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Nissan Rogue

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 78% Detailed ratings

Price $23,778 – $34,278 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.0 – 9.6 L/100km

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Justly called Nissan’s compact SUV, the Rogue offers very attractive lines, thanks in part to last year’s improvements that included a redesigned front grille. With a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that produces 170 hp, the Rogue boasts very reasonable fuel consumption. FWD and AWD are available. It is very comfortable and drives like a car. This makes it one of the most popular urban SUV on the market.

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2026 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek: More Mature and More Rugged

The Nissan Rogue has joined the growing list of compact SUVs with a focus on adventure. As an alternative to the Honda CR-V TrailSport , Subaru Forester Wilderness and GMC Terrain AT4 , just to name a few, the new 2026 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek uses the same powertrain but …December 17, 2025

2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV: Until e-Power Gets Here

We have long criticized the popular Nissan Rogue for having an important flaw: not offering a hybrid model. And needless to say, in the highly popular compact SUV segment, the trend toward electrification is here to stay. Nissan has developed a traditional hybrid technology called e-Power, which is already available …December 8, 2025

Top 10 Best-Selling Vehicles in Canada, First Half of 2025

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Top 10 New Vehicles Ready to Hit the Road in Canada in 2025

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Pre-Owned Subaru Forester or Nissan Rogue: Which One Is Best?

Comparative Tests

In the compact SUV segment, rivals are fighting in hopes of reaching the same level of success as the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V , the two top sellers in Canada. As Nissan’s most popular SUV, the Rogue often comes in third place. On Subaru's side, the Forester has …August 11, 2022

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You Won’t Believe Your Ears With Nissan and Infiniti’s New App

Nissan has just announced a new app called Personalized Sound that will allow select drivers to enjoy a personalized audio profile based on their individual hearing abilities. It’s hailed as an industry first in North America. Before explaining what the app does, you should know that it’s now available for …December 15, 2025

16 Compact SUVs Were Tested Off-Road, Winner Will Surprise You

Off-road and adventure-focused SUVs are increasingly popular across the auto industry. Of course, some have far greater capabilities than others and can tackle formidable terrain ( Jeep Wrangler , Ford Bronco , Toyota 4Runner , to name a few), but they come at a price. For the average driver who …November 28, 2025

2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-in Hybrid is a Mitsubishi Clone, Pure and Simple

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

Nissan is using this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show (Nov. 21-30) to finally introduce the new Rogue Plug-in Hybrid we’ve been promised for a long while. As expected, however, it’s nothing more than a clone of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV . The vehicle will arrive at dealerships sometime during the …November 17, 2025

Next-Gen Nissan Rogue to Launch Sooner Than Expected

The fourth-generation Nissan Rogue , originally slated to launch in the first half of 2027, is now expected to hit the market in the fall of 2026, according to U.S. media reports on Thursday. Units will initially arrive from Japan, and then Nissan ’s Smyrna, Tennessee plant will begin production …October 16, 2025

Nissan Announces Canadian Pricing For 2026 Rogue

Nissan today announced the complete 2026 price list for its popular Rogue compact SUV. The price increase isn’t significant, with the Platinum remaining under the $50,000 mark and some versions being discontinued. With the Midnight Edition and SL bowing out, the 2026 Rogue is now offered in four trim levels. August 6, 2025

2026 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek to Arrive in Canada This Fall at Last

Announced a year ago and already on sale in the U.S., the new Rock Creek edition of the Nissan Rogue will finally arrive in Canadian dealerships this fall as a 2026 model—and the Pathfinder Rock Creek ’s little brother. This more adventurous version of the Japanese compact SUV is just …July 17, 2025

Thousands of Nissan, Infiniti Vehicles to Get Engine Replacement

Problems with Nissan's variable-compression turbocharged (VC-Turbo) engine are well known. Following an investigation by American regulators, we now learn that almost half a million vehicles are being recalled in the U.S. More specifically, 443,899 units of the 2021-2024 Nissan Rogue , 2019-2020 Nissan Altima , 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50 and 2022 …July 2, 2025

Nissan Teases Several New Models, Gives First Look at Next-Gen LEAF

Struggling Japanese automaker Nissan plans to launch over 10 new vehicles in Canada and the U.S. (including some under its luxury brand Infiniti ) by the end of fiscal year 2027 as it works to accelerate its turnaround. There will be hybrids, plug-in hybrids, next-generation EVs and advanced ICE-powered models. March 26, 2025

Could the Nissan Rogue PHEV Be a Clone of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV?

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

The announcement of Nissan ’s latest financial results this week came with some pretty sad news including the shuttering of three global assembly plants within the next two years, the elimination of shifts in the U.S., as well as job and salary cuts down the line. The company also officially …February 14, 2025

Nissan to Cut Rogue, Altima Production in U.S.

Times are tough at Nissan and drastic measures need to be put in motion. The latest example is cutting production of two of the brand’s best-selling models. According to Automotive News , Nissan in April will eliminate one of two shifts at its Smyrna (Tennessee) and Canton (Mississippi) assembly plants, …January 30, 2025

Confirmed: Nissan Rogue PHEV is Coming in 2025

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

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A Fully Loaded 2025 Nissan Rogue Will Cost You at Least $50,000

The Nissan Rogue received a mid-cycle update for 2024 and prices were increased across the line following a number of competitors. Yet, it still ranks among the top 10 best-selling vehicles in Canada. More hikes—a few hundred dollars—have just been announced for the 2025 model, which goes on sale this …September 19, 2024

Videos

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2021 Nissan Rogue : first images

First images of the new 2021 Nissan Rogue.

Nissan Drops into Permanent BeastMode

Keri tests Nissan's latest creation - the wheels of both a Rogue and 370Z are replaced with tracks and skis, then sent around the track at Sacacomie, Quebec. To watch all our most up to date content, check out our TV show schedule - https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/motoring-tv/schedule/ Check out our website for …

Nissan Rogue Dogue: an SUV Designed for Dogs!

It's still only a prototype, but the Nissan Rogue Dogue offers a cargo area adapted to accommodate our canine friends during car rides. Gabriel Gélinas and Christine Beaudoin take a closer look at this unique SUV!

Shopping for an SUV: Which one Should you Buy?

We had the opportunity of having a full lineup of Nissan SUV’s, of all shapes and sizes. What the differences are between the different categories (compact, intermediate, etc) and what kind of needs their targeted at. More on SUV .

Nissan’s Forward Emergency Braking

We all know that today’s vehicles feature more and more safety technology, and that includes emergency braking systems. We decided to test one of these systems, and we chose Nissan’s Forward Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection technology, which is featured in many of the brand’s models, such as the Rogue …

Review: 2016 Nissan Rogue

It's not as outrageous as the Infiniti FX, but the new Rogue sure makes many in this segment look rather boxy and boring. (This first appeared on Episode 19 of Motoring TV 2016) …

2016 Montreal International Auto Show : Nissan, Mercdedes-Benz and Infiniti Unveilings

2016 Montreal International Auto Show : Nissan, Mercdedes-Benz and Infiniti Unveilings …

2015 Nissan Rogue

You’d never guess it, but the Rogue is Nissan’s most popular vehicle. So when it came time to revamp this compact SUV, its designers had to be extra careful not to make any mistakes.

The Car Guide rating 78%

Pros

It's bigger than you think!
Good factory-standard equipment
AWD available, even on the base trim
Good ground clearance
One of the most generous cargo holds in the category
Easy to get the hang of

Cons

Overworked suspension
Power steering totally disconnected
The CVT…
No manual gearbox
The Juke is more exciting to drive

Driving	7/10
Safety	9/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	8/10
Winter driving	8/10
Comfort	7/10

What's new in 2012

No major change

Competitors

Recalls

none

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