2025 Nissan Murano Platinum Review: Luxury SUV vs. Lexus RX 350?

Redesigned 2025 Nissan Murano Platinum

• 🎨 The 2025 Nissan Murano receives a full redesign, featuring a new Aurora Blue Metallic paint, 21-inch aluminum wheels (largest ever on a Murano), and a sleek exterior design.
• 💡 The interior boasts a two-tone leather finish, ambient lighting, and massage seats, aiming to bring Infiniti-level luxury to the model.
• 🚀 The Murano is positioned as a midsize, two-row SUV, a segment where Nissan is focusing on redesigns and new models like the Ariya.

Powertrain and Performance

• 💨 Gone is the V6, replaced by a 2.0L VC Turbocharged inline-4 engine producing 241 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.
• ⚙️ It's paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission, a significant improvement over the previous CVT, offering a 0-60 mph time of approximately 7.9 seconds.
• ⛽ Fuel economy is rated at 21 MPG city and 27 MPG highway, with a towing capacity of up to 1,500 pounds.

Interior Luxury and Technology

• 🔊 The Platinum trim features a 12.3-inch infotainment system integrated into the dash, offering full touchscreen functionality with Google Assistant and Maps.
• 💡 Ambient lighting is a key feature, with customizable colors that illuminate the unique trim accents.
• 💺 The seats offer massage functions, zero-gravity feel, and are complemented by a Bose 10-speaker sound system and a panoramic sunroof.

Rear Seat and Cargo Space

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The spacious rear seat offers ample legroom, AC vents, heated seats, and manual sunshades, though ventilated rear seats are notably absent on the $55,000 Platinum trim.
• 📦 The cargo area provides a generous 33 cubic feet with seats up and 64 cubic feet with the 60/40 split seats folded down, including a dedicated space for Twinkies and a spare tire under the floor.

Driving Experience and Comparison

• 🛣️ The driving experience is comfortable, with the new transmission and chassis tuning offering improved handling and a more communicative ride compared to previous models.
• 🔊 While road noise from the large wheels is present, the interior quality and luxury features are highlighted as superior to the Lexus RX 350, especially at the $55,000 price point.
• 🤔 The reviewer questions if the new Murano's luxury and features justify its price point and if it surpasses the Lexus RX 350, ultimately suggesting the interior is a major win for Nissan.