2025 Nissan Murano leaked revealing Ariya appearance and tech interior

It looks like we’ve gotten a glimpse of the next-generation Murano, which still has an internal combustion engine under the hood.

Nissan’s lineup has been extensively refreshed in recent years, but there’s been one notable exception: the Murano. The mid-size crossover debuted at the 2014 New York Auto Show and there’s no hiding the fact that it’s over a decade old.

But that’s about to change. At first, we learned that some screenshots – apparently from an official video – were circulating on social media, including on Kindelauto. These images looked quite legitimate, with design elements matching previous spy photos perfectly.

Then, just when things were heating up, one of our readers gave us the real good fortune: clearer, higher-resolution photos taken directly from a brochure he casually picked up at a Nissan dealership. That’s right: these aren’t leaks from some sketchy corner of the Internet; They came directly from a Nissan dealer, no digging required.

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Based on these images, we can expect a radical transformation as the 2025 Murano adopts an all-new front fascia that echoes that of the Kicks. It features a wide grille flanked by illuminated details, as well as pronounced air curtains.

Moving further back, we can see an Ariya-inspired design that’s a bit more flamboyant, with muscular hips and sportier bodywork, along with a steeply angled C-pillar. That said, the ICE-powered model retains its familiar greenhouse and contrasting black roof, although this time the tailgate has a steeper angle, adding a touch of dynamism to the overall appearance.

As for the rear, it also channels the Ariya aesthetic, notably with a full-width light bar interrupted only by the Nissan logo in the center. The license plate recess has also been relocated from the tailgate to the bumper, giving the rear a cleaner, more aerodynamic appearance.

Inside, the dated interior gives way to a fresh design with a stepped dashboard, a digital instrument cluster and a widescreen infotainment system. They are accompanied by a two-spoke steering wheel and a modern center console that features a variety of physical controls.

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We can expect to know all the details soon, as the reveal is coming, possibly as early as next month, at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

However, previous reports suggested that the crossover would ride on an updated version of the D platform. The current 3.5-liter V6, which produces 260 hp (194 kW) and 240 lb-ft (325 Nm) of torque, is expected to be replaced. by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine. Presumably, it will be carried over from the Infiniti QX60, where it produces 268 hp (200 kW / 272 hp) and 286 lb-ft (387 Nm) of torque. We can also expect to find a new nine-speed automatic transmission instead of the usual continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Thanks to Les for sharing the brochure photos!