The 2019 Nissan Murano in Photos

Nissan has tweaked the mid-size Murano crossover for 2019, sprinkling some extra style and touting more safety features just as it has for the refreshed 2019 Maxima sedan.

For those who want V-6 power, more space, and flashier looks in a tall, wagonish body, the Murano remains the staple in Nissan dealerships.

Expect the 2019 Murano to rise mildly above the 2018 model’s $32,045 base price when it arrives in December.

The 2019 model’s V-shaped grille packs a bigger bulge while its LED headlights, fog lights, and taillights sink into new shapes.

Nissan’s new suite of driver-assist technology, dubbed Safety Shield 360, can now stop the vehicle in reverse and detect pedestrians up front, and it also includes lane-departure warning and auto high-beams.

Blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and front automated emergency braking, which are already available on the Murano, are now bundled with those new features.

The Murano’s 260-hp 3.5-liter V-6 and continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) carry over on both front- and all-wheel drive models.

The top Platinum trim gains semi-aniline leather (one of the softest grades available for a vehicle) with diamond-stitched seat inserts and contrast piping across the seats, door armrests, and center console.

An updated infotainment system finally rids the Murano of its VCR-style screen.

A passenger knee airbag and rear thorax side airbags-a rarity even on high-end luxury cars-are standard across the board.

SL and Platinum trims get a better navigation system with online point-of-interest search and satellite images.