2022 Nissan Rogue Gets More Powerful, More Efficient Engine

Nissan hasn’t made many changes you can see to its best-selling vehicle for the 2022 model year. But it has made the most significant change an automaker can make, and early reviews are extremely positive. The 2022 Nissan Rogue is getting a new engine.

The 2022 Nissan Rogue, complete with its new heart, starts at $26,700, plus a $1,175 destination fee.

All-New Last Year

The Rogue was redesigned entirely for the 2021 model year. The new model was an upgrade in every way – sharp new styling, improved automated safety systems, a quieter cabin, and a more responsive all-wheel-drive system that earned plaudits from reviewers.

The upgraded Rogue experienced a few growing pains – most notably a poor frontal crash test score, after which Nissan improved its seatbelt design and retrofitted the Rogues it had already sold with the upgraded restraints. But it quickly earned a strong reputation. It currently sits near the top of our list of the Best Compact SUVs.

Reviewers had just one consistent complaint – the 2021 Rogue’s 2.4-liter 4-cylinder powerplant was just enough to move it through traffic effectively but felt overmatched by many competitors.

One Less Cylinder, More Power

It turns out the engine was effectively a placeholder. For 2022, Nissan has replaced it with a mill that is smaller, more powerful, and more fuel-efficient.

The new engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter 3-cylinder model. It cranks out 201 horsepower (20 more than the old model) and 225 pound-feet of torque (a boost of 44). Despite the power increase, the engine uses less fuel. The 2022 Rogue will return 33 mpg in combined driving. That’s a boost of 3 mpg over the older, weaker engine. It’s also a better score than the segment-leading Toyota RAV4 can manage.

Power goes through a redesigned continuously variable transmission (CVT). The new model is designed to provide more instant power at low speeds.

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Nissan also requires a $1,175 destination charge on all 2022 Rogues