Nissan's next-gen Murano undergoes sleek makeover, early spy photos show

The midsize Murano crossover will receive an aerodynamic makeover in early 2025.

The Nissan crossover has been spotted undergoing early road tests in Metro Detroit.

The 2025 Murano features a new grid-like grille design, while the rear gets sportier with a sloping back window.

The interior receives a technology and furnishing upgrade — adopting the Nissan Ariya EV's dual-screen layout.

Nissan National Dealer Advisory Board Chairman Tyler Slade said the redesigned Murano has the "super-premium look and feel of a Porsche without the premium price."

The next Murano is said to ride on a revised version of Nissan's D platform and will swap a 3.5-liter V-6 engine for a more efficient four-cylinder turbo engine.

The redesign is long overdue. U.S. sales of the Murano, last retooled for the 2015 model year, have been in a funk for the past few years.

2022 sales were the lowest for the model since its introduction in 2002, with just 30,074 units sold. The model ranked last among midsize crossovers last year. U.S. sales rose 26 percent, however, in the first half.