Despite its name, the 2024 Nissan Rogue is not a mischievous rebel in a conservative class of SUVs. In reality, it's more of a middle-of-the-road choice that offers more in the way of value than excitement or personality, and that broad appeal is likely why it remains a popular choice for a small SUV. The Rogue was last redesigned in 2021 and, if Nissan's past is any indication, we should expect a slight styling refresh this year or the next. We don't expect anything drastic, however, and we're confident everything underneath the bodywork will remain the same or very similar.
We'll have to wait until the summer to find out what's in store for the 2024 Nissan Rogue, so keep checking back for the latest developments. In the meantime, we think you'd be better served by our favorites in the small SUV class. These include the Mazda CX-50, Honda CR-V and Kia Sportage. Check out our Expert Rating below to see how the Rogue stacks up against these class leaders.
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The latest Nissan Rogue is the best version of itself yet. It's practical, fuel-efficient and big on standard features and driver aids. It's a solid all-rounder. But compared to other small SUVs, the Rogue has more cabin noise, a less refined ride and an increasingly dated infotainment system.
How does the Rogue drive? The turbocharged three-cylinder engine is surprisingly punchy. It makes plenty of power for passing and merging. It also delivers a respectably quick sprint from 0 to 60 mph in a little more than 8 seconds. Unfortunately, in routine driving the engine and transmission don't always respond smoothly when you press on the accelerator. The powertrain can feel slow to respond at first, and then lurchy and surging soon after.
Around corners, the Rogue is capable and composed but not particularly fun. The steering doesn't give you much feel for the road. There's also a noticeable dead spot in the steering when you're driving straight, especially at city speeds, so it's easy to drift if you're not going fast enough to use the Rogue's lane centering system.
How comfortable is the Rogue? The Rogue is a comfortable SUV in most ways. The seats are soft and feel like they mold to your body, which is great on long drives. The front seats' only notable weakness is the slightly forward placement of headrests that some taller drivers might find uncomfortable. The Rogue also has available triple-zone climate control, which is a rare feature among small SUVs.
Compared to top competitors, the Rogue's ride feels busier and less refined on less than smooth roads. We felt a lot of the rough edges of road imperfections, and the Rogue had more side-to-side motions over uneven pavement than we'd expect.
How’s the interior? Getting into the Rogue is easy thanks to lightweight doors and big openings. The cabin is airy, making the Rogue seem like a larger vehicle than it actually is. The tall, wide windows provide an expansive view out and contribute to the sense of space. The thick rear roof pillars block your rearward view slightly, but several driver aids are present to help eliminate blind spots.
The interior layout is pleasant and cleanly designed overall, but taller drivers may push the limits of the driving position's adjustability, and it has less rear legroom than some rivals.
How’s the tech? The Rogue offers a great set of standard infotainment features and driver aids. In higher trims you get a big touchscreen, a digital gauge cluster and a head-up display, along with wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay phone integration. The technology is mostly easy to use, but the menus and commands for the digital gauge cluster have a bit of a learning curve. Also, the voice controls are rigid and occasionally get confused.
The driver aids work well in most situations, although they have some trouble in stop-and-go traffic, and the Rogue offers both lane centering and rear automatic braking on top of the usual suite of features.
How’s the storage? The Rogue is a standout small SUV for cargo. Its overall cargo volume is only marginally smaller than class leaders, and in-cabin storage options are top-notch. Higher trims offer a set of easily reconfigurable floor panels — they can create a flat load bed or partitions or be lowered to open up a bit of extra space. Inside the cabin you'll find several accommodating trays up front and spots for front and rear passengers to stash drinks and small items.
Parents should appreciate the easy-to-access LATCH points, and the wide-opening rear doors that make installing car seats — and lifting kids in and out — much less of a hassle.
How’s the fuel economy? The front-wheel-drive Rogue gets an EPA-estimated 33 mpg combined for city/highway driving, and models with all-wheel drive should get 31 mpg. That's better than average for a non-hybrid small SUV. We also ran our test Rogue with AWD on our standardized real-world evaluation route. It posted a slightly disappointing 28.5 mpg, but overall it is still a small SUV that can help you save on gas.
Is the Rogue a good value? The Nissan Rogue presents a good value in its lower trim levels. Its extensive list of standard tech features and driver aids, along with an economical gasoline engine, make for a compelling proposition against similarly priced models. But higher-level trims of the Rogue lack the substance to compete. Other rival SUVs feel more luxurious, have more features and flashier technology, are more enjoyable to drive, or offer hybrid variants with better economy.
Nissan's warranty coverage is typical for this class. The standard bumper-to-bumper warranty is good for three years/36,000 miles, as is roadside coverage. The powertrain is warrantied for five years/60,000 miles.
The Rogue makes a great first impression, with sharper exterior design and a more modern and upscale-looking interior. Unfortunately, the Rogue's overall refinement, build quality and road manners don't live up to that first impression, especially in the high-cost Platinum trim that we tested.
Nissan hasn't released official information on the 2024 Rogue as of this writing. We'll update our recommendation if anything changes, but based on last year's Rogue, we suggest checking out the midrange SV trim. You get plenty of convenience and tech features for your money, including adaptive cruise control, keyless entry and a power driver's seat.
[Editor's note: The following unofficial information is based on last year's Rogue. We expect the 2024 model will have a similar lineup and we'll update this section once we have complete information.] The Nissan Rogue is a five-passenger small SUV sold in four trim levels: S, SV, SL and Platinum. All are powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine (201 horsepower, 225 lb-ft of torque) mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). Front-wheel drive is standard across the board, and all-wheel drive is available on all trims. Keep reading for our curated breakdown of the Rogue's standard features and options.
S
The base Rogue S is fairly well equipped, with standard features that include:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights with automatic high-beam assist
- Dark-tinted rear privacy glass
- Air conditioning with rear air vents
- Cloth upholstery
- Height-adjustable driver's seat
- 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite radio
- Two USB ports
- Four-speaker audio system
- Rear seat reminder (alerts you to check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle)
The Rogue's suite of advanced driving aids is branded as Nissan Safety Shield 360. Safety Shield 360 consists of:
- Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
- Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
- Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
- Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)
SV
The next-level SV is rich with comfort and safety features, including:
- 18-inch wheels
- Heated exterior mirrors with body-color caps and LED turn signal indicators
- Remote engine start
- Keyless entry and ignition
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Power-adjustable driver's seat
- NissanConnect connected services with Wi-Fi access
- Two rear seat charge-only USB ports
- Six-speaker audio system
- Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Nissan and the car in front)
- Lane keeping assistance (steers the Rogue back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
- Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
The SV Premium package adds:
- Roof rails
- Panoramic sunroof
- Power liftgate
- Synthetic leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel
- Second-row sunshades
The new Midnight Edition package installs:
- 18-inch gloss black wheels
- Black exterior trim and badges
- Black roof rails
- Upgraded synthetic leather upholstery
SL
The luxe SL gets all of the features of the SV with the Premium package plus:
- 19-inch wheels
- LED foglights
- Hands-free operation for the liftgate
- Divide-N-Hide cargo management system
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Memory settings for the driver's preferences
- Power-adjustable passenger seat
- Leather upholstery
- 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Rogue and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
The SL Premium package requires the optional all-wheel-drive system and upgrades the Rogue with:
- 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Navigation system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay (Android Auto remains wired)
- 10-speaker premium Bose audio system
- Second-row sunshades
- Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
- Navigation system-linked adaptive cruise control and lane keeping systems
Platinum
The range-topping Platinum offers:
- SL Premium package
- 12.3-inch digital instrument panel
- Amazon Alexa Built-in digital assistant
- Upgraded leather upholstery with quilted stitching
- Wireless charging pad
- Front center seat-mounted airbag for extra protection in side-impact collisions
- Remote seat release lever in cargo area
The only stand-alone option available for the Platinum is the Platinum Premium package. It comes with:
- Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
- Heated rear seats
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
