2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Review and Road Test - DETAILED in 4K UHD

[@RDjax78]

Alex on Autos is the best reviewer on KZbin for daily drivers in relation to detail. I like him more than the Consumer Reports "team" as they are usually snarky, making jokes that aren't all that funny. Alex has a lot of competition, but I like his reviews as much as I like Motorweek's as well. No gimmicks, just reviews.

[@iyatubea6453]

Alex, i'd invest in a tent. you seems to get rained on every other video. keep up the great work.

[@KT-iu2ov]

The best car reviews in KZbin. Period. Thank you Alex

[@Trades46]

I personally feel the Nissan/Infiniti two-clutch hybrid drivetrain is better suited to high power sporty applications than an economic fuel-saving hybrid. I drove a 2015 Q50S Hybrid AWD awhile back and I thoroughly enjoyed the performance yet still achieve 30mpg average and it didn't have the rubber-band CVT effect you find in the Lexus GS450h, but you get better mileage out of the Lexus over the Infiniti. Still with only just 40hp electric motor (the Toyota HSD MG2 drive unit has significantly more power) questions its ability to keep the car going in EV mode, especially in hot weather where the electric AC will definitely draw some power as well.

[@LucasPereira-up4uw]

Wow, this is the 3rd Nissan Rogue Review!

[@vfbaby2011]

I love ALEX!! And I’m sure he lives near me in Santa Cruz, CA. I been waiting to see him around town to meet in person.

[@willeverett2047]

Hi Alex, would you say I should go with a 2019 Rogue Hybrid SL loaded with 16k miles for $23k or the 2019 RAV4 Hybrid xse for about $34k, 25k miles. Obviously the RAV4 redesign is far superior in every way, but money is an object. Do you feel the RAV4 is worth the extra cost? No payment on the Rogue as my 2015 q50 hybrid sport with cover most of the cost with trade and I’ll pay it off cash, otherwise about 14k loan on the RAV4. Great reviews, thanks for the videos, it’s helping me very much.

[@baldheadlogic]

Hey Alex. Great Review. Can you do a review on the 17 Highlander Hybrid XLE?

[@KT-iu2ov]

Hi Alex, Have you thought about comparing the gasoline Rogue with this CRV 2017? I would really enjoy seeing it. Cheers

[@maxshadow...]

Like always, AWESOME job Alex...thank you!

[@bdoleza]

Solid looking hybrid, but consumers will have to decide if the few bucks they save on gas are worth the loss of the 3rd row, the slightly diminished cargo room, and the loss of radar-adaptive cruise control. I suspect most buyers will stick with the gas version of the Rogue myself. Great review though!

[@billybobbarker3175]

Excellent review. Thanks. Is the Rogue Still relevant? Would it be a good used suv purchase in 2024?

[@SadhuTravels]

Alex, wouldn't the lack of options for the front passenger seat drop the score down to 8 out of 10? Just trying to understand how you go about your ratings. Thanks! Love your videos.

[@ronaldoalves3682]

Outstanding car reviews!

[@jtothada06]

When are you going to review the new crv?

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

This will be my first used SUV to buy Alex.

[@ranzali5564]

Wow, Awesome review. Detailed but Not boring. Increase this guys salary... now! lol

[@Pinkpolo85]

Great review as usual!!

[@seanyee1039]

Hi Alex, are you planning a 2017 Honda CR-V review soon? I'm interested in seeing how it stacks up to the non-hybrid Rogue.

[@evoben24]

Sean Yee i considered the crv also but when i saw it in person it was really small so i ended up with the rogue

[@samittin]

You can't get adaptive cruise control in the hybrid rogue ??

[@elliottmanning4116]

How do you think this is going to compare to the upcoming Equinox/Terrain diesel? I know they're not hybrids, but they're suppose to get 40 mpg highway in their front wheel drive versions I'm willing to guess. I'm guessing the city mpg will be a little worse than the Rouge and Rav-4 hybrids, but combined fuel economy may be the same.

[@russelharley4607]

Hey Alex could you review the 2017 honda crv please?

[@NiNjaTurtLe697]

Sweet video and really good info!!! Subscribed! Can you tell me which EV awd vehicle is best that has 7inches ground clearance or more (besides this one)?

[@doommuffinz5276]

That’s a lot to remember

[@sam77mbnet]

I always thought that in California the sun always shines, and it never rains there. I am still waiting MB E-Class testdrive.

[@pododeyalnik]

Hi Alex, Would you consider doing 2017 C-RV review as well? Thank you!

[@jonnieinbangkok]

I don't get why the hybrid Rogue is your favorite version of the vehicle...especially when the additional MPG gain is only 2-3 over the non-hybrid version and you loose the trunk space/3rd seat and the adaptive cruise control.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

The gain is larger in real world driving depending on how you drive it. The payback period is 3-4 years for the average driver. I do miss the radar cruise but I think it's a valid trade for the emergency 3rd row.

[@eivoilaittaaverotukseen6426]

Why don't you mention the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in the beginning? It's a plug-in-hybrid.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Because it’s a plug in not a regular hybrid

[@eivoilaittaaverotukseen6426]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide Which means its better and about in the same price range with the Rogue.

[@MarkDoliner]

Hi, Alex. At +23:08 you say, "the Nissan Rogue has about 2" more ground clearance than we find in the RAV4." I think it would have been more accurate to describe it as "about an inch." I think the exact difference is either 0.8" or 1.2", depending on the Rogue trim. According to the specs on the Honda website, RAV4 Hybrids have 7" of ground clearance (0.9" more than non-hybrid RAV4s). I couldn't find official ground clearance numbers on Nissan's website, but Car and Driver says the Rogue has either 7.8" or 8.2", depending on the trim. I got the RAV4 numbers from www.toyota.com/rav4/2017/features/ and www.toyota.com/rav4/2018/features/ 2017 RAV4 LE - 6.1" 2017 RAV4 XLE - 6.1" 2017 RAV4 XLE Hybrid - 7" 2017 RAV4 SE - 6.5" 2017 RAV4 SE Hybrid - 7.4" 2017 RAV4 Limited - 6.1" 2017 RAV4 Limited Hybrid - 7" 2017 RAV4 Platinum - 6.1" The 2018 models are the same, with the addition of: 2018 RAV4 LE Hybrid - 7" 2018 RAV4 Adventure - 6.5" I got the Rogue numbers from www.caranddriver.com/nissan/rogue/specs/2017/rogue-hybrid-suv/388593 Also, thanks for all the car reviews! Very helpful.

[@truckerwrenchinglife]

Thanks you sold me man, I'm getting a Rav4

[@degreedmeteorologist1658]

Hope someone can help me with this. I am comparing the HYBRID versions of the Rouge and Rav4. The Rav4 is limited in range because it starts in front wheel drive, and only the electric motor engages the rear wheels. That electric motor on the Rav4 only has a range of 55 miles. If I'm driving 100 miles round trip on snow-covered roads this means I could be out of AWD on my return trip. Does the Nissan Rouge Hybrid not have this issue? The video did say they have a mechanical AWD system. Does than mean it can stay in AWD longer? Thanks.

[@jordanallison7105]

Even 5-10 more mpg compared to the gas only version and taking 4 years to make the increased cost worth it doesn't seem good enough to me. Seems like a very niche product.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Jordan Allison no argument necessarily there, but since the average person keeps their car for 10 years you'll get 6 years of savings. The number increases of course if gasoline goes back to $5 a gallon. Over 10 years this is an expected $1500 which is better than a sharp stick in the eye.

[@swanblake]

Alex on Autos but do you see these batteries lasting 10 years? I honestly don't know so I'm differing to you. Thanks

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

So far the evidence suggests that they will. The Prius has a long track record and the Escape hybrid's history is fairly similar. The hybrid system is covered by an 8 year 100,000 mile warranty except in states that require a longer warranty which generally extend this to 10 years/150,000 miles.

[@swanblake]

Alex on Autos okay good to know. I just remember the Leaf's batteries did not fare well over time

[@texasyank48]

What would it cost to replace the battery pack in 7-8 years?

[@nickolastiguan]

I am not an engineer, so correct me if i am wrong. Is the Rogue's hybrid system more complicated than the Rav4's, mainly because it has a mechanical 4WD?

[@jordanallison7105]

"Mother-in-law 3rd row" haha

[@swishpronoob]

LOL

[@jacob.developer]

Hey Alex, Why do you say that the previous 2016 Rogue was 72 dB at 50 mph? The only review I can find prior to this 2017 review is the 2014/2015 review, where you say that the cabin noise is 68.5 dB at 50 mph, which would seem to be better than the 2017 which you say is 70 dB at 50 mph? Did you do a 2016 review of the Rogue, and did the noise get 1.5 dB worse in that year? I was under the assumption that Rogue didn't change for the 2016 year compared to 2014/2015? Thanks for the fabulously detailed reviews!

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

I cannot say what caused the variance, but the 72dB score was taken in a dealer provided 2016 model. It is possible that Nissan removed some insulation between the 2014 model we tested and the 2016 model we tested. That isn't terribly uncommon, companies will tweak things after having been on the market a year to adjust things for better or worse.

[@jacob.developer]

OK, thanks for the info! I could there also be other small variance in things like different texture/roughness of the roads, and weather wind speeds at the time of the test?

[@miltonalvira5813]

Hey Alex I have a quick question, what SUV Crossover would you recommend for a young buyer that is similar to the Range Rover Sport. Thank you.

[@GBraidi78]

very nice CUV, I like it

[@straightasl]

No subtitles? ☹️

[@pinkisforpimps]

Alex, what did you mean by saying that we cannot use the AWD lock on normal pavement? What does it mean that the vehicle will "bind"?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Using it on pavement puts extra stress and strain on the system. When you are turning a car, all four wheels are spinning at *different* speeds. This is why cars have differentials, they allow one wheel to spin at a different speed than the other. The Rogue, like many crossovers and pickups, does not have a center differential, it is simply a clutch pack. So when the clutch is fully locked the front and rear axles cannot spin at different speeds. When turning tight this will feel like the car doesn't want to turn, and depending on teh surface you'll hear wheels chirp and slip because it needs to spin faster/slower than it is.

[@cemilyorgun]

As always great review Alex.2017 Nissan X-TRAIL (ROUGE) 1.6dci engine gets 48mpg combined fuel economy. why car companies does not bring their super efficient diesel engines to North America? I really don't understand.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Well two major things have to be accounted for: First, if you're talking about 48 MPG on the Euro cycle, that translates to 36 MPG on the US cycle because the UK gallon is 25% larger than a US gallon. Second, the 1.6L diesel wouldn't meet the much stricter US emissions regulations which is the biggest reason we don't see as many diesels in the USA at the moment. The result is that the diesel would likely cost more than the hybrid to become compliant in the USA and by the time the emissions were brought into compliance it would probably ding the fuel economy and performance.

[@cemilyorgun]

Alex on Autos Hi Alex! Thank you for your reply. I just checked Nissan xtrail 1.6dci fwd 4.9l/100km (us 49mpg). awd 5.1l/100km (us 46mpg). 1.6dci awd release 135gram CO2 per km, 2.5l gas engine release 203gram CO2 per km. when you have the chance you could ask Nissan USA people.:) thx

[@dadsfave]

It is not CO2 emissions that are the problem, it is smog-causing NO2 emissions. These are greater in diesel engines. They cause lung disease. Cities like London, Paris, Munich and Rome have serious air pollution problems due to the millions of diesel cars driving around. The air in US cities is better -- there are fairly few diesels. Also, the Euro NEDC test cycle is much easier and less realistic than the US test cycle. For real world fuel consumption, go to spritmonitor. The X-trail diesel averages 7.18 l/100 km, the gas version averages 8.23. Never, never base your fuel consumption estimates on the NEDC test.

[@cemilyorgun]

Very well explained! Now I know why. Thanks. You are the best car reviewer on KZbin!

[@rogerworkman5813]

Is the 2018 longer than the 2016? Roger

[@py1211]

I think if they take away the U shape chrome the front will look much better.

[@leptonX]

well, great machine. But... what the fuss with hybrid for if sole advantage over the gas only version is mere ~2 m/g gain at the cost of increased weight and complexity?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+leptonX The improvement is not two mpg it is 5 to 6 with a larger real world improvement in the city

[@leptonX]

still, the fine performance of the gas only Rogue make its hybrid twin a bit like a Rube Goldberg design ;-)

[@legambaz]

Sine this vid came out 6 years ago, I wonder there's any data now on maintenance and replacement cost of the battery, motor or this new engine.

[@EdgarRenje]

So, is this the same model, that's called "Qashqai" in Europe? Why they don't offer a hybrid here as well?

[@hbtan9841]

Edgar Renje x-trail in other countries.

[@Kezardin]

As noted, Rogue is the X-Trail. Qashqai will be the Rogue _Sport_. (smaller than standard Rogue). There are currently *no* Qashqai hybrids (possibly available in 2018).

[@AngelB71]

Great review as always! Since I do value your opinion I would like to ask being a single person with no children or pets I am trying to decide between the top of the line Buick Encore or the Nissan Rouge also top of the line but not hybrid. what are your thoughts? Thank you for your time.

[@DaxVJacobson]

2017 Nissan Rogue Sport is smaller then the Rogue, the smaller version has been in Europe for a while, don't know much about it, but might be something to look for too, all-wheel drive is an option, but it sounds like the motor is kind of small (the EU is all about saving on gas)

[@AngelB71]

Thanks for the info Dax.

[@jaedevrick]

im thinking about getting a 2017 rogue. But I hear the engine is really weak and it worries me, I have a Altima now. I dont want anything slower than that. I seen that sport that is coming out is going to have the same engine which sucks, so my question is your opinion is the rouge worth it? Im asking many people be i feel so suck when it comes to picking if the rouge is the best pick

[@rightlanehog3151]

May I respectfully suggest you spend your hard earned money on a Toyota rather than a Buick built by Daewoo or a Nissan.

[@sophicarne]

Has there been enough changes to do a 2019 version review?

[@Unknownevanuser]

Nope. I don't even like the Nissan Rogue because it's the same body style as 2017. And the competitors (Cr-v, Rav-4, CX-3, and Forester) Are all redesigned making it a bit larger than the older models, while the Rogue, Escape (2020 Escape will be revealed on April 2), and other competitors are still small. However, you should check out the 2020 "Redesigned" Nissan Rogue Sport. (Which is basically the 2018 Nissan Qashqai, which are made in another country)

[@reerbaadia1896]

Nothing stops this train *rain*

[@DanielsonGomes18]

Hey ALex or anyone here, Could you explain the the differences between the mechanical and electric AWD systems. I've been seeing new cars come with electric AWD but I don't do see a lot of information about it. Even the new STI comes with Electic AWD.

[@givesyouthechills]

It's very simple. There's not that many electric AWD systems in cars that are not fully electric, infact there's not even many electric cars that have AWD (Tesla Model X does) - so it's really down to the RAV4 Hybrid at the moment - so I'll talk about that. The RAV4 is 'e-AWD' because it is AWD but the rear axle is only electrically powered. The front wheels are powered by the gasoline engine and the normal front electric motor that makes a total of 194 HP. However the transmission is only in the front, not going to the rear wheels. So in order to make it AWD, they added a 67 HP electric motor straight to the rear axle with out a transmission. If you think about it, it is literally the normal FWD RAV4 Hybrid with an extra motor on the back. Electric AWD is different because of two reasons (at least for this car). Reason 1: The rear wheels have instant torque from the electric motor. The front wheels are driven by the engine which does not have instant torque. The front wheels are also driven by an electric motor too - which has instant torque, but it is a less powerful electric motor. Reason 2: The engine and front motor make much more HP to the front wheels than the single rear motor gives to the back. Basically, you're going to have more shove in the back for a second or two, and then you'l have more power from the front afterwards. It would feel weird especially in rain or snow. Mostly because the back wheels have less power and thus are less capable making the car predominantly FWD and will give you torque steer. Additionally though, this means problems with your AWD system failing are slim to none because there's no linkage to break or bind. And if something is wrong with the front engine or motor or transmission, or the rear motor, you can presumably still drive the car. (If the front powertrain is damaged though, you'l only have a few miles you'll be able to go and will only have 67 HP. If there are problems with the rear, you won't have AWD.) For pure electric cars (cars that aren't hybrids and dont have gas or engines), they can either use a normal mechanical linkage (Which i talk about below) to all 4 wheels to one electric motor (although most electric cars dont use a transmission), or can have 2, 3, or 4 motors to power either each axle individually or each wheel individually, with no transmission or mechanical linkage. Mechanic AWD is merely the same AWD cars have had forever - just a linkage between both axles to the engine and transmission to give equal power to all 4 wheels, but dropping fuel economy significantly and upping the chances of wear and tear or damage. The only difference with Hybrid mechanical AWD is of course the fact that there is also an electric motor along with that engine to send both of it's power through that linkage. So you'll have more torque and better fuel economy, but presumably more chance of something going wrong.

[@rainystorm88]

"Toyota: can't go wrong" hahahaha! Spot on!

[@LoveStallion]

You live on a pot farm in Mendocino County. Admit it!

[@v1nacious]

Tramsmission? :P

[@Gabbee1]

I have one...the engine is weak. needs more torque

[@jaedevrick]

im thinking about getting a 2017 rogue. But I hear the engine is really weak and it worries me, I have a Altima now. I dont want anything slower than that. how weak is the engine?

[@Gabbee1]

it is bro. 170hp is mediocre and weak. It also has a clicking noise coming from the front of the vehicle when turning. it happens after 1k miles.

[@TurfSurf]

I thought you were from Canada

[@Dblock00]

how bout the Subaru crosstrek hybrid?

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

+Dblock Medina Subaru cancelled it in 2016

[@BTC909]

Discontinued for 2020.