Last updated August 4, 2026
The Murano lineup starts with the S, the straightforward entry trim, while the SV is the mainstream comfort-and-tech choice. LE and SL models make up the richer Premium Comfort branch, and Platinum sits at the top with the most luxurious seats and cabin details. The 2016 SL Hybrid and Platinum Hybrid combine upper-trim equipment with a fuel-saving hybrid system. Cross is the outlier: a four-seat, all-wheel-drive convertible focused on open-air cruising rather than cargo flexibility.
The Base Model trim level — S — is the straightforward Murano, pairing the model’s smooth V6 character with its essential comfort features and fewer upscale cabin extras.
Best for: Shoppers who want a comfortable Murano without paying for premium-trim upgrades.
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The Mid-Level trim level — SV — is the everyday sweet spot, known for adding useful comfort and technology without moving into the luxury-focused trims.
Best for: Drivers who want a well-equipped daily crossover with more comfort and convenience than the entry model.
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Compared with S, SV emphasizes added comfort and technology. The newest SV also moves to a 241-hp turbo four-cylinder engine, a nine-speed automatic, standard AWD, and dual 12.3-inch displays.
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The Premium Comfort trim level — LE and SL — gives the Murano a richer, more open cabin through upgraded materials, premium audio, and added comfort technology.
Best for: Shoppers who value a more upscale cabin and better in-car technology but do not need every Platinum feature.
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Over SV, LE and SL add a more premium cabin experience centered on an expansive moonroof, Bose audio, and upgraded comfort features. Exact equipment depends on the year and whether the vehicle is an LE or SL.
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The Top Tier trim level — Platinum — is the most luxury-focused Murano, built around richer seat materials, greater front- and rear-seat comfort, and distinctive exterior details.
Best for: Buyers who want the Murano’s fullest comfort treatment rather than extra performance or off-road hardware.
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Over LE and SL, Platinum adds richer leather, more front-seat functions, heated rear seats, and additional driver-display technology on newer examples.
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The Hybrid trim level — SL Hybrid and Platinum Hybrid — combines a high-feature Murano cabin with a fuel-saving hybrid powertrain rather than presenting the hybrid as a basic economy model.
Best for: Used-car shoppers seeking a rare 2016 Murano with upper-trim comfort and hybrid efficiency.
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This is a separate 2016 powertrain branch rather than a simple step above Platinum. SL Hybrid pairs the hybrid system with premium-comfort equipment, while Platinum Hybrid adds features such as heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel.
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The Special Editions trim level — Cross — is the Murano’s unusual open-air branch, turning it into a four-seat, all-wheel-drive convertible.
Best for: Drivers who prioritize distinctive styling and top-down cruising over maximum cargo flexibility.
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Cross is not a step above the hybrid trims. It is a separate body-style branch focused on year-round open-air cruising, with standard AWD and a power soft-top.
1 in stock| Feature | Hybrid | Top Tier | Mid-Level | Base Model | Premium Comfort | Special Editions |
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| Includes | Platinum Hybrid, SL Hybrid2 in stock | Platinum60 in stock | LE, SL83 in stock | Cross1 in stock | ||
| Lineup identity | Upper-trim 2016 hybrids | Luxury-focused Platinum | Everyday SV step-up | Straightforward S | Upscale LE and SL | Four-seat Cross convertible |
| Powertrain character | Supercharged 2.5L hybrid system | Newest Platinum: 241-hp turbo 2.0L, 9-speed automatic, AWD | Newest SV: 241-hp turbo 2.0L, 9-speed automatic, AWD | 260-hp 3.5L V6 with CVT | Newest SL: 241-hp turbo 2.0L, 9-speed automatic, AWD | Standard AWD |
| Seat comfort | Leather; heated fronts; cooled fronts on Platinum Hybrid | Quilted leather; added front- and rear-seat comfort | Heated front seats | Core comfort seating | Richer comfort-focused cabin | Heated leather front seats |
| Premium audio | 11-speaker Bose | Bose premium audio | Core infotainment setup | Core infotainment setup | Bose premium audio | Convertible-tuned Bose |
| Roof and body style | Fixed-roof hybrid crossover | Fixed-roof luxury crossover | Fixed-roof crossover | Fixed-roof crossover | Panoramic or dual-panel moonroof | Power soft-top convertible |
| Notable driver technology | Hybrid gauges; 360-degree camera on SL Hybrid | Head-up display and surround-view camera on newer Platinum | Driver assistance; dual displays on newest SV | Driver-assistance suite on newer S models | Surround-view camera and Google tools on newer SL | Rearview camera |
The S was the entry Murano through 2023. In later third-generation models, it still had the 260-hp V6, an 8-inch touchscreen, phone integration, dual-zone climate control, LED headlights, and the core safety suite.
The SV is generally the well-equipped step above the old S. Since the 2025 redesign, it has served as the entry trim with a turbo engine, dual 12.3-inch displays, heated front seats, wireless phone integration, and driver-assistance tech.
The SL is the premium-comfort trim. On newer Muranos, it builds on the SV with a panoramic moonroof, Bose audio, Google-based navigation and voice tools, a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, and a surround-view camera.
The Platinum is the comfort-focused top trim. On newer models, it adds quilted leather, ventilated and massaging front seats, heated rear outboard seats, a head-up display, and 21-inch wheels. It does not add extra power or off-road ability.
The LE was the luxury-focused top trim during the second generation. It emphasized cabin comfort with features such as heated rear seats, steering-column memory, wood-tone trim, a dual-panel moonroof, Bose audio, and 20-inch wheels.
The Cross, also called the CrossCabriolet, was the unusual four-seat convertible sold during the second generation. It had standard all-wheel drive, a power soft-top, heated leather-appointed front seats, Bose audio, and pop-up roll bars.
On later third-generation Muranos, the SV adds comfort and convenience over the S rather than a stronger engine. The exact equipment changes by year, but the SV is the better fit for shoppers who want more cabin amenities while keeping the same V6 powertrain.
On newer Muranos, the SL adds the upgrades that make the cabin feel more premium: a panoramic moonroof, Bose audio, Google-based navigation and voice tools, a heated steering wheel, ambient lighting, and a surround-view camera.
On newer models, the Platinum adds richer seating and driver-display features rather than more performance. Key upgrades include quilted leather, ventilated and massaging front seats, heated rear outboard seats, a head-up display, and 21-inch wheels.
No. LE was the top luxury trim in the second-generation lineup, while SL sat below it. From the 2015 redesign onward, Platinum became the top trim and SL remained the premium step beneath it.
The 2016 SL Hybrid replaces the regular SL’s V6 setup with a supercharged 2.5-liter hybrid system and adds hybrid gauges. It remains an upscale trim with leather-appointed seats, heated front seats, Bose audio, and a 360-degree camera.
The 2016 Platinum Hybrid adds the top trim’s comfort equipment to the same hybrid powertrain. Its main upgrades include LED headlights, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, and steering-column memory.
The SL is the natural middle choice. On newer models, it gets the panoramic moonroof, Bose audio, Google-based tools, heated steering wheel, and surround-view camera without the Platinum’s massage seats, quilted leather, and head-up display.
The Platinum is the clearest fit among newer models. It combines quilted leather with ventilated and massaging front seats plus heated rear outboard seats. The rare 2016 Platinum Hybrid is the comfort-focused choice among the two hybrid trims.
The SL and Platinum have both features in the newest generation. The SV keeps the core dual-screen setup but does not include those premium upgrades. Equipment differs on older Muranos, so compare the features on the individual vehicle.