2023 Nissan Murano
Used Expert recommended

Review and specifications

2023 Nissan Murano

The third-generation Murano puts more emphasis on styling and interior finish than on top-flight driving dynamics. It's more luxurious, larger, and further refined than previous generations. The punchy, refined 3.5-liter six-cylinder carries over, paired with a CVT, and returns 21 mpg overall. The cabin is quiet and well-finished, and has an upscale feel to it. Handling is not very sporty, with overly light steering that reduces driver confidence. The ride is steady and absorbent on the standard 18-inch tires, but less so on the Platinum trim's 20-inchers. An optional 8-inch color display houses the NissanConnect infotainment system. Changes for 2018 included standard forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. For 2017, Apple CarPlay is added to the infotainment system. Updates for 2019 include a mild freshening. Nissan's Rear Door Alert system, giving drivers messages on the driver instrument panel, and multiple horn honks as a way to remind drivers to check the rear seats after they park, is also standard for all trims for 2019. For 2021, Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 becomes standard for all trim lines, This package includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic warning, lane departure warning, high beam assist and rear automatic braking.

Market value
$22,325
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
Model year 2023
Owner rating 4/5
Reliability 4/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
CVT
Category
Midsized SUVs
Generation began
2015

Pricing

Current retail median
$22,325
Retail value range
$19,175 - $26,525
Original MSRP range
$34,160 - $47,410
Trade-in range
$17,225 - $25,145

Ratings

Road test score
74/100
Owner satisfaction
4/5
Would buy again
62%
Reliability
4/5
Expert recommendation
Recommended

Fuel economy

EPA city
20 MPG
EPA highway
28 MPG
EPA combined
23 MPG
Tested city
14 MPG
Tested highway
29 MPG
Tested overall
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,875
Cruising range
395 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.4 sec
0-60 mph
7.7 sec
60-0 mph braking
131 ft
Avoidance speed
50.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
192 in
Width
75 in
Height
67 in
Wheelbase
111 in
Weight
4,025 lb
Maximum load
900 lb
Towing capacity
1,500 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4 in
Front leg room
41.5 in
Rear head room
2.5 in
Rear leg room
29.5 in
Cargo volume
33.5 cu ft

Owner feedback

Comfort
3/5
Driving
4/5
Styling
4/5
Value
1/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
5/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Nissan

Nissan’s varied lineup of SUVs, pickup trucks, and EVs usually perform well in our road tests, but their Overall Scores suffer because of up-and-down reliability and average to below-average owner satisfaction. Inconsistent quality across the brand means some Nissans are a better choice than others. Many of its gasoline vehicles use small turbocharged engines and continuously variable transmissions to give owners both competitive fuel economy and sporty performance. Most new Nissans come standard with a full suite of active safety and driver assist systems. It’s also one of the few remaining brands that sells a sub-compact sedan, the Versa. The compact Sentra, a mainstay within Nissan’s lineup, earned a high score in our road test and is recommended. Nissan was an early EV trailblazer with the Leaf hatchback, and now sells larger five-passenger EV SUVs. Used Nissans have average reliability according to our surveys.

Vehicle ID: 25523 First published: November 15, 2022 Updated: December 4, 2025

Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.