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Americans buy more compact SUVs than any other type of car. Most of them follow an established formula. But the Nissan Rogue — Nissan’s best-selling vehicle — departs from it in a few key ways. Its turbocharged 3-cylinder engine, for instance, makes it more fuel efficient than the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, or Hyundai Tucson.
The Rogue saw substantial technology updates for the 2024 and 2025 model years, so Nissan has changed little for 2026.
The Rogue is now available in five trim levels: S, SV, Rock Creek, SL, and Platinum. Rock Creek models are built for light off-roading. The Rogue Dark Armor edition gets darkened trim for added style, but is not armored.
Let’s take a look at what the Nissan Rogue offers inside.
Passenger Room and Comfort
If you buy a Nissan, you will likely get some of the best seats in the industry. The NASA-inspired Zero Gravity seats ensure the Rogue’s front seat passengers arrive at their destination refreshed and alert. If you move past the entry-level S trim (which we suggest), you get an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and either optional or standard heated front seats, depending on trim.
The second row is a 60/40 split bench that we’ve found reasonably comfortable. It reclines some and, in the top Platinum trim, can be heated. At 38.5 inches, the second row offers plenty of leg room. This is about the norm for the segment, which means the majority of adults should be just fine back there for most trips.
Features and Tech
While more and more vehicles are coming equipped with Google built-in, the Rogue was the first Nissan to get this impressive tech. It features Google Automotive Services, or GAS, which offers access to Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Google Play Store. If you’re a loyal user of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, don’t fret — you’re still covered.
The standard audio system in the Rogue is OK, but if you move up to the Platinum model, you can select the 10-speaker Bose Premium Sound System, and it’s a concert-like sound. All of this technology is funneled through an 8-inch touchscreen in lower trim levels. The Platinum trim comes with a 12.3-inch screen, and it’s how you gain access to Google built-in.
The Nissan Safety Shield 360 is standard for all models. It features automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, high beam assist, blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, rear automatic braking, rear cross-traffic alert, and more. Adaptive cruise control is standard in all but the base trim.
The Rogue now offers ProPILOT Assist on all but the Base S model. This system combines adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist to make highway slogs less stressful.
Materials and Design
Nissan continues to push for its interiors to look and feel better than “mainstream.” Although cloth is standard for the S and SV trim levels, the brand’s Prima-Tex faux leather material can be had on the Dark Armor model.
As you move up the chain, the material choices get better. The Rock Creek option’s enhancements include water-repellent leatherette seating with unique inserts, Lava Red accent stitching and piano black dashboard trim. Platinum models come with quilted semi-aniline leather.
Cargo Room and Flexibility
Behind the rear seat is a luggage area of up to 36.5 cubic feet. Folding the rear seat creates a maximum cargo area of 74.1 cubic feet. Although a couple of rivals — the Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson — provide more space, the Rogue’s cargo numbers are above average for the segment.
We also must highlight the Rogue’s rear doors, as they open wider than those of rival SUVs. This makes it easier to get in and out of the rear seats, and makes it easier for parents to install child safety seats.
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