2024 Nissan Rogue Review: Roomy And Reliable For The Family

Despite its name, the 2024 Nissan Rogue is not breaking any rules or pushing boundaries. It makes use of a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine that develops 201 horsepower, but a timid CVT stops it from punching as hard as it can. This year's updates see the Rogue looking a bit bolder than before, but the lack of any other substantial updates or a more decisive powertrain may see the Nissan continue to fall behind segment leaders like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, even if it still makes the cut for many shopping for a reliable commuter.

New for 2024

The new Nissan Rogue SUV starts things off with some refreshing new looks thanks to a bolder grille and flashier wheel designs. The rear end also gets some updates in the form of a revised bumper. More importantly, the tech has been modernized with a 12.3-inch touchscreen that uses Google built-in operating system, but only in the upper-tier SL and Platinum trims. Now, Nissan Connect services are included with a three-year trial period as standard and the SL gets a wireless charging pad as standard.

Other changes include new fabrics and color schemes for the interior, and new colors for the exterior paint palette which includes various two-tone options with a black roof.

2024 Nissan Rogue Price: Which One to Buy

For 2024, the price of the Nissan Rogue starts at $28,420 for the base-level S, while the SV will cost you $30,110. With the majority of the new updates present, the SL now sells for an MSRP of $35,270, and the top-tier Platinum rounds out the lineup at $38,700. Each model can be equipped with intelligent all-wheel drive for an additional $1,500. These prices don't include the $1,095 destination charge or any registration fees.

In the past, we have suggested the SV as the top value pick, but since the majority of this year's updates only come in at the SL level, we feel it may be worth the extra investment. This would get you the larger 12.3-inch touchscreen with built-in Google. Still, the SV remains the sweet spot in terms of advanced driver-assistance features, improved comfort, and a few extra speakers. All of this comes at only a slight increase in price over the base S. As for AWD, it doesn't cost much to add it, but you can save this money if you don't truly need the extra traction for inclement weather.

Interior and Features

Despite its price tag, the Nissan Rogue looks very stylish and upscale, though only upper trims have close to premium materials.

The interior space of the Rogue is well-presented to make optimal use of the limited space. To this end, the dashboard curves inward on the passenger's side, though the central console is quite broad underneath the landscape touchscreen. There are only a very few physical controls, and the air vents are quite small. Sadly, the larger touchscreen only comes in once you upgrade to the SL, but it is a significant step up from last year in terms of looks and functionality. The build quality is quite good, and the materials are more upscale than you may expect from vehicles at this price point. Also, despite its size, the Rogue has quite a lot of passenger and cargo space.

Space

Across two rows of seats, the small Nissan crossover can accommodate five passengers, though two adults will be much more comfortable in the back without a third person to rub shoulders with. Even taller folks should find the legroom in the back to be more than adequate, though they may want to get out and stretch their legs occasionally over longer trips. As you'd expect from a good crossover, headroom is good across the board. The high roof also helps to make getting inside easier, along with a comfortable step-in height and very wide-opening doors. Visibility is quite good, but you only get power-adjustable front seats once you move past the base-level S trim, which lets the driver find a comfortable position more easily.

Cargo

All SUVs rely on their superior practicality to beat their hatchback and sedan rivals, but smaller crossovers sometimes struggle to balance this with passenger space, but the Rogue does it extremely well. Behind the second row, it offers a generous 31.6 cubic feet, and the loading height makes it easily accessible. The upper trims get a convenient Divide-N-Hide system that increases the available space to 36.5 cubes, and if that still isn't enough, folding down the rear seats creates a 74.1 cubic-foot area in which to store your larger items.

Around the cabin, there are numerous spots to stow smaller knick-knacks. These include a large armrest cubby, broad door pockets, and a pair of cupholders in the central controls. The rear fold-down center seat also houses a pair of cupholders. Lastly, there is a standard glove compartment.

Materials and Colors

While the color palette is not overly inventive, even with the recent refresh, the Rogue is available with four different upholstery options. Starting with the base S, you get premium cloth, which extends to the SV, though this trim allows you to upgrade to leatherette. Genuine leather only enters the equation once you reach the SL as standard. Up to this point, interior colors are limited to Charcoal or Light Gray, for very subdued themes. However, the Platinum adds Chestnut for a warmer feeling, which coincides with the upgrade to semi-aniline leather.

Features and Infotainment

Like so many budget-friendly SUVs, the Rogue starts off with a modest list of standard features that include manual air-conditioning, keyless entry, cruise control, and a 12.3-inch driver-information display. It also gets the smaller eight-inch touchscreen, but this still comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth streaming, SiriusXM, two USB ports, and four speakers. The more well-rounded SV adds remote engine start, power-adjustable front seats, two more USB ports, a pair of speakers, dual-zone climate control, and in-car Wi-Fi.

Further up, you get heated front seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, wireless charging, a ten-speaker Bose sound system, and a dual-pane panoramic moonroof. From the SL, you also get the larger 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with built-in Google Assistant, navigation, and SiriusXM Traffic, along with a wireless charger. Some tech has to be optioned at extra cost, such as heated rear seats and a head-up display.

Performance

While it has some good passing power when already on the move, the Rogue is not quick to accelerate, and its handling is biased towards comfort.

The only engine available to the Nissan Rogue is a 1.5-liter three-cylinder that produces a punchy 201 hp and 225 lb-ft of torque, but it comes mated to a continuously variable transmission that doesn't take as much advantage of these outputs as we'd like. A front-wheel drivetrain is standard for each trim, but you can swap this out for an intelligent AWD system.

Even with the meek transmission, the Nissan Rogue launches from 0-60 mph in a reasonable 7.8 seconds and can reach a top speed of 116 mph. Once the CVT gets going, mid-range passing power is quite good, though the sudden lurch can catch inattentive drivers off guard. Aside from this, the handling is balanced and predictable, with light steering ideal for town driving that picks up weight as you gain speed. The suspension is reasonably comfortable for a car this size, with few bumps upsetting the cabin. However, the crossover fails off-road with just 8.2 inches of ground clearance, and it has a poor towing capacity of just 1,500 pounds.

Fuel Efficiency

Sticking with turbo-three ensures that the Nissan Rogue gets excellent mpg, and gas mileage barely deviates between FWD and AWD. In standard configuration, the crossover achieves 30/37/33 mpg across the city/highway/combined cycles, or one less miles per gallon across the board for the slightly heavier SL and Platinum trims. With AWD, the Nissan gets 28/35/31 mpg and only loses a single mpg in the highway cycle with the heavier trims. Fuel capacity remains the same no matter the trim, at 14.5 gallons, meaning the crossover can cover up to 478 miles on a full tank.

Safety

The NHTSA and IIHS seem to have differing opinions on the Rogue's crash tests, but their overall ratings are very good.

According to the NHTSA's safety review of the Nissan Rogue, the crossover does well in most of the tests, earning full marks overall. The IIHS's updated side test sees only an Acceptable result but scores top marks elsewhere. The car managed to receive a Top Safety Pick title in 2023.

Each model comes equipped with ABS, EBD, stability and traction control, and eight airbags. Nissan Safety Shield 360 is also standard, comprising forward collision warning with brake assist, front pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning, lane departure warning, rear parking sensors, rear cross-traffic alert, and driver attention alert. Beyond the entry-level model, active blind-spot assist, intelligent lane intervention, adaptive cruise control, and ProPilot Assist are all added. The top two trims round out the safety suite with traffic sign recognition, front parking sensors, and a surround-view camera.

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Reliability

While the Nissan Rogue enjoys a high reliability score of 83 out of 100 from J.D. Power, it is not without its issues. Two recalls were issued in 2023 for improperly secured rear seat belt fasteners and powered driver seats that may not be secure. It seems these problems have not endured into the new year, as the 2024 model is recall-free at the time of writing.

The bumper-to-bumper warranty for the 2024 Nissan Rogue covers a rather average three years/36,000 miles, while the powertrain warranty lasts a little longer at five years/60,000 miles.

Warranty

Design

While it has always been one of the nicer crossovers on the road, the 2024 Rogue is even more aggressive than its predecessors. This is thanks to a redesigned, five-layered V-motion grille that is paired with sleek daytime running lights and blocky LED headlights. As standard, the Nissan rides on 17-inch wheels, but upper trims get larger 19-inch alloys. The rear is quite attractive for an SUV, with a sleek roof-top spoiler, and chunky LED taillights that wrap around the sides. A power tailgate is available, along with a dual-pane moonroof. If you want something a little more imposing, the Midnight Edition package replaces the chrome accents with darker variants, including the V-motion grille and mirror caps.

Verdict: Is The 2024 Nissan Rogue A Good SUV?

If the segment weren't so insanely competitive and populated by such impressive contenders, the Nissan Rogue would be an ideal small family crossover. It has a spacious interior that sacrifices neither passenger nor cargo capacity, and it has good build quality and handsome styling. However, it lacks any sense of sportiness, and the standard infotainment suite is subpar. Nissan now offers a much better system, but it is restricted to upper trims. These minor faux pas are not dealbreakers, but they do hold it back from achieving perfection. You are unlikely to regret buying a Nissan Rogue, but there are technically better options out there.