The Nissan Murano® is a mid-size two-row crossover that has outperformed other eminent SUV brands like Ford and Hyundai ever since its launch in 2015. While the 2019 refresh of the Murano® was way overdue, it looks like Nissan kept its ears open this year, and launched another refresh for 2020. In the past, the Murano® has delivered the best-in-class looks, performance, and luxury, while the 2020 model simply takes the mid-sized SUV to a whole new high.

Performance and handling

The 2020 Nissan Murano® houses a 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine that churns out 260 horsepower with an Xtronic® continuously variable transmission and comes embedded with Intelligent AWD. Along with an automatic transmission, the compact but comfortable SUV gives 28 MPG on the highway and 20 on city roads

This new model offers responsive handling and a pleasant drive thanks to multi-link independent suspension. So, whether you’re gliding by corners or treading upon rocky terrain, the rebound springs and rigid stabilizers of the 2020 Nissan Murano® make the task look like child’s play. Even the power steering feels like it blends in with high or low speed.

Design

The exterior is equipped with its signature V-Motion Grille, sharp LED headlights, and tail lights that you just cannot miss. The Dual Panel Panoramic Moonroof is not just beautiful but grants each passenger an amazing view of the sky. The spoiler gives the rear segment of the 2020 Nissan Murano® a sporty feel and even helps eliminate drag.

Inside, the car is equipped with a wide center console that paves way for each passenger to socialize without having to lean forward. The Zero Gravity Seats in the front help reduce fatigue, especially on longer journeys with available heated seats. An 8” touch-screen display sits at the center of the dashboard. You can add the available wood tone or metallic accents through the interior for that extra-premium feel.

Features

Nissan’s Intelligent Mobility™ constantly innovates ways to bump up the driver’s confidence behind the wheel. The idea is to assist you from the time you get into the SUV right till you park it in for the night. Some of its most notable features are

• Nissan Safety Shield® 360
  Nissan’s Safety Shield® 360 can monitor the front, back, and sides of your vehicle on the move.
• Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
  This feature lets you know if you need to slow down when there is a car or person in the distance, and even automatically engage brakes to avoid or reduce collision damage.
• Intelligent Lane Intervention
  Considering the lane markings are clear and visible, with the help of Intelligent Lane Intervention, the car can detect if you stray off your lane and will gently guide you back in place.
• Intelligent Cruise Control
  Apart from reducing travel time by keeping an eye out for traffic, the Intelligent Cruise Control feature helps maintain distance and speed between the vehicle ahead.
• Intelligent Around View® Monitor
  Parking gets easier with the composite 360° camera view, and the split-screen technology enables you to view the front, rear, and curbside of your SUV in a single frame.
• High Beam Assist
  This feature is extremely helpful during night rides so that the road ahead is well lit up. It temporarily switches to a low-beam on detecting an oncoming vehicle.

The 2020 Nissan Murano® is one of the best refresh models that the brand has launched so far, and with all of the additional perks and features, it is one of the best crossover SUVs that money can buy.