPA-rated 20/28/23 mpg (city/highway/combined).
Unlike its CVT, the Murano’s suite of safety features falls into the category of things Cars.com editors did like. Safety Shield 360 bundles automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, blind spot warning, reverse automatic braking and automatic high-beam assist. Adding to its safety scorecard, the 2022 Murano earned a Top Safety Pick Plus award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Additionally, all models come with a standard 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LED headlights, dual-zone automatic climate control and keyless access.
Trims and Pricing
The Murano returns with four trims for 2023: S, SV, SL and Platinum. Retailing for $1,590, a Midnight Edition Package available on the SV adds blackened exterior accents, 20-inch gloss-black wheels and illuminated kick plates; a moonroof can also be added to the SL model for an additional $1,490. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard on the S and SV, while 20-inch wheels are standard on higher trims.
Inside, S and SV models get cloth seats, and leather upholstery is found in the SL and Platinum; all models with the exception of the S get standard heated and ventilated seats. The SL and Platinum upgrade the standard six-speaker audio system to a premium 11-speaker Bose system and add built-in navigation with voice recognition.
Below are the starting prices for the 2023 Murano with standard FWD; AWD adds $1,700 across the board.
- S: $34,955
- SV: $38,495
- SL: $42,455
- Platinum: $46,505
Versus the Competition
The Murano’s mid-size SUV rivals include the Ford Edge, Honda Passport and Hyundai Santa Fe. In Cars.com’s 2019 Mid-Size SUV Challenge, the Murano fell mid-pack among its competitors, and it also lands in the middle for price: Currently, the 2022 Ford Edge starts at $39,440; the 2022 Honda Passport at $39,665; and the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe at $29,495.
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