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Nissan · model year 2027
2027 Nissan Murano AWD
SUV · All-Wheel Drive · Gas · EPA class: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 235 Fuel-efficient SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #235 of 479 - 391 Fuel-efficient small SUVs
Ordered by combined MPG #391 of 521 - 408 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #408 of 539 - 543 Fuel-efficient AWD and 4WD cars
Ordered by combined MPG #543 of 1,362 - 06 Nissan cars
Every model year, newest first #6 of 1,746 - 715 Gas and hybrid cars by fuel cost
Ordered by fuel a year #715 of 2,158
Against fuel-efficient SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2027 Nissan Murano AWD is a gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, and a nine-speed automatic transmission. Its key EPA figure is 23 MPG combined. The rating breaks down to 21 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway, with an EPA annual fuel cost of $2,900.
Good to know
- All-wheel drive
- 27 MPG highway rating
- 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine
- Automatic S9 transmission
Watch for
- 21 MPG city rating
- 23 MPG combined rating
- $2,900 EPA annual fuel cost
- 388 grams of CO2 per mile
Who it suits. SUV shoppers who want all-wheel drive Drivers with highway travel in their routine Buyers comparing gasoline SUV running costs
The 2027 Nissan Murano AWD makes sense for drivers who want a gasoline SUV with all-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. Its 23 MPG combined rating is the headline figure, while the 21 city and 27 highway ratings show how the choice changes with your route. An EPA annual fuel-cost estimate of $2,900 is the practical budget number. The 388-gram-per-mile tailpipe figure adds an emissions measure for the same vehicle. Compare those figures with other SUVs before deciding.
What it is
The 2027 Nissan Murano AWD is a small sport utility vehicle with all-wheel drive. It runs on gasoline and uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Power goes through an automatic S9 transmission. Its defining EPA number is 23 MPG combined.
The numbers
EPA rates this Murano at 21 MPG in city driving and 27 MPG on the highway. The combined rating is 23 MPG.
Its tailpipe output is 388 grams of carbon dioxide per mile.
What it costs to run
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,900. That estimate is tied to the Murano's 23 MPG combined rating.
City driving carries the lower rating at 21 MPG, while highway driving is rated at 27 MPG.
How it compares
Use its 23 MPG combined figure, plus the 21 city and 27 highway ratings, when lining it up with other SUVs in the fuel-efficient SUVs chart.
For other Nissan models to consider beside it, see Nissan cars.
Who it suits
This Murano suits a buyer who wants an SUV with all-wheel drive and prefers a gasoline powertrain. Its 27 MPG highway rating fits driving that includes longer highway trips.
The 21 MPG city figure matters more for regular urban or stop-and-go use.
Trade-offs
All-wheel drive comes with a gasoline engine rather than an electric system, so the relevant efficiency measures are MPG and fuel cost.
The 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder and automatic S9 transmission deliver the listed 23 MPG combined result, with 21 city and 27 highway.
Verdict
Choose the 2027 Murano AWD if an all-wheel-drive SUV matches your needs and its gasoline running cost fits your budget. The central number is 23 MPG combined, supported by 21 MPG city and 27 MPG highway. The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,900, and tailpipe emissions are 388 grams per mile. Those numbers give you a clear basis for deciding whether this Nissan fits your everyday mix of city and highway miles.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPG
- 23 MPG
- City MPG
- 21 MPG
- Highway MPG
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,900
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 388 g per mile
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmission
- Automatic (S9)
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Questions
What is the 2027 Nissan Murano AWD's combined MPG?
The EPA combined rating is 23 MPG.
What are its city and highway MPG ratings?
It is rated at 21 MPG in the city and 27 MPG on the highway.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
The EPA annual fuel-cost figure is $2,900.
What engine and transmission does it use?
It has a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and an automatic S9 transmission.
Is the 2027 Murano AWD gasoline-powered?
Yes. Its fuel type is gasoline.
What body and drive type is it?
It is an SUV with all-wheel drive, classified by the EPA as a small sport utility vehicle 4WD.
How much tailpipe CO2 does it produce?
The listed tailpipe output is 388 grams of CO2 per mile.
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