Introductions of new vehicles almost always include plenty of fanfare and hoopla. But not for the new hybrid version of the Nissan Murano, which we heard about first from the EPA a few months ago when its fuel-economy ratings turned up on the agency’s website. The 2016 Murano hybrid is now officially part of Nissan’s lineup, and shoppers can spec this gasoline-electric crossover on Nissan’s online configurator tool, complete with pricing and full specifications. Only around 600 units of the Murano hybrid will be produced for the U.S., likely making this an even rarer breed than the previous-generation Murano CrossCabriolet.

Given this low-key introduction, it almost seems as if Nissan had spare parts lying around from the Pathfinder hybrid, which was canceled last year. The Murano hybrid uses the same powertrain as the larger, three-row Pathfinder hybrid did: a supercharged, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a continuously variable transmission and a 20-hp electric motor that provides up to 118 lb-ft of torque. A lithium-ion battery pack supplies power to the electric motor, and the drivetrain’s combined output is 250 horsepower, 10 hp less than the regular Murano’s 3.5-liter V-6.

Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is a $1600 option for the Murano hybrid, which comes only in high-spec SL ($40,950) and Platinum ($43,000) trim levels. That means you’ll pay $3000 more for the hybrid and its extra 4 to 5 mpg (EPA combined ratings). The front-wheel-drive Murano hybrid is rated at 28 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, while all-wheel drive drops those numbers to 26 city/30 highway. Both front- and all-wheel-drive versions of the conventionally powered Murano are rated at 21 mpg city/28 mpg highway.

The front-drive hybrid Murano weighs some 175 pounds more than the conventional Murano; the all-wheel-drive version is around 170 pounds heavier, per Nissan’s estimates. At least the compact drivetrain doesn’t intrude into the Murano’s passenger or cargo space.

Bystanders will have a hard time telling apart the Murano hybrid from its conventional brethren, as the only visual changes we can see include small hybrid badges on the liftgate and the front doors. The hybrid model includes different energy gauges inside and an eco mode, which adjusts throttle mapping and climate-control settings for maximum efficiency.

Given the cool reception the Pathfinder hybrid got—it was part of Nissan’s lineup for just two years—it’s hard to imagine the Murano hybrid changing that narrative much, especially given its extremely limited production run and today’s low fuel prices. But those shoppers seeking a less expensive alternative to the similarly sized Lexus RX450h hybrid crossover might be interested in the Murano hybrid—that is, if they learn of its existence.

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