Owners Nissan Murano Z52 (2015–2023) are often faced with a dilemma: the crossover already looks stylish, but you want something unique. Standard with 3.5-liter V6 (260 hp) and variator Xtronic offers excellent dynamics, but many are not satisfied with the appearance and interior. Tuning Murano Z52 is not only aesthetics, but also an opportunity to improve handling, add power or make the car more practical.

In this article we have collectedand 50+ real photos tuned Murano Z52 from Russian and foreign masters, dismantled top 7 directions of modifications (from vinyl wrapping to chip tuning), and also warned against 3 critical errors, which ruin 80% of projects. If you are planning an upgrade, here you will find inspiration, technical nuances and budget calculations.

1. External tuning: from vinyl to body kits

Let's start with the most noticeable thing - the exterior. Nissan Murano Z52 has a memorable design with a “floating” roof and an aggressive front end, but even it needs personalization. Popular destinations:

  • 🎨 Vinyl wrap: matte black, chameleon or color Deep Blue Pearl (original Nissan shade). The cost of full wrapping is from 80,000 ₽, partial (hood + roof) — from 30,000 ₽.
  • 🚗 Body kits: front splitter, side skirts and rear diffuser from Liberty Walk or Rieger Tuning. Prices start from 50,000 ₽ per set.
  • 💡 Optics: LED headlights Morimoto or tinted rear lights in style Smoked (legal only with a certificate).
  • 🌀 Wheels: disks Vossen or Rotiform with departure ET35 and rubber 275/40 R20 - the perfect balance between style and handling.

One of the most impressive projects - Murano Z52 in style «Stealth» (all matte black with red accents on the brake calipers and grille). Such tuning cost the owner 220 000 ₽, but the result lived up to expectations: the car looked like a concept car.

📊 Which tuning style is closer to you?
  • Sports (body kits, spoilers)
  • Elegant (vinyl, chrome)
  • Offroad (elevator, protection)
  • Stills (minimalism, details)
  • Other
⚠️ Attention: When installing body kits, check compatibility with PARKTRONIC — sensors may conflict with new bumpers. This is especially true for models with a system ProPILOT Assist.

2. Interior tuning: comfort vs. sport

Interior Murano Z52 designed in a premium style, but many owners want more individuality. Here's what you can do:

  • 🪑 Seat reupholstery: leather Nappa with contrast stitching or Alcantara (price from RUB 60,000 for front seats). Popular colors are red, blue or two-tone black and white.
  • 🎛️ Steering wheel: sports steering wheel NRG or reupholstery of the original one with perforation and Nissan logo.
  • 🔥 Backlight: LED strips RGB under the dashboard and the driver’s feet (legally only white or yellow lights).
  • 📱 Multimedia: replacing the standard radio with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (For example, Pioneer AVH-Z5200BT).

An interesting case - a project from the studio Carlex Designwhere is the salon Murano Z52 made in style "Yacht Club": Blue panel inserts, wood accents and hand embroidery on the headrests. The cost of such tuning is from 350 000 ₽.

Tuning type Cost (₽) Difficulty (1–5) Time (days)
Steering wheel reupholstery 15 000–25 000 2 1–2
Installing LED lighting 8 000–15 000 3 1
Replacing the radio with CarPlay 40 000–70 000 4 2–3
Complete interior reupholstery 200 000–500 000 5 7–14
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Before reupholstering the interior, check whether the airbags are still in the seats. Some workshops remove them without the possibility of reinstalling them, which violates traffic rules.

3. Chip tuning and increasing power

Standard V6 3.5 (VQ35DE) produces 260 hp, but the engine potential allows you to remove up to 300–320 hp without major modifications. Upgrade options:

  • 🔧 ECU firmware: studios RaceChip or ECU-Tuning They offer programs for 92–98 gasoline. Gain - up to 30–40 hp (price: 25,000–40,000 ₽).
  • 💨 Inlet/outlet: cold intake K&N (+5–7 hp) and forward flow Borla or Injen (from 50,000 ₽).
  • ⚡ Turbo kit: set from Stillen raises power to 400+ hp, but requires strengthening the transmission (budget: from 600,000 ₽).

Important nuance: variator Xtronic does not like sudden loads. With chip tuning higher 300 hp It is recommended to install an additional variator oil cooler (price: ~20,000 ₽).

What happens if you don’t change the oil in the variator after chip tuning?

With increasing power, the oil in the variator Nissan Murano Z52 degrades 2–3 times faster. Without replacement every 40,000 km, the risk of overheating and failure of the cones increases by 70%. Symptoms: jerks during acceleration, error P17F0 (mechatronics malfunction).

⚠️ Attention: After flashing the ECU, be sure to check the operation of the system VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control). On some firmware it turns off automatically, which is dangerous on slippery surfaces.

4. Suspension and handling: what to choose?

Murano Z52 in stock it has a soft suspension designed for comfort. For lovers of dynamic driving, there are several solutions:

  • 🔩 Springs: Eibach Pro-Kit or H&R lower the ground clearance by 30–40 mm (price: 25,000–35,000 ₽).
  • 🏎️ Shock absorbers: Koni FSD or Bilstein B6 - ideal for Russian roads (from 40,000 ₽ per set).
  • 🛡️ Protection: If you drive off-road, install crankcase and transmission protection (for example, from Addictive Desert Designs).

Example of a successful project: Murano Z52 on springs Eibach and wheels Rotiform LAS-R with rubber 265/45 R20. The owner noted that handling improved by 40%, but comfort on the highway was not lost.

Do a wheel alignment after installation|Check the condition of the wheel bearings|Buy new mounting bolts (disposable)|Check the operation of the ABS after lowering the ground clearance-->

5. Tuning headlights and light optics

Standard halogen headlights Murano Z52 (even in top trim levels) are inferior to modern LED solutions. Popular modifications:

  • 💡 LED lamps: Osram Night Breaker Laser or Philips X-tremeVision (legal only with a certificate).
  • 🔦 Lenses: bi-xenon lenses Morimoto Mini H1 (from 30,000 ₽ per set).
  • 🌈 Angel eyes: LED rings RGB (installed in turn signals).

Critical mistake: 60% of owners install LED lamps in halogen headlights without a corrector, which blinds oncoming drivers and threatens to deprive them of their license (Article 12.5 of the Administrative Code). The solution is to buy headlights with factory LEDs (for example, from Murano Z52 2020+) or installing lenses with clear chiaroscuro.

6. Tuning errors: what spoils 80% of projects

Even experienced tuners make mistakes. Here top 3 missesthat lead to alterations or breakdowns:

  1. Incompatible disks. Departure ET less than 35 mm rubs the fender liners, and a width of more than 9.5J requires rolling out the arches.
  2. Cheap vinyl. The Chinese one for 5,000 ₽ peels off after a year, and removal leaves glue on the body. Take vinyl 3M or Orafol.
  3. Ignoring the variator. Chip tuning without boosting the transmission kills Xtronic for 50,000 km.

Example of a failed project: Murano Z52 with body kit Liberty Walk, but on the stock suspension. A month later, the bumper touched the asphalt on bumps, and the splitter fell off on the first pit. I had to redo it for 120 000 ₽.

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Before any tuning, consult a specialist Nissan Murano Z52. For example, installing a turbine requires replacing the oil pump and injectors, and not just updating the ECU.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to install a turbine on a stock engine? VQ35DE?

Technically yes, but you will need:

  • Reinforced intercooler and radiator;
  • Injectors Nismo or Injector Dynamics;
  • ECU firmware for turbo (from 100,000 ₽).

Without these modifications, the engine will last no more than 20,000 km.

Which vinyl is better for full wrapping? Murano Z52?

Optimal options:

  • 3M 2080 — matte, service life 7–10 years;
  • Orafol 970RA — glossy, scratch-resistant;
  • Avery Dennison SW900 - “chameleon”, changes color at an angle.

The cost of pasting with material is from 120 000 ₽.

Do I need to register tuning with the traffic police?

Yes, if you:

  • Change the body color (including vinyl);
  • Install body kits that change dimensions;
  • Modify headlights (LED to halogen without certificate).

Penalty for undocumented changes - 500–800 ₽, but in the event of an accident this may cause a denial of insurance payment.