The Compact CUV To Beat? | 2021 Nissan Rogue 

They really stepped up the interior quality. This gives me hope for the pathfiner and Qx60.

I did a test drive the SL few days ago. It was surprisingly smooth, the transmission, the acceleration, the seat comfort. Even on Eco mode the car just accelerated with no hesitation, almost like normal mode. Seat cushion is one of the best, if not the best. Everything in the interior looks and feels great, although I agree on the missing thigh extension. But comparing to my 2018 Rogue, I feel like the new Rogue's suspension is a bit firmer but in a good way.

Alex: it’s time to add a comparative section on auto/autonomous categories: lane centering, lane change, avoidance etc. It’s an area you never address.

I absolutely love the Trunk index scenes-- Merry christmas A0A. I cant wait to see next years reviews.

I will be buying a Rogue in early 2021. All the people bad mouthing or whining about the CVT have obviously not had experience with them. I am on my 3rd Nissan with a CVT dating back about 14 years. They have all been great and get really good gas mileage workout the annoying automatic stop/start. I also like the smoothness. In those 14 years, they have just gotten better. If you don't do what it isn't designed to do and change fluid at the recommended intervals, you will have a fine experience.

Really fantastic review. I have had my Rogue Platinum about 2 months now and love it!!

I just bought one and I am happy with it so far!

Alex, always good to compare with the competition!! The Rouge is very nice except needs more HP and I don't like a CVT in a SUV.

Super review, Alex! Factual, systematic comparisons... saves a lot of time viewing the cars in person at dealerships.

just bought this one 2 days ago its awesome platinum rogue

A softer suspension is smthing I really appreciate, I don't know why car companies keep making FAMILY SUVs firmer and focus on handling like I'm gonna race w my kid in the back seat. That's what I loved abt the previous generation, and oh yeah the new look isn't good, so instead of fixing engine issues and cvt or adding a turbo they adjust the suspension. I would've loved it

Wow. thank you for the great analysis and review of many cars. Very Helpful

Thanks for the detailed review. Hope you have a great Christmas!

If Nissan wants to survive they have shake some stigmas and start making cars that are more reliable.

Shift paddles on a crossover with a CVT is hilarious to me

*Great Review Alex! I’m glad Nissan is focusing on redesigning their SUVs. Can’t wait to see what they do with the Murano, Pathfinder and Armada!* ❤️😀

Merry Christmas Alex and family 😊🎁🍾🥂⛄🎄

I like the ominous image of the RAV4 in the background!

projector led's>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

This will be my first SUV! Terrific job Alex.

I leased a platinum and I’m very impressed by the technology compared to competition. I’m surprised Alex didn’t dig deeper in this area

when i see that alex uploads a video, i click and i like

It has the JATCO cvt. Now I hope it’s a better cvt in terms of reliability than before

Alex, when are you getting opportunity to test 2022 Rouge 1.5L VC-Turbo?

One thing to note with the Rogue is that the rear seats can recline slightly. I recently went from a 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Advance to a 2021 Rogue Platinum AWD and am very happy with the switch. What’s common between both cars? I bought them after watching the respective Alex on Autos review!

I rented a new Rogue and like it better than the RAV4. Huge improvement over the previous generation. Was really impressed with the interior quality on the SV @ $27k. Really good radar cruise control and lane keep assist systems. It’s quiet and did 33mpg on the highway. I’ve been wanting to go full EV but the Rogue is a compelling budget option for sticking with ICE.

Not sure about you guys but I am gonna hit that like button (again) to support Alex

Really like the way in which you compared it to common suvs.

I’m sure the cvt is reliable this time around. They must have learned their lesson the last 7 times, right?

I have a rogue 2016 with optional third row 😊. Great car nothing to complain

Not a big Nissan fan due to the transmission but I do love this new Rogue styling! I personally don’t have a preferences on LED reflector vs projector. I have a Accord LED reflectors and my grandmother has a Camry LED projector. They look the same to me but definitely prefer LEDs vs incandescent/halogens.

Want to comment on headlight types ,I find that the projector beam ones have a better /sharper cutoff of the top left of the beam so as to be less likely to bother/blind oncoming traffic.

I love your videos. Alex, you should review either the new F150 or the new Escalade.

I watch most of your videos. They are very informative and comprehensive as well as entertaining. And thank you for mentioning reliability in a most intelligent unbiased manner. Toyotas are generally the apex of reliability so the RAV 4 is a great one to compare it to although the RAV 4 is far from their most reliable model. I personally think Toyota and Lexus and falling behind in many other areas and that will sooner or later effect their sales.

Good on Nissan for rising to the occasion in redesigning this. It’ll sure pay off in this segment. I have no doubt they’ll move tons of these. Though I will say I hope they add a hybrid powertrain to the menu to compete with the Rav4 and CR-V even more.

Comparisons are good and add a lot to the review.

I'm glad that Nissan is finally updating all of their models and their outdated looking interiors / exterior design that they've had for the last 10-15 years. Even when many of their last gen models were new 5-7 years ago they were seemingly outdated looking both in and out or became so within a couple years after their competitors came out with newer models short thereafter, with the exception of the Maxima (2016) I'd say. Not to mention the overall build quality and reliability of many models were subpar for years. I hope Nissan is finally turning a new leaf with their next gen offerings 2019 and newer. The Rogue looks interesting and a lot nice looking inside and out. But the deal breaker for me is that I absolutely abhor the split headlight design on almost any vehicle. I'm sure many remember the much maligned new Jeep Cherokee in 2015 with it's split design that was reverted back to a more traditional look when it got refreshed after many customers complained of how ugly it was.

Great review and comparison 👍🏻

Good review & great Rogue.

I like that you have the comparison of the two vehicles but when it came to the headlight part i wish you would have showed us a side by side of both cars with their lights on for us to see.

Love your review! 👍👍😀

Just bought this model used. Awesome car!

5:15 wow dat escape legroom is next class. 23:50 overstated!

Nissan Rogue is a decent vehicle. I own a 2020 Nissan Rogue and the CVT transmission is sluggish as low speeds and rest features and comfort they are better than RAV4. If they wanted to compete with RAV4, they should have launched with 8 speed transmission but this Rogue will sell after one year. The sales will pick up once Nissan offers 0% or 0.99% interest rate which it is offering in older versions. Still, Nissan S and Nissan SV AWD offer value for money

I HAVE A 2020 PATHFINDER BUT I AM PRESENTLY AWAITING MY 2022 ROGUE PLATINUM THIS WILL BE NUMBER 3 FOR ME 2014 AND 2018 ROGUE MY VERY FIRST CAR WAS A NEW NISSAN SENTRA 5 SPEED MISTY METALLIC BLUE 1987 NOW I LOVE THE BRILLIANT METALLIC SILVER NOT INTO DEEP DARK COLORS 💝💯🦋

You mentioned reflector vs projector led headlights. Maybe do a video on the benefits or detriments of each?

Well done. You pointed out some missing things that should be there in this new design. Why did they not make the LED taillights a complete set but instead continuing to use the old incandescent bulbs? Adding some of the extra A/C front seats would have been a good selling point. Does the Pax seat have up and down power adjustments too? Are the windows -Auto up/auto down at all stations? One good thing is that the car has a spare tire and jack though. More HP would have been prudent too.

Fantastic review of this new Nissan Rogue near the only thing that I have the question of it why didn't Nissan out a hybrid they had the hybrid from 2017 to 2019 why didn't they bring one out for this body style maybe if you can answer us that that would be great because you are reviewing cars all the time .

Great content thanks.

Hey Alex, love these videos as always. However, I'm still confused as to why you say the Mazda CX-5/CX-9 have full LED rear tail light arrangements? As far as I know, both have incandescent turn signals while the backup, brake, and running lights are LED. Could you please clarify? Thanks Edit: just re-watched both the 2019/2020 CX-5 and 2021 CX-9 review and in both you specifically point out the turn signals being LED while showing video of them appearing to be incandescent. I know the CX-30 has "progressive flashing" LED turn signals, and they look like LEDs while the ones in the CX-5 and CX-9 just simply look like incandescents? I know it's a weird thing to be confused about but I love turn signal styling and I'm just confused why you, being so detailed in every review, would say something that, at least to my eyes, isn't true

The rear seats in the Rogue do recline a bit. There is a lever a the top of the seat that allows the rear seats to recline. I have the Platinum trim, I'm not sure if it's available in all trim levels.

Thanks for re-rendering this video. Merry Christmas!

I just drove a rental Rogue for 5 days. I wouldn't buy one after my experience. The radio reboots every 5 minutes. I googled the issue and its common with no fix from what I read. Other than that it was a great experience.

Alex, you didn't mention the Subaru Forester as one of the competitors to consider. I've noticed that you've omitted the Forester as a competitor in some of your other compact SUV reviews as well. Can you please explain why?

What does the base model look like? I’ve never seen a fully loaded Rogue in the wild

I just got a 2021 CX-5 and love it so far. However, I am impressed with the interior of the new Rogue but want more power and ventilated seats. The new Tucson would be my second choice depending on what the n trim ultimately is.

It was a great review, I watched it first time ever. Alex i have 2 q. Please, 1. Which SUV is the cheapest with at least a 2L engine of 2021 with 8 inch LCD. 2. Same question for a luxury one, like Audi, BMW, Mercedes or Lincoln etc. I will reall appreciate your reply. Im in Canada. Actually they advertise something else and actual is something else. Thank you 2.

I really love my 2015 Rogue SL Premium. 82,000 miles so far. I am pretty dead set on a Full EV replacement in the next 1-2 years but a PHEV Rogue like this could change my mind assuming it gets around 40 miles per charge like RAV4 Prime but I doubt we will see a PHEV or even a HV variant this generation.

One important feature for Rogue you forgot to mention, the 360 degrees cam that comes with the mid tiered trim, I think that’s something unique compare to its competitors, and wonder how is the quality of the camera.

I always liked Nissan, but I’m not sure what it’s going to take to gain my trust as far as reliability.

Will the Rogue Sport get a facelift next year, or has it been discontinued?

The styling is much improved. Nissan buyers don't care about the CVT or whatever outdated critique people have of them. You'll always save money, get more space and the comfortable seats. Glad to hear the CVTs are Much better!

11:01 I want a disco dashboard! But seriously, I was under the impression Nissan was circulating the drain, yet out of nowhere they release an entirely new range of solid, competitive cars. I guess if Hyundai, Kia and Mazda can do it, why not Nissan. Mitsubishi next?

Nissan should add the dashboard storage shelf just like the one in Pathfinder & Rav4.

Had the last Gen Rogue. This is whole new level for Nissan. They absolutely had no choice though and I hope they continue to develop and improve or the brand will be long forgotten!

When are you reviewing the 22-23 model with the new engine?

How come all your cabin noise test results are 70db or 71db?

On the fuel economy, it should be divided into 2-class, 1 hybrid and 1 without. This will give the user which is better in either of the class. There are a lot of people prefer without hybrid due to its maintenance/breakdown cost.

Question is there a big difference in headlights or is one just brighter than the other one

This one being the one with the old 2.5L NA I4, I'd be curious as to what your impressions are of the 1.5L VC-Turbo I3. I'm compelled to test drive one for myself, even though Nissans are on my blacklist. The only reviewers I know of that have done the new ones are Nate from TFL Car and Joe Raiti from Raiti's Rides. Waiting on you, Sofyan, and Dave Erickson of Everyman Driver to do the new ones next.

Would be nice to know how the Tiguan matches up

The previous Rogue has a ton of cabin tire noise i hate it. This seems to be an improvement.

Très bonne analyse

Comparisons are fine, but at the end of the video. Video title is a review of the Rogue, not other vehicles at the same time. Great review!

I think I’m going with the Rogue. Thanks Alex.

Hi Alex. I believe there are two types of AWD - predictive and reactive. I think that Nissan uses the latter. The former is, by definition, a better system because it makes adjustments without having to have wheel slippage first. What say you?

Why didn’t you compare the Forester in this video? I was hoping you would. It wasn’t even listed in your comparison graph.

Curious how the 201 HP 1.5 turbo 3 cylinder will do to 0-60.

Why are there no comparisons with the Subaru Forrester as I consider it one of the top competitors in this segment?

I’ve had a Pathfinder as a rental for the last 10 days driving from Vegas to Houston and back. It’s a great vehicle even though it’s fairly ugly on the outside and outdated on the inside. The new Rogue gives me hope they can turn around the Pathfinder too. I’d buy one if it looked better.

Alex, why do you not test the Kia Sportage??

Where do you get your logo outfit from ?

Forget th Ariya, Nissan needs an electric Rogue.

nice review ,only one thing is annoying the front with crazy headlights , no my style

I love my ‘18 Rogue!

Looks great.

I sort of like the new Rogue, with that rugged back, side look and digital instrument gouges instead of boring analogs. What I don't like is the front end, with those split bottom headlights, it's just awkward. Also the rear needs dual exhaust and a more powerful engine.

Great review Alex! *Rav4 hybrid is also a cvt. Waiting forever for a Murano with pro-pilot. My new Rav4 hybrid got totaled, wouldn't buy it again. Still waiting for the new updated Murano. I'm 6'4" and comfortable in my 2013 Murano, I'm guessing the Rogue would feel like I'd given up on what I really wanted as the disappointing Rav4 did.

I own a forester XT and these Rogues are always trying to race me. Never CRV’s or Rave 4’s etc.. Can a owner please explain this to me?

I don’t understand why e-CVT hybrid systems aren’t the standard base power train in a vehicle like this. For minimal extra cost, you get 20%-30% better fuel economy, better around-town drivability, and the battery/e-CVT are long-term proven in Toyota & Ford vehicles-some of the most reliable drivetrains either of those OEM’s have. It just seems perfect for this kind of commuter/around-town/road trip car. Not having to fool around with unreliability of turbochargers, GDI, & CVT or dual clutch transmissions seems like a simple choice to me.

Would like to see nissan come with a better idea for splash guard over oil pan and make it a easer to diy my own oil changes my 2019 nissan did not have this there must be another way

Mazda CX-5 with Turbo is the only CUV in this segment that does not feel and look like an appliance.

The crv has all leds on rear I believe and no the cx5 does not have all leds in the rear the turn signals are incandescent bulbs.👍🏻

2:52 But the CX-5 doesn’t have full led tail lights? The only ones I can think of are the Jeep Cherokee and Honda CRV with no led reverse lights.

Looks like a good one to pick up.

When will automakers stop using piano gloss plastic? It looks cheesy when it's new, and only gets worse from there...

Merry Christmas to Everyone 🎅 🎄

As with disastrous Sonata engine failures the CVT problems in the past scare people away.

I cannot find anything in this segment to replace my 2011 Rav4 with the V6. If the Prime gets better availability before I buy something else, I'm leaning that way. Otherwise I'm all over the map... Volvo? Kia Sportage? So far the lack of a real winner for me has been saving me money so I guess that's a good thing?

Would you address Nissan's cvt criticisms?