The popular small crossover SUV market is especially important to automakers, and Nissan understands this segment is big business. Most crossover SUV drivers demand their vehicles have certain qualities, and the Nissan Rogue hits on all of those elements. Here, we dig into those elements and take a closer look at the Rogue’s specifications.
What Nissan Rogue specs should I know about?
Some of the most-noteworthy include:
- 181 horsepower 2.5L (151.82 ci) four-cylinder engine
- Standard front-wheel drive w/continuously variable automatic transmission
- Estimated fuel efficiency – 30 mpg city/highway combined
- Optional all-wheel drive
The Nissan Rogue offers a suite of advanced technologies, safety features and trims. Fortunately, before you buy, we’re here to guide you through this popular crossover’s functionality, capability and performance features.
Exploring the Nissan Rogue
Nissan introduced its version of the crossover SUV — the Rogue — in 2008. With their high sticker prices and gas-guzzling tendencies, SUVs started to fall out of favor with drivers near the end of the 2000s. Nissan introduced the Rogue as an efficient and affordable alternative.
Since its inception, the Rogue has seriously upped its game. Increased seating capacity, stylish trims and impressive fuel efficiency caused SUV enthusiasts to fall for this simple yet highly capable crossover.
Nissan began designing a new generation of Rogues for 2021. With more ground clearance and a boxier look, the 2021 Rogue looks a bit more like a truck. However, the new look doesn’t take away this small SUV’s critical functionality that drivers love.
Efficiency and Performance Made Simple
The Nissan Rogue is notorious for keeping things simple, and the engine is no exception. Since the day the company introduced the Rogue, there’s been only one engine option — a 2.5L four-cylinder.
Although it still uses a 2.5L four-cylinder, the Nissan Rogues specs still improve, producing 181 horsepower instead of the 170 horsepower you got from previous generations. Additionally, the 2021 delivers 181 lb-ft., which is six pounds more than the outgoing motor.
Available in standard front-wheel drive or optional intelligent all-wheel drive, the Rogue delivers impressive fuel efficiency at 30 mpg combined city and highway.
An economic continuously variable transmission (CVT) sends power to the front wheels, and when you add vehicle motion control combined with intelligent all-wheel drive, you’ll gain an extra advantage when tackling demanding terrain or rough road conditions.
Newer Rogue interiors focus on improved usability with rich-looking design features. A bi-level dashboard, squared-off shift knob and high-quality cloth seating with optional leather upholstery give the Rogue a modern flair while improving functionality.
Most drivers who buy the Nissan Rogue do so because they like the way it looks and feels, especially with 19-inch wheels. Additionally, the gauges are simple, and the ones you’ll use the most are easy to find.
Nissan Rogue Available Trims
The newest Nissan Rogues come in three trims: The S, SV and SL. A premium package adds more features on top of the standard goodies available on each trim such as heated rear seats, ambient lighting, a Bose Audio System, leather seating, chrome interior/exterior door handles and much more.
The base price for each 2020 Nissan Rogue trim starts at $26,395 for the S, $27,815 for the SV and $32,785 for the SL. As of this writing, Nissan didn’t confirm the starting MSRP for the 2021 Nissan Rogue.
Other Notable Nissan Rogue Specs
Nissan Rogues are notable for their generous cargo space, room for up to seven passengers and their upright seating design. You can easily switch from passenger space to cargo space with the Rogue’s reclining and sliding 40/20/40 split-folding rear seats.
Newer models offer a slick divide-and-hide cargo management system with 18 different configurations. Additionally, the 2020 Rogue’s rear doors now open 90 degrees for easier access, and you’ll get better support for your spine with zero-gravity rear seats inspired by NASA.
This ideal family driver offers a host of standard tech and safety features. Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 is standard on the 2021 with features like automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, high-beam assist and rear cross-traffic alert.
Here’s what consumers have to say about the Nissan Rogue.
Pros:
- Comfortable with lots of safety features. Perfect for a small family
- Delivers excellent ride quality giving this SUV a relaxed feel
- Obvious road noise, but this complaint is quickly forgotten with the Rogue’s good visibility, easy maneuverability and smooth ride
- Excellent handling gives me plenty of confidence in the Rogue’s abilities
Cons:
- The Rogue should be faster and offer more acceleration
- The CVT automatic transmission feels weak compared to other powertrains
- The Rogue needs to have punchier engine options
- The space inside is great, but there is no pickup
