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2019 Nissan Murano: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Nissan Murano’s biggest change is a mid-cycle refresh with a bolder grille, redesigned LED lighting, new wheels, and updated interior trim. It also gains more standard safety equipment, while the 3.5-liter V6 and automatic transmission carry over unchanged.
About the 2019 Nissan Murano
3rd gen (2015-2024), mid-cycle refresh year
Nissan presents the Murano as a premium-feeling two-row midsize crossover for drivers who want style, comfort, and easy everyday tech more than maximum seating or rugged capability. The pitch centers on bold design, a quiet cabin, upscale interior finishes, seamless phone integration, and driver-assist features that make commuting and family trips less stressful. Compared with many rivals, Murano leans more toward near-luxury comfort and relaxed road manners than sporty handling or a third row.
The 2019 Murano ranges from the straightforward S, with an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, to the convenience-focused SV with remote start and power front seats. SL adds leather, heated front and rear seats, Bose audio, navigation, and a hands-free liftgate. Platinum is the most upscale version, with quilted semi-aniline leather, climate-controlled front seats, a panoramic moonroof, and the broadest standard driver-assistance equipment.
What changed, by category
Styling
A more pronounced V-shaped grille, redesigned LED headlights and taillights, new fog lights, fresh wheel designs, and updated interior finishes give the Murano a noticeably revised look.
Safety
Rear Door Alert and Intelligent Driver Alertness became standard across the lineup. Newer driver-assistance features reached higher trims, with Platinum gaining pedestrian-detecting automatic emergency braking, lane intervention, rear automatic braking, and traffic sign recognition.
Tech
USB-C ports were added as part of the refresh, while SL received a newer built-in navigation system.
2019 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 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 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 | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| 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 the biggest change to the 2019 Nissan Murano?
The biggest change is refreshed styling. The 2019 Murano has a more pronounced V-shaped grille, redesigned LED headlights and taillights, new fog lights, updated wheels, and fresher interior trim.
Did the 2019 Nissan Murano get a new engine?
No. The 2019 Murano keeps the same 3.5-liter V6 and continuously variable automatic transmission used before the refresh.
What safety features were added to the 2019 Nissan Murano?
Rear Door Alert and Intelligent Driver Alertness became standard across the 2019 Murano lineup. More advanced features were limited to higher trims; Platinum gained pedestrian-detecting automatic emergency braking, lane intervention, rear automatic braking, and traffic sign recognition.
Is the 2019 Nissan Murano substantially different from the 2018 model?
Yes, but it is a refresh rather than a full redesign. The 2019 model has revised exterior styling, updated cabin finishes, USB-C ports, and additional safety equipment, while its underlying design and V6 powertrain remain the same.
Which 2019 Nissan Murano trim has the most upscale interior?
Platinum has the most upscale interior. It includes diamond-quilted semi-aniline leather, climate-controlled front seats, a panoramic moonroof, and a power-adjustable steering column with memory.
2019 Nissan Murano Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 Nissan Murano.
4.2
2019 Nissan Murano
(505 reviews)
“Love it, well worth the cost. Comfortable, roomy, sporty looking, and provides plenty of get up Go Juice!!”
“it has a lot of things backwards on it. Fuel gauge reads empty to full. The door locks are backyards. The back windows button do not light up or indicate they are for the back windows.”