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The Murano sold 30,074 units in the United States last year, down a whopping 35 percent from 2022. Deliveries picked up in the first half of 2023, but nevertheless, the mid-size crossover is far behind the likes of the compact Rogue and three-row Pathfinder.
More specifically, the sales report for the first half of the year shows 21,188 deliveries for the Murano versus 42,773 and 147,745 for the Pathfinder and Rogue. Given these numbers, you shouldn't be surprised to find out that the biggest change operated for the 2024 model year is the discontinuation of the S grade.
This, in turn, elevates the starting price of the front-biased crossover by almost four grand. It's a huge chunk of money in this increasingly competitive segment, and that kind of money is likely to put a few customers off the Murano in favor of the Highlander ($36,620), Sorento ($30,090), Blazer ($35,400), and so forth.
What else changed for 2024? Other than the starting price (now $37,920 for the SV FWD grade), Nissan added a powered moonroof to the SL FWD and SL AWD trim levels. They're priced at $41,880 and $43,580 (excluding the $1,335 destination freight charge), which is $220 more than before. Described as a premium crossover even though Nissan is anything but that, the Murano comes with a naturally-aspirated 3.5L V6 engine paired with a continuously variable transmission.
Not exactly the sportiest combination out there, but then again, a continuously variable transmission is that little bit easier on fuel than a torque-converter automatic. Internally referred to as VQ35DE, the Murano's powerplant is equipped with multi-point fuel injection rather than direct injection. Rated at 260 ponies and 240 pound-feet (325 Nm) of twist, said lump drinks 23 miles per every gallon (10.2 liters/100 kilometers).
Introduced for the 2014 model year, the current-gen Murano is assembled with pride by Nissan in Smyrna alongside the Pathfinder, badge-engineered Infiniti QX60, Rogue, and Leaf electric hatchback. Its engine comes from Decherd Powertrain Assembly Plant in Tennessee, which also makes the soon-to-be-discontinued 5.6L naturally-aspirated V8 of the Nissan Titan full-size workhorse, Armada, and Infiniti QX80.
Hailed as number one for new vehicle quality among mid-size SUVs in the 2023 J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey, the Murano boasts anything between 18- and 20-inch wheels. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, along with Zero Gravity front seats and the Safety Shield 360 suite of driving assistants. Think Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection and Intelligent Forward Collision Warning.
Now on sale at dealers nationwide, the Murano can get properly expensive if you want all the bells and whistles available. The Platinum AWD range-topping grade is $47,630 plus $1,335 for the destination freight charge. If you want illuminated kick plates and 20-inch alloy in black satin, prepare to pony up $2,095.
For more detailed information on standard and optional features, please refer to the release below.
This, in turn, elevates the starting price of the front-biased crossover by almost four grand. It's a huge chunk of money in this increasingly competitive segment, and that kind of money is likely to put a few customers off the Murano in favor of the Highlander ($36,620), Sorento ($30,090), Blazer ($35,400), and so forth.
What else changed for 2024? Other than the starting price (now $37,920 for the SV FWD grade), Nissan added a powered moonroof to the SL FWD and SL AWD trim levels. They're priced at $41,880 and $43,580 (excluding the $1,335 destination freight charge), which is $220 more than before. Described as a premium crossover even though Nissan is anything but that, the Murano comes with a naturally-aspirated 3.5L V6 engine paired with a continuously variable transmission.
Not exactly the sportiest combination out there, but then again, a continuously variable transmission is that little bit easier on fuel than a torque-converter automatic. Internally referred to as VQ35DE, the Murano's powerplant is equipped with multi-point fuel injection rather than direct injection. Rated at 260 ponies and 240 pound-feet (325 Nm) of twist, said lump drinks 23 miles per every gallon (10.2 liters/100 kilometers).
Introduced for the 2014 model year, the current-gen Murano is assembled with pride by Nissan in Smyrna alongside the Pathfinder, badge-engineered Infiniti QX60, Rogue, and Leaf electric hatchback. Its engine comes from Decherd Powertrain Assembly Plant in Tennessee, which also makes the soon-to-be-discontinued 5.6L naturally-aspirated V8 of the Nissan Titan full-size workhorse, Armada, and Infiniti QX80.
Hailed as number one for new vehicle quality among mid-size SUVs in the 2023 J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey, the Murano boasts anything between 18- and 20-inch wheels. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, along with Zero Gravity front seats and the Safety Shield 360 suite of driving assistants. Think Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection and Intelligent Forward Collision Warning.
Now on sale at dealers nationwide, the Murano can get properly expensive if you want all the bells and whistles available. The Platinum AWD range-topping grade is $47,630 plus $1,335 for the destination freight charge. If you want illuminated kick plates and 20-inch alloy in black satin, prepare to pony up $2,095.
For more detailed information on standard and optional features, please refer to the release below.
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