Nissan is a name that comes up in almost any automotive discussion regarding innovation. Nissan vehicles are modern yet never feel unconventional, a form of magic that reverberates through the lineup and has done so for nearly a century. The current car market demands innovation, and it can become abundantly clear when a manufacturer isn’t keeping up with the ever-growing demands of drivers. Enter the 2025 Nissan Rogue––the model that defies expectations and sets the standard for compact SUVs in its price range.
Manufacturers who care about the products they place on dealership lots are the ones that drivers should consider for their next cars. For the 2025 Rogue, the effort Nissan has put into characteristics like performance, efficiency, cargo space, and tech makes it not only a cut above the rest, but a benchmark in the compact SUV space that perfectly hits the balance between value and quality.
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The 2025 Nissan Rogue provides excellent performance from a cutting-edge engine. The powertrain includes a turbocharged 1.5L I-3 engine paired with an Xtronic transmission. Acceleration is constant and smooth, and you feel no tangible shift in gears, lending a silky driving experience. Front-wheel drive is standard for the 2025 Rogue, but all-wheel drive is available. Both drivetrains provide excellent handling when driving on wet roads.
You might not expect an engine with a displacement of 1.5L to make more than 150 hp. However, because the Rogue’s 1.5L I-3 engine is turbocharged, even this small engine can produce 201 hp and 225 lb-ft of torque. Pushing over 200 hp out of an engine with such low displacement is nothing short of remarkable––performance would have been a primary cause of concern for such a small engine, but that’s not the case.
Light towing is possible with the power you get, with a towing capacity of 1,500 lbs. These are impressive results for an engine of this size. Regarding handling, driving the 2025 Rogue is a top-notch SUV experience that provides excellent stability, thanks to a well-tuned suspension and high-quality shock absorbers.
As you might expect from a turbocharged engine with such conservative displacement, fuel efficiency is a cut above the rest. The 2025 Rogue is the type of SUV that’ll reduce your gas station trips to as low as once a week. The EPA estimates that the Rogue gets 30 MPG in the city and 37 MPG on the highway for 33 MPG combined with its standard front-wheel drive powertrain. If your 2025 Rogue has all-wheel drive, you’ll get an estimated 28 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway for 31 MPG combined.
As beautiful a vehicle as the 2025 Rogue is on the outside, most of your and your family’s time with the vehicle will be spent inside the car. The 2025 Rogue doesn’t disappoint by creating an inviting atmosphere with comfortable seating, premium-feeling materials for the cost, and plenty of room to avoid feeling cramped for the driver and passengers. An available dual-panel panoramic moonroof is a great way to enhance the interior, making it feel more luxurious. This feature is optional on the SV and SL and standard on the Platinum. The increased brightness from natural sunlight and more fresh air rolling through the cabin makes the interior feel more lively and is worth considering if you purchase any trim but the base model.
The base 2025 Rogue has a six-way manually adjustable driver’s seat. However, every other trim has an eight-way power-adjustable seat with two-way power lumbar support. If you share your vehicle with someone else in your household, the driver seat offers optional memory profiles to save your preferred adjustments. The manually adjustable seat is made of cloth, and the Rogue S steering wheel is wrapped in urethane and provides a decent grip. The Rogue SV, SL, and Platinum’s steering wheel is wrapped in high-quality leatherette.
With the Rogue S and SV, cloth seats are standard unless you purchase the SV Premium Package, which swaps the seat material for Prima-Tex leatherette. If you buy the SL, the seats in your 2025 Rogue will be made with genuine leather, and the top-tier Platinum trim uses luxurious semi-aniline leather seats. The Platinum is the only trim that offers heated rear seats if you opt for the Platinum Premium Package, but heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard on the SL and Platinum and optional on the SV. The 2025 Rogue also offers tri-zone automatic climate control, meaning you, the passenger next to you, and the passengers behind you all have dedicated climate controls that don’t interfere with one another.
Five passengers fit inside the 2025 Rogue. You and the passenger sitting next to you have 41.5 inches of legroom, while rear-seat passengers are provided with 38.5 inches of legroom. There’s always 36.5 cu.ft. of cargo space readily available, and Nissan gives 2025 Rogue owners the Divide-N-Hide cargo system, allowing for six distinct methods of arranging your cargo area depending on the type of cargo you’re hauling, whether it’s your child’s school science project or a few bags of groceries. Folding down the second row of seats increases cargo space to 74.1 cu.ft., which is a 103% increase.
Nissan throws tremendous features the Rogue’s way, and the 2025 model is one of the most advanced compact SUVs in its price range. You can look almost anywhere in the 2025 Rogue and notice a feature designed to make the most out of modern tech and enhance your daily routines. From performance features to connectivity, safety, and versatility, the 2025 Rogue has more features than you may expect.
With the 2025 Rogue, you’re given up to five drive modes designed to dynamically adjust handling depending on when and where you are driving. Three modes come standard, with Auto, Eco, and Sport modes integrated into every Rogue. Sport mode is great when you need an extra punch to your acceleration, making it the perfect tool for driving off an on-ramp and onto the freeway. The two remaining drive modes––Off-Road and Snow––are added if your Rogue is fitted with the Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System.
The infotainment center in the Rogue ranges from a standard eight-inch display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to a beautiful 12.3-inch infotainment center that includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The upgraded infotainment center is standard with the SL and Platinum––the S and SV stick with the base display. However, the SV shares the same six-speaker audio system as the SL, while the S has a quad-speaker setup. The Platinum goes above and beyond and incorporates a premium 10-speaker Bose audio system.
Your 2025 Nissan Rogue will have several standard advanced safety and driver-assist features as part of the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite. High Beam Assist dynamically turns your high beams on and off, making nighttime drives more convenient for you without the adverse effect of inconveniencing others. Lane Departure Warning comes standard, issuing warnings if you’re accidentally drifting into the wrong lane by providing steering wheel vibrations that are highly likely to capture your attention.
The 2025 Rogue comes standard with Blind Spot Warning, which isn’t common on other SUVs in the segment. This incredibly valuable system warns you of vehicles hiding in your blind spot. The Rogue also has standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Automatic Braking. With Rear Automatic Braking, your car will stop before you collide with a stationary object, while Rear Cross Traffic Alert warns you to step on the brakes before you collide with a vehicle driving by while you’re backing out.
ProPILOT Assist is available in three forms: ProPILOT Assist, ProPILOT Assist 1.1, and ProPILOT Assist 2.1. Buying the SL or Platinum trim with the optional Tech Package nets you ProPILOT Assist 2.1, which is the best of its kind for the 2025 model. This is Nissan’s first hands-free driving technology, adding incredible convenience when driving on compatible roads. ProPILOT Assist 1.1 doesn't provide hands-free driving but does incorporate navigation data to handle curves, which the traditional system can’t do.
The traditional ProPILOT Assist is an advanced variant of Intelligent Cruise Control that provides subtle steering inputs combined with the ability to change the speed depending on the traffic in front of your car. However, what makes ProPILOT Assist different from the traditional Intelligent Cruise Control is that your Rogue will sit stationary for as long as necessary––like at a red light with other vehicles––and will know when to resume acceleration.
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