The four Murano trim choices are S, SV, SL, and Platinum; all have a 3.5-liter V6 engine that makes 260 horsepower and 240 lb.-ft. of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is optional, with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) completing the powertrain either way. The EPA-estimated (for both FWD and AWD) fuel economy is 20 mpg around town and 28 mg on the open road. The Murano’s cargo capacity is 32.1 cubic feet with the back seat occupied by passengers and up to 67 cubic feet with the rear seat lowered. Plus, when it’s properly equipped it can tow up to 1,500 pounds.
This base-level Murano mixes the expected features like cloth seats, two 12V power outlets, and manually adjustable front seats with some that are a bit more upscale: proximity keyless entry, LED exterior lights, push-button start, a 7-inch digital gauge cluster, a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel, four USB ports (two Type-A and two Type-C), dual-zone automatic climate control, stainless-steel kick plates, and a 60/40-split folding rear seatback. Its 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice recognition, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming, and a six-speaker audio system. The Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite is standard as well, outfitting the Murano S with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, intelligent lane intervention, reverse automatic braking, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, rear parking sensors, automatic high beams, and intelligent driver alertness.
The SV steps up the equipment list with remote start, heated side mirrors, LED fog lights, intelligent adaptive cruise control, front parking sensors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. It also has synthetic-leather upholstery and heated front seats that are power-adjustable. The Midnight Edition is essentially a blacked-out version of the SV with exclusive Midnight Edition badges and light-up kickplates.
The chrome-accented SL takes a more deluxe turn with its silver-finished roof rails, hands-free liftgate, HomeLink universal transceiver, ambient interior lighting, position memory settings (for the side mirrors and driver’s seat), rich leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, and heated rear outboard seats. The infotainment situation is augmented with onboard navigation and an 11-speaker Bose audio system. The safety suite adds a surround-view camera and traffic sign recognition. A dual-panel panoramic sunroof is available.
As the range-topping trim, the Platinum is given the most upscale treatment. It entices drivers with a smooth leather-wrapped, power tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel with position memory, semi-aniline leather upholstery with diamond-quilted stitching, and ventilated front seats. To top it off, the panoramic sunroof that was optional for the SL becomes standard.
