Comparison - Nissan Murano Platinum 2021 - vs - Toyota 4Runner 40th Anniversary Special Edition 2023

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Nissan Murano Z51

Also called:

Toyota Hilux Surf

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Average Price: 
$
45,610
Updated: 
17 Dec 2020
$
47,720
Updated: 
03 Aug 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Four Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
Continuously Variable-speed Automatic
5-speed Shiftable Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
4
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
19.00gals
23.00gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Boulder Gray Pearl
#B4B4B4
Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
#801A28
Sunset Drift ChromaFlair
#D55B1E
Brilliant Silver Metallic
#DEE0DF
Pearl White TriCoat
#EBECE7
Mocha Almond Pearl
#7C6A5A
Magnetic Black Pearl
#020202
Gun Metallic
#62615D
Deep Blue Pearl
#2A5790
Color: 
ICE CAP
#F2F2F2
CLASSIC SILVER METALLIC
#868686
LUNAR ROCK
#8C9691
MAGNETIC GRAY METALLIC
#494848
NAUTICAL BLUE METALLIC
#073470
BARCELONA RED METALLIC
#9C121A
LIME RUSH
#D4E3A3
MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC
#101012
SOLAR OCTANE
#FD996E

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Nissan has given the Murano's safety game a boost for 2021 by making its previously optional suite of driver-assistance features standard across the range. Called Safety Shield 360, this package of features includes automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear automated emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, and automatic high-beams, among others. Gone is the SV Premium package and in its place Nissan will offer the Special Edition package, which includes a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree exterior camera system, faux-leather upholstery, heated front seats, and 20-inch wheels.

PROS
Bold styling, well-appointed interior, lots of standard driver-assistance tech.

CONS
Blasé driving dynamics, CVT is unrefined, low towing capacity.

By: 
caranddriver.com

The 2021 Nissan Murano’s windswept shape still looks good and safety is strong, but it’s showing its age.

PROS
Unique style
Comfy front seats
Plush ride
Lots of active safety gear

CONS
So-so cargo capacity
Interior and tech show their age
Surprisingly thirsty
Not as well-equipped as some rivals

By: 
thecarconnection.com

Pros
Sweet 40th trim package
Electrically lowering rear window
Rugged capability

Cons
Coarse engine
Jumpy brake pedal
Lacking modern tech

By: 
motortrend.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
20.00mpg
16.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
28.00mpg
19.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
24
24
Cylinders: 
6
V
6
V
Engine Size/Displacement: 
3.50L
4.00L
Torque: 
240ft-lbs
at 4 400rpm
278ft-lbs
at 4 400rpm
Horsepower: 
260hp
at 6 000rpm
270hp
at 5 600rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
38.70Feet
37.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
yes
no
Side view Camera: 
yes
no
On steering wheel: 
Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Leather Steering Wheel
Keyless Ignition
Adaptive Cruise Control
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Heated Steering Wheel
Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
Adaptive cruise control
Keyless ignition

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
192.80in
190.20in
Width: 
75.40in
75.80in
Height: 
67.80in
71.50in
Ground Clearance: 
6.90in
9.60in
Wheel Base: 
111.20in
109.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.10
38.60
Rear Head Room: 
37.80
38.60
Front Leg Room: 
40.50in
41.70in
Rear leg room: 
38.70in
32.90in
Front Hip Room: 
55.40in
56.50in
Front Shoulder Room: 
59.50in
57.80in
Rear Hip Room: 
55.20in
55.70in
Rear Shoulder room: 
58.90in
57.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
65.00cu.ft
89.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1500lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
31.10cu.ft
47.20cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
13.80degrees
33.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
24.40degrees
26.00degrees
Curb Weight: 
4137.00lbs
4675.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
yes
yes

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Hands-Free Entry
2 One-Touch Power Windows
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors Provides Curb View When Vehicle In Reverse
Heated Mirrors
4 one-touch power windows
1st row power glass moonroof
Heated mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Bucket Front Seats
Premium Leather
Driver Cooled Seat
Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat
Passenger Cooled Seat
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat
Driver Seat With Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
8 -Way Power Driver Seat
4 -Way Power Passenger Seat
Leatherette
Bucket front seats
8-way power driver seat
Height adjustable driver seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
4-way power passenger seat
Multi-level heated driver seat
Multi-level heated passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear Ventilation Ducts
Reclining Rear Seats
Split-Folding Rear Seatback
Multi-Level Heating
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension: 
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Info: 
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Dual Illuminating Vanity Mirrors
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual Zone Front Climate Control
Single zone front air conditioning
Rear ventilation ducts
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
Bose Premium Brand Stereo System
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio
Speed Sensitive Volume Control
Bose Premium Brand Speakers
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
2 Subwoofer(S)
USB Connection
11 Total Speakers
8.0" infotainment display size
8 total speakers
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
USB connection
3 months of provided satellite radio service

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
no
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
20 X 7.5 In.
17 x 7.0 in
Wheels more: 
Temporary Spare Tire
All Season Tires
Underbody Mounted Spare Tire
Fullsize non-matching spare tire
Underbody mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R20
Width: 
265.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
70
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Ventilated Disc Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Turn Signal Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests
Remote Anti-Theft Alarm System
Pre-Collision Safety System
4-Wheel ABS
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Post-Collision Safety System
LED Headlamp
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
Emergency Braking Preparation
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Rear center 3-point belt
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Post-collision safety system
Pre-collision safety system
Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Options

Packages: 
Cargo Package
Exterior Options: 
Premium Paint
Exterior Accent Lighting
Rear Bumper Protector
Splash Guards
20" Satin Black Alloy Wheels
Interior Options: 
Interior Accent Lighting
Illuminated Kick Plates
Carpeted Floor Mats And Cargo Mat

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Mocha, Premium leather
#534840
Graphite, Premium leather
#1E2128
Cashmere, Premium leather
#978E7D