My wife and I went from a 2018 rogue to a 2021 murano. Hands down an upgrade. Worlds better. More comfortable. More room. Better seats. Better engine. Feels less like a throwaway car whereas the rogue feels disposable. Just my .02
I upgraded from a Rogue to Murano last year. Two different vehicles in different classes. The Rogue is for your typical crossover crowd, while the Murano is more upscale. Yes, the 2021 Rogue has new tech that is better than the Murano, but it can't compete with the wonderful sound and feel of the V6. The Murano is more luxury for passenger comfort, while the Rogue is more utilitarian. I would not trade the comfort and power of my Murano to go back to a Rogue, but I do wish it had ProPilot, sliding rear seats, and the larger and more versatile cargo area that the Rogue has. My next vehicle may very well be an updated Murano, or if Nissan gets everything right, even an Ariya
That was last yr. The 2021 Rogue has the same things as the Murano with an exception of power wheel adjust and cooled seats. The rogue is basically the same other than size
@@garbuckle3000 Outback is a very nice wagon but it’s infotainment is frustrating. I really don’t like the high center of gravity of a crossover, it makes me feel like i’m going to rollover any second, gives me dizziness. I am thinking about getting a 2008 Volkswagen Passat VR6 wagon with 280 hp, does 0-60 in 5.9 seconds with a 1/4 mile of 14.3 seconds at 101 mph. It has 35.8 cubic feet of trunk space and 61.8 cubic feet with seats folded down which is more than enough for daily use.
@@Therealpeter10 My dad bought a 2014 Nissan Pathfinder in 2016 and we haven't had any problems with it and it has been 5 years. My dad told me that American cars don't last long. He added, "American cars last only 3 years". This american cars include Jeep, Ram, Dodge, Chevolet, Mazda (use to be Japan, but was bought from US), Lincoln, Cadilac, and the most expensive cars like Bugatti, and that. The only problem with Nissan was with battery because we hadn't used it for days. But otherwise Nissan was worth buying, but if you want a different car, try these: Toyata, Lexus, Infiniti, Hyundai, Kia, Acura, Honda, Volvo, Mercedes, and Audi. And yes, Nissan is reliable, it doesn't use up a lot of gas, it takes about 2 to 3 weeks for putting new gas, depending on how long or how much you've used it. So, I really love Nissan even though they had been behind. I hope this help!
I have the 2016 Murano, I test drove the 2021 Rogue and I wouldn't trade my Murano for nothing except the 2021 Murano. Although it's 5 years old, it still drives better than some of these newer cars/ suvs.
My wife's dream car was a Murano. We drove both the 21 Rogue and the 21 Murano. The Rogue was great with all the technology improvements, but the power, drive, and comfort of the Murano is what won us over to it. With this generation of Murano being at the end of it's cycle and the Rogue started a new one, we actually got the Murano cheaper than the same model Rogue. The Murano was the choice for us and I enjoy driving it everytime I get in it.
I want to thank you for this review. I have a 2010 rogue with 160,000 miles and I was thinking about getting a new one. After seeing your review, I have no doubts about getting a new Rogue. Thanks
So, two weeks ago I traded my 2012 Rogue SV (with 47k miles) in for a 2021 Platinum. It was a hard decision because of the low miles and nice to not have a car payment. I also had no mechanical issues whatsoever, because I properly maintain my vehicles. But I started think about it, and when I saw the incredible upgrade in styling and features, decided to go for it. Holy Cow - this new Rogue is AMAZING!! I feel like I left behind the Fred Flintstone Mobile for the Jetson's Spaceship!!! It is truly beautiful inside and out, and I have not even taken advantage of all the features yet. I got a great deal, and could not be happier!! Definitely pulled the trigger at the right time.
When researching which car to buy next I found a 'Snow and Ice test track comparison between an Audi a Rogue and another car that may have been a Merc. All considered top crossover AWD's in snow and ice conditions at the time. This was late 2017 I believe, but I'm an OAP, so maybe 2018!! There was an icy mid-hill start included in the test in which the Rogue not only excelled at every stage but easily covered every aspect of their other tests faster than its much more expensive competition. Although there was no Nissan dealer locally I found one an hour or so away and went for a test drive, and was more than astonished at all the safety features. 360 degree surround video for parking. Lane Departure Warning. Moving Object Detection. Remote Start. Power Passenger Seat. Being Canadian the snow performance was very important to me and needing the car to be suitable for my wife's use, the power passenger seat was also important. It must have been during that winter as shortly after purchase I was nearly hit by a truck sliding towards me on an icy country road. I was able to brake and steer around the now sideways truck without incident and stopped to see the lady being helped out of the truck by some folks travelling behind her, so apart from the truck ending in a ditch, no one was hurt. I have to mention that these so called tests are meaningless unless the vehicles are put through the most severe conditions we actually face on our roads day to day. Pussy Footing around, on safe roads is worse than useless. Please show us the crash tests and the worst driving conditions or don't bother wasting our time. Now a Nissan fan for life I tried the Infiniti CX30 next because it was being made in the new factory close to my old roots in NE England. Test drivers were falling in love with the CX30 AWD, little gem of a car. Unfortunately my wife made me swop it for a Murano after deciding I had become a 'Boy Racer' and was in serious danger of losing my license. I pleaded guilty and we now have the more sedate and very comfortable 'Zero Gravity Seating' Murano. When I read guys reports on these wonderful Nissan cars, I wonder why no one mentions how incredibly smooth and vibration free this powerful six cylinder, Double Overhead Cam, 3.5ltr engine is? The Murano AWD road clinging, all weather technology is quite remarkable, and I feel sorry for folks still paying a fortune for poorly maintained, overpriced German cars because they were considered reliable thirty years ago.
hey thanks so much for the insight here colin you should check out some of my snow test drives here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ClL6PJgjSUU.html
Bought a 2018 MURANO SL Back in Feb and we LOVE IT,Pearl White w Black Leather Interior,BOSE AUDIO,Never thought I would buy an SUV But Glad I bought the MURANO!!!!!!!!
This is a great comparison video and will go a long way to helping me decide which SUV to buy. I currently have a 2011 Rogue, so either of these vehicles will be a substantial upgrade. The newer tech in the Rogue does give it a slight edge in my mind. Thanks again for the great video.
This might be ridiculous but i would buy Murano next time because it reminds me of Murano, Italy during my visit in 2018..One of the most beautiful islands Ive seen in Italy.
I had 2017 Murano and just upgrade to the 2021 Murano. I appreciate you making this video but I cannot see how a 4 Cylinder would drive better than 6 Cylinder... However I choose Murano because of the smoothness of the drive.
Well thank you for making this video just for me and meine Frau! We are now in the market to replace an older Murano (our sixth Nissan over the years)....I was sitting on the proverbial fence but now after seeing this/your comparison, the Rogue is, for us, the obvious choice. Great Video sir.....very well done!!!
I have the 2021 Murano Platinum edition. I traded in my 2020 Nissan Maxima Platinum edition due to transmission problems. I look at the Murano as the grown up Maxima
Bought a brand new 2018 Murano Platinum in early 2019. Just test drove the 2021 Rogue Platinum a couple of days ago. The Rogue is truly a very nice good looking car and I really liked it but...the Murano has a quieter ride and is more spacious inside and I thought the Murano seats were a bit more comfortable. The new Rogue is much better looking than last years model. For long trips I would rather be driving the Murano. Love the V6 quiet power of the Murano and we got 32 miles per gallon on one trip last summer. The streamlined look of the Murano is more classy looking to us and is unique compared to other brands in its segment. Really liked the Rogue though and am considering buying one for the daughter and her husband. The Rogue is more of a around town car for every day and the Murano is great for town driving too but more of a less fatiguing road trip limousine. One thing I didn't like about the Rogue Platinum was that the speedometer on the dash display was off to the right which is annoying. Being as how thats the one function that is most looked at while driving it should be dead center for the driver. Even having the heads up display is nice still would like to see that dash speedometer in the center of the dash display like the Murano has. If you drop down to the SL Rogue you can get the dash display speedometer centered right where it belongs. Also bought a brand new 2016 4.0 Frontier in early 2017 and have had zero problems with it. Had 3 Tacoma before that and liked the Frontier better for many reasons. Somehow we've become Nissan lovers...go figure! Although nice to have...to many high tech gadgets in my opinion is distracting from the pleasure of the driving experience and driver control. The new generation cars are like controlling the Starship USS Enterprise.
@@carsunlocked Haven't seen the new design Nissan Frontier in the flesh yet...but it would have to be pretty cool for me to let go of my 2016 frontier 4.0 v6 4wd with club cab.Its the perfect size for around town driving. It has a nice open air interior with great lack of blind spots. The Toyota Tacoma V6 is less powerful and feels like your in a cocoon and its thousands more money. You pay for that little emblem on the front grill. The Frontier has not had one problem since I purchased it new in 2017. Has 28 thousand miles on it and still has the original tires.
I have 2017 Murano and still love it, great power for the V6 and handles really good and of course huge fan of the CVT transmission which i know they both have.
This was super super helpful. I’m buying my first car soon and safely is a big thing for me. Trunk space was also a BIG deciding factor. I have 2 big dogs and want a car that can at least fits 1 crate in the back. I’ll be going with a Rogue!
hey i am glad I could help you with your buying process.... I love dogs and having a vehicle that meets the needs of the dog makes things easier.. this is one of my dogs maverick ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-aQSpNA6EiMk.html
I love your vids esp the ones on the Murano’s because I’m obsessed with them. But correct me if I’m wrong, this wouldn’t be a fair comparison because these are in different generations of each other? This Murano is the “facelift” of the 3rd gen while this Rogue is the “redesigned” of the 4th gen? The next Murano redesign would be the comparison? (Whenever that’s being released)
2021 Rogue is a better choice than the 2021 Murano. Rogue has upgraded exteriors, interior options, technology and fuel economy while the Murano has had the same design inside and out since 2015. The only upside to the Murano is the V6 for smoother ride and the ventilated seats. Honestly, if they upgraded the interiors, technology and the cameras for the Murano it would be a different story. The lack of upgrades will be the major reason for most people not buying a brand new 2021 Murano, as there is no incentive at purchasing a current model. As mentioned of the video as well, the price is one major factor. Rogue is cheaper with newer things while the Murano is more expensive with a recycled model for 6 years now.
I always say the nissa Rouge is like a altima suv and the murano is like the maxima suv. It's the same with the infiniti fx35 and g35 sedans. Before the q50s.
For those wondering why the Murano doesn't have ProPilot assist is because it has hydraulic steering as to where the other Nissan models have power steering.
I remain loyal to my murano, the king of the jungle💪💪💪 The redesigned rogue is great but it cannot be compared to the murano. I pretty sure that Nissan will come up with updated and redesigned murano soon
I really like the updates they've made on the Rogue, but the droning sound of the 4 cylinder turns me off. I love the smooth, easy acceleration of the Murano.
Which one is better in snow? I live in Hokkaido where everybody drives Mitsubishi's and Subaru's. Wish I could get the Murano but they stopped selling with the previous model.
The Rogue Remodel did make a difference but doesn't compare to the Murano. That's like a Tangerine compared or an Orange. Hopefully the Remodel the Murano like the Rogue and then it will be alot nicer. I like the Murano V6 Power .
The Murano design is 7 years old with a refresh and still looks modern. Should be getting a redesign soon, like the 2021 Rogue, with the new technology and larger screen. Murano is faster, better handling, better quality materials, more room and you sit higher than in the Rogue.
Looking for a 2017 Murano SL Midnight with moonroof and memory seats but they don't seem to exist. I have to look into the platinum to get the moonroof? I looked all over and seems like 2018+ midnight SLs will have the sunroof and memory seats. Had a 2007 murano and miss the power pedal adjustments.
@@carsunlocked hi! Yes I'm in the US. I actually researched and found out its exclusive only to Canadian Muranos. I compared carfax reports and all the 2017 midnight sunroof sl's I looked originated from Canada!
Fun fact: Nissan and Infiniti are made from the same company in Japan. If you look at the 2020 or 2021 Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX80, you would see the resemblance. The Murano is like the new Infiniti QX50. Also, Pathfinder and QX60 are also the same, it's just that Infiniti costs a lot.
No pro pilot assist on Murano so only basic adaptive cruise. Reason being, the underlying power steering has not been updated to support electronic steering required by pro pilot assist. Same case with Maxima. The v6 is out of luck for any advanced driving automation.
@@carsunlocked Thank you! On the contrary, some folks do prefer the sturdiness of hydraulic steering though. I have gotten lazy and look for all sorts of automation coz they excite me from technology perspective but there are others who prefer to be in control of their vehicle. So its all personal preference.
@Cars Unlocked. Can you do a preview of the new 2022 QX60 when it comes out and if your dealership has any. I heard this on Google news last week and yesterday. Anyways, thank you for this video. I always look forward to other videos. I have watched your video yesterday and commented. Have a great and blessed Sunday!
I own a 2018 Murano and the wife has the 2018 Rogue. One thing we didn't check when we bought them was towing capacity. Terrible towing capacity. I think it's like 1,000 maybe 1,500. We thought about getting a small travel trailer but when we found out what the towing capacity was for both vehicles I was shocked. Now we weren't thinking about getting a travel trailer when we initially bought them but still. 1,500? Dam
@@carsunlocked Seems like a lot of money to spend on a compact suv with a 4 cylinder engine. I’m not a Nissan fan but if I were to spend that much money I’d pay the extra money and buy the murano
I never pull everything with my murano Ethan something it’s not that heavy I sell don’t pull everything but I love cvt and cvt is not made to pull stuff
Thank very much for all information I am planning to buy a new car 🚗 now you have give me the answer which one to get thank very much for sharing all answers you are awesome guy
The Murano is the better vehicle but the practical choice is the Rogue. A 4 cylinder engine won’t beat a V6 engine when it comes to driving in the highway. Gives you the confidence to pass a double trailer truck without worrying if you’ll make it
More power. Murano hands down. AWD with a weak engine? Whats the point? Murano is much quieter and smoother ride. Rogue is weak. If it had 200hp maybe. Murano is winner.
@@carsunlocked ok, thanks. Sorry for the delay in response. By the way, don't mean to be pushy and asking for much, but do you have a video or plan to also do a video on the Altima fwd vs Awd? If you can't, because you are probably very busy do you know if its worth the extra $ to get an Altima awd instead of a fwd, for someone driving mainly in the eastern area of the US? Thanks.
Hey Ed I do plan to do the sentra vs altima comparison. The fwd vs awd altima video is not possible for me. Here in Ontario Canada where I am from the altimas dont come fwd all of them are awd
@@dadoo985 you're welcome. I will get back to you bc I drove today to work but I have a very short drive so I didnt notice. I live in NY its so cold so my windows aren't down right now lol
We picked the 2021 Rogue ove a 2020 murano. The murano was outdated and the 4cyl in the rogue is actually faster and gets way better mpg than the murano. Also the drone from the murano which is a known problem was definitely a deal breaker.
Murano six cylinder engine rogue is 4 cylinders can't stand 4 cylinder vehicles to slow .Murano just for that and if you could wait for 2023 Murano will be redesigned .
There both good looking nice cars but the Nissan Murano is nice, but we need a new Murano with like a turbo or like 310 Hp and a 9-speed auto that's what I want Nissan to do what I'm getting they will make it an EV or just put more power in it but anyways have a good day yall.
good video... except you are saying murano wrong :( also.. i have to agree with another comment... diff generation refresh and it really isnt fare for the murano
I’m a Toyota lover but lately, the Toyota has gotten way too expensive especially for the features I want and need for the Rav 4. So I was looking for something in my budget and Nissan was one of the ones. Also, I don’t have to get a higher trim to get the features I want with a Nissan Rogue. ❤
Will the exterior chrome added feature create rust ? Here in Canada lots of road salt in winter and lots of chemicals on the road that hurts our vehicle ?