2020 Nissan Murano Review

Name: 2020 Nissan Murano Review
Brand: Nissan

Price Range: $14,493 - $28,998

Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV Exterior Shown

The 2020 Nissan Murano stands out for its striking exterior design and comfortable seats. It also has a powerful engine. But that styling comes at a cost. The sloping roofline cuts into rear visibility, making the Murano feel larger than it is. Towing capacity is also low for the class. This midsize SUV offers value and character, but it is not as versatile as competitors.

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2020 Nissan Murano Review

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What's new

Advanced safety features now standard on SV trim and above
These same features are now optional on Murano S trim
Part of the third Nissan Murano generation introduced for 2015

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Nissan Murano S 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.00 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$159/mo

$174/mo

Avg. Midsize SUV

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4/5Above Average

#16 out of 29 among Compact SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Nissan Murano from 2008-2022.}

$485/yr

vs. $465/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

1.01x/yr

vs. 1x/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

12.6%

vs. 11.5%
for Average Compact SUV

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Nissan Murano Owner Reviews

4.3

46 reviews

5(70%)

4(13%)

3(6%)

2(4%)

1(7%)

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Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Love my Murano!

Mel Fox, 05/21/2020

2020 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

Smooth ride and is a beast in the New England snow! I have had this car for 3 years with no problems! I have the SL with soft leather, heated seats, panoramic moon roof, Navi with a nice big screen, Bose speakers and 360 camera. Amazing and good size for a mid size SUV! Fully loaded at a great price!

Good purchase

Jim Fusco, 12/30/2019

2020 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

Good ride and handling. Plenty of power from six cylinder. Interior first class. Would buy it again.

One of the last comfy cruisers on the market

Toradora, 05/24/2021

2020 Nissan Murano SL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

Going to go in order of strengths, top to bottom: The seats are sublime, and some of the best across cars, period. Better bolstering than my turned-in non-sport-seat Alfa Romeo Giulia, and are as plush and comfy as a la-z-boy. Very strong lower-lumbar support and adjustment, but I do wish it had adjustable upper-lumbar as well. The magic seat design/foam carries to the rear as well, …

Solid Choice

Murano Fan Club, 02/13/2020

2020 Nissan Murano Platinum 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

We're very happy to be leasing the 2020 Nissan Murano Platinum. There is little difference in monthly leasing costs across the Murano range, from S to SL to SV to Platinum, even though the "out the door" prices to purchase them differ greatly. We ended up with a Platinum Murano full of attractive features for about $30/month more than the stripped down SL or SV that was thought to be our …

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2020 Murano Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$31,730
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$159/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	32.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Murano models:

Automatic Emergency Braking: Front radar monitors proximity to the vehicle ahead. In an imminent collision, the Nissan Murano can apply the brakes to avoid or mitigate impact.
Blind-Spot Monitoring: The Nissan Murano's stylish exterior makes for reduced side and rear visibility, but this feature helps compensate. And it's standard on SV, SL and Platinum.
Around-View Monitor: Displays a 360-degree, top-down image of the SUV. Selectable curbside view works great for parking.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover15.9%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Marginal
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

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2020 Nissan Murano Review

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2020 Nissan Murano Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Nissan Murano S 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.00 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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2020 Nissan Murano Review

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2020 Nissan Murano Review

What's new

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Nissan Murano S 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.00 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

Cost

Frequency

Severity

Nissan Murano Owner Reviews

Most Helpful Owner Reviews

Love my Murano!

Good purchase

One of the last comfy cruisers on the market

Solid Choice

2020 Murano Highlights

Safety

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Nissan Murano S 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.00 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}