2026 Nissan Murano: Olathe Buyers Guide

Why “all-wheel drive only” is the headline for 2026

If you cross-shopped the Murano a year ago, the biggest change isn’t styling — it’s the drivetrain. The 2025 redesign launched with front-wheel drive as the base configuration on SV and SL, with all-wheel drive as an option. For 2026, Nissan simplified the lineup down to AWD-only across the board: SV, SL, and Platinum all come standard with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, and there’s no lower-cost FWD trim to step down to anymore. Nissan’s own materials frame it as a response to demand for capability and confidence, and the SV’s starting price moved up accordingly since it’s now the AWD floor of the lineup rather than a FWD entry point. If you’re comparing a price you saw somewhere against what’s actually on the lot, make sure you’re not looking at last year’s FWD figure.

The engine that replaced the V6

Every 2026 Murano runs a 2.0-liter VC-Turbo four-cylinder — a turbocharged engine with a variable compression ratio that adjusts itself between efficiency and power depending on how you’re driving. It makes 241 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 260 lb-ft of torque at 4,400 rpm, paired with a conventional 9-speed automatic transmission instead of the CVT that defined Muranos for close to two decades. It’s a genuinely different driving character than the old V6, and it’s worth a real test drive if your mental image of a Murano is still the previous generation’s. Fuel economy lands at 21 city, 27 highway, 23 combined — identical across all three trims, since the powertrain and drivetrain don’t change between SV, SL, and Platinum, only the equipment does.

Pick your 2026 Murano

What buyers say about Nissan of Olathe

Nissan of Olathe carries a strong Google review average built on thousands of reviews, and the Murano name shows up again and again — some buyers are on their second, third, even fourth one from the same salesperson. Jill Winters has bought Muranos from this dealership going back to a 2007 model, and wrote about her most recent purchase: “James though is a very honorable one. I started my car buying relationship with him in 2007, when he found me my first new Murano. Since my husband and I have purchased many vehicles with his help.” Shop Amelias described a similar pattern from the other direction — five vehicles purchased over the years, including two Muranos: “The service staff is what I continue to come back for — so professional, timely, and efficient.” That kind of repeat business is hard to fake with review incentives; it’s what happens when the service side keeps people coming back long after the sale.

Not every buyer’s path was smooth from the start. Mark Hotle, cross-shopping a Murano against other options, wrote about working with his salesperson: “He patiently answered all my questions, provided me with detailed information about the Murano I was interested [in]… he never once made me feel pressured or rushed, which was a welcome change from my previous car-buying experiences.” That pressure-free tone shows up consistently enough across Murano-specific reviews spanning nearly two decades that it reads as a real pattern at this dealership, not a one-off.

Owning one in Johnson County

The buying decision is only half the guide. The Murano service & repair guide covers Nissan’s official maintenance schedule for the new VC-Turbo engine (which is longer than a lot of third-party advice claims), what Kansas winters do to a midsize SUV over the years, and the dealership’s own service reputation. Money questions — MSRP by trim, Kansas sales tax, and the annual Johnson County vehicle property tax — are in the pricing guide.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between the 2026 Murano and the 2025?

The core redesign happened for 2025; 2026 is a carryover of that generation with two real changes: all-wheel drive is now standard across the entire lineup (FWD is gone), and Platinum gains an optional hands-off ProPILOT Assist 2.1 package. The SL trim also picks up an optional new Comfort Package bringing several Platinum-grade features down a level.

Is the 2026 Murano any good?

It was named “Most Dependable” in its segment by J.D. Power’s 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study for the second year running, and it earned an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating following its redesign. The switch from V6/CVT to a turbo four-cylinder/9-speed automatic is the biggest thing to evaluate for yourself on a test drive if you’re familiar with older Muranos — reactions to the smaller-displacement turbo engine vary by driver.

How much should you pay for a 2026 Nissan Murano?

Start from the MSRP table in the pricing guide, add the $1,545 destination charge, then check current Nissan and Nissan of Olathe offers — incentives move monthly.

Which is better, SV or SL?

SV covers the essentials — Safety Shield 360, the 12.3-inch touchscreen, a panoramic moonroof — at the lowest price point in an AWD-only lineup. SL adds quilted leather, a 360-degree camera, and doubles the speaker count with 10-speaker Bose audio; it’s the trim most buyers land on if leather and the camera matter. The SL guide breaks down the full jump.

Where can I see the current lineup?

At Nissan of Olathe on W. 117th Street, or start online and apply for financing before you visit.

Three trims, one lot in Olathe

The trim guides below go deep on each one, but the fastest way to pick is still sitting in an SV and a Platinum ten feet apart and deciding what you actually notice — the leather, the extra speakers, the bigger wheels. Nissan of Olathe keeps current-year Muranos on the lot alongside its used and certified pre-owned inventory, with in-house financing and a service department that already knows the car, including the many older Muranos still coming through for oil changes and repairs.

All 2026 Nissan Murano guides

• 2026 Nissan Murano: Olathe Buyers Guide
• 2026 Nissan Murano SV: Olathe Buyers Guide
• 2026 Nissan Murano SL: Olathe Buyers Guide
• 2026 Nissan Murano Platinum: Olathe Buyers Guide
• 2026 Nissan Murano: Olathe Service & Repair Guide
• 2026 Nissan Murano: Olathe Pricing & Leasing Guide