2024 Nissan Rogue Review For The American Buyer

The Nissan Rogue is the most popular Nissan model in the US market. Known as the X trail in other markets, the midsize crossover is loved for its luxurious and spacious interior, advanced safety features, and reliability. The 2024 model comes with a number of new features to keep up with its competitors including the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-50, and Toyota RAV4.

What’s New

  • Revised front and rear styling
  • New connected services apps
  •  Google Built-in- standard for the first time in a Nissan

Engine Options

The 2024 Nissan Rogue is powered by a 1.5-liter Variable Compression Turbo (VC-Turbo) engine paired with a smooth and responsive Xtronic CVT. This engine continuously adjusts its compression ratio to seamlessly optimize power or efficiency, depending on driver demand.

For detailed insights on how the 1.5L performs in real-life usage, refer to the 2024 Nissan Rogue Buyer’s Guide in this link.

Horsepower

The 2024 Nissan Rogue comes with only one engine option; the  1.5-liter Variable Compression Turbo (VC-Turbo) engine. This powertrain delivers 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque – an increase of 11 percent and 24 percent from the previous models.

2024 Nissan Rogue Trims

The 2024 Rogue comes in four trims.

  • S
  • SV
  • SL
  • Platinum

Interior

The Nissan Rogue features a stylish and well-appointed interior that is a cut above the rest in the non-luxury compact crossover category. The cabin is spacious making it feel larger than it actually is. It seats up to five passengers, comfortably so. The 2024 Nissan Rogue offers new color options and updated door panels, consoles, and seat materials.

The front seats offer enough shoulder space and legroom for both driver and passenger. The second-row seats are comfortable and well suited for long journeys.

The 2024 Rogue comes with Google built-in 4, featuring Google Assistant, Google Maps, and more from Google Play. The Google built-in is integrated directly into the Rogue and can be used without the need for connecting through your phone.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also available in the 2024 Nissan Rogue. Accessible by wire on the S and SV grades and wireless on SL and Platinum.

Safety Features

The 2024 Nissan Rogue comes with a variety of standard features to ensure your safety. They include; Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist, and Rear Automatic Braking.

The ProPILOT Assist7, which provides steering assistance and Intelligent Cruise Control for highway driving is also available in the 2024 Rogue with SL and Platinum trims featuring a ProPILOT Assist 1.1 which uses data from the vehicle’s navigation system to help proactively adjust Rogue’s speed ahead of freeway interchanges and curves.

 Exterior

The 2024 Rogue features a redesigned front and rear fascia giving it a stylish and modern look. The Nissan’s V-motion grille and inner taillights have also been updated. The 2024 Nissan Rogue’s Premium appearance is further elevated with enhancements including gloss-black fender, lower exterior, and front fascia trim pieces. The base SV trim gets new 18-inch wheel designs, while the top-trim Platinum gets new 19-wheels, gloss-black exterior trim, and new Chestnut Brown leather upholstery.

Color options for the 2024 Rogue include;  Everest White Pearl, Deep Ocean Blue Pearl, Baja Storm, and a few two-tone combinations with a black roof.

The Rogue also boasts a power panoramic moonroof, a power motion-activated liftgate, and roof rails which all enhance its handsome look.

2024 Nissan Rogue Cargo Space

The 2024  Nissan Rogue offers 36.5 cubic feet of storage room when the rear seats are in the upright position. The space expands up to 74.1 cubic when the rear seats are folded. Higher trims come with the Divide-N-Hide cargo system that offers six ways to organize your space.

2024 Nissan Rogue Fuel Consumption

The 2024 Nissan Rogue’s fuel economy varies slightly depending on the drivetrain and trim level. Front-wheel drive (FWD) models return an EPA-rated 30 MPG in the city, 37 MPG on the highway, and 33 MPG combined while All-wheel drive (AWD) models return 28 MPG in the city, 35 MPG on the highway, and 31 MPG combined.

 Fuel Tank Capacity

The 2024 Nissan Rogue has a fuel tank capacity of 14.5 gallons.

Ground Clearance

The 2024 Nissan Rogue has a ground clearance of 8.2 inches.

Performance

Under the hood, the 2024 Nissan Rogue is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine with 201 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque. It delivers a respectably quick sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds which is sufficient for day-to-day driving.

In terms of handling the 2024 Rogue delivers a smooth and comfortable ride and does well at absorbing a variety of road impacts. However, Some drivers find the steering is a bit lackluster with not much feel. There is also noticeable body lean when cornering.

Front-wheel drive comes standard in the 2024 Rogue, while an all-wheel drivetrain is optional for every Rogue trim level.

For a detailed performance review refer to the 2024 Nissan Rogue Buyers’ Guide.

Reliability

The Nissan Rogue is generally considered to be a reliable family-friendly SUV and the 2024 model is no exception.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2024 Nissan Rogue has a 5-star overall safety rating. This rating is the highest possible score and is a testament to the Rogue’s superior construction and advanced safety features.

The 2024 Rogue also performed well in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash test ratings, receiving the highest rating of Good in three crash tests and for how well its headlights illuminate the road.

For a detailed reliability report refer to the Nissan Rogue Buyer’s Guide.

Maintenance Schedule

After every 5,000 Miles (8,000 km), engine oil and filters should be replaced while the brake pads and rotors, exhaust system, steering gear and linkage, axle and suspension parts, and propeller shaft and drive shaft boots on AWD models should be inspected.

After every 10,000 miles, the Nissan Rogue should also undergo a maintenance service where the engine oil and filters are replaced again, fluids changed and brake lines, brake pads, and CVT fluid inspected. The transmission fluid, differential oil, and transfer case oil should be changed every 20,000 miles (32,000 km) or 24 months.

2024 Nissan Rogue Problems

Transmission Problems

  • Slow acceleration
  • Vehicle may not stay in park
  • Accelerating suddenly

Engine Problems

  • Engine failure
  • Loss of motive power,
  • Engine knock

Software Problems

  • Connectivity issues
  • Glitches
  • Driver assistance system malfunction

 2024 Nissan Rogue Competitors

The 2024 Nissan Rogue rivals are the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX-5, Mitsubishi Outlander, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4 and Volkswagen Tiguan.