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2022 Nissan Murano: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 Nissan Murano is mostly a carryover, with no major model-wide updates. The headline change is that the SV trim makes heated front seats and synthetic leather upholstery standard.
About the 2022 Nissan Murano
3rd generation (2015-2024), late-cycle year after the 2019 refresh.
Nissan positions the Murano as the style-first, comfort-focused choice in its midsize two-row SUV range. The brochure leans hard on design, a more premium-looking cabin, quiet long-drive comfort, and easy everyday tech rather than off-road image or maximum cargo/towing numbers. For most buyers, the Murano’s appeal is that it feels a little more upscale and more design-conscious than many mainstream rivals while still using straightforward V6 power and familiar controls.
For 2022, Nissan positioned the S as a well-equipped entry trim and the SV as the practical comfort upgrade, with an 8-inch touchscreen in the S and heated front seats in the SV. The SL adds features such as a 360-degree camera, navigation, and Bose audio. The Platinum focuses on a richer cabin with quilted semi-aniline leather, heated and cooled front seats, and a panoramic moonroof.
What changed, by category
Interior comfort
The SV trim gains standard heated front seats and synthetic leather upholstery. The rest of the lineup changes very little.
2022 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 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| 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 changed on the 2022 Nissan Murano compared with the 2021 model?
The main change is to the SV trim, which gets heated front seats and synthetic leather upholstery as standard equipment. There are no significant model-wide powertrain, styling, safety, or infotainment updates.
Is the 2022 Nissan Murano a redesign?
No. The 2022 Murano is a late-cycle version of the third generation, following the earlier 2019 refresh. Its design, five-seat layout, and core mechanical setup carry over.
Did the 2022 Nissan Murano get a new engine or transmission?
No. Every 2022 Murano keeps the 260-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 and continuously variable automatic transmission used for 2021.
Which 2022 Nissan Murano trim received the meaningful update?
The SV received the meaningful update for 2022. Its standard heated front seats and synthetic leather upholstery make it a more comfort-focused step up from the S trim.
Did the 2022 Nissan Murano's standard safety suite change?
No. The standard Safety Shield 360 driver-assistance suite is essentially unchanged from 2021, so safety equipment is not a headline update for 2022.
2022 Nissan Murano Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 Nissan Murano.
4.3
2022 Nissan Murano
(463 reviews)
“It is a good reliable vehicle but pricey during this high inflation post pandemic period.”
“This is one of the most comfortable vehicles I've ever been in. It is very quiet. This is a wonderful vehicle.”