2023 Nissan Murano Review, Ratings, Specs, Prices, and Photos
What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Nissan Murano? What does it compare to?
The 2023 Nissan Murano is a crossover SUV that trades any hint of ruggedness for a plush ride and a sophisticated style. Shop it against the Hyundai Santa Fe and Toyota Venza.
Is the 2023 Nissan Murano a good SUV?
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We like it well enough overall. Clean styling, good interior comfort for drivers and passengers, a great safety record, and a decent overall value work in its favor for a TCC Rating of 6.2 out of 10 rating. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
What’s new for the 2023 Nissan Murano?
Not much. This model has been on sale since the 2015 model year and has seen few major changes. It’s due for a revamp.
The wedgy, sporty shape that debuted the better part of a decade still looks pretty good, though. A big grille with ample chrome gives way to arrow-shaped headlights that reach for the downright voluptuous fenders. If a car can be Rubenesque, it’s this one. The roofline slopes gently rearward toward a complex D-pillar with a chrome accent just as daring today as it was when new.
The Murano isn’t as progressive inside, though the dash wears a clean, simple layout, and materials are good for the money.
Underhood, the 3.5-liter V-6 churns out 260 hp sent forward or to all four corners via a CVT. This isn’t a recipe for excitement given the Murano can weigh upward of 4,000 lb. Though refined, the engine can snarl when pushed and it guzzles fuel at a rate of 23 mpg combined per EPA estimates. Better yet is the supple, well-damped ride quality that nudges the Murano closer to luxury territory.
The big cabin with its overstuffed seats gives off modern personal luxury vibes. It’s not all that dressy, and head room could be better, but the Murano has good space otherwise and can lug a hefty 67.0 cubic feet of cargo.
Great crash-test ratings combine with standard automatic emergency braking, though Nissan charges more for adaptive cruise control.
How much does the 2023 Nissan Murano cost?
The 2023 Murano S costs $34,955 to start, or $1,700 more with all-wheel drive. That money buys cloth seats, an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and 18-inch alloy wheels.
For about $6,000 more, SL versions pile on leather seats, a surround-view camera system, 20-inch wheels, and adaptive cruise control.
Where is the 2023 Nissan Murano made?
In Canton, Mississippi.
