The very last Ford Edge rolled off the assembly line at the Oakville Assembly plant in Canada back in early May, marking the end of an era as 2,609,545 units were produced between 2007 and 2024. There are still a few thousand new Edges populating dealer lots today, but those numbers are quickly dwindling, meaning that The Blue Oval doesn’t have a proper rival for vehicles like the Nissan Murano. That crossover has been lulling around with only minimal updates since its last major redo in 2015, but now, the 2025 Nissan Murano has debuted with some notable and comprehensive changes.
Last September, Ford Authority spotted a 2025 Nissan Murano prototype out testing, previewing those changes, which we’re now getting a complete rundown of. The 2025 Nissan Murano continues to offer customers two rows of seating with room for five passengers, but features a new look on the outside that’s quite a bit more modern, with thin LED lighting and a full-width taillight out back, while both the rear wiper and exhaust tips are hidden for a cleaner appearance.
What lies under the hood is even bigger news, however, as the old 3.5L V6 and CVT gearbox are gone, replaced by a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder generating 241 horsepower and 261 pound-feet of torque, mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard on the base SV trim, while all-wheel drive is optional on the SV and standard on the SL and Platinum trims.
Inside the cabin, one will find a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a digital gauge cluster, all amid more modern-looking insides with a fresh design. The base SV gets a host of welcome standard equipment such as power-adjustable heated front seats with leatherette upholstery and a power liftgate, which should prove appealing to shoppers in this segment. It’s unclear how much the 2025 Nissan Murano will cost when it launches, but the revamped crossover is expected to go on sale in early 2025.
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Ford should immediately reverse course and start producing the Chinese version Edge at Oakville and scrap these idiotic BEV plans.