Review of the 2027 Nissan Murano in El Paso, TX

2027 Nissan Murano: Midsize SUV Review

The 2027 Nissan Murano combines sophisticated styling, premium comfort, and modern technology in a two-row midsize SUV designed to make every drive more enjoyable. At Charlie Clark Nissan El Paso in El Paso, TX, shoppers can explore three distinct trims: SL, Dark Armor, and Platinum. With spacious seating, versatile cargo space, and upscale interior amenities, the Murano delivers everyday practicality without sacrificing refinement.

For 2027, the new Dark Armor trim brings bold exterior styling, while Snow Mode becomes standard across the lineup. Every trim features a turbocharged engine and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD), providing confident performance for daily commutes and weekend adventures. Available premium appointments and advanced connectivity features allow drivers to tailor the Murano to their preferences.

Visit Charlie Clark Nissan El Paso today to compare trims, explore available features, and schedule a test drive to find the right Nissan model for your lifestyle!

Interior Specs and Features

The 2027 Murano approaches daily transportation as a chance to settle into a more welcoming space. Its cabin offers different levels of upholstery, seat adjustment, and ambient lighting, with useful room for passengers and their belongings.

Interior Dimensions

• Seating capacity: Five passengers
• Front/rear legroom: 44.3/36.3 inches
• Front headroom: 41.1 inches on SL; 39.4 inches on Dark Armor and Platinum
• Rear headroom: 37.9 inches
• Front/rear shoulder room: 60.8/58.5 inches
• Passenger volume: 112.0 cubic feet on SL; 107.1 cubic feet on Dark Armor and Platinum
• Cargo capacity: 32.9 cubic feet behind the rear seats; 63.5 cubic feet with them folded flat

The 60/40-split rear bench lets you leave seating available while extending room for longer items. Compare headroom in your preferred trim, especially when deciding whether the panoramic roof is a priority.

Interior Highlights

• SL: Prima-Tex® leatherette seating and heated front seats
• Dark Armor: Perforated Prima-Tex seating, a heated steering wheel, and multicolor ambient LED lighting
• Platinum: Semi-aniline leather-appointed seating; heated, cooled, massaging front seats; heated outboard rear seats
• Shared adjustments: Eight-way power driver’s seat, six-way power passenger’s seat, and two-driver memory with automatic entry/exit
• Climate control: Standard dual-zone automatic temperature control with a microfilter

Platinum’s four-way power lumbar adjustment for both front seats makes it particularly relevant when driver and passenger comfort carry equal weight. Across the lineup, separate temperature settings reduce the need to agree on one cabin temperature.

Exterior Design

The Murano gives a practical two-row shape a more expressive appearance. Dark Armor emphasizes contrast and darker detailing, while Platinum combines its exterior appointments with additional convenience equipment.

Exterior Dimensions

• Overall length: 192.9 inches
• Overall width: 78.0 inches
• Overall height: 67.9 inches
• Wheelbase: 111.2 inches
• Minimum ground clearance: 8.3 inches
• Cargo liftover height: 31.6 inches

Bring garage measurements into your comparison, and consider the liftover height when trying luggage or equipment you regularly load. Ground clearance alone does not make this comfort-oriented SUV a specialized trail vehicle.

Exterior Highlights

• Wheels: 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels on SL; 21-inch wheels on Dark Armor and Platinum
• Lighting: Standard LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, and full-width LED taillights
• Dark Armor details: Black alloy wheels, gloss-black moldings, distinctive bumpers, and dark badging
• Roof: Panoramic moonroof with a powered shade on Dark Armor and Platinum
• Platinum conveniences: Power-folding mirrors and automatic rain-sensing front wipers

The powered roof shade lets passengers adjust how much overhead light enters the cabin. Power-folding mirrors are also worth considering if your regular parking spaces leave little room beside the vehicle.

Exterior Paint Options

• Deep Ocean Blue Pearl
• Super Black
• Gun Metallic
• Champagne Silver Metallic
• Aurora Blue Pearl Metallic
• Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
• Everest White Pearl TriCoat
• Aurora Blue Pearl Metallic / Super Black Two-tone
• Scarlet Ember Tintcoat / Super Black Two-tone
• Boulder Gray Pearl / Super Black Two-tone
• Everest White Pearl TriCoat / Super Black Two-tone

SL’s choices include the seven single-tone finishes above. Confirm two-tone availability for your preferred trim and configuration rather than assuming every combination is offered throughout the lineup.

Power and Performance

The 2027 Murano’s powertrain supports its everyday-road focus. The engine and drivetrain remain consistent across the range, so moving to a higher trim changes appointments rather than buying additional horsepower.

Engines and Powertrains

• Engine: 2.0-liter VC-Turbo 4-cylinder
• Output: 241 horsepower at 5,600 rpm
• Torque: 260 lb-ft at 4,400 rpm
• Recommended fuel: Regular unleaded gasoline

VC-Turbo means Variable Compression Turbo: the engine can vary its compression ratio. For shoppers, the useful distinction is that this turbocharged powertrain is shared by SL, Dark Armor, and Platinum.

Transmission and Drivetrain

• Transmission: Nine-speed automatic with paddle shifters
• Drivetrain: Standard Intelligent AWD
• Drive settings: Standard drive mode selector, with Snow Mode added for 2027

AWD and selectable settings provide tools for adapting to appropriate driving conditions; they do not guarantee traction. Tires, weather, road surface, and driver inputs still matter.

Driving Experience and Efficiency

• Front suspension: Independent strut arrangement with coil springs
• Rear suspension: Independent multi-link design
• Steering: Electric power assistance and a 38.1-foot turning diameter
• Stop/start: Standard engine idle stop/start

The turning diameter helps frame parking-lot maneuverability. During a drive, assess steering effort, seat comfort, and visibility together rather than judging the SUV only by its screens or wheel size. Fuel use varies with conditions and driving habits.

For occasional light towing, maximum capacity is 1,500 pounds when properly equipped. Vehicle payload, trailer weight, road grades, and weather, including high temperatures, affect capability. Consult the Owner’s Manual before towing; this is not a heavy-trailer SUV.

Technology Features

The 2027 Nissan Murano features a consistent digital layout across trims, with additional navigation, audio, and display choices as you move through the range.

Displays and Infotainment

• Center touchscreen: Standard 12.3-inch color display with multi-touch control
• Instrument display: Standard reconfigurable 12.3-inch digital display
• Dark Armor/Platinum: Google built-in with Google Assistant, Google Maps, and Google Play Store
• Platinum Technology Package: Optional head-up display

Two separate displays let driving information and entertainment occupy their own spaces. Google built-in brings familiar navigation and app functions into the dashboard; set destinations and configure features while parked.

Connectivity and Convenience

• Smartphone integration: Standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• Charging: Standard Qi2 wireless charger and four USB-C ports, divided between the rows
• Audio: Six speakers on SL; Bose® Premium Series audio with 10 speakers on Dark Armor and Platinum
• Access: Standard approach unlock, walk-away lock, and Remote Engine Start

These conveniences reduce repeated plugging-in and key handling during busy days. Use compatible devices; connected features may require activation, a NissanConnect® Services package, subscriptions, and data service. Charges and service availability vary.

Safety Review

Standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360 and additional assistance systems provide driver support across the Murano range. Every feature has limitations, and the driver remains responsible for monitoring traffic and controlling the vehicle.

Driver-Assistance Technology

• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Blind Spot Warning and Blind Spot Intervention
• Lane Departure Warning and Intelligent Lane Intervention
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
• ProPILOT Assist with Intelligent Cruise Control and Steering Assist

ProPILOT Assist requires both hands on the wheel and detected lane markings. It cannot prevent collisions and does not operate in every weather, traffic, or road condition; be ready to steer, brake, or accelerate.

Platinum’s optional Technology Package adds ProPILOT Assist 2.1. A customer-activated NissanConnect Services subscription is required. Attentive hands-off driving is possible in a single freeway lane under specified conditions, not everywhere. The system is not autonomous, requires detected lane markings, and is limited by weather, traffic, and road conditions. Watch the road and remain ready to take immediate manual control. Consult the Owner’s Manual for full limitations.

Parking, Visibility, and Vehicle Safety

• Camera support: Standard HD Enhanced Intelligent Around View® Monitor with Moving Object Detection
• Platinum Technology Package: Optional 3D Enhanced Intelligent Around View Monitor with full 3D rotation
• Low-speed assistance: Standard front sonar and Rear Automatic Braking
• Child-seat provisions: LATCH system, upper tether anchors, and rear child safety door locks

Camera views can help supplement your checks when maneuvering near obstacles, but cannot show everything. Look around the vehicle yourself and follow child-restraint installation instructions.

Find the 2027 Nissan Murano in El Paso, TX

Bring a little more luxury to your everyday drive with the 2027 Nissan Murano. From its distinctive exterior styling to its thoughtfully designed cabin, this midsize SUV delivers the comfort, versatility, and technology to make every mile more rewarding. Whether the well-equipped SL, bold Dark Armor, or premium Platinum catches your attention, there's a Murano configuration to complement your lifestyle.

Your next SUV is waiting at Charlie Clark Nissan El Paso in El Paso, TX. Our team can walk you through available features, help you compare trims, and explore financing options that fit your needs. You can even apply for financing online before visiting our dealership. Contact us today to check availability and schedule a test drive to experience the 2027 Nissan Murano from behind the wheel!

*Disclaimer: This content was drafted with AI assistance for initial drafting, reviewed by a subject-matter expert for accuracy, and edited by our team of writers and editors.