2017 Nissan Rogue Sport Review: Is It Just Right For You?

[@Josh-nt3fo]

I actually think it looks pretty nice, but that powertrain is such a shame.

[@nathanvbrown3630]

Josh i wished they would put the Juke's 1.6 turbo in!

[@jjday7]

I don't know what is going on with Nissan. These cvt's are soul sucking and 140 horse, no manual in U.S. Not worth the 30+ sticker.

[@tomtalker2000]

INDEED...!!! I was looking at a Rogue until i drove a Ford Escape Titanium with the 2.0 engine that sealed the deal for me. And this has been one beautiful little suv with A LOT of power.

[@5.7_TY]

Anything with 141 horsepower doesn't deserve a sport badge

[@favyan16]

Ty White unless it's a lotus Elise

[@GaryKetchum808]

Ty White in the USA sport means smaller version of a crossover. So it is warranted.

[@drakbar5957]

Anything with a CVT doesn't deserve to be called Sport!

[@user-ir9tm5wc8f]

it's European leftovers, it's a 2014 model the new 2017 looks much better than that one !!!!!

[@essel23fly]

Dude you're driving a compact SUV, how much do you want? 180hp is for bigger cars like the CRv

[@williamneely8325]

i just bought one and im old hot rod school 442 corvettes and there is nothing wrong with this SUV or its engine power is great handling is great little boys who dont know anything about automobiles trash talking

[@heavenbound9641]

I’m with you all the way. Well said sir 👍🏾

[@deemtz9641]

JUST bought it and it's amazing!!!!! obviously not fast but it's amazing all around

[@agm6095]

A big car for the Northeast is Subaru. This Rogue is under powered. Roman thanks for your honest review.

[@dchawk81]

Roman: "So basically this thing sucks." Robin: *sigh* "Yeah..." Poor Robin.

[@Andre-jm7pu]

When I bought it at the dealer I found out that the engine was modded version of the NV200's, with a better exhaust and air intake. Only giving it 10 more hp, and they said non-turbo is more reliable. ALSO, in response to what she said, the AWD turns on every time I push on the gas at a dead stop, which could've saved MPG. It's not a sensor like she's stating.

[@esenbekaliev9711]

just trade in my 2016 murano for 2018 Rogue sport.... so far is the only issue is trunk size and interior space, something you expect moving from mid sized SUV to a compact CUV... but overall it is a great nice little car :)

[@tomtalker2000]

Nissan has some MAJOR overhauling to do of there CVT's and engine power choices. I was set on a Rogue until i drove a Ford Escape Titanium with the 2.0 engine. That engine TOTALLY sealed the deal for me and coming from a 2010 Mazda 5 Grand Touring with only 153hp. I just knew 170hp in the Rogue just wasn't going to cut it for me on freeway merging and passing slower drivers. I have absolutely NO worries with that on the Escape and too me it's a FAR better looking SUV and so far just as reliable. Ford did an awesome job on this little beauty. I've got it in white gold with beige interior and get compliments on it all the time. Highly overlooked suv in my honest opinion.

[@azera55555]

MUCH rather get a Niro. For the same price you get a longer warranty, nicer interior, power-folding mirrors, cooled seats, much better mpg thanks to hybrid drivetrain. And despite having a hybrid drivetrain you still get a DCT with actual gears over a terrible CVT so it'll feel much better to drive. The Rogue Sport has nice styling but that's about it

[@InfamousWolf89]

But the Niro doesn't have AWD like the Rogue Sport, so it will be an issue for people who live in snowy climates

[@azera55555]

I guess but you can get by with fwd. for most people, it won't be an issue

[@photilal1960]

I work for Hyundai and next door to me is Kia and although I am a hardcore JDM fan and prefer this Nissan in my heart, there is no question that the Kia or a Tucson is a better vehicle.

[@UnseenSpirit]

azera55555 what's a Niro

[@UnseenSpirit]

JDMSteven I test drove both (UK). The tuscan was ok but lacked the things that the Qashqai has. Top trim you get more with the Nissan. The Mpg is far better too. The build quality and driving feels better in the Nissan in terms of noise level and smoothness. Warranty goes to hyundai though. The hyundai also looks better. Kia shortage to me looks ugly. Warranty is also good being a sister company to hyundai. The people who will buy a cross over usually look at Mpg in the UK due to high fuel costs. They also tend to be older than 30 and most have children. That's where the smooth drive tends to be something to go for. Personally I'd get a mazda cx 5 or vw Tiguan.

[@skashotokan7]

Thanks for the great review. Very accurate. I own this same vehicle, black with black interior but 2018.5 model. Nice vehicle but sorely underpowered. Nimble through a major city and easy to fit in parking spaces of all sorts. I put dealership installed Continental Extreme Contact DWS Ultra High Performance tires on and it improved the handling much better than the stock Bridgestone Ecopias, especially in the rain. Should have 175 HP and 2017, 2018 SL Premium package should have automatic dimming rear view mirror, electric passenger seat, Bose stereo, driver seat memory. These features are now added to the 2020 model. This is no cheap vehicle, fully loaded with some dealer added items like mud guards, rear bumper protector and door & hood film guards the vehicle is around $35K. I did have a Hyundai Tucson rental for 2 weeks and I liked the Rogue-sport much better overall. I now think I should have gotten a fully loaded CRV or larger Rogue for the money.

[@JohnnyUkeOfficial]

I really don't understand why manufacturers build Subcompact Crossovers but put crappy engines in them with terrible HP. What's the point of having a utility vehicle if the power is lackluster? You put people in these vehicles and the car will struggle. On top of that if you have things in the back will probably make it worse. These vehicles should have at least 160HP which would be decent.

[@czdarwin2010]

I am not sure why no one is mentioning the sport model looks like an updated first generation Rogue. I have always liked the first gen rogue. The sport looks very nice!

[@tousshong9438]

Yes, I agree it looks nice but it lack power and still terrible on MPG vs. the regular Rogue. LOL

[@BrooklynsFinestOG]

This thing needs the blessing of a Turbo to that 2.0.

[@DJMontePGH]

Let's be real. This isn't in a category all on its own. It's in the same category as the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, Hyundai Tuscon, Jeep Renegade, FIAT 500X. Granted this one may look the best.

[@xanth987]

Well I finally upgraded to one of these after having the Juke Awd. I got the SV Awd sport over 3 weeks ago. I originally could not stand it and would have gone rogue hybrid but there was none on the lot at the time. I test drove this and and it surprised me. Do I miss the turbo 6 from the Juke yes. Do I miss its small cargo capacity No. yes it’s slower than I wish and yes I agree about the cvt transmission. This has a 14.5 gal tank to the juke’s 10 gal tank. 400 vs 300 miles on a tank plus more cargo room, comfy seats, car play and 3 months of satellite radio and bit more roomy makes this a better road tripper than either the Juke or the 2015 Versa I had when I drove to Lake Havasu. Do I wish I stayed with the Juke? Yes every now and then but this sport came with tinted windows. And it’s nice to have my text alerts up on the stereo rather than pulling over to see the flood warning or traffic alerts. Now that said, would I want another rogue sport with a 6 or a turbo...yes if Nissan put that out then a car dealer would salivate at seeing me saunter on it. But given I have a 5 year warranty and 2 years of oil changes and tire rotation free, we shall see. I may have to take up their free car pick up and drop off to avoid hanging around waiting and looking at what is out there.

[@Barleyleg]

I bought this used on Halloween (color appropriate. Lol) Yes, it’s underpowered, and I would love the manual transmission, but I’m looking forward to less stressful winter driving and the extra room for hauling things (traded in a 2008 Sentra manual). If I had wanted engine power, I wouldn’t have gotten a SUV. I’m basically A to B driving right now, so this car is working out perfectly.

[@ajstrickland1290]

Looks better than the regular rogue... no tinted windows??

[@HighwayDrive717]

They need a bigger engine!!!

[@DSlick101]

Literally 5 Nissan Rogue Sport Reviews Popped up in my time line at the same time..

[@sportsMike87]

brands are just throwing sport on anything with a spoiler

[@matthewlongtin4148]

sportsMike87 think of the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport. You're completely correct.

[@1mlb704]

Or Toyota Rav4 Sport... lol

[@edrickmendez7978]

Why were getting the old model instead of the new facelift Nissan Qashqai 2018 that has the same face as the 2018 Nissan Rogue?

[@tousshong9438]

Yes, why Nissan? Disrespect North American buyers...and you will failed within 1-2 years with this models.

[@joenissan]

She's not too familiar apparently with Nissans AWD systems. Unless this model doesn't have Nissans intuitive AWD system, it's not your basic front wheel biased setup. From a standstill, it starts at a 50/50 split until up to speed where it moves power to the front wheels. It also sends power to the rear in a 70/30 split in hard turns.

[@InvestBetter.]

Definitely needs the Altima's 170HP four-banger, or a stick. If you aren't in a hurry, a solid choice. Offers AWD the Kia Soul does not, but lacks it's more powerful turbo

[@Phrancis5]

or the Crosstrek or HRV

[@h3e44]

Robin did an excellent job btw.

[@jamesbeaman6337]

In AWD Lock, what is the maximum % torque that can be allocated to each wheel? If 100%, that would be like having front and rear lockers so would be pretty good.

[@ruebenaguirre4713]

Missed opportunity!! Why did they not put the 1.6 turbo from juke!! 🤔🤔

[@tousshong9438]

Exactly! Stupid CEO decision. It's not like it save gas anyway. I heard it get worst MPG than the larger Rogue. LOL

[@elmhurst86]

It would be soooo great if they did!!!!

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Bizarre considering there’s one sat on my drive with that very engine.

[@brian4407]

Flat bottom is a nice touch

[@piersandromannino4109]

I definitly like it. Safe, good looking, compact, but the engine that Nissan picked for this car it's so wrong ! In Europe is available with the 1.6 turbo, the same engine used on the Juke. even though with a CVT would be much better to drive, or at least Nissan could use the reliable 2.5 of the "regular" Rogue. MPG would be the same of this dead 2.0

[@kravmagasma9211]

it either needs the 2.5L of the rogue or a turbo with the 2.0 L !

[@DimachkaS]

That lady is a pro

[@Cleo-ix2kd]

They will put sport badge on anything now days

[@joshc606]

Sport badge doesnt mean sporty in the last 20yrs. Remember the escort sport, dodge Dakota sport. Bare bones. Who else is tired of Roman complaining about the CVT? Its a small SUV Im sure going fast was not even in the agenda list.

[@elmhurst86]

PUT A TURBO IN IT!!!!!!!! If the Juke can have one, WHY NOT THIS?!?!?!?!? You'd be the ONLY car company who would have this and you would sell a ton of them!!!!!

[@jarforsythe]

Shoot! I am going to be there working at the Headquarters in Cool Springs starting next week! Wish I would have been there to meet you!!!

[@jarforsythe]

The Nissan HQ

[@tousshong9438]

The SUV is very nice but it lack the zoom zoom. Definitely needs a bigger engine since it already suck on gas. Wake up Nissan, if you want a piece of the pie in this segment then put more HP on the vehicle.

[@Slakass55]

I'm in Canada, test drove the 6 speed manual 3 days ago and the very next day bought it. If this wasn't available with a clutch I would NOT have purchased this car (or any other that lacks a real transmission for that matter). Sure, the 2.0 engine is no power house but it is competent enough and since fuel economy is important to us, this is a good compromise. Shame for you Americans that you're stuck with the auto only. Perhaps Nissan ought to pay attention? Not every one in North America is (as they call it) "fat and lazy". Some of us actually do prefer sticks. Oh and if you're listening Nissan: why did you have to put an electronic parking brake in it? That is just plain lame. Not everyone buying the manual is an old granny, you know. Despite the awful parking brake, best Can$20,000 ever spent.

[@AveryJH]

So we have this, the full size rogue, AND the juke....but they might discontinue the Z...

[@Tarzan91303]

What a shame they neutered such a beautiful car. I see the segment trending away from buying it as a result of their confusing name and lame engine. Remember when VW called the Golf a Rabbit? Disaster. Now it's gonna happen to Nissan because of some stupid belief that we can't pronounce it's real name or handle a turbo or manual. Poppycock.

[@OverlandTT]

So a smaller engine on a smaller car get less mpg? I'm not sure what the standard version (quasqui) gets in the UK (same as this) but it begs the question why not put the 2.5 in this smaller car because it's not working as hard will probably get better mpg than the 2.0.

[@UnseenSpirit]

iVlog the 1.5 diesel gets 74 Mpg combined according to Nissan... But it's got 110 or so bhp from memory.

[@OverlandTT]

UnseenSpirit Well we know that will not be the truth, like the Mitsubishi PHEV outlander claims 140mpg. But if you never plug it in a drive normally (not so slow it annoys everybody) it struggles to break 30mpg. Cars are made to made a non real life emissions test now which gives unrealistic mpg numbers. My Porsche Cayenne get 17.5mpg on 80/20 city highway miles, highway is 23-27 real world. Funny, years ago Jeep gave me a tiny Ford Fiesta of a similar year to the 4.5 V8 Cayenne and that only returned 22mpg with its little 1 litre engine, which was worse than my grand Cherokee at the time. Officially the baby fiesta was a almost 50 mpg car. So I take most of these figures as a pinch of salt, though the Diesel will obviously be better than the gas/petrol. I was shocked though that the lighter (300 pounds) and down from 2.5 to 2 litre gets worse figures. Makes the smaller motor pretty pointless in my view.

[@UnseenSpirit]

iVlog Yeah it's definitely not the truth. People have got 50 to 60 Mpg on it though which is still quite impressive, but not the 74 claimed.

[@mcinkyt]

With clear memories of my 78 T Top Camaro I'd never buy a panoramic sunroof

[@grahamrothphotography]

It's like Nissan doesn't care about the drive train

[@JurisKankalis]

the guy almost said: it's just one of those cars who will beat the meats of those people

[@brian4407]

At 32g why not step up to a GT CX5????

[@AA-nf2jl]

ford escape 2 liter turbo, 240 horsepower no sport badge

[@davethebarber62920]

The only thing this has over the Rogue, is that orange paint. I looked on the Nissan web site and the Rogue doesn't come with t orange paint. What a shame.

[@fernandocavazos2761]

You lost me at 32,000 dollars ! Way better options than that for the price .

[@SenerS10]

Doesn't need a bigger engine. This vehicle need a ZF8 Transmission with 2.0 Turbo Engine with 220HP.

[@edreyez484]

its a nice looking car! why not sell it to some country? i think US and Europe only..

[@palebeachbum]

Looks great. Love the color. Anemic engine and mediocre MPG.

[@sferg3291]

Canadians do NOT get a manual trans option, cvt only.

[@roderickthomas6024]

Stephen Ferguson I can confirm the manual is available in America.

[@RogersRoyal]

This is supposed to be better than a Juke? Not with that engine it's not. I lease a Juke. You push the accelerator and it takes off. I was thinking of getting this when my Juke lease ends this year, not with that lame engine I won't. I wanted something similar to the Juke for varieties sake but all I needed to see was you push the accelerator and the car cough (or laugh) at you as you did so to decide not to. If they put a better engine in this, this car would have been great. I don't need a smaller Rogue with an engine worse than a Juke. Makes no sense. What is wrong with Nissan? When you go up a model it should have better if not similar features than the one below it. May have to see how the Mazda CX 3 is and move on from Nissan if this is what they are offering now as alternatives to vehicles in the crossover class. Such a shame. Was hoping for better here.

[@matthewlongtin4148]

How long do you think until a Nismo version comes out?

[@tousshong9438]

Probably not. This thing going to be on the chopping block before any is being done to it, I bet.

[@sic22l]

In Europe it comes with 1.6 turbo engine and manual transmission. And it goes like stink.

[@vini-zk6yf]

Why not use nissan juke 1.6 turbo engine?

[@salvatoreorricojr]

i have a rogue now and cant wait to get out of it why make a sport suv and make it with no balls you press on the gas and it just dose not move i cant wait for my lease to be up so i can get a real suv with a v6 in it

[@bobby33x97]

I'd buy a manual!!! Put the NISMO Juke engine in it!!!

[@GaryKetchum808]

Pretty cool you can get AWD on all trims.

[@GaryKetchum808]

But the damn fuel economy is horrible.

[@geeeee8268]

Why do they call it "sport" again?

[@skashotokan7]

Nice

[@lcar4000]

About as slow as a Jeep Compass or Cherokee?

[@b.f.378]

So instead of coming out with a Rogue Sport, how about redesigning the Juke to make it a lil bigger? Honestly this vehicle is just pointless

[@97I30T]

Baasil F. A lot of people don't want the juke because it's ugly.

[@b.f.378]

It could be redesigned and make it more practical like this Rogue Sport or even take design cues from the Rogue Sport

[@dchawk81]

Baasil F. So basically you want them to rename this to Juke.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

This predates the juke, this model is from 2014, the mk1 from 2007.

[@anythingeverything654]

I like the jeep compass better

[@gordonfreeman5434]

Yay no nepotism in this video.

[@i3oosted]

A really attractive vehicle but 140hp AND a CVT? Nissan please...

[@JDMHaze]

entry level brands "Sport" definition: spoiler, bigger wheels, barely tighter steering, stiff ride lmaooo

[@poppa_da_corn]

Beautiful car. But I wouldn't buy it. Lacks power and too expensive.

[@ruebenaguirre4713]

Nissan should but the jukes power train 1.6 turbo

[@thecomebackkid6]

Rogue mini not Rogue sport.....

[@GreyMK7Jet]

being a former Nissan tech.... their CVT transmissions are a piece of shit and will be guaranteed to go out.... I wish I had a pic of the shop having at least 8-12 laying around bi weekly.

[@Tarzan91303]

Bullshit that Americans wouldn't get a manual, especially if they put a the 1.6 turbo engine with a manual and 37 more horsepower like they do in the rest of the world. And that Americans can't pronounce the name. Maybe they can't spell it, but no one could spell Hyundai either in the beginning and they did ok. They have done this dumbing down before to terrible results (like turning the Micra into the Versa Note, presumably because they couldn't pronounce Micra either). The micra manual is fun but they only offer the versa Note here with a cvt. Boo. As a compromise i would buy the rouge sport if it came with the 1.6T and a cvt. But if the do that will prolly change the name to the kashkai, or cashcow, or Qashqai, but we all know that's not gonna happen.

[@franciscomatos9968]

Haha 140hp what a joke! My Corolla has only 8 hp less.

[@isogurkan]

Can U not say X Trail?

[@sbkpilot1]

141hp and sport? is this Nissan's idea of a joke?

[@tousshong9438]

There will be some stupid idiot out there buying it because it said "Sport". LOL

[@jaedevrick]

141 horsepower is soo bad!!!!!

[@williamlewis2752]

It'll only be old people that buy it

[@tousshong9438]

Well, I'm old and I will not buy this gutless POS. Should have leave 1.6T engine in this vehicle. Nissan will not succeed with this garbage.

[@brandontollison7800]

As soon as he said CVT I became disinterested

[@BBBBBBBBBBBX]

It isn't 2004 anymore.

[@JacobTJ1]

why is everyone using this same ugly wheel design, i see in on the new rav4 xle, this and the new 2018 odyssey

[@GaryKetchum808]

Why did we get an already outdated Qashqai? I guess so Nissan can do an easy refresh for 2020.

[@tousshong9438]

Because Nissan disrespect North American buyers. Hehe. LOL

[@ge69rh]

0-60 in 6.7.....days😑

[@mr.sr7171]

cvts the Japanese have a fetish for them they have a Subaru STI with a CVT

[@deet4895]

Not Mazda.

[@normileguy6788]

Dee T and as long as Mazda continues to make vehicles with traditional manuals/automatics I will never buy anything else other than Mazda. Currently drive a 2012 Mazda3. I've had it for almost 4 years now and the thing already owes me nothing. Pretty much all I've done to it is regular maintenance oil changes, front brake pads replaced (still working on being able to afford new brake pads on the back), and I had to get the pollen filter replaced. That's it.

[@mushy213]

this is a werid car.... i dont think theres a market for it especially when theres the juke? this looks like a waste of money and i havent seen many on the roads and i live in the suburbs

[@carlosm.garciarivera7138]

weak engine and expensive

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

Another clueless so called, professional car reviewer who is clueless as to how to drive a CVT equipped vehicle for maximum acceleration.

[@h3e44]

id be sold if it had android auto and the panoramic roof

[@CSIG1001]

weak

[@landobando9580]

Awd

[@samaanam76]

♡

[@BTC909]

32K?????

[@JD-yx7be]

Ivan Vojt for the loaded model the base is much cheaper

[@BTC909]

No way, really? An SL with the Premium Package, $2,280 & the Platinum Package, $570 packages tacked on?

[@JD-yx7be]

Ivan Vojt i think it starts at around $21k

[@kucingsuci]

this guy always looks bored. please change him

[@97I30T]

Just Tigo I'd be bored too if I had to drive this thing.

[@guyproulx5283]

Just Tigo It would be pretty hard to change him when he owns this channel, just wait till the next Raptor video and you will see him all excited again lol

[@mariowhyte2816]

omg

[@markc2257]

Joke mobile

[@senorgato70]

PLease tell me that $31,365 is Canadian dollars, not USD. If that's USD, that's absurd for this car.

[@JD-yx7be]

senorgato70 that is the loaded model the base is much cheaper

[@senorgato70]

sugonmaballs What does that have to do with my statement? But to respond to your statement, negotiating is easy. The reality is, if the negotiation starts from a higher price point to begin with, then you end up at a higher price point in the end. that's common sense.

[@senorgato70]

Jonathan Dittmar But a loaded HR-V, is just under $27k USD. That's almost a $5k difference.

[@sugonmaballs]

It relates to your statement in that the sticker price given shouldn't be taken at face value as you seemed to have done. "The reality is, if the negotiation starts from a higher price point to begin with, then you end up at a higher price point in the end." Not true; different models/dealers have different markups on their vehicles. It's common to get 7-9k off of a 45k stickered F150, but nowhere near that discount on say an equally priced Lexus vehicle. So your common sense doesn't apply here. Therefore, I'm willing to bet you can negotiate more (percentage wise) off of one of these Nissans than you could off of a competing Honda or Toyota. The reason OEMs like Ford and Nissan start their vehicles out a bit high is to take more advantage of those who don't or aren't willing to negotiate properly. If they can get more money out of them, why not?

[@senorgato70]

Common sense applies when you are comparing apples to apples, cars and brands within the same market segment. Comparing Ford to Lexus is erroneous for hopefully obvious reasons. As far as negotiation is concerned, I do not doubt that you can negotiate more for a Nissan than a Honda or Toyota. That has more to do with brand/model desirability than dealer markup/invoice and MSRP. Honda and Toyota dealers know that they can sell cars while propping their feet up on the desk and watching ESPN. But the true reality here is that is a car like this Rogue Sport has an MSRP of $31k while a comparably trimmed Honda HR-V has an MSRP of $27k, where is the buyer likely to go first (and maybe last)? (these are factual MSRPs) Is that taking the sticker at face value? Absolutely. There are a good percentage of buyers that do that, without even starting to negotiate. Even if you can negotiate a higher percentage off the Nissan vs. the Honda, you still end up with a price at the end. So, in this comparison, if you negotiate 15% off the Nissan, your end price is just over $26k. If you negotiate 10% off the Honda, your end price is just over $24k. Even if you negotiated 20% off the Nissan, you still end up with an end price of $24,800 vs.the Honda's $24,300.

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Not a match for Kia and Hyundai!

[@tousshong9438]

Yup! This SUV will be discontinue within 1-3 year because nobody will to buy it due to lack of power and suck on gas. I mean, it looks nice but I wouldn't buy it.

[@landobando9580]

Nice