2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creed edition. Photo: Courtesy of Nissan
The Rogue is Nissan's most popular model, but faces tough competition from big sellers like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CRV.
Starting price: $29,230; Price as tested: $40,920
Pros: Sharp exterior styling, along with comfortable leather seats, a heads-up display, heated rear seats and an upgraded infotainment system in the Platinum AWD version I tested.
Cool tech options: Nissan's Pro Pilot Assist 2.1 allows hands-free highway driving.
A nifty 360-degree camera system includes "invisible hood view" that lets you see under the car to avoid curbs or steer the tires into a car wash track, for example.
Yes, but: The Rogue's 201-hp turbocharged three-cylinder engine is a disappointment compared to rivals.
The bottom line: The Rogue is attractive, if somewhat uninspiring to drive.
I test drive new cars in my role as a juror for the North American Car & Truck of the Year awards. (The cars are loaned to jurors for evaluation purposes and my opinions are my own.)
