2018 Nissan Murano Gets More Standard Features, Slight Price Bump

Khodrocar - With a starting price of $30,550, it’s a mere $810 more expensive than the 2017 model – but it comes with plenty of added features to make it worth the extra scratch.

Automatic emergency braking and intelligent forward collision warning now come standard on all grades. The two features were previously only available on higher-up trim levels, or as an option. Blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert have also been added to the SV grade standard, while intelligent cruise control now comes standard on the SL grade, and the SV Premium Pacakge.

In the cabin, a new center console design makes storage and accessibility even easier. NissanConnect with navigation is managed via an eight-inch color display with multi-touch control. Features like SiriusXM comes standard on all grades (with a paid subscription, of course), as does Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Out back, a motion-activated power lift gate now comes standard on SL and Platinum grades. The latter also gains a standard dual panel moonroof, while the SL gains an available moonroof package. The same four grades from the 2017 Murano carry over; S, SV, SL, and Platinum.

Even with all this added standard equipment, don't expect any changes under the hood. The same 3.5-liter V6 remains producing 260 horsepower (193 kilowatts) and returning a respectable 21 city / 28 highway miles per gallon. The Murano is available in both front- and all-wheel drive.