Last year, Nissan sold 245,724 Rogue SUVs. That's a lot. The Rogue finished ninth in total sales in the US and third in SUV sales behind the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. And there’s a reason Nissan sells so many Rogues: It's a damn-good compact SUV.
The Rogue gains minor technology updates for 2025, but it’s much the same as it was when the third-generation model debuted in 2020. The Rogue’s design is likeable but not over the top, the interior is nice but nothing fancy, and the powertrain and driving experience are perfectly adequate. It ticks nearly all the boxes you need in a compact SUV.
| Quick Specs | 2025 Nissan Rogue Platinum AWD |
| Engine | Turbocharged 1.3-Liter Three-Cylinder |
| Output | 201 Horsepower / 225 Pound-Feet |
| Weight | 3,603 Pounds |
| Cargo Capacity | 36.5 / 74.1 Cubic Feet |
| Base Price / As Tested | $29,980 / $48,680 |
Under the hood is Nissan’s maligned VC-Turbo engine—a 1.3-liter inline-three making 201 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque. Love it or hate it, the three-cylinder delivers more than enough power for seamless onramp merges and highway passes. If you put your foot down really hard, the Rogue has decent giddyup.
A continuously variable transmission is the lone gearbox on offer, and it’s perfectly innocuous—if not a touch whiny at speed. This Platinum-trim tester also comes with an optional all-wheel-drive system ($1,400), though front-wheel drive comes standard.
The Rogue drives adequately, with a responsive steering feel, a compliant suspension, and excellent visibility. The high windshield and tall windows make this SUV feel larger than it is, even though it’s actually a titch smaller than a CR-V.
Pros: Comfortable, Quiet, Excellent Safety Tech
The optional 19-inch wheels are barely a hit to the ride quality. The Rogue skips over broken pavement, glides over speed bumps, and is absolutely silky smooth on the highway. The quilted leather seats standard on this Platinum model are form-fitting and comfy enough for hours behind the wheel. And apart from some wind noise over the side mirrors at higher speeds, the cabin is mostly quiet, too.
The second row feels expansive—at least, for a compact crossover—with 38.5 inches of rear legroom. That's more than what Toyota offers in the RAV4 (37.8 inches), but down slightly compared to the CR-V (41.0). The Rogue's 39.2 inches of rear headroom are also slightly less than the competition's, but you'll barely be able to tell the difference. Two adults can sit in the second row comfortably for hours on end, and on this Platinum, they can warm their butts with standard heated seats.
The Rogue's 36.5 cubic feet of rear cargo space is also down slightly to the CR-V and RAV4, but there's still ample room for large loads of groceries or a few pieces of luggage, with nifty underfloor storage. You won't be able to notice the size difference. Fold the second row flat, and that figure swells to 74.1 cubic feet.
With the optional Technology package ($2,100), the Rogue Platinum gets ProPilot Assist 2.1. This is Nissan's adaptive highway cruise control, which isn't fully hands-off like Super Cruise, but it's nearly as good. The Rogue remains perfectly centered in the lane when activated—it doesn't ping pong—and both acceleration and braking are smooth.
Cons: No Hybrid, Not Class-Leading In Any Measure
ProPilot 2.1 even adds a Lane Change Assistance feature that works seamlessly. When the vehicle recognizes an open lane, simply tick the turn signal and the Rogue steers itself into the open lane. Again, Nissan requires you to keep your hands on the wheel, but it's as close to hands-off as it gets.
The Rogue Platinum with AWD returns 28 miles per gallon city, 34 highway, and 31 combined. That’s not as efficient as the FWD Rogue’s 33 mpg city, but it’s still better than the non-hybrid, AWD versions of the CR-V and RAV4, which get just 28 mpg combined. And it’s significantly better than the non-hybrid, AWD Kia Sportage (25 mpg combined).
The Rogue falls behind the pack, though, as the only compact SUV without a hybrid option. Even at its most efficient, the Rogue is well short of hybrid alternatives from Honda, Kia, Mazda, and Toyota in terms of efficiency.
Price-wise, the Rogue is actually cheaper for 2025 with a $29,980 starting price the base S FWD model. That’s $640 less than last year. Even this AWD Platinum model starts at just $41,390 with destination, which is $930 cheaper than last year.
With options like the $990 Premium package, which adds the hands-free liftgate and heated rear seats, as well as the $3,200 Technology package, among others, the final price tag for this tester comes out to $48,680. That’s still well within reason for a nearly fully loaded, nicely equipped SUV.
The Rogue remains one of the few bright spots in the Nissan lineup for 2025, alongside siblings like the Kicks and Murano. It’s not the flashiest or the most well-regarded compact SUV of the bunch, but it is hard to find fault with Nissan’s perennial best-seller. It just really needs a hybrid.
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2025 Nissan Rogue Platinum AWD
