2027 Nissan Murano Adds Dark Armor Grade, Priced From $43,990

Nissan has added a new trim to the 2027 Murano lineup. The Dark Armor grade goes on sale now with a starting price of $46,990, slotting between the SL and Platinum trims in a three-model range that starts at $43,990 and tops out at $49,790 before a $1,545 destination charge.

The move gives Murano shoppers a blacked-out option without stepping up to the range-topping Platinum trim, and it comes as the midsize crossover carries fresh safety and value credentials into the new model year.

What the Dark Armor Trim Changes

Dark Armor swaps the Murano’s usual brightwork for gloss black 21-inch wheels, gloss black badging and darkened front door emblems. The bumpers and lower side molding get a sportier treatment to match. Nissan pairs the exterior with a Graphite interior, the only upholstery color offered on this trim, and buyers can choose from six exterior colors: Gun Metallic, Super Black, Scarlet Ember, Everest White, and two-tone Boulder Gray or Everest White with a Super Black roof.

At $46,990, the Dark Armor sits $3,000 above the SL and $2,800 below the Platinum, giving buyers a middle option that leans on styling rather than added equipment. All three trims share the same all-wheel-drive layout, so the price gaps come down to trim level and design rather than drivetrain.

Pricing Across the Lineup

Here is how the 2027 Murano lineup breaks down before the $1,545 destination and handling charge:

• Murano SL AWD: $43,990
• Murano Dark Armor AWD: $46,990
• Murano Platinum AWD: $49,790

That places the Murano against three-row and two-row midsize crossover rivals in a similar price bracket, though Nissan’s SUV remains a two-row model built around cargo space and comfort rather than a third-row seat.

Technology and Safety Carried Over

The Murano keeps its existing technology package across all three trims. ProPILOT Assist 2.1 allows hands-off driving in a single freeway lane as long as the driver stays attentive and ready to retake control, and it only operates when the system detects lane markings. Google built-in comes standard, putting Google Maps, the Google Play Store and Google Assistant on the vehicle’s 12.3-inch touchscreen without a phone connection required.

Higher trims add massaging front seats and a 3D Enhanced Intelligent Around View Monitor with full 3D rotation, along with Front Wide View and Invisible Hood View camera modes that help drivers spot obstacles close to the vehicle in tight parking situations.

On safety, the Murano carries a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the organization’s highest award tier. U.S. News & World Report also named the Murano Best Midsize 2-Row SUV for the Money in its 2026 Best Cars for the Money awards, a ranking that factors in both purchase price and projected five-year ownership costs, not just the sticker figure.

What Each Trim Adds

The SL grade covers the base equipment, and the release positions Dark Armor as a styling-focused step up rather than a feature-focused one. Nissan reserves the Graphite-only interior for Dark Armor buyers, so anyone who wants a lighter cabin color needs to look at the SL or Platinum trims instead. The Platinum grade sits at the top of the range at $49,790 and carries the richest equipment list, per Nissan’s own description of the lineup.

Dark Armor’s premium over the SL runs $3,000, and the step to Platinum from Dark Armor costs another $2,800. Shoppers deciding between trims are largely paying for exterior treatment and interior finish rather than a change in mechanical capability. Every 2027 Murano trim ships with all-wheel drive as standard, so there is no front-wheel-drive discount version this year.

Built in Tennessee

Nissan assembles the Murano at its Smyrna, Tennessee plant, using a mix of U.S. and imported parts. The Dark Armor grade arrives mid-cycle for the 2027 model year, giving Nissan a new answer for buyers who want a darker aesthetic without ordering aftermarket wheels or trim.

Nissan has not announced a hybrid or electrified Murano variant for the 2027 model year. All three trims run the standard gasoline powertrain, and Nissan’s release does not list fuel economy figures for the Dark Armor specifically, though the automaker typically publishes those figures separately through its EPA filings.

What This Means for Shoppers

Buyers cross-shopping midsize two-row crossovers now have a third Murano price point to line up against rivals in the same bracket, most of which top out in the low-to-mid $40,000s before options. The IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating and the U.S. News value ranking give the Murano two independent data points worth checking against any competitor on a shopper’s list, rather than relying on the automaker’s own marketing claims.

The ProPILOT Assist 2.1 system delivers the most value for buyers who spend real time on the highway. The hands-off freeway function only works within a single detected lane and still requires the driver’s attention. Shoppers who mostly drive in town will get less daily value from it than those with a long freeway commute.

Nissan dealers have the 2027 Murano, including the new Dark Armor grade, in showrooms now. Availability and additional options can vary by region and dealer, so buyers should confirm exact configuration and delivery timing locally before finalizing a purchase.