2027 Nissan Murano Drops the Base SV Trim, but the SL Trim Gets a Price Cut

• Nissan is reworking the Murano lineup for 2027, dropping the base SV trim and adding a new Dark Armor variant (shown here).
• With the SV gone, the price required to get a Murano has climbed by $2320 to $45,535.
• The Murano SL is now $2770 less than last year, but it loses its panoramic sunroof, 10-speaker Bose stereo system, and in-dash navigation for 2027.

Before Nissan overhauled the Murano for the 2025 model year, the mid-size two-row SUV had mostly been forgotten, with sales dwindling to just 19,316 units in 2024. But the redesign, which brought a bold, luxurious look, saw sales skyrocket to 42,747 units in 2025. Now, for the 2027 model year, Nissan is reworking the Murano lineup, dropping the base SV trim and slashing the price of the SL trim.

For the 2026 model year, the Murano started at $43,215 in base SV form. Now, the SV trim has been eliminated, raising the Murano’s starting price. The Murano SL now becomes the entry-level variant, but the price has been slashed to account for the disappearance of the Murano SV. The loss of the SV, which had been the only trim to feature a front-wheel-drive layout, also means that all Muranos are now all-wheel drive.

The 2027 Murano SL will start at $45,535, which is $2770 less than last year. While that is a substantial cut, it still means the base price for a Murano has risen by $2320. The price reduction also comes with a reduction in the content the SL trim offers. The SL no longer offers a panoramic sunroof, the 10-speaker Bose stereo system, and in-dash navigation.

For 2027, the Murano also adds a new Dark Armor trim, starting at $48,535. The Dark Armor model brings gloss-black 21-inch wheels and a sportier look for the bumpers and side skirts. Nissan also fits gloss-black Nissan badges and Dark Armor badges on the front door panels. The only interior upholstery color is called Graphite, and it can be paired with six exterior color options: Gun Metallic, Super Black, Scarlet Ember, Everest White, Boulder Gray with a Super Black roof, and Everest White with a Super Black roof.

At the top of the range, the Murano Platinum will require $51,335 for 2027, down by $10 versus last year. Nissan didn’t specify when the new Murano will start reaching dealerships, but we expect it to go on sale sometime this fall.

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