Nissan Murano
TZ50Stock varies — page stays liveThe TZ50 chassis corresponds to the entry-level front-wheel-drive variant of the first-generation Nissan Murano, sold primarily in Japan and select export markets. Unlike the V6 models that came with a CVT, the TZ50 utilized a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine paired with a traditional 4-speed automatic transmission to deliver reliable urban performance.
Engine
QR25DE 2.5L DOHC I4
Displacement
2,488 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
4AT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
SUV
Nissan Murano — representative 1st Generation (Z50) imageDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,770 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
1,685 mm
Weight
1,650 kg
Shipping volume
15.11 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
TZ50XXXXXXSep 2004 – Sep 2008JDM Production
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This TZ50 was produced 2004–2008; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the TZ50
Does the Murano TZ50 use a CVT transmission?
No, the TZ50 is equipped with a conventional 4-speed automatic transmission (E-ATx), unlike the 3.5L V6 Murano models of the same generation which featured Nissan's Xtronic CVT.
What engine powers the Nissan Murano TZ50?
The TZ50 is powered by the 2.5-liter QR25DE inline-4 DOHC gasoline engine, producing 163 PS (120 kW).
Is the TZ50 Murano available in All-Wheel Drive (AWD)?
No, the TZ50 chassis code specifically designates the Front-Wheel Drive (FF) layout. The 2.5L AWD version was introduced in later generations.