2020 Nissan Murano: What’s Changed
Most significant changes: SV and SL models gain Nissan Safety Shield 360 package as standard
Price change: Price increases differ by model: $160 on the base S, $620 on the SV, $300 on the SL and $100 on the Platinum. The destination charge is unchanged at $1,045.
On sale: Now
Which should you buy, 2019 or 2020? 2020. Price increases are minimal, and more safety features are standard or optional for 2020.
The five-seat, mid-size Nissan Murano SUV was restyled and updated for 2019, and the changes for 2020 consist mostly of additional standard safety features.
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The SV and SL models have the complete suite of safety features in the Nissan Safety Shield 360 package as standard. The package includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning; rear cross-traffic alert; lane departure warning; reverse automatic braking; and high-beam assist. Those features are optional on the base S model with the Technology Package, though automatic emergency braking without pedestrian detection is standard.
Among other changes, the SV adds standard heated mirrors, adaptive cruise control and rear sonar, and the SL gains traffic-sign recognition. Platinum-trim versions get a new leather-wrapped steering wheel. A new exterior paint color, Super Black, is also available.
The Murano stands out from the crowded mid-size SUV field with its curvy styling accented by sharp creases. The interior has a premium look and feel, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on all models, the V-6 engine delivers solid performance, and the ride is stable and comfortable. All models come with a 260-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6, continuously variable automatic transmission and a choice of front- or all-wheel drive.
Now, though, it competes with five-seat crossovers such as the Honda Passport, Ford Edge and Hyundai Santa Fe that have newer designs or more features and cargo space. Even Nissan’s compact Rogue SUV tops the Murano in maximum cargo volume (70 cubic feet versus 67).
Moreover, the Murano’s prices bleed into three-row, seven-seat SUV territory. A base S model with front-wheel drive starts at $32,575 (prices include destination), and the base price for an AWD SV model is $37,805. A roomy compact SUV — such as the Rogue — might offer roughly the same utility for less money.
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The Murano used to be at the head of its class but has slipped against newer and fresher competitors, as demonstrated in the recent 2019 Mid-Size SUV Challenge.
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