Key Features of the 2027 Nissan Murano

VC-Turbo® Engine and 9-speed Automatic Transmission

The 2027 Nissan Murano is powered by a 2-liter VC-Turbo® DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine rated at 241 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. This engine is one of Murano’s defining advantages because it is engineered to balance responsive power with efficiency-focused operation. Nissan highlights the VC-Turbo® engine as a unique powertrain in the segment, giving Murano a distinctive performance personality. Paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission, the SUV delivers smooth acceleration and refined gear changes whether you are easing through local traffic or merging onto a faster roadway. The button-style Electronic Shifter also contributes to the modern cabin design, replacing a traditional gear lever with a clean, precise control layout. Murano is built to feel relaxed in daily use yet ready when more power is needed, and its maximum towing capacity of up to 1,500 lbs adds useful capability for light recreational gear. Automatic Brake Hold is another convenient touch, helping hold the vehicle at a stop so the driver can rest a foot until traffic starts moving again.

Intelligent All-Wheel Drive

Intelligent All-Wheel Drive is a key part of the 2027 Murano’s confident driving character. This system continuously monitors road conditions and can quickly respond to help provide traction, which is helpful on wet roads, uneven pavement, loose surfaces, and changing traffic conditions. Rather than feeling like a feature reserved only for challenging terrain, Murano’s AWD supports daily confidence by working in the background to help the SUV feel settled and composed. Nissan also notes Murano’s increased ground clearance, which can help the vehicle clear obstacles with more ease. The result is a midsize SUV that feels ready for a wide variety of routes, from neighborhood streets and shopping areas to highways and weekend destinations. Available Snow Mode further supports traction management when conditions call for extra control. Combined with the independent strut front suspension, independent multi-link rear suspension, electric power-assist steering, and all-season tires, Murano’s AWD system contributes to a smooth, capable, and reassuring drive.

Spa-like Interior with Zero Gravity Seats

Murano’s interior is designed to soothe the body and mind, and that focus shows in both the layout and available materials. Nissan describes the cabin as spa-like, with a premium atmosphere enhanced by available Venetian glass-inspired accents, available 64-color ambient LED lighting, and an available panoramic moonroof that brings natural light to both rows. Seating comfort is a major highlight. The front seats use Nissan’s Zero Gravity Seat design, created to help support a more natural posture and reduce fatigue over longer drives. Depending on trim, Murano offers Prima-Tex®, perforated Prima-Tex®, or quilted leather-appointed seating, with available climate-controlled and massaging front seats on higher configurations. Second-row passengers are not overlooked, either, with generous space, available rear door sunshades, and Zero Gravity heated outboard seats on select models. The five-seat layout provides everyday comfort, while the 60-40 folding rear bench and 32.9 cu.ft. of cargo volume support flexible loading for groceries, luggage, sports gear, or home-project supplies.

Dual 12.3" Displays with NissanConnect®

Technology is central to the Murano experience, and the standard dual 12.3" displays create a bold, modern command center. Nissan refers to this layout as a Monolith Display, placing mapping, messaging, vehicle information, entertainment, and driving data in a clear, cinema-like digital environment. The NissanConnect® 12.3" infotainment system features wireless Apple CarPlay® integration and wireless Android Auto™ compatibility, allowing drivers to access favorite apps, calls, messages, and media without plugging in a phone. Available Google built-in adds deeper convenience with Google Maps, Google Play, and Google Assistant™ functionality, including voice control for navigation, climate, and more. NissanConnect® Services also supports features such as Remote Engine Start, My Car Finder, Remote Vehicle Status, Walk Away Status, and connected garage door operation with myQ® through the MyNISSAN app, with customer trial subscription activation required for select services. Additional thoughtful technology includes Qi2® front wireless charging, four USB ports, Bluetooth®, SiriusXM® with 360L, over-the-air updates, and an available Head-Up Display that projects key information into the driver’s line of sight.

HD Enhanced Intelligent Around View® Monitor with Invisible Hood View

The HD Enhanced Intelligent Around View® Monitor is one of Murano’s most useful confidence features, especially for drivers who frequently navigate tight parking lots, narrow driveways, curbside spaces, or crowded shopping centers. Four cameras create a virtual composite 360° view from above, helping the driver see the area around the SUV in a much more complete way. The system can show split-screen close-ups of the front, rear, and curbside views, which helps make precise steering decisions easier. Murano also offers Invisible Hood View, a clever camera-based display that gives a virtual composite view of the area normally hidden by the hood and engine compartment. This is especially helpful when approaching parking blocks, curbs, uneven surfaces, or tight obstacles. Along with front and rear sonar, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Automatic Braking, Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention®, and Intelligent Lane Intervention, Murano uses technology not just for convenience, but for better awareness and greater peace of mind during real-world driving.