2021 Nissan Rogue: TEST DRIVE Review - This or the Toyota RAV4?

The 2021 Nissan Rogue is here and we have the full hands-on review and test drive. Check it out!
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Nissan’s Rogue compact crossover is the most popular vehicle the Japanese brand offers in the U.S. So when it came time to redesign this third-generation for 2021, you know Nissan was going to take it seriously.
They started with all-new sheet metal, giving the new Rogue a unique and bold look that also gives the crossover an upscale feel to it.
The wheelbase is unchanged from the previous generation Rogue but this new model is shorter overall, giving it better handling and easier parking in tight spaces.
Interior space is down a bit when compared to the earlier model but you wouldn’t know it to sit inside. As this video shows, our 6-foot-plus editor was able to comfortably sit in all five seats in the 2021 Rogue. And speaking of seats, yes, there are only five. The earlier Rogue did offer a third-row of seats but they weren’t very useful on a crossover this size, so Nissan axed them for this new generation.
The rest of the interior is comfortable and solidly built and the Rogue feels quiet and refined in everyday driving.
Cargo space out back does grow by about four cubic feet to 74 total cubic feet. That puts it ahead of rivals like the Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape, and it’s just behind Honda’s CR-V. The seats fold flat with little drama and higher-end trims of the Rogue even have a nifty cargo divider panel.
Speaking of trims, there are four for this new generation Rogue: S, SV, SL, and Platinum. They span in price from just under $27,000 to just under $38,000.
We tested the SV in this video, and it would be the one we’d buy if it were our signature on the check. We’d then add to it the SV Premium Package, which includes goodies like leatherette seats that are heated up front, a heated steering wheel, a power liftgate, a moonroof, and second-row sunshades. All told, that model would be about $31,000 out the door for the front-wheel-drive version.
All third-generation Rogues currently come with the same powertrain. It’s a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that makes 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. A CVT automatic transmission is standard, as it is front-wheel-drive.
AWD (All-Wheel-Drive) can be added to any of the trims for an additional $1,400.
Despite having just a few more horsepower than the previous generation Rogue, this new model definitely offers better acceleration. The handling and steering is also improved, and the engine and transmission are well-paired and offer a relatively subtle driving experience.
Standard safety equipment on all 2021 Rogue models includes automatic emergency braking with warning and pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear automatic braking.
The SV and SL models then add Nissan’s ProPilot Assist system; this includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go-capability and lane-keep assist.
The top-level Rogue Platinum then adds a Navi-link system to the ProPilot setup. As the name indicates, this system uses the vehicle’s touchscreen navigation system to automatically detect the road ahead and look out for upcoming off-ramps, intersections, curves in the road, or changes to the speed limit. When it does, it will adjust the vehicle’s speed accordingly.
All told, the 2021 Rogue is a big improvement over its second-generation predecessor. But is it enough to beat its key rivals like the Ford Escape, Chevy Equinox, Honda CR-V, and the king of the segment, Toyota’s RAV4?
Check out the video to find out.
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[@newyorkcityjustin]

I was looking at the CX-5, and hated how cramped the back row was. Looked at the RAV-4, and hated the dated infotainment system and weird styling. Looked at the Tiguan, but I hated the gas mileage. Looked at the CRV, and hated that it felt like a "dad car." Finally, I looked at the Rogue... and had a hard time finding anything to hate. Signing the papers this weekend!

[@MultiWorood]

Finally a review on a trim other than the platinum 😩 We need to see the S trim and see the deferences

[@joshmartonosi5624]

What do you mean by "deferences"?

[@MultiWorood]

@@joshmartonosi5624 omg i meant differences 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Yajarobi69]

seriously...

[@s48073ur]

Man, this never ends, recently I got a 2018 model, and yet here I am..

[@scamericajones9497]

Rogue has always had better leg room than Rav, thats why I choose Rogue

[@CRVgarage]

Excellent review. Kudos for showing us the mid level trim.

[@8989Capo]

Picking up this trim today!

[@ofcbob6391]

No piano black on the dash or console, I love it already.

[@Just-a-guy926]

SV is the best trim for the $.

[@sergioherrera788]

I'm looking for a video of the S model.

[@MrSelvin78]

Beautiful fabric seat pattern which gives rich look

[@marlon9683]

I like how styled those suede shoes with the dark Denim jeans

[@v10moped]

You obviously don't know how to match colors in your own wardrobe.

[@bextar6365]

Much better styling than the weirdly stylized Toyota IMO !

[@ikephipps2696]

Good to see the 360 camera on the sv trim

[@ELP1125]

New design, same transmission. Make it make sense Nissan

[@Wasssup3232]

Retuned and updated transmission, not the same one from last year

[@YY-ip2jy]

Such a handsome guy 💕💕

[@user-zh9kc7tw4n]

The biggest issue with the Rogue/XTrail is the CVT gearbox compared to the Toyota or Honda they are so much more reliable and drivable.

[@piperlani]

Rogue over RAV4 hands down! Exterior/Interior styling, materials feel so much more premium over Rav..

[@Wasssup3232]

Navi link is available on the SL premium package ;)

[@brenkolenicolas4186]

Does nissan cut it to a 5 seater capacity ? Or they will make a version of this but a 7 seater ?

[@synngames5446]

Do all 2021 rogues come with the H.U.D gps/driving directions? or is that an add on?

[@anishanc6712]

Do anyone know whether this model has door ajar waring if any door is open and we try lock the doors ? I had rogue 2020 which honk/hazard lights when I lock from remote key while all doors are closed, which helps to make sure all doors are closed. And it will not honk/hazard lights if any door is open. Recently I bought 2021 rogue which honk/hazard-lights always when I lock from remote key, regardless of whether all doors are closed or not.

[@davidmochenko8558]

Is the platinum trim worth it for bose audio and the advanced pro-pilot assist?

[@derickalbert]

Totally worth it. I own the Platinum, fun to drive.

[@W.T.F.7777]

new rouge n new Hyundai tusan looks good.

[@regiebucud2514]

What about the cvt?

[@TheJefri2012]

So what do you guys think??Mazda cx5 or this?

[@Andy-kw5nw]

Is it still a jatco cvt? I heard Nissan was getting another transmission maker.

[@robertl6035]

Yes still has a Jatco cat transmission.😞

[@samaanalkhaldi2364]

I like the new Nissan Rogue but, it and the new Altima are still missing only one thing: 9-speed direct shift w/ torque converter automatic transmission. Great review 👍

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

6:58 The Mazda CX-5 is a completely different class of vehicle and isn't nearly as practical as the Rogue.

[@sasafarov]

Nissan Xtrail for Europe

[@javyortiz1710]

Rogue is better then toyota rav4 for sure

[@occckid123]

The Mazda is 2 tight 2 consider if you're use 2 a little bit of space trunk is small and backseat isn't the greatest for families. Get it it u only care about style!

[@drlle_3349]

The back seat is actually larger dimensionally than the rouge and rav4

[@occckid123]

@@drlle_3349 just sit in it and tell me its more lol. The trunk is the real problem here. Its very small and with the seats folded its very small also. From sitting inside it feels small. Thats just me. Maybe its the shape of the seats or something. Either way.i guarantee you the rogue is easier 4 families than the mazda

[@ashekelahiarafat2101]

I wish if they use automatic transmission on Nissan Rogue. Why CVT transmission! ! Make no sense 😤😤😤

[@troyx0]

Gotta admit, this is a nice car, I just cannot have that CVT transmission that is prone to fail on all of them.

[@HarmanJir]

Troy V if you change the cvt fluids around every 60 thousand kms, it should last up to 200k kms or more

[@frederickmoller]

I owned a Juke SV AWD for four years and never had a problem with the CVT, and since I'm from a cold wintery climate, Timmins Ontario Canada, it fit my bill, the only thing that I disliked was the low ground clearance.

[@troyx0]

@@HarmanJir the issue with Nissan CVT is the transmission coolant leak, my mechanic tells me it's a faulty design. They've seen a number of Nissans with this problem.

[@Robert-ed8bo]

Common. Toyota rav4 its overpriced nissan make perfect job in new rouge.

[@marklo4416]

Toyota RAV4. The #1 selling SUV. Don't waste your money on Nissan Rogue.

[@troyx0]

Very true, the JATCO CVT is bad news.

[@frederickmoller]

I disagree with both of you.

[@dadoo985]

@@frederickmoller why?

[@zachf355]

The current rav 4 has transmission problems. I know a guy who had to replace the transmission twice lol

[@Ghost-jy9hk]

@@zachf355 I’m one of those people. Bought a rav 4 for “reliability” and my transmission went out. Bought a rogue and its been solid. Thats the last time i listen to people when purchasing shit

[@evoben24]

If you wait to buy it used the price will drop by $10k

[@dogcrazy25]

This is the type of review I can read from the companies own website. Milk toast, yuck. You told me nothing new and you did not give an opinion on if this comparable to the rav4. What a cop out. Waste of my time.

[@pm6213]

Still think it’s ugly on the outside. I’m sticking with my Ford 💀