2023 Nissan Rogue SUV

　　

2023 Nissan Rogue Review

byReese CountsVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　The Nissan Rogue is not only Nissan's most popular vehicle, but it's also one of the compact SUV segment's hottest crossovers. It's no mystery why the Rogue is flying off dealer lots. Redesigned just two years ago, the new(ish) Rogue is far more desirable than its rather milquetoast predecessor. The exterior features much more stylish sheetmetal than before, and the handsome interior provides high-tech additions that include a full digital instrument panel, wireless Apple CarPlay, and the ProPilot Assist suite of advanced driving aids.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Nissan Rogue S 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 03/23 (1.5L 3cyl Turbo CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$115/mo  for Rogue S

　　Rogue S

　　S 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 03/23 (1.5L 3cyl Turbo CVT) - $27,360 MSRPS 4dr SUV (1.5L 3cyl Turbo CVT) - $27,910 MSRPS 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 03/23 (1.5L 3cyl Turbo CVT) - $28,860 MSRPS 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo CVT) - $29,410 MSRPSV 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 03/23 (1.5L 3cyl Turbo CVT) - $29,050 MSRPSV 4dr SUV (1.5L 3cyl Turbo CVT) - $29,600 MSRPSV 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 03/23 (1.5L 3cyl Turbo CVT) - $30,550 MSRPSV 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo CVT) (Most Popular) - $31,100 MSRPSL 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 03/23 (1.5L 3cyl Turbo CVT) - $33,710 MSRPSL 4dr SUV (1.5L 3cyl Turbo CVT) - $34,060 MSRPSL 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 03/23 (1.5L 3cyl Turbo CVT) - $35,210 MSRPSL 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo CVT) - $35,560 MSRPPlatinum 4dr SUV w/Prod. End 03/23 (1.5L 3cyl Turbo CVT) - $37,140 MSRPPlatinum 4dr SUV (1.5L 3cyl Turbo CVT) - $37,490 MSRPPlatinum 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 03/23 (1.5L 3cyl Turbo CVT) - $38,640 MSRPPlatinum 4dr SUV AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo CVT) - $38,990 MSRP

　　vs

　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　Following last year's additions — which primarily consisted of swapping out the 2021 model's naturally aspirated four-cylinder for a turbocharged inline-three — the 2023 Rogue gets minor updates. A Midnight Edition package adds black-painted wheels and exterior trim pieces to the Rogue SV, while the SL and Platinum gain Amazon Alexa compatibility. Otherwise, there are no changes to the Rogue.

　　The Rogue competes in one of the most crowded and competitive segments around, with plenty of rivals from nearly every mainstream automaker. Some of zzdcar' top choices include the Honda CR-V, the Mazda CX-5, the Hyundai Tucson and the Subaru Forester, and the Rogue is right there in the mix. If you're looking for a spacious, well-equipped and reasonably fuel-efficient small SUV, we think the 2023 Nissan Rogue is well worth consideration. Check out our Expert Rating below for full detail of the Rogue's hits and misses.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Good

　　7.8

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.0/10

　　How does the Rogue drive? The turbocharged three-cylinder engine is surprisingly punchy. It makes plenty of power for passing and merging. It also delivers a respectably quick sprint from 0 to 60 mph in a little more than 8 seconds. Unfortunately, in routine driving the engine and transmission don't always respond smoothly when you press on the accelerator. The powertrain can feel slow to respond at first, and then lurchy and surging soon after.

　　Around corners, the Rogue is capable and composed but not particularly fun. The steering doesn't give you much feel for the road. There's also a noticeable dead spot in the steering when you're driving straight, especially at city speeds, so it's easy to drift if you're not going fast enough to use the Rogue's lane centering system.

　　

Comfort

7.5/10

　　How comfortable is the Rogue? The Rogue is a comfortable SUV in most ways. The seats are soft and feel like they mold to your body, which is great on long drives. The front seats' only notable weakness is the slightly forward placement of headrests that some taller drivers might find uncomfortable. The Rogue also has available triple-zone climate control, which is a rare feature among small SUVs.

　　Compared to top competitors, the Rogue's ride feels busier and less refined on less than smooth roads. We felt a lot of the rough edges of road imperfections, and the Rogue had more side-to-side motions over uneven pavement than we'd expect.

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