2020 Nissan Murano

“The 2020 Murano has an exciting appearance and contemporary content, but it's not polished or engaging enough to compete with the best in class.”- Car and Driver

The 2020 Nissan Murano is available in four trims: S, SV, SL and Platinum. The base S trim costs about $31,730. All the trims are available in FWD configuration only, while 4WD is optional. All the trims are equipped with the same drivetrain and offer mediocre performance. However, the fuel efficiency is good for the segment.

From the SV trim itself, features like 10-way power-adjustable seats, auto dimming rearview mirror, speed sensing wipers, remote engine start system, HomeLink Universal Transceiver etc. Nissan also offers a good range of official accessories to muscle up the Murano as per your needs.

We Recommend

We would recommend the SV trim for the list of features and its price point. It offers many additional features like power adjustable front seats, outside heated mirrors, rear sonar system, blindspot warning, etc over the base S trim for a reasonable cost. Plus, opting for AWD configuration will make the 2020 Murano more versatile. We would suggest the Premium Package for the SV trim to add features like dual-panel panoramic moonroof, heated front seats, leatherette appointed seats, etc. 

“The 2020 Nissan Murano is not particularly efficient at 23 mpg combined.”- The Car Connection

The 2020 Nissan Murano offers acceptable fuel economy as a compensation for its uninspiring performance. It offers 20 MPG in the city, 28 MPG on the highways and 23 MPG in combined driving conditions. With a fuel tank capacity of 19.0 gallons, it can travel up to 437 miles in mixed conditions. 

All the SUVs offer identical gas mileage while their total range differs. The Hyundai Santa Fe is the least fuel efficient and offers the least range. The Nissan Murano wins the range battle owing to marginally better gas mileage and large fuel tank. The Blazer and Passport offer the same fuel economy in mixed conditions. 

“The Murano's cabin is among the nicest, most well-equipped interiors in this comparison and outluxes most of the other Nissan products.”- Car and Driver

The 2020 Nissan Murano can accommodate up to five passengers. The front seats are comfortable and come with adequate cushioning while being 10-way power adjustable from the SV trim itself. The dashboard is laid out in an ergonomic fashion with the infotainment screen just below the aircon vents. The S and SV trims get cloth upholstery while the SL and Platinum trims get leather appointed seats.

The rear seats are comfortable as well while offering good thigh support. The leg space is good across the second row but not the best. The rear seat is 60/40 split and foldable for extending cargo capacity. The SL and Platinum trims receive heated rear seats while a dual-zone climate control system is standard across all the trims. The Platinum trim gets special semi-aniline leather upholstery with diamond quilted inserts. 

In terms of ingress/egress, the 2020 Nissan Murano Murano is the easiest one, courtesy of the 90-degree opening doors. It allows for a wide opening for passengers to get in and the low height of the Murano adds to the ease. The competition offers better second row legroom The cargo capacity is not satisfactory with just 32.1 cu-ft of space. The Honda Passport offers a class-leading 41.2 cu-ft of trunk space. 

The 2020 Nissan Murano’s infotainment system is feature-loaded. It gets an advanced drive-assist display and a 8.0-inch touchscreen display as standard. It also gets features like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for better smartphone connectivity. Some features like navigation system, SiriusXM services and 11-speaker Bose audio system are available only in SL and Platinum trims. While the NissanConnect services are exclusive to Platinum trim. Some of the standout interior features are: 

• Dual zone climate control system 
• Advanced driver assist display
• Remote engine start system
• 10-way power adjustable driver seats 
• Steering mounted controls 
• Climate controlled front seats (Platinum)
• 8-inch touchscreen display
• 6-speaker audio system
• 11-speaker Bose audio system (SL and Platinum)
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay 
• Navigation system (SL and Platinum)

“Despite its unremarkable performance, the Murano looks fancy and can be affordable.”- Car and Driver

The 2020 Nissan Murano is surely a quirky looking mid-size crossover SUV. The front fascia gets two sharp LED headlamps with daytime running lights along with the signature Nissan V-grille with chrome accents look aggressive. The front bumper houses the fog lamps and merges well with the front profile. 

The side profile looks very similar to a hatchback while the roof rails give it a sporty appeal. A strong character line starts from the front headlamps and reaches the rear tail lamps, giving it a very prominent look. The rear profile is aggressive as well with angular LED tail lamps and roof mounted spoiler. The motion activated liftgate aids convenience and opens vertically. 

The 2020 Nissan Murano offers balanced exterior dimensions and sits lower as compared to its rivals. It is one of the longer and narrower SUVs in the competition. The less width of the Murano should help get you through tight spots on the road with ease. The Honda Passport is wider and taller than others offering better shoulder room and headroom. It also offers higher ground clearance. Some of the standout exterior features are: 

• LED headlamps and taillights 
• LED fog lamps
• Chrome door handles 
• Roof rails 
• Active grille shutters
• Power heated outside mirrors (SL and Platinum)

Decent scores from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) give the Murano an average safety report card. - Car and Driver 

The 2020 Nissan Murano offers many safety features as standard. The NHTSA has given it an overall 5-star safety rating followed by a 4-star rating in the rollover test. Even the IIHS has tagged it as “Good” in most of the safety tests. It offers many passive safety features along with active safety features like forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, hill-start assist, intelligent driver alertness, etc to ensure passenger safety. Some of the standout safety features are:

• Auto emergency braking with pedestrian braking. 
• Hill start assist 
• Intelligent lane intervention
• Blindspot monitoring system
• Rear cross traffic alert 
• Rear automatic braking 
• High beam assist 

2020 Nissan Murano vs 2020 Chevrolet Blazer 

The 2020 Chevrolet Blazer offers better performance than the Murano. The Murano offers better gas mileage and higher range as well. The Chevrolet Blazer offers better ground clearance, a must in the SUV segment.

The Nissan Murano offers better trunk space then the Blazer. The Murano is also more comfortable and premium from inside as compared to the Blazer. We would pick the Nissan Murano for better creature comforts. 

2020 Nissan Murano vs 2020 Honda Passport

The 2020 Honda Passport is the newest entry in the segment and offers a spacious cabin and large cargo area. It offers a decent MPG figure.The Passport is way ahead than the Murano in terms of performance and a bit more fun to drive as well.

The Nissan on the other hand screams luxury from the inside and the way it drives. It also offers many safety features as standard for enhanced safety of its passengers.

2020 Nissan Murano vs 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe offers better performance while being less fuel efficient. The Nissan Murano is more fuel efficient and more comfortable as well. The Hyundai Santa Fe comes with better cargo space and better rear row legroom as well.

The Santa Fe looks more SUV-ish than the Murano and offers an engaging drive. We would pick the Santa Fe over the Murano for better driving involvement. 

With its updated exteriors, interior ergonomics and a ultra-plush and quiet ride, the Nissan Murano leaves very less to be desired from an SUV meant for doing a lot of mile munching. With the addition of safety features, the Murano is a lot safer to drive than before as well. Overall, if you aren't much concerned with performance and rely more on the comfort of the ride, a drive in the 2020 Nissan Murano is the one that you should be looking for.