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2020 Nissan Murano: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2020 Nissan Murano is that its broader driver-assistance suite became standard on SV, SL, and Platinum trims. This is a light trim update rather than a redesign; the refreshed 2019 styling and V6 powertrain carry over.
About the 2020 Nissan Murano
3rd gen (2015-2024), second year after the 2019 refresh.
The Murano is Nissan’s style-first two-row midsize SUV. Nissan markets it as a five-passenger crossover with bold design, easy phone integration, helpful driver-assistance features, and a more upscale cabin feel than many mainstream rivals. Reviewers also call out its strong V6, exceptionally comfortable seats, and smooth highway ride. It fits buyers who want comfort and a premium look more than maximum cargo space, towing, or rugged capability.
The 2020 Murano S covers the essentials with a 3.5-liter V6, an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and automatic emergency braking. SV emphasizes comfort and driver assistance, while SL adds leather seating, heated front and rear seats, a 360-degree parking camera, Bose audio, and navigation. Platinum is the luxury-focused version, with quilted leather, heated and cooled front seats, and a panoramic moonroof.
What changed, by category
Safety
The broader driver-assistance suite became standard on SV, SL, and Platinum. SV also gained adaptive cruise control and rear parking sensors, while SL gained traffic-sign recognition and made lane-departure warning standard. The S retained forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking as standard, with most of the broader suite remaining optional.
Styling
Platinum gained a smooth leather-wrapped steering wheel. On SV, fog lights shifted from standard to optional, and heated side mirrors were added.
2020 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 | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Nissan Murano?
The biggest change is more standard driver-assistance equipment on SV, SL, and Platinum trims. The 2020 Murano otherwise carries over the design introduced by the 2019 refresh.
Was the 2020 Nissan Murano redesigned?
No, the 2020 Nissan Murano was not redesigned. It is the second model year after the 2019 styling refresh and receives only trim-level safety and equipment updates.
Which 2020 Murano trims have the expanded safety suite as standard?
The 2020 Murano SV, SL, and Platinum have the expanded driver-assistance suite as standard. The base S has forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking as standard, while most of the additional assistance features remain optional.
Did the 2020 Nissan Murano get a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2020 Murano keeps the same 3.5-liter V6 and continuously variable automatic transmission used for 2019. The year's changes focus on safety and trim equipment.
What changed on the 2020 Nissan Murano SV?
The 2020 Murano SV gained the expanded driver-assistance suite as standard, plus adaptive cruise control, rear parking sensors, and heated side mirrors. Its fog lights moved from standard equipment to optional equipment.
2020 Nissan Murano Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Nissan Murano.
4.2
2020 Nissan Murano
(796 reviews)
“The murano is a nice driving comfortable vehicle pretty good gas mileage. Overall fun car to drive.”
“The vehicle feels solid, comfortable, and safe. Easy to drive and gets reasonable mileage.”