2019 Nissan Murano review
Nissan Murano highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Luxurious cabin
- Available all-wheel drive
- Good rear legroom
Cons
- Cargo space is limited
- Somewhat bumpy ride
- Limited storage for items upfront
Mileage (EPA estimate)
20 city, 28 highway, 23 combined
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Comfortable and road-trip ready!
Entering its third generation in the 2015 model year, the 2019 Nissan Murano has had plenty of updates over the previous years, and the 2019 Nissan Murano's visual changes and technology updates will appeal to you if you're in the market for an SUV. The Murano has been designed to take both the daily urban commute and the long road trip in stride. Its comfortable seating and peppy V6 engine should make it an ideal choice if you're looking for a road-tripping two-row SUV. An available all-wheel-drive (AWD) system should help boost your confidence when the road conditions get tricky, and there's plenty of power for passing on the highway. The 2019 Nissan Murano has all the things you may be looking for in a two-row SUV and a little personality to boot.
All Nissan Murano years
What is new for the 2019 Nissan Murano?
- Murano trims have been upgraded with Parking Sensors, Lane Departure Warning, and Sunroof(s) as standard equipment this year.
- The Platinum trim now comes with Cruise Control as standard equipment.
- The SL trim now comes with Cruise Control and 20 Inch Plus Wheels as standard equipment.
2019 Nissan Murano trims
S:
The base trim of the 2019 Nissan Murano, the S trim includes features such as Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, an eight-inch touchscreen display, push-button start, auto on/off headlights, and more.
SV:
The SV trim of the 2019 Nissan Murano includes everything found on the S trim as well as a leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote start, intelligent climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and more.
SL:
The SL trim of the 2019 Nissan Murano includes everything found on the SV trim as well as heated front and rear seats, driver's seat memory, a Bose® 11-speaker premium audio system, leather seats, and more.
Platinum:
The Platinum trim of the 2019 Nissan Murano includes everything found on the SL trim as well as heated and cooled front seats, steering wheel memory, a power panoramic moonroof, traffic sign recognition, and more.
Nissan Murano photos
5 reasons to buy the 2019 Nissan Murano
1. Smooth ride around town
One of the advantages of a continuously variable transmission, or CVT, is there are no gears for it to shift through. This gives the 2019 Nissan Murano a smoother ride around town while also keeping the engine at the optimum rpm for your driving demands. If a smooth and quiet ride is an essential part of an SUV to you, the 2019 Nissan Murano should be a great choice.
2. Room for the family
There's enough space for five in the 2019 Nissan Murano thanks to 55.7 cubic feet of front-seat space and 52.4 cubic feet of rear-seat space. With an additional 32.1 cubic feet of cargo space (31.1 with the sunroof), there should be all the room you need for your road-trip luggage. For extra big moves, the cabin opens up to an ample 67 cubic feet with all the seats folded down - giving you plenty of room to work with.
3. Power for the long haul
Under the hood of the 2019 Nissan Murano is a 3.5L V6 engine that makes 260 horsepower and 240 lb.-ft. of torque. Thanks to the CVT, there should be plenty of power to use at highway speeds—the spirited drive of the V6 is great fun on long trips. You can also expect an EPA-estimated 20 mpg city 28 mpg highway from it, too.
4. Standard driving aids
The 2019-and-later Nissan Murano is equipped with some useful driver aids as standard. At the base-level, you'll find forward collision warning with automatic braking and pedestrian detection. In addition, you'll get driver-alert technology designed to alert you if you're not paying attention to the road or appear drowsy. Available technology also includes adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, and reverse automatic braking.
5. Connected technology
You don't need to upgrade to the higher trims of the 2019 Nissan Murano to find modern connectivity. Features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on all trims. Stay focused on the road with a hands-free text assistant and Bluetooth® connectivity, also on all trims. Two USB and three USB-C ports, also standard on every 2019 Nissan Murano, will help you keep your devices charged during the ride.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Nissan Murano an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Nissan Murano 16th out of 29 among Compact SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Nissan MuranoNissan Murano features and specs
S 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Full Roof Rack
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.5L
Horsepower
260
Torque (ft-lbs)
240
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
19
Wheelbase
111.2"
Overall length
192.4"
Width
75.4"
Height
66.6"
Leg room
F 40.5"/R 38.7"
Head room
F 39.9"/R 39.8"
Front tires
P235/65TR18
Rear tires
P235/65TR18
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
150/1500 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2019 Nissan Murano FAQ
The 2019 Nissan Murano comes equipped with a 260 hp 3.5L V6 engine.
The 2019 Nissan Murano gets an EPA estimated 23 MPG combined city/highway when equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine and an automatic transmission. Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates when vehicles sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov for details.
The 2019 Nissan Murano is a two-row midsize SUV that is capable of seating up to five passengers.
More about the 2019 Nissan Murano
Color options
Exterior colors
Brilliant Silver Metallic
Cayenne Red Metallic
Deep Blue Pearl
Gun Metallic
Mocha Almond Pearl
Magnetic Black Pearl
Pearl White Tri-Coat
Sunset Dirt ChromaFlair
Interior colors
Cashmere cloth
Cashmere leather
Cashmere semi-anilite leather
Graphite cloth
Graphite leather
Graphite semi-anilite leather
Mocha semi-anilite leather
Child seat details
The 2019 Nissan Murano offers seating for five and can fit up to three car seats in the second row. This includes latch car seats, infant car seats, rear-facing convertible car seats, forward-facing convertible car seats, and booster car seats. Thanks to its spacious cabin, the 2019 Nissan Murano is a fine choice for small to medium-sized families and can easily accommodate multiple car seats.
Performance
The 2019 Nissan Murano comes equipped with a 260 hp 3.5L V6 engine that is paired with a CVT automatic transmission and can accelerate from 0-60 MPH in 7.3 seconds. The 2019 Nissan Murano also has a towing capacity of 1,500 pounds, when properly equipped.
Emissions Info
According to EPA estimates, the FWD 2019 Nissan Murano’s tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions are 385 grams per mile. This estimate is based on a brand-new model. Visit fueleconomy.gov for more details.
Year comparisons
2009-2014 Nissan Murano (Second Generation)
The second-generation Nissan Murano debuted with the release of the 2009 model and features a 3.5L V6 engine that ranged from 260-265 hp over the generation. The Murano was given a further facelift in 2011 with a restyled front and rear bumper as well as new headlights and wheels.
2015-Present Nissan Murano (Third Generation)
The release of the third generation Nissan Murano in 2015 saw updates to the vehicle's trim levels, standard and available features, and interior and exterior styling. However, the same 260 hp 3.5L V6 engine from the previous generation was carried over to the third generation Murano. For the third generation Murano, the LE trim was discontinued and replaced by the SV and Platinum trims.
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