2017 Nissan Rogue Sport Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
Pros
- Lots of available tech and safety features
- Impressive cargo space for the class
- Comfortable optional seats, both front and back
Cons
- Underpowered engine
- Noisy CVT transmission
- Bumpy ride when equipped with the optional 19-inch wheels
What’s new
The 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport is an all-new compact crossover. It's slightly smaller than the standard Rogue but slightly bigger than the Nissan Juke.
Vehicle overview
With increasing shopper demand for crossovers, Nissan has decided to bring a new nameplate to the American shores: the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport. Smaller and less powerful than the standard Rogue, the new Rogue Sport seats five passengers (no optional third row here) and has decent cargo space, with a lower profile than the standard Rogue and sleeker looks. Essentially, it's an even more compact version of the already compact crossover.
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33 listings
- 98,006 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use
- 5 Seats, 24 City / 30 Hwy MPG
- CarMax Omaha (337 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Omaha, NE
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: Yes
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (24 City/30 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JN1BJ1CR0HW143077
Stock: 26954339
Certified Pre-Owned: No- $12,995fair price$467 above market
- 100,944 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 25 City / 32 Hwy MPG
- NextGen Motors of Muscatine (453 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- USB Inputs
- Alarm
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Located in Muscatine, IA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
28 Combined MPG (25 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JN1BJ1CP3HW017228
Stock: A017228
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Despite its size and fairly entry-level position in Nissan's SUV lineup, the 2017 Rogue Sport still offers an impressive roster of available safety equipment, including adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, collision detection with emergency braking, and a surround-view camera. Rare features in the segment, these options help the Rogue Sport stand out.
So while it has its virtues, there are several competitors out there that give Rogue Sport a run for its money, especially rivals from Honda and Mazda. We recommend a test drive of the Rogue Sport, but make sure you include some of its top rivals on your short list as well.
Edmunds' Expert Rating
Driven by the success of the larger Rogue, Nissan has now introduced the 2017 Rogue Sport. Meant to compete with compact crossovers such as the Honda HR-V and the Mazda CX-3, the Rogue Sport is available with lots of class-leading tech and safety equipment that help it stand out in the class.
Trim tested
Each vehicle typically comes in multiple versions that are fundamentally similar. The ratings in this review are based on our First Drive of the 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport SL (2.0L inline-4 | CVT automatic | AWD).
Driving
While it isn't the liveliest compact crossover on the road, the Rogue Sport has decent handling capabilities. Poor responsiveness from the underpowered engine and the CVT automatic dampen the experience.
Comfort
Though it isn't as comfortable as its big brother, the standard Rogue, the Rogue Sport has well-cushioned seats on the top trim levels and a generally quiet cabin at cruising speeds. It should do well on any long journey.
Interior
From behind the driver's seat, you'll have a hard time telling whether you're in a Rogue Sport or a standard Rogue. Both interiors use high-quality materials and have solid construction. Front and rear legroom are generous enough for adults.
Utility
When it comes to cargo space, the Rogue Sport is about in the middle of its class. It has 22.9 cubic feet of storage space behind the rear seats and 61.1 cubes with the rear seats folded. Small-item storage (cupholders, door pockets, etc.) is average.
Technology
This may be an entry-level crossover, but it doesn't skimp on tech. It gets many of the same features the bigger Rogue does, which is a big plus in this smaller class of vehicle.
Which Rogue Sport does Edmunds recommend?
Right in the middle of the Rogue Sport model range is the SV trim level, and that's the one we'd recommend. The SV comes standard with the upgraded six-speaker stereo, dual-zone climate control and keyless ignition, but it's also possible to equip it with most of the SL trim's optional extras such as the 7-inch touchscreen, a 360-degree camera and navigation. Also, the SV comes with 17-inch alloys instead of the SL's larger 19-inch wheels, which should improve ride quality.
Compare 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport trim levels
Helpful trims summary and side-by-side comparison chart
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport models
The new 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport is a five-passenger compact crossover SUV with three trim levels: S, SV and SL. The S trim is pretty basic in terms of equipment with steel wheels and a small 5-inch center console screen. The SV and SL get items such as dual-zone automatic climate control and a hands-free liftgate. All versions of the Rogue Sport come standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (141 horsepower, 147 pound-feet of torque) and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that sends power to the front wheels. All-wheel drive is optional.
Standard feature highlights for the Rogue Sport S include 16-inch steel wheels, cloth upholstery, 60/40-split folding rear seats, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and streaming audio, a 5-inch infotainment display, and a four-speaker CD player with USB input and satellite radio.
The SV trim adds a few creature comforts and upgrades such as 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, automatic headlights, keyless entry and ignition, a cargo management system, dual-zone automatic climate control, a six-way power driver seat and a six-speaker audio system.
The top-of-the-line SL trim includes 19-inch wheels, automatic high beams, foglights, heated mirrors, remote start, a hands-free liftgate, leather upholstery, a heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, a universal garage door opener, a 7-inch touchscreen, a surround-view camera system, NissanConnect emergency and convenience telematics, Siri Eyes Free iPhone control and a navigation system.
Some of the top-level features are also available on the S and SV trims as options. The SL Premium package adds a sunroof, LED headlights, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. The SL Platinum package adds adaptive cruise control with forward collision mitigation and pedestrian detection as well as lane departure warning and lane keeping assist.

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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$139/mo for Rogue Sport S
Rogue Sport S
vs
$165/mo
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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
4.5 out of 5 stars4.5/5Excellent
#2 out of 29 among Compact SUVs
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Nissan Rogue Sport Owner Reviews
Most Helpful Owner Reviews
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Two thumbs up to Rogue Sport
5 out of 5 starsT. Anderson, 03/20/2018
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
This is not a luxury SUV, nor a race car. So don’t expect to compare it to those things. What this is, is a fully capable small SUV that does most everything right, with semi luxurious appointments, very comfortable seats and a roomy interior. The Rogue sport handles and brakes very well, has good road stability and decent ground clearance. The only negative is the CVT transmission. It’s … better than most CVT’s but still zaps some fun out of a pretty decent powertrain. The ride and noise are slightly better than average for the class, the gas mileage is decent, we average 29 combined driving, 33 on long highway trips. I find the looks more appealing than the standard Rogue, people often compliment and say it looks a nicer and sportier than the regular Rogue. Overall we are satisfied with the Rogue Sport!
This is a GOOD Rogue
5 out of 5 starsBob Snead, 04/06/2018
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
This Rogue Sport is all I ever wanted in my SUV. The power is adiquate, but the interior road noise is very low at highway speeds. The gas milage is acceptable, but the technology is really ahead of the CR-V, and the Nissan wins again in the "looks" department over Honda. You won't be sorry if you buy this vehicle.
Great Technology!
5 out of 5 starsJordan, 08/21/2017
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport SL 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
The Rogue Sport is the only vehicle in the segment that I know of that offers emergency forward braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane keep assist. There is more value in the SL trim level as well when compared to the highest EX-L trim level on the Honda HR-V. For the roughly the same price you get all the features of the Honda plus: 19 in alloy wheels, 360 degree camera with moving … object detection, dual climate control, and a heated steering wheel. From a more subjective standpoint I think the Rogue Sport looks better cosmetically inside and out.
Underpowered, Comfortable, Affordable
4 out of 5 starsChris M, 01/06/2018
2017 Nissan Rogue Sport S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
Purchased a year-end 2017 Rogue Sport last month. I was looking for something with a bit more room and a bit more comfort than my previous car (an Elantra GT hatchback). I was tired of driving a manual transmission car in the city (my dog was *really* tired of it). It's only been 500 miles, but I really think I've made a good choice. The interior is much better than I'd expect from a … sub-$20k vehicle. The fuel economy is quite good. The handling . . . well, it's not sporty, but it's nowhere near as dreary as I was afraid it might be. You can also change the level of power steering assist, if you prefer a heavier feel. The one downside, and it is a CLEAR downside, is the engine. There's putting it nicely -- the Rogue Sport is seriously underpowered. I don't write that because I think every vehicle on the road needs to be a twin-turbo, twin-exhaust racer. The Rogue Sport doesn't need a 240hp turbo. But it needs more than than a 140hp 2.0 liter. My unsolicited advice would be to use a 1.6 or 1.8l turbo in the base model(s), for a bit more torque, and use either a 2.0l turbo or the 2.4l engine from the regular Rogue in the higher trim levels. Then we might be in 5-star territory. As it is, the Rogue Sport is very good . . . *if* you can deal with the engine. 4 stars.
2017 Rogue Sport Highlights
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Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $21,420 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 28 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $139/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 22.9 cu.ft. |
front wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Rogue Sport models:
- 360-Degree Around-View Camera
- Gives you a bird's-eye view of what's happening around the car for easier and safer parking maneuvers.
- Lane Departure Warning
- Warns you when the vehicle is drifting out of its lane without using the turn signal.
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Helps prevent an accident by warning the driver of approaching vehicles while the car is in reverse.
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