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    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?

    Talking Cars 469 panel
    “Talking Cars” panelists (from left): Keith Barry, Joe Veselak, and Emily Thomas.

    Photo: Consumer Reports Photo: Consumer Reports

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    Keith Barry

    Keith Barry has been an auto reporter at Consumer Reports since 2018. He focuses on safety, technology, and the environmental impact of cars. Previously, he led home and appliance coverage at Reviewed; reported on cars for USA Today, Wired, and Car & Driver; and wrote for other publications as well. Keith earned a master’s degree in public health from Tufts University. Follow him on BlueSky @itskeithbarry.bsky.social.