2021 Nissan Rogue SL FWD - POV Review

MSRP: $32,000
MPG: 26 city / 34 highway
Horsepower: 181 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Towing capacity: 1,350 lbs
Engine: 2.5 L 4-cylinder
Curb weight: 3,486 lbs
0:00 Interior & Exterior Walkaround
4:49 POV Driving Impressions
9:26 Bose Sound System Test
11:26 Final Thoughts
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[@anashkhr]

The interior look so damn good.

[@megawatts-jq5xm]

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[@vsrap71]

The new chime: “Thank you for choosing Nissan airlines”

[@coolcarreviews0129]

It’s because this is your rental car when you go on a trip 😂😂😂😂

[@potusthepotatooftheuniteds1034]

@@coolcarreviews0129 what are you talking about? It’s not a hyundie or kia

[@coolcarreviews0129]

At least in my area, I see more Nissan rentals. But Hyundai’s and Kias are also common.

[@ELP1125]

@@potusthepotatooftheuniteds1034 any cheap car you’ll see on a rental lot. Nissan Versas and Sentras are rampant

[@potusthepotatooftheuniteds1034]

@@ELP1125 you seem like the type to drive a cheap knockoff. Koreans love the gullible

[@scaldon2]

Can't wait to drive this at enterprise.

[@chief8079]

😂😂😂

[@aviatorsdream4686]

This^ This comment right here.

[@Nycmade_]

Lmfaooo this is the best comment ever

[@ivanlowjones]

How often do you rent cars at Enterprise?

[@dariuswren4486]

Lol

[@zero2sixty244]

Finally updated that startup chime, took over 20 years but better late than never

[@c.m.reviews8948]

the interior is a beast yeeesss

[@dennisscipio]

My Mom owns a 2015 Nissan Rogue SV, I've driven it multiple times, it rides and handles pretty well, if I gotta say, she mostly uses it for commuting and errands and whatnot, and overall we're pretty satisfied. The CVT never had any issues with it what so ever.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Do all the Rogues have a CVT transmission?

[@miking3261]

@@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan yes

[@ejohnson3131]

You’re one of the best car reviewers on KZbin! Objective, to the point and so well-spoken. Do you film with an ASMR microphone? I was getting tingles and goosebumps when you were reviewing the interior with your hands rubbing on different textures. I thinks it’s funny people keep talking about the powertrain and the CVT transmission when you’re accelerating and passing all those cars around you so smoothly! 😂

[@I_Am_Scp_049]

FINALLY A SOUND THAT ISNT A MICROWAVE!!!

[@OfficialEnzoEdoggYT]

Lol yeah it's crazy how they used that chime since 2002

[@staciecarverd8136]

I always appreciate your tests, very clean and simple. No hype or outright bashing of a product. You tactfully point out your likes and dislikes without alienating the view who may be a potential buyer of the product. I doing so you also give us things to look for which in time might become annoyances to daily use, or become favorite aspects of the vehicle.

[@certifiedfrootloop]

I couldn’t even imagine Nissan changing their seatbelt chime

[@JADYN.R]

You mean start up chime They need to change the keyfobs like it is getting old

[@SimornM]

@Vincent Macedo-Iannone no its the start up chime lol

[@SimornM]

@Jonathan AA wait what I'm confused now lmao

[@aviatorsdream4686]

@@SimornM Yuppp. It's for the seat belts. Get in your car, put on your seat belt, and press the button. You won't hear a sound!

[@SimornM]

@@aviatorsdream4686 right right I got it now !

[@fylai5561]

Nice test drive. The drive route between 6 mile Rd & 8 mile Rd, a part of my daily drive from apartment to company. Thanks a lot.

[@rudfil]

Just test drove one today, Fwd base model and it was a very nice driving car. Smooth, quiet, and felt solid.

[@devw538]

Been waiting for this one!

[@phantomjosh2148]

Ok cool 😎

[@ramoncarter6585]

Loving the Rogue such a beauty.

[@academiaengineering5136]

My dad’s friend has that rogue 2021 in black interior and exterior and it’s a manually open trunk with awd and it looks beautiful

[@SimornM]

really good looking crossover

[@ScottyLo]

Great review. Covered everything in a reasonable amount of time and definitely helped me with making an educated choice.

[@ericchen3444]

It's a shame that Nissan chose a CVT. if it had a traditional transmission, it would be a great choice.

[@chief8079]

I'm not a fan of the CVT, but I'm not sure the car would be as fuel efficient with a traditional transmission.

[@drunksquirrel2051]

K, go away then

[@zero2sixty244]

They’d be so much better with a 9 or 10 speed and get the same or better fuel economy

[@liddlebopeep]

@@chief8079 I'm sure buyers would be willing to sacrifice 1 or 2 mpg to have the reliability of a traditional step automatic. With a Nissan CVT especially, you never know when it's going to fail.

[@justanaturalcarguy4031]

@@drunksquirrel2051 shut up!

[@DavOlek_ua]

Intuitive and convenient - that's exactly the description for my Nissan

[@roberthaibi2304]

Just bought an SV pearl white with white interior like the one in your video..........love it love it I had the 2018 and loved that too. this drives better feel more prestigious and more power Great job Nissan

[@obijuankenobi420]

Update ?

[@mr_foxhq7454]

I just Bought my new Nissan Rouge, I love it, it’s so amazing.

[@Blackberry0672]

Can’t stand the CVT but love the simplicity of the interior

[@bobbysixkiller4140]

I hate how nissan wants to stay with cvt when every company is trying to do 8 speed or 10 speed automatic

[@OmarZ77]

@@bobbysixkiller4140 to be fair Honda did CVT with their Accords. I drove the 2018 one and honestly you legit don’t notice it. No ugly droning.

[@bobbysixkiller4140]

@MagicStick but its super unreliable

[@bobbysixkiller4140]

@@OmarZ77 but you don't realize the Honda and Toyota cvts don't fail

[@edanchak2387]

@MagicStick are you sure it is ? I like the 2019 Nissan murano but I'm scared of the cvt ?

[@AzzamLah]

You mentioned about the key fob! I just got myself the new Almera (our own version of the Versa) with a turbocharged 1.0 L engine last November and one of the comments that even the dealership pointed out to me was the key fob 😂

[@EpicEternal2]

Please test all the driving assist systems in any new car you testing. I like to see how they compare with each other, specifically the Lane Centering and Adaptive Cruise Control in variety of situations like curves, uphill, downhill, in rain or snow, at night, facing sun in the horizon, etc.

[@CharlietoKind]

i feel like that cop under the bridge has pulled you over before

[@kylereilly6825]

Nissan officially has higher quality interiors than Infiniti. Just sad honestly

[@Boogs114]

Even though Infinity IS nissan? -Same shit, different toilet.

[@nicorod5498]

Lots of hating and bashing the car for no reason but watching how it drives and looks lol.. wonder what most of you guys drive, a toyota?? Or the typical honda that everyone loves?? Lol

[@Boogs114]

@@nicorod5498 😅i drive a 2016 rogue SL

[@bubberlad]

seems like a really nice car, would definitely consider this if i was looking for a car like this.

[@c.m.reviews8948]

now that the interior is a step up, its definitely worth paying for

[@caglioso]

This trim is probably more popular but would have been nice if they could have given you the platinum trim so you could see the upgraded interior and full digital dash.

[@theconformist2399]

I have to admit that that is one tastefully designed interior. Kudos to Nissan’s designers. Shame about the CVT, though.

[@c.m.reviews8948]

interior is definitely a step up. I filmed a video too on it

[@raider4394]

@@c.m.reviews8948 infiniti’s interiors are par with Nissan’s. they don’t compete well within their segment.

[@dennnnnismo]

Dope vid bro!! Here we get the qashqai, if its anything like this am sold!

[@dt_sav7124]

I’v been waiting for this are you going to review the 2021 Maxima as well?

[@MegaNinjaMonkeyZord]

It will sell for sure, and adequate steering is a big plus, one year and 30k miles( cvt is still salvageable under 35 , regular flush should push it past 100k) from now when rentals gonna be put for sale at half of the price( 15k on average for current 1 year Rogues) its gonna be reasonable deal

[@ShonTolliverMusic]

+CVT complainers have entered the chat+

[@johnnymichael1804]

Clearly it's the majority of commenters... Wonder why that is, genius.

[@drapermike]

I don’t get what’s so bad about cvt? Like if they were that horrible why are they in production. I have a cvt accord and the cvt comments scare me

[@MrRazorYTB]

@@drapermike They are in production because they are cheap to make, and most buyers don't care about driving experience.

[@bubberlad]

@@drapermike cvts are just fine. old farts like scotty kilmer complain about cvts that used to be in cars 10 years ago, and people just eat it up.

[@buffsheeri]

a lot of the new suv vehicles have cvt transmissions

[@aziz7156]

I loved it more than the rav 4 then when he said CVT . Unfortunately not anymore.

[@teachertony6415]

wow love it thx!!

[@danielpindell1267]

AWD if you live in an area with climent changes like snow and what not. My 2015 Rouge SL AWD so far has been pretty good with the winter. This 2021 really is an improvement over mine but im not ready to buy 1 just yet lol. Good video 👍

[@ShohruhShamanov]

At the end of the day, it's still Nissan CVT loving company... even on their Luxury brand Infiniti

[@b.a.r7492]

An everyday driver doesn't really care about CVT's, I doubt most would even notice. Now car enthusiasts are different.

[@cretek3957]

7:10 flashback to that camry TRD video where you almost got pulled over

[@aviatorsdream4686]

Kinda odd but the new chime is refreshing from Nissan!

[@st_1998]

The white interior is so uplifting!!

[@c.m.reviews8948]

exterior white too does it all

[@user-js6fx3zq7i]

The new chime surprised me, ngl.

[@realtalk9967]

Tickin like a time 💣

[@webbie1891]

Good looking vehicle, just not a fan of CVT

[@drunksquirrel2051]

K, go away then

[@alh06]

@@drunksquirrel2051 What? he made a valid point.

[@drapermike]

Aubrey Howe you mean “opinion”

[@alh06]

@@drapermike No, I meant what he said, a point is a self-imposed position on something, obviously opinionated

[@smr0m670]

@@drapermike no a valid point, because the CVT's are awful in those

[@mr.miway109]

I love rogue

[@andrewazarov2717]

0:47 the sound of closed door like tin can

[@c.m.reviews8948]

Great Video!!! I also made my own version of this on a nice 2021 Rogue SL. Awesome video

[@Waytogo135]

AGREED!! This is a great car to buy

[@jaiizwaii89]

Just outsource to Asin then I’ll step foot an a Nissan lot. My first car was a 2013 Sentra. Complete cvt rebuilt before I got it used (didn’t know being my first car.) traded out 6 months into ownership as transmission light came on.

[@harpreetbhatiani5228]

I so much like the interior

[@user-hd6tk4ut4n]

Very excellent car !My family maybe choose this Nissan Rogue SL(X-TRAIL)in 2022 in Taiwan.

[@misterpimlott6330]

I don't like Nissan but I like this interior honestly.

[@MassiveBig]

How could you not like Nissan? They have created so many awesome cars! Fairlady z, Gtr, Pulsar, silvia, patrol...etc all awesome vehicles!

[@c.m.reviews8948]

agreed. Check out the interior of the rogue poverties I filmed

[@misterpimlott6330]

@@c.m.reviews8948 will do

[@cooledge47]

rear window shades. that’s nice

[@JsGarage]

My biggest issue with CVT is that Nissan insists on the fake shifting under harder acceleration. Just let the CVT benefit from its design where shifting isn't a thing. It'd be like making an electric car feel like it shifts gears but ultimately negatively effecting performance and experience. Nissan CVT could easily be the smoothest transmission but simulated shifts make it a lesser experience than it could be. If you're light on accelerator these transmissions are just a nice, smooth pull in the torque of the engine.

[@liddlebopeep]

I have no issue with the fake shifting, I just wish Nissan would make their CVTs reliable and bulletproof.

[@labjujube]

Nice modern interior.

[@c.m.reviews8948]

agreed. I made a video on the interior as well check it out

[@sangeetpattanaik2168]

Nissan did a nice job I really liked the car make sure to make a pov night drive of this one . I will really choose this car to be my daily use car .

[@Sievs24]

How do you get to drive all these cars? I love your content. I wish I could do the same as you! Much love from another Michigander from Monroe.

[@jackbrittton]

Somehow you made a freaking Rogue interesting. Good work!

[@jjfox5698]

I hope the rear lights are vertical, like the Escalade ... more safety and security... and biggest tanks for 2000 KLMs for all roads

[@doomerconsumer]

Great review! Any chance we’ll get a 4K resolution option this year? 🤞

[@phantomjosh2148]

DJI mini 2 now offers 4K 30FPS compare to original mini with 2.7K 30FPS

[@zakwang6713]

Now I finally know what you look like!!

[@cold_fussion6317]

Finally nissan has good steering wheel

[@codikenley9492]

Thanks

[@natureTravel81]

Your photography is very good .. and a brief explanation. The video is missing one thing, which is the pressure on the engine to see how strong and capable the engine is (push on the gasoline strongly), followed by Dr. Bahjat Al-Kubaisi from Iraq, Anbar Province. thanks

[@scorpionz44]

My dad rented this car for a week, I drove it and was shocked that the quality of the interior was as good as it was. the seats were awfully uncomfortable tho and the power was weaker than my civic. Other than that, cant really complain

[@HealRichest]

Me, I’m driving the little Nissan from enterprise….it so nice and has a driving aids 🥰🥰

[@OmarRodriguez1]

the interior looks really good! its actually impressive from nissan, but it comes with the ol debated CVT

[@c.m.reviews8948]

I have a video of the interior of an SL rogue on my channel. Check it out and Agreed its a step up. I'll film a platinum interior video in the next week as well.

[@jerbsherb4391]

This is Nissan's bread and butter. Wish they added a little more power to it since the competition is offering it but the quality of interior cannot be matched.

[@NissanAltimaGuy]

Anyone complaining about the Cvt it’s so refined you truly could mistake it for a traditional automatic. My favorite thing about CVT’s are no “bad gear” ever. Not at 45mph, 60mph, 90mph, 110mph. It’s just nice to punch it and get the power you ask for. Mine has 95k miles on it and have had no issues. Comfy vehicles, Quick on their feet, smooth and quiet. There’s a reason many love Nissan’s and stay loyal to the brand. If you take care of them they last. That goes for any vehicle.

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Again, nothing too crazy with this car, but Nissan always gets the ergonomics just right with their vehicles, and I think that's really what is important for a lot of people~

[@StefanPacMan]

I'm waiting for a GR Yaris with the circuit pack video!

[@StefanPacMan]

@Michael Charity oh damn, didn't know that.

[@raphaelbecker-foss3915]

Actually, the gas pedal is a lot more linear than anything else. It's just that we all got used to the weird behaviour of our cars, putting out different amounts of power at different rpms. A CVT will level that and the car will do exactly what you tell it via the gas pedal. It's more like driving an electric than driving an ICE. Once you get used to it, you'll really appreciate the amount of sophistication a CVT will give you. It's so much more advanced than a traditional automatic, especially when coupled to 4WD.

[@husseinawada3893]

If you buy Nissan with CVT , I strongly recommend 30,000 miles transmission fluid change.

[@daveindio1570]

Test drove this in the Platinum AWD version and love the look of the exterior/ interior and how comfortable it is, however the CVT just does not deliver that OOMPH for me personally.

[@shawnpettis4118]

Did you use the paddle shifters though

[@RealKevGotEm]

Ahhh they put in the electronic shifter 😭 I wish Mazda would do that, now that they are shifting towards premium

[@iSucrose]

i don't like the way the front looks but the back and the inside look great.

[@leumamk5259]

4:29 Finally I see your face almost entirely

[@chyroletor4806]

Lmao, it's my first time seeing his face. (probably he did revealed his face on other videos, pardon me if i missed that)

[@SibRevs]

There are reports that Nissan will soon ditch the CVT for a 9 speed transmission in their upcoming Pathfinder and QX60. I hope that's true and I hope that transmission finds its way to the Rogue and Altima in the near future.

[@johnnymichael1804]

That would be amazing. I would actually consider them at that point.

[@muramasa870]

Qx70 when

[@poseidonbahn]

2:42 ugh, the door seems to be light. Sounds tinny when opened. The Mazda CX5 sounds almost German car like with a solid thunk.

[@jakes5530]

This looks remarkably similar to the 2019 santa fe inside and out. CVT will always concern me, no matter how smooth or well it works. Id choose hyundai over nissan every day of the week.

[@svge_1934]

Id take anythin over a nissan tbh 😅

[@tanfer2003]

Hyundai 🤣🤣

[@jakes5530]

@@tanfer2003 It’s not 2003 anymore, new hyundais are actually good now. Dont knock it til you try one.

[@trent7080]

@@jakes5530 2021 Tucson recalled for fire issues.

[@anshuman17025]

@@jakes5530 Still, they're not reliable enough. Plenty of issues come up time to time. Unless you change cars every 2-3 years, a Hyundai/Kia ain't worth keeping.

[@klopez202]

No shoe tap before getting back in the car?

[@RealKevGotEm]

Is this suppose to be the cheaper option for the QX 50?

[@seanjiang3174]

Can't help to notice the cabin noise is pretty loud in the clip

[@tomdrummy4984]

Ive never heard the term “flogging” on a car review. 🤣

[@kuroiscute150]

Love the video bro that’s like one of my dream cars I always grew up with Nissans and my family I always wanted to rogue we never did but hopefully that’s like my first car I mean 18 years old so yeah

[@azumusic2836]

don't, unless you lease one, the cvt's will drain your patience and your wallet

[@ikephipps2696]

Are you the 100 car rental review guy?

[@Trance88]

"I wish Nissan would get away from CVT's" I wish too but from the sounds of it, the entire auto industry is going the way of CVT.

[@joibu]

Why the different upholstery? No diamond stitching unlike the other rogue with black leather?

[@9zivota9zivota31]

Is cvt fast, or has it fast acceleration? Or mazda cx 9 i better option, for family.

[@miltonumana7195]

Can you do a review on a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder

[@TheSoCalAsian]

7:13 Sounds like a Volkswagen Chime

[@groundzero4115]

Do the IAV cameras record while driving/parked?

[@benhaze1010]

The new Rogue is so much improved but I really don't like the Nissan CVT so unfortunately it will stay off our list of potential vehicles for the next purchase. A little bit more power with an 8-speed auto would work wonders on the Rogue.

[@drunksquirrel2051]

Never gonna happen

[@benhaze1010]

@@drunksquirrel2051 I know :(

[@skoluh]

can you do a review of a jeep SRT from 2015-20 any would be fine xD

[@Ian-mv4qq]

How is this Rogue so cheap at $32K MSRP with navigation and Bose? My is also the same price but without those 2 items. Btw what do you think about the 2021 seat comfort? How does it feel compared to the previous gen? I was sold on the zero gravity seat technology. But to be honest, I think I'm kinda disappointed. The seat is not soft enough, the cushions are not thick enough, and it doesn't feel like there is memory foam in it. Only looks nice due to the leather. My 2020 Civic has softer seat cushions that feel like memory foam.

[@LeeSan1724]

Wheres the accessory chime?

[@stevenschroeder8306]

My parents have a 2007 Nissan Rogue AWD and I *despise* driving that car. Horrible blind spots, can't see a thing, horrible CVT, and the steering is incredibly heavy. But for some reason, I really like how the 2021 model looks both inside and out ...

[@fadeelmohammed460]

Great channel guys, I've watched a ton of your vidz. I've narrowed my 2021 choices to the; Rogue, Rav4, CRV, and the CX5. But now I'm stuck. - While the CX5 has the best body, the infotainment system sucks. - The CRV seems like the obvious choice, but its ugly. - The RAV4 is a top rival, but the infotainment system sucks, and its ugly. - The Rogue is what I want, but I'm concerned about spending $45K on a simple vehicle, when I could get a used Lexus for the same price. Information constipation is what I have right now, do you have any advice?

[@midoriyaizuku4403]

Rogue is the worst. It’s CVT will fail within 100k miles. Personally I like RAV4 the best and it’s also most reliable. CX5 and CRV are good options too.

[@Loudlevin]

Folks, if your looking at this to purchase, take a look at the new outlander thats going to come out, same platform just built in japan and with a 10 year warranty so any potential cvt issues wont hurt your wallet.

[@ZabbeXTMP]

Nissan surely made a better job this time on the interior, the exterior though is another story

[@TheMyamicahVision]

Are u in Farmington hills, Michigan? Roads look familiar. I’m from Detroit living in ATL now. Michigan will always be home.

[@felixpaul97]

Just add a 7 speed and see sales going up

[@Effingslackin]

Right? I’d love to see the 8 speed the 2.0T accord has in the rogue

[@flatf3057]

@@Effingslackin Or the 7 speed DCT from the european market juke, that's a good unit

[@alph4man]

@@flatf3057 that 7 speed DCT is trash dude. It fails every 60,000 km

[@smr0m670]

@@alph4man longer than the CVT

[@nothingrelevant1497]

is the SL trim on the new rouge just an American thing cause in Canada we have the S, SV, SV with premium package, and the Platinum for the new rouge