Nissan brought a refreshed 2019 Murano to the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. While the company dared to call it new, I can only say that the Murano received some superficial changes to get in line with the latest Nissan design philosophy. Despite its exterior looks, the 2019 Nissan Murano will fulfil its task of being an awesome family hauler masterfully.

If you can recall, Nissan actually showcased a refreshed version only last year. True, changes included only modifications to the inside at the time. For this new 2019 Nissan Murano, changes are kept on the outside.

What's New For The 2019 Nissan Murano?

Taking the shape of Nissan's latest design language, the Murano received a new V-grille. It is a more pronounced piece compared with the previous versions and complements the addition of new headlights. Honestly, with all the lines focusing on the center, one would expect to find something cooler there instead of a gloss black bumper piece with parking sensors on it. In spite of the somewhat strange shape of the front, the Murano did retain a tad of futurism that every single version has expressed since 2003 when the first one appeared. Aside from clear-cut V-shapes, the Murano rides on new 18-inch or optional 20-inch wheels. Plus, it has updated rear lights with new LEDs. Honestly, looking straight at the back, you can see a bit of the 2017 Ford Escape. Not much, though.

Nissan introduced new color couches as well - Mocha Almond Pearl, Deep Blue Pearl, and Sunset Drift Chromaflair. Sounds good, doesn’t it!? I think it looks fine too. Just like this Deep Blue Pearl that is applied to the 2019 Murano you see on these photos.

Does the 2019 Nissan Murano Have an Updated Interior?

No!

While I do not see any novelties for the 2019 Murano interior, I can tell you that the leather on the doors and on the seats can contrast the rest of the cabin on the Platinum models. Apparently, you couldn’t do it like this before. Also, you can choose between the Dark Wood-Tone, the Light Wood-Tone, and the Metallic tone for the interior ambiance.

What powers the 2019 Nissan Murano?

A suite of safety tech will keep you safe and sound in the 2019 Murano.

“Nissan Safety Shield 360 is now available on five 2019 models. In addition to Murano, it will be offered on the 2019 Altima, Rogue, Rogue Sport and Maxima,” said Dan Mohnke, Senior Vice President at Nissan USA. “Moving forward, Safety Shield 360 will be offered as standard equipment on one million new Nissan vehicles sold annually in the U.S. by 2021.”

The 2019 Nissan Murano will be offered in four premium grade levels: S, SV, SL, and Platinum. You can probably order it right now, but expect it in showrooms in a month or so.

Further reading

Read our full review on the 2018 Nissan Murano.

Read our driven review on the 2016 Nissan Murano.