Nissan Is Making a Comeback With the Redesigned Murano

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After the Murano’s Redesign, Nissan Makes Minor Changes For 2026

The Murano entered a brand-new generation for the 2025 model year, with Nissan completely rehauling the mid-size SUV. Before entering the new generation, the Murano was among the oldest new cars that you could buy and was feeling extremely outdated. While there are still some kinks to be ironed out, the new model is much better and is poised to seriously compete with its rivals.

Changes For 2026

As mentioned above, the Murano was totally reworked for the 2025 model. This means that there aren’t many major changes as we move into the 2026 model year. There has been some minor reshuffling of trims and equipment, but beyond that it remains very similar to the outgoing model.

Firstly, Nissan has gotten rid of the entry-level front-wheel drive SV trim. This means that the Murano is a little bit more expensive, but the SUV now comes standard with all-wheel drive. The mid-level SL trim also now gets an optional Comfort Package, which adds ventilated and massaging front seats, a power-operated liftgate, and heated rear seats. Finally, Nissan’s hands-free self-driving system, ProPilot 2.1, is also now available.

2026 Nissan Murano Pricing

While not the most affordable option in the two-row mid-size SUV segment, the Murano is priced well. It matches the pricing of rivals like the Honda Passport, the Mazda CX-70, and the Toyota 4Runner. It takes a similar approach to the Mazda CX-70 in that it aims to offer a comfortable and slightly upscale experience despite its mainstream badge.

Of the trims on offer, we think that the mid-range SL is the way to go. It may cost quite a bit more than the entry-level SV, but it comes with much more equipment. Standard on this model are a panoramic sunroof, tinted windows, a premium sound system, heated mirrors, and a memory function for the driver’s seat. It also comes loaded with a ton of convenient tech features, such as a 360-degree camera, ambient interior lighting, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.

Warranties and Maintenance

• Limited Warranty: Three Years or 36,000 Miles
• Powertrain Warranty: Five Years or 60,000 Miles
• Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance: Two Years or 24,000 Miles

The warranty package offered by Nissan isn’t the best in the industry, but it matches what a lot of its rivals are offering. A three-year bumper-to-bumper plan and five-year powertrain warranty are about average at this price point. It is worth noting that the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento get ten-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranties. What Nissan has begun to offer, though, is a complimentary maintenance plan where you get up to three visits on the house.

The V-6 is Gone and Replaced With a New Turbocharged Four-Cylinder

While some will find it a little sad, Nissan has gone the same way as many other automakers in the modern age by downsizing the powertrain in the Murano. This has meant a slight dip in power, but the new powertrain is much smoother and more enjoyable to drive than the outgoing model.

Nissan Murano Performance Specifications

While we might have lost the V-6 from the outgoing Murano, the new powertrain is still plenty powerful. Horsepower may be slightly down compared to the old model, but torque is up by a reasonable amount. The Japanese brand has also gotten rid of the CVT, which is fantastic news, and replaced it with a smooth-shifting nine-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is now standard across the board.

As mentioned, there are few bits that still need to be ironed out of the new Murano. While steering and handling have seen a massive improvement, the ride quality could still do with some work. While it is comfortable for the most part, rough bumps and blips in the road can definitely be felt in the cabin. The new four-cylinder engine and automatic transmission offers a much smoother experience as well, but it could be a little more responsive.

Fuel Economy

If you were assuming that adopting a turbocharged four-cylinder would mean better efficiency, you’d unfortunately be wrong in this case. The new Murano gets the same combined fuel economy rating as the outgoing generation. It does a little bit better in the city, but a little bit worse on the highway.

While the Murano matches the efficiency of some rivals, such as the Honda Passport, it sits behind a number of others, including the Mazda CX-70, the Kia Sorento, and the Toyota 4Runner, which is a bit disappointing.

Safety and Driver Assist Features

Nissan has upgraded a lot of tech in the Murano, and it now comes fitted with one of the most comprehensive safety suites on the market. Alongside the many collision detection and avoidance systems, the Murano comes standard with high-end features such as lane-keep assist, bling-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control. Nissan’s hands-free driving system, ProPILOT, is also standard.

Nissan Imbues the Murano With a Comfortable, Spacious, and Tech-Laden Inteior

While driving dynamics and the updated powertrain are a bit of a mixed bag, there is very little to complain about when it comes to the Murano’s new cabin. Nissan used to be well-known for cabins that felt more luxurious than their price tag would suggest, and it feels like they’re heading back in that direction with their new mid-size SUV.

Interior Dimensions and Comfort Features

There is quite a bit of space on the inside of the Murano. While the specs may show the back seats to have a smaller amount of legroom than you’d expect, the front seats are very adjustable to help better distribute space. There is a ton of cargo space behind the second row of seats as well, with up to 64 cubic feet of space available if you fold the second row away.

The Murano is very well designed, taking a decent amount of inspiration from the all-electric Ariya. High-quality materials are used throughout, and a color-changing panel on the dashboard adds some extra flare. The ceiling for comfort is extremely high, with things like semi-aniline leather upholstery and heated and ventilated massaging front seats on offer. Both the front and rear seats utilize Nissan’s Zero Gravity design, which is extremely comfortable on long-hauls.

Infotainment and Technology

Technology in the new Murano is much better than in the outgoing model. To start with, Nissan has installed a pair of 12.3-inch screens in the cabin, sitting atop the dashboard, sharing a bezel. One screen serves as a digital gauge display while the other runs Nissan’s Google-based infotainment software. A heads-up display is available on the Platinum trim.

All trims come equipped with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but the SL and the Platinum models also get built-in navigation as well. Four USB-C ports are standard, as is a wireless smartphone charging pad. A six-speaker stereo is standard, and comes with active sound cancellation, but a 10-speaker Bose system is an optional extra.