2024 Nissan Rogue Review

Nissan’s Rogue is a compact SUV that’s the automaker’s best-selling model with 271,458 units sold in 2023, the third-highest among all SUV classes. The 2024 Rogue starts at $28,850 and offers a solid amount of updates from its predecessor.

MotoPickers Rating: 7.4/10

This SUV has received design tweaks inside and out with additions like new wheels, reworked front and rear bumpers, and a 12.3” optional display that’s noticeably larger than the last version’s 9” available version. The updated display is powered by Google built-in apps. Nissan further enhances the 2024 Rogue’s value with new offerings like a three-year trial of NissanConnect services, up from six months previously, and a plethora of safety features.

Drivers of this Nissan will receive comfy front seats, an expansive cargo area, and highly capable driver aids that are accessible with intuitive interfaces. The 2024 Rogue has curb appeal from all angles, complemented by its smooth ride and nice cabin. However, we’ll be investigating complaints surrounding this vehicle, including reports of elevated cabin wind and road noise on highways, a tighter rear row, and poky acceleration. 

Comparable 2024 model-year Nissan Rogue competitors include: 

• Toyota’s RAV4
• Honda CR-V
• Mazda’s CX-5
• Hyundai’s Tucson
• Subaru’s Forester
• Ford’s Escape
• Chevy’s Equinox
• Volkswagen’s Tiguan 

Each section of our review will include 2024 Rogue rival comparisons so you can gain a fuller perspective of how this compact SUV stacks up against its competition. Learn more about the 2024 Nissan Rogue below.

Exterior spotlight

Nissan’s 2024 Rogue now features a front fascia with more pronounced chrome alongside heavy ventilation for engine cooling. Front grilles across all four trims include black chrome with accents and wider horizontal bars organically flowing into the LED daytime running lights. Aluminum wheel options span from 17” to 19”, and both headlights and taillights have sleek and unique looks characterized by sharp corners. 

Drivers can opt for a dual-panel panoramic moonroof, which is standard in the Platinum grade, in SV and SL trims. Heated side mirrors are also present in these variants. Rear cargo power opening and closing utilizes a key fob in the SV grade or an available proximity function in the SL and Platinum trims.

Exterior color options for the 2024 Nissan Rogue include:

• Scarlet Ember Tintcoat
• Super Black
• Gun Metallic
• Brilliant Silver Metallic
• Everest White Tricoat
• Glacier White
• Deep Ocean Blue Metallic
• Baja Storm Metallic
• Boulder Gray Pearl
• Champagne Silver Metallic
• Two-tone Boulder Gray Pearl 
• Super Black
• Two-tone Deep Ocean Blue Metallic with Super Black (our favorite)
• Two-tone Baja Storm Metallic with Super Black
• Two-tone Champagne Silver Metallic with Super Black
• Two-tone Everest White TriCoat with Super Black 

LED headlights are standard across all trims, and the raised hood helps contribute to aerodynamic performance while enhancing aesthetics.

Quick rival comparison (exterior)

Regarding the competition, Toyota’s RAV4 has a more rugged exterior, with less emphasis on finishes like chrome on the front fascia. Honda’s CR-V also has a more subtle front fascia, favoring drivers with a preference for understated style. Alternatively, Mazda’s CX-5 has sportier wheel options.

Interior close-up 

Nissan’s 2024 Rogue features two rows seating up to five passengers. Upholstery options include:

• Cloth trim in the base grade
• Premium cloth in the SV
• Leather-appointed seats in the SL
• Semi-aniline leather-appointed seats in the Platinum

The seats are comfortable, and despite some complaints about rear row space, its 38.5” in this area is competitive for its segment. However, heated rear seats aren’t standard with the base trim but are available in the SV, SL. Platinum grades have standard heated front seats. 

Heated rear seats are limited to the Platinum grade. Tri-zone automatic climate control enhances passenger comfort, and the optional dual-panel moonroof facilitates more natural light entry. A base version has a 6-way adjustable driver’s seat, while other trims contain an 8-way version. 

SV buyers can opt for a heated steering wheel or receive the feature as standard within SL and Platinum trims in conjunction with leather wrapping. Driver lumbar support with power two-way control is standard on all grades except the base model, and memory seats are optional in SL and standard within Platinum variants. 

Nissan’s 2024 Rogue boasts a competitive 36.5 cubic feet (cu. ft.) of cargo capacity behind its second row. This cargo area features six storage configurations and expands to 74.1 cu. ft. with folded rear seats. An optional feature allows you to fold rear seats remotely with a cargo area lever. For optimal convenience, consider selecting the available motion-activated rear liftgate, which opens following a kicking motion under the rear bumper. 

Quick rival comparison (interior)

Our test drive revealed some interior downsides, like increased wind noise at highway speeds. It’s worth noting that Hyundai’s Tucson and Honda’s CR-V have larger rear seating areas with over 40” of legroom. However, models like the CR-V have less impressive cabin materials.

Power and performance 

This Nissan’s performance gets the job done, but isn’t anything special. Its 1.5-liter DOHC 12-valve Variable Compression Turbo (VC-Turbo) 3-cylinder engine produces 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque, which can make maneuvers like highway passing more challenging, especially with its Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that occasionally lacks responsiveness. However, it’s efficient with its fuel economy of up to 29 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway. 

The 2024 Rogue’s standard powertrain is front-wheel drive (FWD), with intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD) offered as an available upgrade. Standard drive modes include sport, auto, and eco, while snow and off-road modes are optional. A rotary dial allows you to seamlessly switch between modes that work alongside systems like intelligent AWD.

Front suspension within the 2024 Rogue contains an independent strut with coil springs over shock absorbers and a stabilizer bar. Rear suspension utilizes an independent multi-link configuration with coil springs over shock absorbers and a stabilizer bar.

Quick rival comparison (performance)

You’ll gain more robust powertrains by opting for a Hyundai Tucson hybrid, delivering a combined 226 net horsepower rating. However, the Rogue exceeds the Tucson’s ability to handle rugged terrain with more dedicated snow and off-road modes. If you’re looking for a comparable 2024 model year SUV with standard AWD, Subaru’s Forester might be right for you.

Those seeking more horsepower than an SUV like Hyundai’s Tucson are best suited to Mazda’s CX-50, which offers an available powertrain option delivering 250 horsepower that’s complemented by sporty handling. Ultimately, you’ll find that the 2024 Nissan Rogue and its compact SUV rivals all bring unique performance strengths to the table, catering to different driver needs and preferences. The 2024 Nissan Rogue’s primary performance drawback is its occasionally slow CVT, but this problem is relatively prevalent within its segment.

Tech overview 

The 2024 Nissan Rogue contains a newly available 12.3 touch display, a head-up display projecting vital driving data onto the windshield within your road line of sight, and a 12.3” digital dashboard. This 12.3” central infotainment display features enhanced voice control compatibility in addition to touch functionality. 

Google built-in features like Google Assistant and Google Maps bolster the infotainment display’s capabilities, while 3-year trial access to the NissanConnect services Premium package boasts exceptional value. SL and Platinum grades have access to Amazon Alexa assistance.

Utilizing the MyNissan app with the 2024 Rogue allows you to use your smartphone to contact emergency responders, remotely activate vehicle features like locking and unlocking doors, and customize notifications. 

Available wireless features refining the cabin’s feel include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which pairs well with the optional Bose Premium Audio System with 10 high-performance speakers. The base 2024 Rogue trim contains four speakers, while the SV and SL have six. Speed-sensitive volume compensation is standard across all trims. Drivers can additionally opt for the available in-vehicle data and Wi-Fi feature, providing on-the-go hotspot connectivity. 

Integrated navigation isn’t standard in the base or SV trims, but you’ll receive it as standard with voice activation in the SL and Platinum variants. Nissan streamlines 2024 Rogue owners’ ability to keep their software and firmware up to date with remote over-the-air updates.

Quick rival comparison (tech)

Honda’s CR-V contains a smaller optional display measuring 9” instead of the Rogue’s 12.3” configuration. The CR-V also doesn’t offer a head-up display or 12.3” digital dashboard. Evaluating other 2024 Rogue competitors like Subaru’s Forester, Toyota’s RAV4, Hyundai’s Tucson, and Mazda’s CX-5 reveals their central displays match or fall short of the Rogue’s in size. It’s fair to say that the 2024 Rogue is a tech standout within its class, which helps compensate for its somewhat lackluster performance in areas like transmission responses.

Safety capabilities

The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) awarded the 2024 Rogue its highest crash protection score of five stars. IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) officials have not yet released their crash protection score for this compact SUV. Let’s examine some features helping the 2024 Rogue achieve high marks with the NHTSA.

Standard safety

Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite provides the 2024 Rogue with a plethora of standard safety technologies, which include:

• Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Rear automatic braking
• Blind spot warning
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Lane departure warning
• High beam assist

Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection can also sense impending frontal collisions with other cars or cyclists and react accordingly to mitigate or avoid impacts. Rear automatic braking automatically engages brakes when recognizing an obstacle within your reverse driving path. Blind spot warning will alert you of other vehicles approaching on either side, but won’t provide standard assistive steering inputs. 

Lane Departure Warning alerts drivers of drifting with a steering wheel buzz, which some may view as a letdown given that many comparable competitors include standard assistive steering inputs with this feature, like Toyota’s RAV4. Still, the 2024 Rogue contains other modern must-haves as standard, like high beam assist automatically turning your brights on and off to avoid blinding oncoming vehicles and rear cross-traffic alert for more seamless reverse maneuvers.

Available safety features

You can bolster the 2024 Nissan Rogue’s safety capabilities with available features like Traffic sign recognition with a speed limiter helping you avoid posted limits. Separate optional safety features worth considering are the 360-degree surround-view camera, active lane-keeping assist with the aforementioned assistive steering inputs, and intelligent adaptive cruise control with traffic stop-go functionality.

Trim guide

Below you’ll find starting prices and highlight-worthy features for each of the 2024 Nissan Rogue’s four trims. 

Rogue S (FWD/AWD) – $28,850/$30,350

The base-level Rogue includes Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 suite, but lacks several of the technology features distinguishing this model’s higher from competitors. Its wheels are also smaller at 17”. 

Rogue SV (FWD/AWD) – $30,540/$32,040

The Rogue SV increases wheel size to 18” and offers standard ProPilot Assist technology, which has features like adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and lane-centering.

Rogue SL (FWD/AWD) – $35,700/$37,200

Moving into an SL grade includes the large 12.3” central infotainment display and 360-degree surround view monitor. 

Rogue Platinum (FWD/AWD) – $39,130/$40,630

While pricey, the Rogue Platinum reflects its value with features such as a dual panel panoramic sunroof, quilted semi-aniline leather-appointed seats, and a memory system for the driver’s seat and side mirrors.

Final verdict 

The 2024 Nissan Rogue is receiving a 7.4/10 overall MotoPickers rating. This popular compact SUV’s upsides include an array of advanced driver-assist features, a sleek exterior design, and competitive cargo space. However, its downsides include the need to opt for a higher trim to receive many of these tech features and other options like two-tone exterior color schemes.

Nissan covers additional bases with the 2024 Rogue by offering optional AWD, different upholstery choices, and quality fuel economy. Drivers who purchase a 2024 Rogue receive a basic warranty lasting three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first, and a five-year or 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. 

In terms of value, the SL trim is likely the best choice for drivers, given the Platinum’s pricey status. For $39,130-$40,630, you’re crossing into base-level compact luxury SUV territory, which can yield many of the features found in this peak Rogue grade. If you’re considering an electric compact SUV purchase, check out our 2024 Tesla Model Y review for insight on why it was the world’s best-selling vehicle in 2023.