2026 Nissan Murano Full Specs & Features: Engine, Dimensions, Tech, and Safety
2026 Nissan Murano Full Specs & Features: Engine, Dimensions, Tech, and Safety
When it comes to midsize SUVs, the Nissan Murano stands out from the crowd. The elegant, comfortable, and well-equipped SUV is available in three trims, all affordably priced, especially compared to other midsize SUVs. The attractive SUV comes with luxury-level features that only enhance the smooth and capable ride. You’ll find the 2026 Murano at Journey Nissan, where our friendly team can help you choose your favorite trim, value your trade, and take advantage of incentives and specials.
What Makes the 2026 Nissan Murano a Great SUV for Chicagoland Drivers?
Read on to learn more about the specs, features, tech, and safety features in the 2026 Nissan Murano.
What Features Stand Out in the 2026 Nissan Murano?
In 2025, Nissan updated the Murano to give it exterior styling that fit with the other models in the brand. The automaker also upgraded the interior tech, safety features, and comfortable ride.
Today’s Nissan Murano delivers a luxurious ride quality with impressive interior comfort features like:
- Standard heated front seats
- Heated exterior mirrors
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- A large infotainment touchscreen and wireless connectivity options
The comfortable ride is due to the smooth-shifting nine-speed automatic transmission and the turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Additional engineering features, like the handling and chassis, only enhanced the pleasing ride quality.
On the outside, the fourth-generation Nissan Murano has a sleek front fascia with thin, flush LED headlights and a curved grille. The new body style has a sculptural quality that wasn’t present in previous models, and the elegantly curved lines continue through the D pillar to the rear with its taillights that perfectly complement the headlights.
Nissan outfits the Murano with technology drivers expect to find in a family-friendly, luxury-grade SUV. Standard tech features include
- A 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android™ Auto
- Active noise cancellation
- A suite of driver-assistance features with Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind-Spot Monitoring
What’s Under the Hood in the 2026 Murano?
The new 2026 Nissan Murano comes standard with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. It delivers 241 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Previous model years featured a continuously variable automatic transmission, but the new-generation Murano has a smooth-shifting nine-speed automatic transmission. Drivers around Chicagoland rave about the new transmission and how it makes the ride more refined.
All models have all-wheel drive, as front-wheel-drive models were discontinued in 2025. Standard all-wheel drive is a must-have for Chicagoland drivers, especially when snow falls in the winter and the rain arrives in the spring.
The EPA-estimated fuel economy for the 2026 Murano and its 18.7-gallon fuel tank is:
- 21 MPG in the city
- 27 MPG on the highway
- 23 MPG combined
What are the Notable Specs in the 2026 Nissan Murano?
Families appreciate the size and specs in midsize SUVs. The 2026 Nissan Murano has notable specs that drivers want. Each model has four doors and seating for five. While the Murano is better known for comfort over versatility, the midsize SUV can tow up to 1,500 pounds when properly equipped.
Cargo space matters, and the Murano has plenty of it. With the rear seats upright, the Murano has 32.9 cubic feet of cargo space. With the rear seats lowered, the cargo space increases to 63.5 cubic feet. With a 60/40-folding rear seat, drivers have options when it comes to hauling groceries, gear, and other goodies.
Families will appreciate the ease of loading and unloading items from the flat, low, and wide cargo area. Nissan includes a power liftgate with every trim. Drivers can add a motion-activated liftgate in the mid-level SL trim, and this feature is standard on the top Platinum trim.
The front seats have plenty of space for the driver and front passenger including 39.4 inches of headroom and 60.8 inches of shoulder room. The rear seats also have notable space. The rear specs include:
- Rear head room: 37.9 inches
- Rear leg room: 36.3 inches
- Rear shoulder room: 58.5 inches
- Rear hip room: 56.9 inches
What Safety & Tech Features are in the 2026 Murano?
Nissan values safety and loads the Murano with a plethora of safety tech. Because of the build quality and the driver-assistance features, the 2026 Murano has already earned a Top Safety Pick+ nod from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
The standard safety tech includes:
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Forward and Rear Parking Sensors
- Hill-Start Assist
- Blind-Spot Monitoring
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane-Departure Warning
- Lane-Keep Assist
- Lane-Centering Assist
- Automatic High-Beam Headlights
- Driver-Attention Monitoring
- Traffic-Sign Recognition
The optional safety tech includes:
- A Surround-View Camera System
- Stop-and-Go Adaptive Cruise Control
- A Head-up Display
- Active Driver-Attention Monitoring
Drivers can also add the ProPILOT Assist 2.1 system that includes a hands-off semi-automated driving system that is useful on highway drives.
The interior technology is equally impressive. All three trims have a large 12.3-inch infotainment screen. The entry-level SV trim has six speakers, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, voice recognition, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android™ Auto, and Bluetooth® connectivity. For convenience, every model has several USB-C ports and wireless device charging.
The Murano SL adds a universal garage door opener, ambient interior lighting, Amazon Alexa voice response, a heated steering wheel, and a Bose 10-speaker sound system. The top Platinum trim has rain-sensing windshield wipers, heated rear seats, cooled and massaging front seats, and more optional features.
Why Do Drivers Love the 2026 Murano in Waukegan, Gurnee, and Lindenhurst?
Chicagoland drivers rave about the comfort, style, and ride quality in the 2026 Nissan Murano. This family-friendly SUV has several other features that drivers appreciate, including:
- A roomy cargo area thanks to the 60/40-split-folding rear seat
- A fuel-efficient powertrain with standard all-wheel drive
- The suite of safety features and a Top Safety Pick+ IIHS rating
- Updated styling with elegant and modern lines
- Comfortable Prima-Tex synthetic leather seats in the SV and SL trims
- Semi-aniline leather upholstery in the Platinum trim
Explore the 2026 Murano at Journey Nissan in Lindenhurst, IL
We invite you to visit Journey Nissan in Lindenhurst, IL, to explore the three well-equipped trim levels of the new 2026 Nissan Murano. We’re confident you’ll appreciate the styling, power, and tech in this attractive and affordable midsize SUV. Our finance team can make the 2026 Murano even more affordable with a loan or lease from Nissan Finance.
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