2016 Nissan Murano Hybrid SUV

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Rating8.3

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Midsize Hybrid SUV
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$40,130 - $43,780
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Roomy and well-made interior

Rear visibility is quite limited

The USB port has been made standard

Long drive friendly snug seats

Relatively small cargo area

The bose audio system available in the premium package comes with 11 speakers

Powerful and fuel-efficient at once

Specs & Features

$40,130

price

250 hp @ 5600 rpm

horsepower

243 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

torque

Continuously Variable-Speed Automatic

transmission

2.5L 4cyl FWD CVT

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Nissan Murano Hybrid fares well in the midsize SUV segment. Adding $10,390 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the Murano hybrid carries a base price MSRP of $40,130 and is offered in 2 trims, reaching a price MSRP of $43,780 for its top trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 3.5L V6 engine supported by a 50 kW electric system. Mated to a continuously variable transmission, it makes 250 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 24 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 29 MPG on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. Performance of the Murano hybrid also improves here, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 7 seconds. Nissan offers the same 8 colors for the Murano hybrid. The Murano Hybrid mainly competes against the Audi Q5 Hybrid, and the Lexus NX300h.

Buying Advice

We reckon the top-tier trim happens to hold the most value of the lot by offering features such as the power tilt-and-telescoping heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, heated outboard rear seats, and power return rear seats, additional memory settings, LED headlights, and 20-inch alloy wheels.

Trims

    SL
    $40,130 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl FWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 250 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 243 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 29 mpg
    SL HEV
    $41,730 onwards
    • Engine: 2.5L 4cyl AWD CVT
    • Horsepower: 250 hp @ 5600 rpm hp
    • Torque: 243 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 157 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 28 mpg
    Platinum
    $42,180 onwards
    • 20-inch machined aluminum Wheels

Compare to similar cars

Price

$47,870- $50,485

Engine

hybrid

Rating

8.1

Horsepower

280 hp @ 5800 rpm

Torque

215 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

Capacity

7

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$28,370- $33,610

hybrid

7.65

194 hp @ 5700 rpm

152 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$40,130- $43,780

hybrid

8.28

250 hp @ 5600 rpm

243 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

5

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$52,050- $53,450

hybrid

7.79

250 hp @ 5600 rpm

243 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

7

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2016 Nissan Murano Hybrid SUV vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.4 sec--
    7.9 sec16.2 sec112 mph
    8 sec16.3 sec-
    8.3 sec16.4 sec114 mph

    2016 Nissan Murano Hybrid SUV vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      28 mpg31 mpg29 mpg19 gal.532/589 mi.
      34 mpg31 mpg33 mpg12.3 gal.503.2/458.8 mi.
      27 mpg28 mpg28 mpg17.2 gal.464.4/481.6 mi.
      26 mpg28 mpg26 mpg19.5 gal.507/546 mi.

      2016 Nissan Murano Hybrid SUV vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        192.4 in.75.4 in.66.6 in.6.9 in.111.2 in.
        196.4 in.77.2 in.68.8 in.6.5 in.114.2 in.
        191.1 in.75.8 in.68.1 in.8 in.109.8 in.
        181.1 in.72.6 in.65.9 in.6.3 in.104.7 in.

        2016 Nissan Murano Hybrid SUV vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          32.1 cu.ft.100.69 cu.ft.67 cu.ft.
          13.8 cu.ft.141.1 cu.ft.83.2 cu.ft.
          15.8 cu.ft.149.8 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.
          35.6 cu.ft.100.7 cu.ft.70.6 cu.ft.

          2016 Nissan Murano Hybrid SUV vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            63.9 cu.ft.32.1 cu.ft.67 cu.ft.
            76.5 cu.ft.15.8 cu.ft.76.5 cu.ft.
            70.6 cu.ft.35.6 cu.ft.70.6 cu.ft.
            83.2 cu.ft.13.8 cu.ft.83.2 cu.ft.

            2016 Nissan Murano Hybrid SUV vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1500 lbs.1287 lbs.-
              3500 lbs.-4558 lbs.
              3500 lbs.1305 lbs.4861 lbs.
              1750 lbs.900 lbs.3925 lbs.

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