2026 Nissan Murano for Sale in El Paso, TX – August Deals at Viva Nissan

If you’ve been searching for a 2026 Nissan Murano near El Paso, you’re looking at one of the most underrated midsize SUVs on the market — and August is one of the best times of year to buy one. The fourth-generation Murano was completely redesigned from the ground up, and for 2026 it just got better: AWD is now standard on every single trim, ProPILOT Assist 2.1 hands-free driving is newly available, and the new SL Comfort Package adds massaging seats and heated rear seats at a price well below comparable luxury-brand SUVs.

At Viva Nissan in El Paso, we have the full 2026 Murano lineup in stock this August — SV, SL, and Platinum — all with standard AWD, all with the VC-Turbo engine, all with a 5-Star NHTSA Overall Safety Rating.

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…will find everything they need right here at Viva Nissan.

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Why the 2026 Murano Is El Paso’s Best Midsize SUV Secret

The Murano occupies a unique position in the market: it offers a cabin quality, ride comfort, and design sophistication that genuinely challenges luxury-brand competitors — at a price that starts under $42,000. Autoblog called the redesigned Murano “a midsize SUV that redefines expectations in this class with a sophisticated design, premium detailing, and serene luxury not usually expected from a non-luxury brand.”

That’s not marketing language. It’s an accurate description of what you experience when you sit in one. The Venetian glass-inspired interior accents, the dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays, the Nissan Zero Gravity seats with available massage and ventilation, the whisper-quiet cabin — these are features you’d expect to find in a Lexus or Acura, not a Nissan starting under $42,000.

For El Paso buyers who want a premium driving and riding experience without crossing into the $60,000–$70,000 territory of a Lexus RX or Acura MDX, the 2026 Murano is the smart move.

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What’s New for the 2026 Nissan Murano

The Murano was fully redesigned for 2025, and 2026 brings three meaningful upgrades:

• AWD now standard on all trims — the 2025 SV FWD model has been dropped; every 2026 Murano comes with Intelligent AWD at no extra charge. All-wheel drive is the only configuration offered this year.
• New SL Comfort Package — available on the SL trim, this package adds ventilated and massaging front seats with four-way power lumbar support, heated outboard rear seats, and a hands-free motion-activated power liftgate; a significant luxury upgrade at mid-trim pricing
• ProPILOT Assist 2.1 now available on the Platinum trim in the new Platinum Technology Package — Nissan’s most advanced driver-assistance system, enabling hands-off freeway driving on compatible roads; a genuine semi-autonomous capability at a non-luxury price

These additions make the 2026 Murano meaningfully more compelling than the already-strong 2025 model — particularly for buyers cross-shopping luxury brands.

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The VC-Turbo Engine: Nissan’s Engineering Marvel

The 2026 Murano is powered by Nissan’s award-winning 2.0-liter KR20DDET VC-Turbo (Variable Compression Turbo) four-cylinder engine — one of the most technologically sophisticated engines offered in any mainstream vehicle at this price point:

• 241 horsepower / 260 lb-ft of torque
• 9-speed automatic transmission — smooth, responsive, and well-matched to the Murano’s comfort-focused character
• Standard Intelligent AWD on every trim
• 21 MPG city / 27 MPG highway / 23 MPG combined

What makes the VC-Turbo special is in the name: it continuously varies its compression ratio between 8:1 and 14:1 depending on driving conditions — essentially acting like a different engine depending on whether you need efficiency or power at any given moment. Under light acceleration, it runs at high compression for fuel economy. Under heavy acceleration, it drops to low compression to prevent knock and maximize power. No other production engine in this segment does this.

The result is a powertrain that feels refined and quiet at all times — never strained on El Paso’s highways, never harsh in stop-and-go traffic. It’s an engine that matches the Murano’s premium ambitions perfectly.

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2026 Nissan Murano Trim Levels & Pricing

Three trims — all with AWD, all with the VC-Turbo engine:

All prices exclude taxes, title, license fees, and destination charge. See Viva Nissan for exact pricing and current inventory.

The SV is the standout value — at $41,670, it comes with the panoramic moonroof, 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, Zero Gravity front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and the full Safety Shield 360 suite. For a midsize SUV with AWD standard and this level of standard equipment, it’s a genuinely exceptional value.

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Trim-by-Trim Breakdown

Murano SV AWD — Starting at ~$41,670

The entry point into Murano ownership — and better equipped than ever thanks to AWD being standard:

• 20-inch Gloss Black aluminum-alloy wheels
• 12.3-inch NissanConnect® touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster — panoramic dual-screen dashboard
• Nissan Zero Gravity front seats — the acclaimed ergonomic design that reduces fatigue; standard with Prima-Tex® seating surfaces
• Heated front seats and heated steering wheel
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Wireless charging pad
• Panoramic moonroof
• Power liftgate
• Remote engine start
• Full Safety Shield 360 suite standard

Murano SL AWD — Starting at ~$46,760

The most popular trim — adds the premium tech and luxury features most buyers want:

• All SV features, plus:
• Google built-in — Google Maps, Google Assistant, and Google Play natively integrated into the infotainment
• 10-speaker Bose® premium audio system
• HD Intelligent Around View Monitor — 360-degree surround-view camera system with bird’s-eye perspective
• Built-in Wi-Fi hotspot
• 20-inch Dark-painted aluminum-alloy wheels
• Available SL Comfort Package (new for 2026):
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Massaging front seats with four-way power lumbar support
  • Heated outboard rear seats
  • Hands-free, motion-activated power liftgate — open the liftgate with a kick of your foot under the rear bumper

Murano Platinum AWD — Starting at ~$49,800

The pinnacle of the Murano lineup — near-luxury at a mainstream price:

• All SL features, plus:
• Semi-aniline leather upholstery — the softest, most premium leather offered in any mainstream midsize SUV
• Massaging and ventilated front seats standard
• Head-Up Display (HUD) — projects speed, navigation, and safety info onto the windshield
• Heated rear seats standard
• Hands-free, motion-activated power liftgate standard
• 21-inch Machine-finished aluminum-alloy wheels
• Power-folding exterior mirrors
• Available Platinum Technology Package:
  • ProPILOT Assist 2.1 — Nissan’s most advanced driver assistance; enables hands-off freeway driving on compatible roads; manages speed, braking, and lane centering autonomously
  • Invisible Hood View — front camera system that makes it appear you can see through the hood for precise low-speed maneuvering
  • Enhanced HD Intelligent Around View Monitor

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Interior: The “Social Lounge” Cabin

Nissan designers used the concept of a “social lounge” for the fourth-generation Murano’s interior — a space that prioritizes comfort, refinement, and a sense of occasion every time you get inside. The results are immediately apparent:

• Dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays — a seamlessly integrated screen spanning the full width of the dashboard; instrument cluster and touchscreen in one elegant unit
• Venetian glass-inspired interior accents — translucent decorative elements that catch light and shift appearance depending on the viewing angle; genuinely unique in this class
• Horizontal dashboard layout — clean, uncluttered, wide — creates a sense of spaciousness
• Nissan Zero Gravity seats — ergonomically engineered to reduce spinal pressure on long drives; the best standard seats of any mainstream midsize SUV
• Second-row comfort: generous legroom, reclining seatbacks, and available heated outboard seats (SL Comfort Package / Platinum)
• Cargo: 33.4 cubic feet behind the rear seats; expands to 67.1 cubic feet with rear seats folded

The cabin is also notably quiet. Nissan used acoustic glass, additional sound insulation, and careful body sealing to minimize road and wind noise — making long El Paso highway stretches genuinely relaxing rather than fatiguing.

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Technology: Premium Standard, Luxury Available

Standard on SV:

• 12.3-inch NissanConnect® touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• Wireless charging pad
• Remote start
• SiriusXM with 360L (trial)

Standard on SL (adds):

• Google built-in — the first Murano to offer native Google services
• 10-speaker Bose® audio system
• HD Intelligent Around View Monitor (360° camera)
• Built-in Wi-Fi hotspot

Available on Platinum (Platinum Technology Package):

• ProPILOT Assist 2.1 — hands-off freeway driving; manages lane centering, speed, and following distance autonomously on compatible highways
• Invisible Hood View — see what’s directly in front of and below the front bumper via a forward camera composited to look like a transparent hood
• Enhanced surround-view camera

For long commutes on I-10 between El Paso and Las Cruces, or highway runs up to Albuquerque, ProPILOT Assist 2.1 on the Platinum is genuinely transformative — manage traffic with hands off the wheel while the system handles the driving.

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Safety: 5-Star NHTSA Rating, Standard on Every Murano

The 2026 Nissan Murano earned a perfect 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from NHTSA — the highest rating available. Every trim comes standard with Nissan’s comprehensive Safety Shield 360:

• Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
• Rear Automatic Braking
• Blind Spot Warning
• Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Rear Automatic Braking
• Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Assist
• High Beam Assist
• Rear Parking Sensors
• Driver Attention Alert

SL and Platinum add:

• HD Intelligent Around View Monitor (360-degree surround camera)
• Invisible Hood View (Platinum Technology Package)
• ProPILOT Assist 2.1 (Platinum Technology Package) — hands-free highway driving

The combination of the 5-Star NHTSA rating and the standard Safety Shield 360 suite across all trims makes the Murano one of the safest mainstream midsize SUVs available today — an important consideration for El Paso families.

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2026 Murano vs. The Competition

The Murano’s dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays standard on every trim and ProPILOT Assist 2.1 availability on the Platinum put it ahead of the Venza and Outback on technology. The VC-Turbo engine outpowers both rivals with 241 hp — significantly more than the Outback (182 hp) and edging the Venza hybrid (219 hp).

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August 2026 Nissan Murano Deals at Viva Nissan El Paso

August is one of the best months of the year to buy a new Murano — end-of-summer incentives, dealer stock availability, and the transition toward fall make August a historically strong buying window:

• Special APR financing through Nissan Motor Acceptance Company (NMAC) — ask your Viva Nissan team about current August rates for well-qualified buyers on the 2026 Murano
• Nissan 2-year / 24,000-mile complimentary maintenance — included with every new Nissan purchase; factory-scheduled oil changes and tire rotations at no extra cost for two years
• Military Appreciation Program — Viva Nissan is proud to serve the Fort Bliss community. Active duty, veterans, retirees, and qualifying family members may qualify for exclusive Murano military bonus cash
• College Graduate Program — recent graduates may qualify for exclusive cash rewards toward a new Murano purchase
• Nissan Loyalty Cash — current Nissan owners upgrading from a Rogue, Altima, or other Nissan model may qualify for loyalty bonus cash; ask your sales team

All offers subject to eligibility and change. Not all buyers qualify for all programs. See Viva Nissan El Paso for complete and current details.

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Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 Nissan Murano

What is the starting price of the 2026 Nissan Murano? The 2026 Murano SV AWD starts at approximately $41,670 (excluding destination charge). With AWD now standard across the lineup, there is no FWD option for 2026. The range tops out at approximately $49,800 for the Platinum AWD before packages.

Does the 2026 Murano come with AWD? Yes — AWD is now standard on every 2026 Murano trim. The 2025 SV FWD configuration has been discontinued. Every 2026 Murano uses Nissan’s Intelligent AWD system.

What engine does the 2026 Nissan Murano have? The VC-Turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine producing 241 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The VC-Turbo continuously varies its compression ratio for the optimal balance of power and efficiency in any driving situation.

What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Murano? 21 MPG city / 27 MPG highway / 23 MPG combined — consistent across all three trims.

What is the new SL Comfort Package? A new 2026 option for the SL trim that adds ventilated and massaging front seats with four-way power lumbar support, heated outboard rear seats, and a hands-free motion-activated power liftgate — features previously only available on the Platinum trim, now accessible at mid-range pricing.

What is ProPILOT Assist 2.1? Nissan’s most advanced driver-assistance system, newly available on the Platinum trim’s Technology Package for 2026. It enables hands-off freeway driving on compatible highway segments — the system manages speed, braking, and lane centering autonomously. For El Paso drivers making regular highway trips to Las Cruces or Albuquerque, it’s a genuinely transformative feature.

How does the 2026 Murano compare to a luxury SUV? The Murano offers semi-aniline leather (Platinum), massaging seats, a dual panoramic display, Venetian glass interior accents, Bose® audio, and ProPILOT Assist 2.1 — features typically found in a Lexus RX or Acura RDX. The Murano starts at $41,670; a comparable Lexus RX starts at approximately $52,000. The Murano closes the gap considerably.

Is the 2026 Murano safe? Yes — it earned a 5-Star Overall Safety Rating from NHTSA. Safety Shield 360, including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, and rear automatic braking, is standard on every trim.

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Visit Viva Nissan in El Paso — Experience the 2026 Murano This August

The 2026 Nissan Murano is the midsize SUV that makes you question why you’d pay $20,000 more for a luxury badge. AWD standard on every trim. Dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays. Nissan Zero Gravity seats. The remarkable VC-Turbo engine. Available massaging seats, hands-free driving, and a near-luxury Platinum trim under $50,000 — all backed by a 5-Star NHTSA safety rating.

This August, let Viva Nissan in El Paso show you what the Murano is really about. Sit in it. Drive it. Then decide if you still need to spend luxury-brand money.

 

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