2022 Nissan Rogue Sport Review

Name: 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport Review
Brand: Nissan

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We like that the 2022 Rogue Sport comes with a lot of advanced safety features as standard equipment. The spacious cabin and generous cargo room are nice too. But on the downside, the Rogue Sport is one of the slowest vehicles in its class. It also has an uncomfortable ride on city streets and is generally underwhelming to drive.

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2022 Nissan Rogue Sport Review

byMichael Cantu^{Correspondent
Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at Edmunds and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.}

rating written Rex Tokeshi-Torres^{Associate Manager, Vehicle Testing and Operations
Rex Tokeshi-Torres has worked in the automotive industry for over 17 years. Rex is a vehicle testing technician and photographer at Edmunds and is responsible for coordinating vehicle testing and logistics, organizing data, and capturing photos for the site and social media. He has written over 100 vehicle-related articles and has rated, tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. He has also contributed content to Autobytel, Autotrader, Automobile, the Associated Press and DSport along with various motorsport teams. His affinity with cars started because of Hot Wheels and his love of modifying cars. He occasionally drives Subarus.}

Pros

Cargo space is impressive for the class
Small size means good maneuverability in tight city spaces
Lots of available driving aids and tech

Cons

Engine is underpowered and noisy
Bumpy ride when equipped with optional 19-inch wheels
Front seats aren't comfortable on long trips

What's new

No significant changes for 2022
Part of the first Rogue Sport generation introduced for 2017

Overview

The 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport is a smaller version of the Rogue, not a sporty model of Nissan's popular SUV. Its looks are sporty, but its driving dynamics are standard. This extra-small SUV is larger than the more affordable Kicks, and if you're considering a sedan, it costs about the same as the midsize Nissan Altima. It's a good choice for someone who wants something smaller and more maneuverable than a Rogue, and it's easier on the wallet.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia

$128/mo

$155/mo

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Considering its size, the Rogue Sport has plenty of passenger and cargo room. It also offers a long list of standard and optional advanced driver aids, some of which aren't found in rivals.

But the little Rogue Sport does have some drawbacks. Its acceleration is slow, fuel economy is average at best, and ride and seat comfort is subpar. If you're shopping around, you might want to take a look at the Chevrolet Trailblazer, Hyundai Kona and Subaru Crosstrek. Those higher-ranked rivals are similar in size and price. If you want to know what our test team has to say about the Nissan Rogue Sport, check out the detailed Edmunds' Expert Rating below.

Edmunds Expert Rating

Our Verdict^{The Edmunds Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.}

Below Average

6.9

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

Rated for you by America's best test team.

Performance

6.5/10

How does the Rogue Sport drive? The Rogue Sport isn't sporty, but it is competent and stable when guided through corners. The steering is vague and lifeless, but otherwise this SUV is easy to maneuver in traffic and tight parking lots. The brakes are well tuned and allow for smooth stops.

Alas, the Rogue Sport falters in the "need for speed" department. It's one of the slowest choices available in the subcompact SUV class. In our testing, 0-60 mph acceleration took a lethargic 10.2 seconds. That's about what you get from a Toyota Prius and means that passing on the highway takes careful planning.

Comfort

6.5/10

How comfortable is the Rogue Sport? The Rogue Sport is below average in terms of comfort. On the positive side, we appreciate the availability of dual-zone automatic climate control and rear air vents. Its optional heated steering wheel is a rare offering in this class too.

The Rogue Sport's cabin and road manners were letdowns. The stiff suspension tuning results in a rough ride over most city streets, though the ride on the highway is more acceptable. Seat comfort and support are also lacking. Wind and road noise is reasonably suppressed, but engine noise is prominent while accelerating.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The Rogue Sport offers spacious seating. Headroom is generous all around, and though legroom is naturally limited given the vehicle's small size, four adults should fit with ease. Visibility out of the front and side is also good thanks to the tall windows and narrow roof pillars.

The seating position is fairly natural, and only tall drivers will notice the wheel is positioned a bit low. Regardless of seating position, the dashboard controls seem a little far away. They are clearly labeled, however, and only the buttons on the steering wheel feel small. The tall doors and a low step-over height make it easy to get in and out of both rows.

Technology

7.5/10

How’s the tech? The Rogue Sport's standard driver safety aids, which include blind-spot monitoring, automatic front and rear emergency braking, and lane departure warning, help its score quite a bit. Those features, along with the optional adaptive cruise control and 360-degree parking camera system, are rare at this price point. It has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, now standard in this class, along with two USB ports.

Audio quality and the center-screen resolution are weak links. The SL's six-speaker Bose audio system distorts sound at upper volumes, though the subwoofer delivers good bass. The touchscreen isn't exactly small but can seem so because it's located far away from the driver. Resolution is low, which makes seeing displayed information more difficult.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? The Rogue Sport has up to 22.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, a solid figure. Fold the seats down and you've got one of the biggest cargo areas in the extra-small SUV class. In-cabin storage for small items is less stellar. Two cupholders, a medium-size center console, and long but skinny door pockets are average for the class. The rear door pockets are a little too small and struggle to hold a standard water bottle.

There are lower anchor points for installing child safety seats in the rear outboard seating positions. Forward-facing seats should fit fine, but you'll have to slide the front seats up some for rear-facing car seats.

Fuel Economy

6.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Rogue Sport is underpowered and there's no real upside for fuel economy. We tested a front-wheel-drive Rogue Sport, which the EPA estimates gets 28 mpg combined (25 city/32 highway). With all-wheel drive, that drops to 27 mpg combined (24 city/30 highway). Either way this is a little below average for this class.

Value

6.5/10

Is the Rogue Sport a good value? The value of the Rogue Sport varies. On the entry-level end, it's competitively priced, especially when you consider the ample number of standard advanced driving aids. But once you start looking at upper trims or add all-wheel drive, it quickly ends up being more expensive than its primary rivals. Here the Rogue Sport feels less like a bargain because of its interior, which is kitted out in cheap-looking materials.

Warranty coverage is typical. Bumper-to-bumper coverage and roadside assistance are offered for three years/36,000 miles. The powertrain warranty is good for five years/60,000 miles.

Wildcard

6/10

We could forgive the Rogue Sport's subpar acceleration if it countered with a big fuel economy advantage or some other "surprise and delight" upside. The styling is fairly sleek, but there's really nothing here that will get you excited about owning a Rogue Sport.

Which Rogue Sport does Edmunds recommend?

The midlevel SV trim hits the sweet spot in the Rogue Sport lineup. For not much more than the base S trim, the SV trims adds keyless entry, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a power-adjustable driver's seat and a better audio system. Opting for the SV Technology package adds more driver aids including adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera.

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2022 Nissan Rogue Sport models

The 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport is a five-passenger extra-small SUV offered in the base S, the midlevel SV and the range-topping SL trim levels. All Rogue Sport models come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (141 horsepower, 147 lb-ft of torque) and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that sends power to the front wheels. All-wheel drive is optional on all trims.

Rogue Sport S
The base S trim comes with:

17-inch alloy wheels
Automatic headlights
Cloth upholstery
Manual-adjustable driver's seat
7-inch touchscreen display
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
Satellite radio
Two USB ports
Four-speaker sound system

Standard advanced driver aids include:

Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your vehicle's path while you're in reverse)
Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
Forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

The base S trim does not offer any optional packages.

Rogue Sport SV
Adds more convenience features such as:

Remote engine start
Push-start ignition
Foglights
Roof rails
Keyless entry
Heated side mirrors
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Heated front seats
Power-adjustable driver's seat
Heated and leather-wrapped steering wheel
Six-speaker audio system

Optional for the SV is the SV Technology package that adds:

Cloth and simulated leather seat upholstery
Driver's seat memory settings
Electronic parking brake
Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Rogue Sport and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Rogue Sport and the car in front)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

Rogue Sport SL
Gains more style and tech features, including:

19-inch alloy wheels
Leather seating
Navigation system
The driver safety features from the SV's Technology package
Electronic parking brake

The Premium package for the SL includes:

Sunroof
LED headlights
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Driver's seat and outside mirror memory settings
Power-adjustable passenger seat
Eight-speaker Bose audio system

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4.5/5Excellent

#2 out of 29 among Compact SUVs

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Cost

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$431/yr

vs. $465/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Frequency

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0.38x/yr

vs. 1x/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

9.4%

vs. 11.5%
for Average Compact SUV

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Nissan Rogue Sport Reviews

Owner Reviews

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35 reviews

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3(6%)

2(9%)

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2020 Nissan Rogue Sport

Rolando Masferrer Sr., 01/31/2020

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Recently we leased a 2020 Rogue Sport SV and so far we are very happy with our decision. The trunk space is very good, rides well, seats are comfortable and overall a very good SUV

Unreliable

Catwoman 75, 11/08/2020

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Bought the car in July. In August, the collision warning light came on every morning with no object near the car (and therefore the automatic breaking system engaged). The dealership replaced the "faulty" sensor (it took 6 weeks to get the part). Next day, the collision warning sensor came on: took it back to the dealership. Diagnosis: faulty sensor...Ordered a replacement for the …

Sticking Accelerator pedal

Fran Rubal, 03/30/2021

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Twice within 3 months the accelerator pedal on my Rouge sport has stuck. The only way to slow the engine from accelerating was to place the transmission in neutral and pump the brakes. After a quarter mile there was a noise like a spring popping and the vehicle slowed down and I was able to stop. The dealer says they could not find anything wrong. Are there others out there with …

Love it!

Jessntime, 07/16/2020

2020 Nissan Rogue Sport SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl CVT)

I just bought my SV AWD Rogue Sport 3 days ago. The gas mileage is amazing and it has quite the pep for the small engine. I think it drives smooth and is comfortable, though I haven’t taken it on a long trip just yet. I got the version with heated seats/steering wheel which I’m looking forward to this winter. My aunt has had three of these (leases them) and recently bought a new one …

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2022 Rogue Sport Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$24,960
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	28 MPG
Cost to Drive	$128/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	22.9 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Rogue Sport models:

Blind-Spot Warning: Notifies you when there's a vehicle in the Rogue Sport's blind spot.
Lane Departure Warning: Warns you when the vehicle is drifting out of its lane without the turn signal engaged.
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert: Helps avoid collisions by warning you of approaching vehicles while the car is in reverse.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover15.9%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Not Tested

2022 Nissan Rogue Sport Review

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport S 4dr SUV (2.0L 4cyl CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.

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Interior

Technology

Storage

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Which Rogue Sport does Edmunds recommend?

2022 Nissan Rogue Sport models

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Nissan Rogue Sport Reviews

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