2025 Nissan Murano Platinum: Ultimate Trim Guide

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Sink into the driver’s seat, hit the massage function, and let the 64-color ambient lighting settle into whatever shade matches your evening drive. That’s the core pitch for the 2025 Nissan Murano Platinum. It skips mechanical overhauls in favor of pure cabin luxury. Instead of adding track-focused hardware under the hood, Nissan funneled every dollar of the top-trim price increase straight into tactile features you can touch, sit on, and hear.

What the Top Trim Delivers

Platinum spends its budget on comfort hardware and refined cabin materials rather than extra horsepower:

• Upholstery: Semi-aniline leather-appointed seating throughout.
• Front Comfort: Heated, ventilated, and massaging driver and front-passenger seats.
• Rear Cabin: Heated Zero Gravity outboard seats with 36.3 inches of legroom.
• Rolling Stock: 21-inch aluminum-alloy wheels paired with 255/50R21 all-season tires.
• Overhead and Audio: Panoramic moonroof with power shade; 10-speaker Bose Premium audio system.
• Driver Controls: Heated, power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel with memory settings.

Cabin Comfort Takes Priority

The interior is where the Murano Platinum makes its case. Semi-aniline leather covers seats that feel far suppler than standard synthetic trim. Crucially, the massaging function isn’t restricted to the driver; your front passenger gets the exact same heating, cooling, and massaging functions. 

That makes a massive difference on long highway trips when passenger fatigue sets in. Outboard rear passengers get heated Zero Gravity seats, generous legroom, and optional manual door sunshades that block glare during mid-day drives. While the panoramic glass roof trims a small fraction of front headroom, the open atmosphere it gives the cabin easily justifies the trade-off.

Tech and Driver Assistance

The digital dashboard features dual 12.3-inch displays powered by native Google built-in. With Google Maps, Assistant, and the Play Store running directly on the dash, you get seamless navigation without relying on a tethered smartphone. Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Alexa Built-in, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and Qi2 wireless charging are standard as well.

Driver visibility gets a significant boost from the Intelligent Around View Monitor, which includes Invisible Hood View. By rendering a virtual image of the terrain beneath the front bumper, it takes the guesswork out of avoiding steep curbs or tight garage barriers. Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 and standard ProPILOT Assist handle daily commuting, while hands-off freeway cruising via ProPILOT Assist 2.1 is available in an optional package.

Shared Powertrain Metrics

Platinum shares its mechanical backbone with lower trims, prioritizing smooth power delivery over high-strung performance:

Although peak horsepower reads slightly lower than the old V-6 engine, maximum torque is higher and arrives down at 4,400 revolutions per minute (RPM). That low-end muscle makes passing and highway merging feel effortless. It runs on regular fuel and maintains a practical 1,500-pound towing capacity.

The Bottom-Line Verdict

Choose the Platinum trim if your crossover doubles as a mobile sanctuary for long interstate highway trips. The massaging seats, quiet acoustic glass, and optional hands-off freeway driving earn their price tag on grueling drives. 

Skip it if your daily commute involves broken city pavement; the stylish 21-inch wheels look sharp, but lower trims on taller tire sidewalls offer a bit more cushion over harsh potholes. Taking a test drive with the massage seating turned on will tell you everything you need to know.