Talking Cars 469: Driving the 2025 Nissan Murano
We also answer questions about safety standards in the U.S. vs. Europe, and talk about hybrid battery lifespans
Main theme: The Nissan Murano gets a new look, inside and out, for 2025. It’s the midsized two-row SUV’s first revamp in nearly a decade, and it looks great. But we wonder who the target audience is, especially considering that we paid nearly $50,000 for our tested car.
Read the 2025 Nissan Murano first drive.
Audience Questions:
• How long do hybrid batteries last? How do you know when they need to be replaced? And how much do they cost to replace?
• Why does the U.S. appear to lag behind Europe when it comes to car safety standards?
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Recent Episodes
• Driving the Toyota Crown Signia, episode 468
• Driving the Volkswagen ID. Buzz, episode 467
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• Driving the Mazda CX-50 Hybrid, episode 465
• Electric Vehicles—Live From CR’s Auto Test Center, episode 464
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