2026 Nissan Murano® near Shelby, NC

The 2026 Nissan Murano® is engineered as a five-passenger midsize crossover SUV with a focus on turbocharged efficiency, Intelligent AWD capability, digital integration, and extensive driver-assistance technologies. Nissan equips the 2026 Nissan Murano® with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission and standard Intelligent AWD across the lineup. The model range includes SV, SL, and Platinum trims, each offering a combination of structural engineering, electronic systems, comfort technologies, and safety equipment designed for modern driving conditions.

Cabin Materials and Seating Configuration

The 2026 Nissan Murano® is configured as a five-passenger SUV with multiple interior material selections depending on trim level. SV trims use Prima-Tex® leatherette-wrapped seating surfaces. SL trims add perforated Prima-Tex® leatherette upholstery, while Platinum trims use semi-aniline leather-appointed seating.

Front seats include heating functionality on SV and SL trims. Platinum trims include heated, cooled, and massaging front seats as standard equipment. The SL trim offers massaging seats through available equipment.

The driver's seat includes 8-way power adjustment. Two-way power lumbar support is standard on SV trims, while four-way lumbar support is available or standard on higher trims. Passenger seating includes 6-way power adjustment with available four-way power lumbar support.

Rear seating uses a fold-flat 60/40 split bench design. Heated outboard rear seats are available on SL and standard on Platinum trims.

Digital Displays and Integrated Connectivity

The 2026 Nissan Murano® includes a 12.3-inch center touchscreen display with multi-touch control. Instrumentation is managed through a 12.3-inch TFT reconfigurable display featuring digital gauges for speed, tachometer, coolant temperature, fuel level, trip computer, and outside temperature.

A head-up display is included on Platinum trims. Wireless phone charging is standard, along with two front USB Type-C ports and two rear USB Type-C ports.

SV trims include NissanConnect® with wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ integration. SL and Platinum trims add Google built-in functionality, including Google Assistant, Google Maps, and Google Play Store compatibility. These trims also include wireless Apple CarPlay®, wireless Android Auto™, SiriusXM®, Hybrid Radio, and Alexa® Built-in.

NissanConnect® Services with 5G powered by SiriusXM® is standard across the lineup. SL and Platinum trims also include in-vehicle data capability and Wi-Fi hotspot functionality.

Passenger Space and Cargo Measurements

Front-row leg room measures 44.3 inches, while second-row leg room measures 36.3 inches. Front shoulder room measures 60.8 inches, and rear shoulder room measures 58.5 inches.

SV trims without the panoramic moonroof provide 41.1 inches of front headroom and 39.7 inches of rear headroom. SL and Platinum trims equipped with the moonroof provide 39.4 inches of front headroom and 37.9 inches of rear headroom.

Cargo dimensions behind the second row measure 39.7 inches long by 55.9 inches wide, with height measurements reaching 29.8 inches on SV trims and 30.1 inches on SL and Platinum trims. Cargo space behind the first row measures 72.2 inches long and 56.9 inches wide.

Passenger volume reaches 112.0 cubic feet on SV trims and 107.1 cubic feet on SL and Platinum trims. Cargo volume behind the second row measures 32.9 cubic feet, increasing to 63.5 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat.

Audio Engineering and Noise Reduction Technologies

SV trims include a six-speaker audio system. SL and Platinum trims upgrade to a Bose® Premium Series audio system with ten speakers.

The Bose® system integrates Engine Harmonic Cancellation and Engine Harmonic Enhancement technology. Nissan also equips the 2026 Nissan Murano® with Active Noise Cancellation and Active Sound Control systems designed to manage cabin sound characteristics and reduce unwanted mechanical noise entering the passenger compartment.

Turbocharged Engine Configuration and Power Delivery

The 2026 Nissan Murano® uses the KR20DDET engine, a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder powerplant with dual overhead camshafts. The engine features an aluminum block and aluminum cylinder head construction. Displacement ranges from 1,970 cc to 1,997 cc.

The powertrain produces 241 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm. Nissan integrates electric Variable Timing Control for the intake side and hydraulic Variable Timing Control for the exhaust side. The engine uses four valves per cylinder and operates with a compression ratio ranging from 8.0:1 to 14.0:1. Maximum engine speed reaches 6,000 rpm.

Intelligent AWD System and 9-Speed Transmission Engineering

Every 2026 Nissan Murano® uses Intelligent AWD paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. 

The transmission uses a wide ratio spread. First gear is set at 4.713 for initial acceleration response, while ninth gear uses a 0.480 ratio for highway efficiency. Reverse gear carries a 3.80 ratio, and the final drive ratio measures 4.34.

The 2026 Nissan Murano® also includes a drive mode selector, allowing the drivetrain system to modify vehicle response characteristics based on selected driving conditions. Combined fuel economy is EPA-estimated at 23 mpg, with 21 mpg city and 27 mpg highway ratings.

Disclaimer:*2026 EPA Fuel Economy Estimate 21 City MPG / 27 Highway MPG / 23 Combined MPG for Murano®. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison only.

Suspension Design and Chassis Structure

The 2026 Nissan Murano® uses a unibody chassis built primarily from corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel.

Front suspension components include an independent strut setup with coil springs and twin-tube struts. A solid 29.0 mm stabilizer bar is also included. The rear suspension uses an independent multi-link arrangement with twin-tube shock absorbers and a 28.6 mm tubular stabilizer bar.

Electric power-assisted steering is standard across all trims. The steering system uses a 16.0:1 overall ratio and requires 2.8 turns lock-to-lock. Turning diameter measures 38.1 feet. 

Brake Hardware and Vehicle Stability Systems

The 2026 Nissan Murano® uses ventilated disc brakes at both the front and rear. Front rotor dimensions measure 13.78 inches in diameter and 1.18 inches thick. Rear rotors measure 12.99 inches in diameter and 0.63 inches thick.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Brake Assist are standard features. Anti-lock Braking System functionality is also standard across the lineup. The SUV includes an electric parking brake with auto hold capability.

Vehicle stability management systems include Vehicle Dynamic Control, Traction Control System, and Hill Start Assist. These systems are integrated with the 2026 Nissan Murano®’s braking and drivetrain controls to support traction management and directional stability.

Exterior Dimensions and Aerodynamic Measurements

The 2026 Nissan Murano® rides on a 111.2-inch wheelbase and measures 192.9 inches in total length. Overall width measures 78.0 inches, while overall height reaches 67.9 inches.

Front and rear track widths both measure 66.7 inches. Minimum ground clearance is listed at 8.3 inches. Cargo liftover height measures 31.6 inches, and step-in height measures 19.5 inches.

The 2026 Nissan Murano® carries a 17.4-degree breakover angle and a 17.4-degree approach angle. Departure angle measures 23.8 degrees. Nissan lists the coefficient of drag at 0.34, supporting aerodynamic efficiency during highway operation.

Wheel and Tire Configurations Across the Lineup

SV and SL trims use 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels paired with 255/55R20 all-season tires. Platinum trims use larger 21-inch aluminum-alloy wheels fitted with 255/50R21 all-season tires.

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System includes four-corner pressure readouts. Easy-Fill Tire Alert functionality is also standard. Nissan includes a tire repair kit as standard equipment, while a temporary spare tire remains optional.

Lighting Systems and Exterior Visibility Features

The 2026 Nissan Murano® includes LED low and high-beam headlights on all trims. LED daytime running lights, automatic on/off headlights, and High Beam Assist are standard equipment. The rear lighting system uses full-width LED tail lamps along with a center high-mounted stop light.

Exterior mirrors include powered adjustment and heating capability. SL and Platinum trims add integrated turn signals, tilt-in-reverse functionality, and two-driver memory settings. Platinum models add power-folding mirror functionality.

The 2026 Nissan Murano® also includes laminated UV-reducing windshield glass and green-tinted UV-reducing front door glass. Acoustic dampening glass is included on SL and Platinum trims. Rear privacy glass is standard across the lineup.

Variable intermittent front wipers with two fixed speeds are standard. Platinum trims include automatic rain-sensing wipers. A rear intermittent wiper with reverse-linked operation is also included.

Driver Assistance and Camera Technologies

Intelligent Cruise Control is standard across all trims. ProPILOT Assist is also standard, while ProPILOT Assist 2.1 is available on Platinum trims through the Technology Package.

The 2026 Nissan Murano® includes Traffic Sign Recognition, Rear Door Alert, Intelligent Driver Alertness, and front sonar sensors. Platinum trims equipped with the Technology Package add Driver Attention Warning and Driver Distraction Warning systems.

Camera systems vary by trim level. SV trims include a RearView Monitor. SL and Platinum trims include HD Intelligent Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection. Platinum trims also offer a 3D Around View Monitor with full 3D rotation capability.

Airbag Systems and Occupant Protection Engineering

The 2026 Nissan Murano® includes the Nissan Advanced Air Bag System with dual-stage supplemental front airbags. Front and outboard rear seat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbags are standard.

Roof-mounted curtain supplemental airbags with rollover sensors are included for outboard occupant protection. Driver and passenger supplemental knee airbags are standard equipment, along with second-row seat-mounted side-impact supplemental airbags.

Additional structural safety systems include zone body construction with front and rear crumple zones, body side reinforcements, high-strength side door guard beams, hood buckling creases, an energy-absorbing steering column, slide-away brake pedal assembly, and knee bolsters.

Advanced Safety and Security Integration

Blind Spot Warning, Blind Spot Intervention, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keep Assist, and Intelligent Lane Intervention are standard safety systems on the 2026 Nissan Murano®.

The SUV also includes Intelligent Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking with Obstruction Detection, and Rear Automatic Braking. Additional safety systems include post-collision hazard warning and post-collision e-call functionality.

Security technologies include vehicle-speed sensing power door locks, an immobilizer system, tamper-proof door lock key cylinders, and Vehicle Security System integration.

Visit Friendship Nissan of Forest City for a Test Ride

Drivers interested in evaluating the 2026 Nissan Murano® can schedule a test drive at Friendship Nissan of Forest City near Shelby, NC. A test drive provides an opportunity to examine the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine performance, Intelligent AWD system operation, and 9-speed automatic transmission response under normal driving conditions. Visitors can also review the 12.3-inch digital display systems, available Google built-in technology, and Bose® Premium Series audio configuration directly inside the cabin. The 2026 Nissan Murano®’s driver-assistance technologies, including ProPILOT Assist and Intelligent Around View® Monitor, can also be evaluated during the visit. Contact our dealership to arrange a convenient appointment time and review available trim configurations and equipment packages in person.