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Nissan Murano gains new entry-level trim with fancy name for 2027

The Dark Armor arrives in 2027 as the new base model after Nissan Canada dropped the SV and SL trims after the 2025 model year.

2027 Nissan Murano Dark Armor front and side
The 2027 Nissan Murano has a new Dark Armor grade serving as the SUV’s entry-level trim. – Nissan Canada photo

Nissan Canada has launched a new entry-level trim for the Murano, which is arriving for the 2027 model year.

For 2026, the Murano was only available in a single Platinum trim, after the former entry-level SV and mid-range SL trims were discontinued following the 2025 model year.

For 2027, Nissan will offer a new entry-level grade with a fancy name, Dark Armor.

The range-topping Platinum remains as the range-topping model in the lineup.

Both versions have all-wheel drive.

2027 Nissan Murano Dark Armor rear
The Nissan Murano Dark Armor is new for 2027. – Nissan Canada photo

Canadian prices

The 2027 Nissan Murano has the following estimated starting Canadian prices:

  • Dark Armor – $58,796 (MSRP of $55,898 plus fees and levies)
  • Platinum – $61,403 (MSRP of $58,498 plus fees and levies)

Fees, levies and selling price may vary by location.

The new Dark Armor trim helps lower the price of entry by nearly $3,000 compared to the Platinum grade, but it’s starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $9,050 higher than the starting MSRP of the former SV trim that had been offered in 2025 and $5,400 higher than the former SL trim.

The MSRP of the Platinum grade is unchanged from 2026, but it had increased by $4,000 from 2025.

2027 Nissan Murano Dark Armor front seats
The 2027 Nissan Murano Dark Armor has darkened interior and exterior elements. – Nissan Canada photo

What is the Dark Armor trim?

The Dark Armor trim (notice the American spelling) gives the Murano a darker appearance.

It gives the compact crossover SUV gloss black 21-inch wheels, gloss black Nissan badges, Dark Armor badges on the front door panels, sporty bumpers and lower side moulding.

The interior gets Graphite upholstery.

There are six exterior colours to choose from. They are: Gun Metallic, Super Black, Scarlet Ember, Everest White, Boulder Gray with Super Black roof, and Everest White with Super Black roof.

2027 Nissan Murano Dark Armor rear seats
The interior of the 2027 Nissan Murano Dark Armor gets Graphite upholstery. – Nissan Canada photo

Powertrain

The current Murano, which launched in 2025, features a 2-litre VC-Turbo (variable compression turbo) engine producing 241 hp and 260 lb.-ft. of torque mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

Towing capacity is 1,500 pounds.

For full model details, visit the Nissan Canada website.

CORRECTION: Aug. 20, 2026 – This article has been updated after it incorrectly compared the new 2027 prices to 2025 prices as if they were 2026 prices.

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