2019 Nissan Rogue Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
byDan Frio
Reviews Editor
Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show).Pros
- Comfortable seats and ride quality
- Many advanced safety aids come standard
- Roomy cabin and cargo area
Cons
- Acceleration is weak and listless
- Dated-looking infotainment screen
- Outward visibility is poor
- Underwhelming interior material quality and design
What's new
- Expanded availability of advanced driver safety aids
- Part of the second Rogue generation introduced for 2014
Although the word "rogue" summons images of a reckless, swashbuckling character (Bronn from Game of Thrones, perhaps?), the 2019 Nissan Rogue isn't that kind of car. Being a small crossover SUV — and a fairly innocuous-looking one at that — the Rogue is about as mainstream as it gets.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2019 Nissan Rogue SV 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 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 $3.85 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$171/mo
Rogue SV
vs
$236/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
We do give Nissan plenty of credit. The Rogue has all the key qualities that buyers expect of a small crossover, including excellent comfort, top-notch safety scores, and spacious room for people and cargo. Seventy cubic feet of cargo space helps make the Rogue one of the more versatile small SUVs on the market, while upscale cabin materials give it a classier feel than its price might suggest.
On the downside, the modestly powered four-cylinder engine and sluggish continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) struggle to get the Rogue moving when you want swift acceleration. Nor does the Rogue offer the same kind of handling spirit that you'll find in its competitors from Ford, Honda or Mazda. We're also not fond of the dated-looking infotainment system, but standard smartphone integration does alleviate the issue somewhat.
In the grand scheme of things, the positives greatly outweigh the negatives. The Rogue might not be Bronn's kind of vehicle, but for just about everyone else it should be a fine choice for a small SUV.
What's it like to live with?
Get to know the Nissan Rogue even more. Learn about day-to-day ownership from our editorial experts' long-term test of a 2014 Rogue SL AWD. We know it is Nissan's best-selling SUV. How was the fuel economy? How much can you pack in the cargo area for road trips? Is it comfortable? Learn this and more from our test. Note that the 2019 Rogue has better interior materials, smartphone integration, optional advanced driving aids and a hybrid trim, but our coverage of the 2014 model is otherwise applicable.
Edmunds' Expert Rating
6.9 / 10Trim tested
Each vehicle typically comes in multiple versions that are fundamentally similar. The ratings in this review are based on our full test of the Nissan Rogue SL (2.5L inline-4 | CVT automatic | AWD).
Scorecard
| Overall | 6.9 / 10 |
| Driving | 6.5 |
| Comfort | 8.0 |
| Interior | 7.0 |
| Utility | 8.0 |
| Technology | 7.0 |
Driving
6.5Performance is low on the totem pole. The engine rarely delivers as much acceleration as you want, and the CVT automatic's sluggishness doesn't help matters. The brakes are squishy and the steering wheel gives you little sense that it's connected to the car. Handling is surprisingly decent.
Comfort
8.0Most will be happy with the Rogue's enveloping seats and quiet cabin. If wavy roads aren't on your commute, you'll find the ride pleasant too.
Interior
7.0First, the highlights: The cabin is quite spacious, so four tall passengers can sit in comfort. Large openings also make it a cinch to enter and exit. However, outward visibility is poor, it takes a while to find a comfortable seating position, and there are too many misplaced buttons.
Utility
8.0There's tons of room for stuff behind the second row. The two floor covers lead to interesting and useful cargo configurations, too. Interior storage cubbies are lacking, and the rear armrest solution is a little silly and not practical if you have a lot of stuff in the cargo area.
Technology
7.0The real highlight is Nissan's ProPilot Assist system, which bundles several useful and intuitive driving aids. Everything else is a mixed bag — the audio system sounds good but the speakers rattle, while voice controls are good at recognizing speech but the menu structure is confusing.
Which Rogue does Edmunds recommend?
The middle SV trim with the optional Premium package should hit the sweet spot for most buyers looking to handle commuter, family and recreational uses. The SV offers the more desirable features from the top SL trim, without the SL's larger wheels that can detract from the ride quality, while the Premium package adds useful features such as a surround-view camera system, navigation and a power liftgate.
2019 Nissan Rogue models
The 2019 Nissan Rogue is a small crossover SUV available in three trim levels: S, SV and SL. The smaller Rogue Sport model is reviewed separately. A Rogue Hybrid is also available.
