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2017 Nissan Murano: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The 2017 Nissan Murano is mostly a carryover, with the main change arriving in the midyear 2017.5 update: broader Apple CarPlay access and more driver-assistance technology on lower trims. Early-build 2017 models may not have those updates.
About the 2017 Nissan Murano
3rd generation Murano (2015-2024), third model year, pre-refresh year with a midyear 2017.5 tech update.
Nissan positioned the Murano as a stylish, more premium-feeling two-row midsize SUV for buyers who wanted comfort, standout design, and a strong V6 without stepping into a luxury brand. The marketing leaned heavily on its lounge-like cabin, distinctive exterior shape, and quiet, upscale feel. Compared with more utilitarian rivals, the Murano’s appeal was less about maximum cargo or towing and more about comfort, design, and an easygoing everyday drive.
The 2017 Murano remains a comfort-focused SUV with a V6 and a quiet, polished cabin. The SV adds navigation and remote start, the SL brings leather, a surround-view camera, and Bose audio, and the Platinum tops the range with climate-controlled front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The hybrid powertrain previously offered on the SL and Platinum was dropped. The 2017 lineup continued with the 3.5-liter V6 and continuously variable automatic transmission.
Safety
Later 2017.5 production extended driver-assistance features to lower trims. Equipment varies by trim and build date, so this was not a standard change on every 2017 Murano.
Tech
Later 2017.5 production expanded Apple CarPlay across most of the Murano range. Some early-build 2017 models do not have it.
2017 Nissan Murano specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, Xtronic CVT | Automatic, Xtronic CVT | Automatic, Xtronic CVT | Automatic, Xtronic CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | 240 lb-ft | 240 lb-ft | 240 lb-ft | 240 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb |
| Rear Legroom | 38.7 in | 38.7 in | 38.7 in | 38.7 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Cooled Seats | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is different about the 2017.5 Nissan Murano?
The 2017.5 Murano broadens Apple CarPlay access and extends some driver-assistance features to lower trims. It is a midyear equipment update rather than a redesign.
Does every 2017 Nissan Murano have Apple CarPlay?
No, not every 2017 Murano has Apple CarPlay. Nissan expanded it during the later 2017.5 production run, so early-build vehicles may lack it.
Was the 2017 Nissan Murano offered as a hybrid?
No, the hybrid powertrain previously found on the SL and Platinum was dropped for 2017. The 2017 lineup uses a 3.5-liter V6 with a continuously variable automatic transmission.
Was the 2017 Nissan Murano redesigned?
No, the 2017 Murano was not redesigned. It remained part of the third generation introduced for 2015, with a limited midyear technology and safety-equipment update.
Is the 2017 Nissan Murano meaningfully different from the 2016 model?
The differences are modest. Later-build 2017 models have broader Apple CarPlay and driver-assistance availability, while the hybrid powertrain offered on certain 2016 trims was discontinued.
2017 Nissan Murano Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Nissan Murano.
4.3
2017 Nissan Murano
(1,209 reviews)
“My 2017 Nissan Murano is a dream, it handles well and met all of my expectations. I have always driven a Murano and this vehicle suits my needs and if I am to get another vehicle it will definitely be another Nissan Murano.”
“Car is excellent the Bluetooth system is a wreck needs to be worked on constantly but other than that no other issues”