What's New for the 2018 Nissan Murano?

When the Murano originally hit the market in 2003, it attracted ample attention from SUV shoppers. This is an attractive midsize SUV that has always offers its drivers an overall excellent driving experience in a safe, stylish vehicle. While Nissan regularly makes updates to the Murano to keep the vehicle's style and features current and relevant, the 2018 model stands apart from the rest because of its great selection of new features. In fact, it has several wonderful safety and interior features available as new standard equipment for all four 2018 trim levels. This includes a color and touchscreen infotainment and navigation feature and integration with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. There are also collision mitigation features with auto-braking and a forward collision alert feature. Learn more below and then view new Murano SUVs for sale near you.

Interior Luxury with Reclining Rear Seats

While the 2018 Nissan Murano has features and style that are appealing to many SUV buyers, buyers generally have unique needs and desires in their next SUV. Because the Murano is available in four trim levels, buyers have plenty of options to choose from. The trims are the S, SV, SL and Platinum, and these four options are both available in your choice of all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Regardless of the trim that you select, your 2018 Murano will come with Sirius and satellite radio, a CD player, audio functions on the tilting steering wheel and speed-sensitive sound control. Some of the many other standard features available in all 2018 trim levels are front bucket seats in your choice of leather or cloth, six-way power front seat adjustments, cargo lighting, cargo tie-downs, reclining rear seats, back row folding seats for an enlarged cargo area, remote power door locks, power windows, deep tinted windows and numerous other thoughtful features.

Under the Hood

You understandably want to ensure that this vehicle lives up to your performance expectations. All trims for 2018 are well-equipped with a powerful V6, 3.6-liter engine that delivers 240 ft.-pounds of torque and 260 horsepower. This engine accepts regular unleaded fuel and has multi-point fuel injection for enhanced performance. Other engine and mechanical features include electronic overdrive transmission, stability control, two-speed CVT, limited slip differential, driveline traction functions, battery rundown prevention and more. When you visit Pinnacle Nissan soon, you can compare the base engine's performance with upgraded engine options available for the 2018 model.

Proven Safety in the 2018 Murano

You may have plans to spend a lot of time driving around in your new Nissan, so safety on the road is a top concern. The 2018 Nissan Murano has been reviewed by the IIHS and the NHTSA. The IIHS reviewed it for five safety tests, and it gave the 2018 Murano the highest marks possible for all tests. In the area of overall safety, the NHTSA gave the Murano four stars out of five possible stars. You may think that you would need to purchase the most expensive trim level to feel safe in the Nissan Murano, but all trim levels are well-appointed with a full list of safety features. This includes daytime running lights, auto delay off lamps, side impact support beams, a theft deterrent feature, a panic button, multiple front and side airbags, a front airbag deactivation sensor, rear seating area safety seat latches and safety door locks, emergency braking assistance and more.