Does The 2021 Nissan Rogue Bring The Goods To BEAT The Toyota RAV4? Here Are Its Pros And Cons!

( duckco.com/tfl... ) Check out TFL's apparel store! In this first drive review, our friend Alex Dykes from ‪@AAutoBuyersGuide‬ checks out the 2021 Nissan Rogue Platinum. The brand's best-selling crossover brings more refinement to the table with the same value considering all its features, but is that enough to possibly unseat the segment king - the Toyota RAV4? Let's find out!
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#Nissan #Rogue #Review

[@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618]

Great review my friend

[@Chris-hw4mq]

After 5 minutes got bored AF. Generic salesman review not impressed

[@TheShootersBay]

Chris723 that's what I said about your mother

[@FrankySilverFace]

Chris723 unfair comment. Sales ppl know 10% of what Alex knows.....maybe less

[@FrankySilverFace]

Chris723 wait.....Nathan is that you? : D

[@chadhanson4369]

Headlights copied from the Maserati made Jeep Cherokee

[@joecanis484]

Roman, I can't quite put my finger on why, but your presentation has improved greatly since your last review. ;-)

[@mattdepinto7959]

It’s because he didn’t load his underwear with socks to make him look as well endowed as his other videos. Plus, his shirt is not tucked in so as to hide his real life small bulge.

[@solvsg1977]

It’s the rogue

[@_Jin_Kim_]

came for TFL, stayed for ALEX :)

[@alexzman85]

I'll give u a cookie

[@surprisek3918]

Looks SO MUCH better than the outgoing model 👍

[@BoopSnoot]

And loving the faux wood and bamboo over the stupid piano black plastic that looks scratched even before you take delivery.

[@manuelias86]

I really enjoy Alex's reviews since they are super detailed.

[@josiahstearns9615]

​@Jonathan Losito Doug's personality annoys me. Throttle house is okay and Matt Maran does a decent job. Straight Pipes is pretty good though. But I prefer Alex as well as Sofyan Bey and SavagaeGeese - I do suppose it depends on what vehicle segment you like to see reviewed. That's the nice thing about all of these channels..... something for everyone. You're bound to find at least 1 or 2 channels that cater to your preference and that's not even mentioning other channels like Raiti's Rides, EverydayDriver, and of course TFL or smaller market channels like Gold Pony, Driven Car Reviews With Tom Voelk, Forrest's Auto Reviews, MikesCarInfo , Prime Autotainment..... the list just goes on... plus some of the foreign Channels like Motorgraph World, and Asian Petrolhead.....

[@Just-a-guy926]

Nissan did a great job on the new Rogue, especially the interior.

[@azzanal-sinani3413]

After I seen this car I changed my mind about Nissan now they thinking right

[@BoopSnoot]

Nissan Altima has always been the Black Pearl of my people. ✊🏿

[@Torsee]

I like it! The market segment looking for this car could care less about 0-60 times. Get in it start it an go. That’s all. Overall a very good upgrade. JMO Nice review. Well done.

[@aarons8168]

Does it have a sport setting on the cvt? I’d trade the heads up display for that. I’m in favor of the paddle shifters to offer more control engine breaking downhill and holding revs higher on backroads and in weather. Less about acceleration more about control. I have an outback and murano, though murano is far nicer and larger engine, I can’t tap into it because it lacks paddles. Nice add by Nissan. Though I’m not a fan of cvts the paddles are a much needed addition....and certainly an improvement.

[@James-il3tq]

When your cars loaded with your family and cargo or you're passing on the highway you'll wish this had more power. 9 second 0-60 is pretty poor.

[@the_jarmel]

MORNING ALEX ON AUTOS ON TFL GOOD TO HAVE YOU 🥰

[@timmyjones9932]

Why can't every review on youtube be this quick and clear??????

[@o.c.stiggs5377]

The Toyota Rav 4 plays in the Majors. The Nissan Rogue is Bush League. The key to value rests far more with longevity than it does with appointments.

[@docsanti8971]

Great review as usual. I think the quality of the interior is much better than the RAV 4, don’t you agree?

[@NissanAltimaGuy]

They pull off the split headlights better than others do. 🤷🏻‍♂️ also Juke had split headlights a long time ago.

[@jazzyjock]

I think that's where they got that style from honestly

[@VARITHMS]

CVT transmissions are like vegan meat imitations. You can live with them just not the same. Great review, and it's a pretty nice vehicle.

[@dotheroar2524]

HAHA that’s a good comparison.

[@michaelhony1645]

I doubt any Nissan will ever beat any Toyota at anything but price

[@dave3682]

Price, standard features, and seat comfort... as a start. Seriously, doing just a modicum of research will debunk this comment.

[@st_1998]

The new Rogue seems to have much better interior quality and more family-friendly features than Rav4.

[@ynot1935]

Does it come with the cvt and engine issues so common with Nissan? RAV4 is ugly in my opinion but I trust the mechanics of it.

[@kromahj]

But it reliable then Nissan, cars are getting expensive. People want reliability over design. Only a fool will buy design over reliability. I had a 2017 Nissan rogue, transmission went out at 42k miles. Nissan are only good for lease , not to buy

[@billygtrr34]

As soon aa he says CVT... Im leaving

[@southshore0007]

Isn't that Alex from another youtube? Did you guys hire him🤔

[@rondail5675]

Yes, Alex has is own channel. Just visiting.

[@st_1998]

Nissan amazingly elevated everything for the new Rogue. Now, it has even nicer looking interior and more advanced tech than some premium SUVs.

[@davidramos8430]

Alex you are by far the best car reviewer in the world 😊

[@a.r.walker6255]

I think Nissan did a great job. Needs more horsepower though.

[@fishmantas]

@Jonathan Losito I bought a 2017 model and was surprised at how good the CVT feels.

[@solvsg1977]

Buy a sport bike 🏍

[@TheShootersBay]

@Jonathan Losito how long ago let it go!

[@BRAINFxck10]

Toyota Rav4: "Wassup 4 eyes! LMAO"

[@CrooklynPilot]

Love the AA and Fast Lane collaboration. Good job guys!

[@robertporter1984]

Im a bit confused by the comments here. Did some of you all forget the CRV, Forrester, & versions of the RAV4 and Ford Escape have a CVT??? and they are BIGGGG salers. lol Also the older older Rogue's 2016 and under was the last set to have CVT issues(You can look that up guys) the Forrester also has bout the same Acceleration. Good review and i think it will sell well.

[@MrBobbyBrown2006]

Because Nissan CVT's in particular are incredibly unreliable and have been plagued with issues for the past 13 years. Additionally, they have always done a TERRIBLE job and mimicking gears, possibly up until now. All other brands that utilize CVT's, do it better than Nissan.

[@kromahj]

Toyota only use CVT in their hybrid . Have you hear bad about Toyota CVT, Toyota been using CVT in their hybrid only, but Nissan uses CVT in all their cars and their CVT is not reliable

[@robertporter1984]

@@MrBobbyBrown2006 I could care less bout your response. (BOT)

[@MrBobbyBrown2006]

@@robertporter1984 You really think a BOT made that response? Jesus you're even more delusional than I thought. It all makes sense now.

[@robertporter1984]

@@kromahj Alex did a reliability video once on Cars reliability. Altima was a top reliable car and Rogue was not on that list for any unreliable cars. Please copy and paste the site that you got this information, from a reliable source. Appreciate it.

[@EdCali1]

Alex is my goto reviewer for in depth reviews.

[@samaanam76]

I hope Nissan rise the rogue level for the new Rogue by giving us a second powertrain like VC-Turbo engine paired with direct shift automatic transmissions. Great review 👍

[@JJ-ls7fq]

Just a lowly Jatco CVT.

[@ottomaguire2443]

I prefer a mechanical engine with a manual transmission with electrified 2wheels for stop and go traffic to keep them eco-friendly.. this way they can advertise all wheel drive with one axle mechanical and the other one electric for short ranges when you need it

[@occckid123]

Almost. Now u have a 3cyl motor but still with a cvt

[@mohiuddinkhosnoor1481]

Seeing Alex in TFL first I thought it's KZbin app bug!!! Showing AlexOnAutos video in TFL channel!

[@Operafiend22]

TFL was smart to retain you....by far the most comprehensive car reviews on YT

[@ItsChrisWorld]

I’m tryna figure out what nissan’s do people have because my mom have an 08 Altima (182k), had a 2010 Nissan Rouge (150k) traded for Murano and my dad drives a 17 maxima and no issues.

[@ernestagyemang3575]

Such people are only educated illiterates and deliberately hates on the brand nissan. I can clearly smell a sabotage on nissans

[@Laspatoadv]

Ernest Agyemang what?

[@ItsChrisWorld]

Patricio Gomez just what I said

[@stefanb.5154]

There are some people who have had major issues with several Nissan vehicles, the maxima isn’t as common to have issues with. The generation Altima you mentioned specifically had an issue with the dashboard melting, and the newer nissans with a first generation CVT transmission developed by Jatco were known to fail mainly in the Altima and Sentra. Not all people will experience it as some vehicles are manufactured in different plants, but a lot of people were experiencing transmission issues, with the Sentra being the worst, followed by the Altima.

[@ItsChrisWorld]

Stefan B. Now I will say that the dashboard on my moms 08 was horrible! It have like little cracks in it and some of it peeled around the radio.

[@Hawki777]

It was very nice of you Alex to do the review for TFL/Roman. As always best review Alex.

[@NOWAY-jw3iq]

Love Alex..He is a great reviewer.

[@aarons8168]

On CVT, I like the paddle shifters. Less about accelerating, more about downshifting going down hills, holding revs higher on country roads, just more control overall. Also helpful in bad weather. 9 seconds sounds slow. Is their a sport setting for the cvt to help with that?

[@occckid123]

It's 8.3. Perfectly fine...

[@yo66]

Man if they just gave it some decent power. I could even live with the CVT... Maybe...

[@mboiko]

Yeah, no doubt...Alex does a great job.

[@s3savage]

Cool way to go Nissan ❤️ gr8 review !!

[@prestonakridge1966]

Nissan is finally producing quality products thanks to their former "rogue" boss leaving the company - Mr Ghosn

[@kromahj]

How you going to talk about quality, this just came out. Nissan have bad record in quality, don't let that design fool you

[@darell8310]

Still junk out of the box

[@damilolaakanni]

Nice looking crossover, but I'd rather pick the CX-5 over this. Better looking exterior, more premium interior, and most important, no CVT.

[@littlestinker9716]

Looks WAY better. Too bad it still has a CVT. Fake shifting is silly.

[@gevorgnazaryan8720]

Little Stinker all in the name of fuel economy

[@dariussoohoo]

Oof. The front end just shows that Nissan didn’t learn it’s lesson from the juke 🥴

[@levaranoia]

Agreed, hate it.

[@inducedapathy1296]

I thought the same thing. The Juke and now apparently the Rogue are this decades Pontiac Aztec, FJ, Ridgeline, and Element.

[@robloxiandino4454]

Juke still looks worst

[@dariussoohoo]

bowlingballhead x ahhh the comments never fail to have a grammar nazi on the loose. I apologize, I didn’t realize I had to proofread my comment like I would an essay. Usually the common sense in people kicks in and they know what I mean. 😂💀

[@lambotama]

Had a previous gen rogue for a rental for a week, and it worked well when it wasn't raining. In the rain the safety tech (blind spot, lane keeping, adaptive cruise, automatic emergency braking) didn't work. Never had that problem with my Toyota

[@natmar1149]

TFL!!! TFL!!! Is the channel I SUPPORT & subscribed to. WAS ALEX IN THE CAPITOL BUILDING?

[@fuelon]

Love the collab between your channels! Good guy Alex steps in to save the day during covid times 😃

[@manoloprpr]

Man a joint tac ops with Alex and TFL!? Yes! Talking about down to earth folks, this is a real team.

[@ottomaguire2443]

Welcome to TFL I have watched your videos so obviously they like your videos as much as I

[@trabertgraneau3323]

The new Rogue is looking very beautiful

[@sonartech7721]

Hit TFL Car vidya and Alex on Autos pops up!! I was seriously confused like What’s wrong with my KZbin? Pleasant surprise nonetheless, love both channels. Great review.

[@akupehsluarketatAR]

more like an oversize Nissan Juke plus that cvt will break even before you had your first tyre change

[@rafaelg9016]

The newest CVTs doesn’t have problems

[@RobletoYT]

@@rafaelg9016 people seem to overreact to the CVTs

[@akupehsluarketatAR]

@@rafaelg9016 Its still a Jetco

[@akupehsluarketatAR]

@@RobletoYT u probably havent heard that Nissan's cvt doesnt last very long..

[@rafaelg9016]

akupehsluarketatAR but with a lot of improvements! Newest Nissans doesn’t have CVT problems

[@atvseatexchange2176]

Thanks again for stopping by.

[@PMI551]

Diggin the new logo!

[@frankramirez86]

The only issue with this vehicle is the CVT is so unreliable.

[@seanwalker7259]

Frank Ramirez but yet people still buy it lol

[@alexsurber7057]

My wife's 2010 Rogue's CVT crapped out at 90k miles. Sometimes you get what you pay for. Avoid Nissan crap at all costs.

[@frankramirez86]

@@seanwalker7259 because they are not probably informed about this issues. They need to do a little be of research before buying anything specially vehicles.

[@frankramirez86]

@@alexsurber7057 sorry about that, I hope you and your wife got rid of that thing...

[@letour32rr]

If it still has a Jatco CVT, then no, it doesn’t have what it takes to beat anything.

[@flipper2gv]

All the tech in the world doesn't compensate for a shitty cvt transmission.

[@letour32rr]

@@flipper2gv yup. I have a buddy who is a certified Nissan tech and he said many Jatco CVT’s don’t even make it to the first prescribed transmission service mileage. He said to get any sort of mileage, fluid and filter need to be replaced every 30k miles.

[@flipper2gv]

@@letour32rr I did that on my Nissan and the shit still died on me after 63k miles, a month or two after changing the fluid for the second time (some symptoms started before though).

[@kanishkthirumala736]

THE INTERIOR IS AMAZINGGGG! *MUCH* better than RAV-4 and CR-V!

[@RobletoYT]

Ojai is beautiful! My grandparents live there and I love visiting Ojai

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

Great looking car. Too bad that CVT will likely fail before 100,000 miles

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

@Jonathan Losito Actually, I agree about the front end.

[@levaranoia]

Hate the front end of this thing.

[@franki3Ru550]

It looks futuristic in my opinion

[@levaranoia]

@Hey Hey does have a venue like look which I don't particularly like either.

[@robbo000]

TFL AND ALEX ON AUTOS TOGETHER? ITS A BEAUTIFUL THING

[@davinci05131979]

I don't know why people hate the cvt transmission. I'm on my 3rd rogue and I can tell you the problem is because it's so smooth and you don't hear the rev's, but look down and you'll soon be going pass the speed limit.

[@simplyseven007]

Loved seeing Alex on here! Good people/good people

[@rightlanehog3151]

Changing style is easy for Nissan but raising QDR standards is very difficult. If Alex is taking over reviewing duties for other channels, he should start with Redline. ;-)

[@Spankus28]

Absolutely take Redlines channel. That guy is a chode. He shits on everything he doesn’t like, very biased based on his own wants and needs.

[@ernestagyemang3575]

I don't watch red line any longer cos that guy is too biased. I see him as an anti-Nissan. Period

[@ImYoutubing247]

Jonathan Losito the straightpipes is the best

[@wyw201]

Certainly a game changer in CVT. Now every automaker look at Jatco CVT and see what not to do in CVT design.

[@serguti]

I love the old Rogue and now I love the new design. Thanks for this video.

[@judahnanas9772]

Hopefully the Murano have a similar look upgrade. Or give the Rogue the 3.5 V6 AWD option, it would be AMAZING!!!

[@veldosiaburroughs4948]

Good job 👏 👍

[@johnleslie9493]

Excellent job Alex! Looks like Nissan has made all the right moves with this new Rogue. A more-affordable, roomy, great looking car for the masses. They’ll continue to sell tons of these.

[@scotie690]

Wow the interior looks amazing. My wife needs to change her 2017 for the new gen.

[@franki3Ru550]

Its looks boxy but looks kinda futuristic.. all cars from 2020 and now are starting to have that futuristic look.. I like it!

[@piakirei28]

owning a '13 crv to an '18 rogue, i found the cargo capacity a bit lacking... but keep in mind, i mostly drive it on personal commute by myself. with the shortened 2020 model, i wonder how cargo capacity is more compromised. for future long family drives, i plan on using the roof rack...

[@darryljansen7364]

Like the presentation clear English pertinent comments without the waffle huge: thumbs up!

[@MiguelRamirez-bn9sz]

Very nice, nice exterior, interior , and overall refinement, I would buy one

[@swanblake]

Really made you didn't have Tommy on here. He is the one with the knowledge and would have pointed out the obvious shortcomings of this Nissan. Instead this felt like a Nissan PR campaign

[@stevensingleton7866]

As usual here comes all the haters wasting their time complaining about the CVT, or it’s not reliable, Toyota is better, bla bla bla, I’ve heard it all before. 1. I own a 2016 Rogue, no CVT issues over 70,000 miles. The power is just fine. 2. People are still going to buy it regardless of your stupidity and ridiculous claims of unreliability. Now it would be cool to see more power, the VC Turbo would be a welcome option.

[@maesgramp]

I'm wondering how many people will balk b/c "it's a full second slower than the competition."

[@benmartinez6733]

Rouge, they do well because of the price and what is offer for it. Great job Nissan for keeping it simple, engine an interior. You to Alex.

[@BionicRusty]

I love these videos, I really do TFL vids are all brilliant viewing. but one thing that gets frustrating is that nearly every single thing reviewers (not just TFL) talk about is an optional extra. I use KZbin when I’m researching a new car but nowadays I assume that everything will cost me more. Still a good watch though. 👍👍

[@mlosuno402]

Roman has gotten a lot calmer in this review

[@richardburguillos3118]

Great review... but explain how faking a transmission and allowing it to to to higher revs before faking a shift down to lower revs gets better has mileage than maintaining a smooth acceleration that maximized the revs vs speed for greater MPG. Yea for sport driving I could see wanting to push revs higher.. but for better MPG I would thing the smooth reaction of a true CVT would be better? Yes I once had a Prius and I quickly adjusted to a no shift drive.

[@dexxydoo]

Looks nice!

[@ELP1125]

WE LOVE ALEX!!!!

[@pbentsonable]

Wish it didn’t have the brown with the all charcoal interior. And people need to get over the cvt. Cvts are here to stay and more companies are using them. Hope the got rid of the stadium seating, cause it makes the backseat tight.

[@berksoaks4340]

Not impressed with the new redesign. Say NO to CVT transmissions Or IVT if you Hyundai's marketing team... Disappointing product launch. Looks like Nissan won't be making any major moves in the industry anytime soon

[@TxJK18]

I just got my 2014 rogue totaled by the insurance thanks to a water leak that has been ongoing since day 1, but we never noticed because it was kept in the garage, till two weeks a ago when we had 4 days of rain and notice it. I would never buying another nissan product that it's assembled in the US. I had several Nissan assembled in Japan and Mexico never had an issue with them

[@bryans2790]

Jatco CVT?

[@TheShootersBay]

It's a Nissan stop being idiotic you know it does dummy

[@freerider604]

The Rogue just got better ! Why are they holding out on a larger engine?!?! PS- Great review Alex! So cool to see other KZbinrs collaborating 😀

[@TheJc71693]

I think this is the best looking car in class but I wish would consider adding a phev or hybrid in the future. I would love to see this compete with the Rav4 Prime

[@vstabill36]

Nissan: we'll update it with all the 'styling cues' from all the other manufacturers. Us: we don't like the styling cues from the others.

[@josephfavoredbygod1361]

I wonder if people who keep on commenting on cvt's ever drove a cvt vehicle i own a 2016 2.5liter Rogue/Xtrail...and to me it's an awesome vehicle....i had 2 Mercs 2011 and 2008 models...also currently have a Infiniti Q50t and a Vw Cc/Passatc 2013 model...yet to me the Rogue is nicer to drive...Blessings from Cape Town..South Africa

[@robertebob3596]

Had Honda HRV CVT about 12 years ago and had a Nissan Juke CVT on hire about 2 years ago , both total crap i now have a BMW with 8 speed ZF auto and its awsome. Nuff said.

[@EpicLemonMusic]

The thing is for the same price as a rogue Platinum awd with pano roof and all the little addons you could get a 2020 Rav4 Hybrid Limited AWD New that adds tons of features unavailable on the rogue like cooled seats/rearview camera not to mention gets 42 mpg, 40 more horsepower, tows, higher clearance underbody, much quieter ride cause hybrid, can idle for hours in ev mode, toyota resale value makes any price difference pretty even and the gas mileage gain of 12mpg combine and 15 city will save 1000 a year. Someone please tell me why I am wrong?

[@taylorboyd7463]

Not wrong. Ive driven both tho and the new rogue is way nicer to drive than the rav

[@andrehernandez3193]

Great video

[@chriss1757]

1,300 lbs. Translation, you shouldn't tow anything with your Rouge. Would love to see a review of an SV or SL model. Also, give us a Rock Creek but make it off-road oriented! May be shopping Rouge in 4-5 years if I decide to downsize from my 17 Pathfinder. What does the lower trim dashes look like? Also, I'd love to meet all these people who drag race compact crossover SUV's.

[@queenjerz3190]

I got a 2015 nissan rogue, im bout to upgrade debating between honda CR-V

[@chuchumanga7948]

Is CVT really that bad??

[@digitalimpulse]

DIGITAL SPEEDOMETER!! WE MADE IT BOYS

[@davep2945]

The big problem is Nissan's shortsightedness in how sales of the smaller vehicle can eventually lead to a sale of the larger and more expensive larger vehicle. Meaning now that Nissan is by all accounts about to deliver a Pathfinder that will be worthy of consideration no matter what it's compared against. the Rogue should be a natural stepping stone for Nissan buyers into that next level vehicle. Instead, Nissan continues to limit the Rogue with a CVT and a weaker than it should be engine. The 2.5 without a turbo could deliver 200 horsepower but Nissan won't do it. Their nine speed transmission is all but confirmed for the Pathfinder so they will at least have it available for the Rogue as early as next year. If Nissan would deliver on the power and transmission for the Rogue they'd have a vehicle no one could ignore.

[@cremazie]

Alex is great guy, I watched this video then his own. This is a TFL style review and his own is an extreme detail video. If you plan on making a purchase, go to his channel!

[@antonkozlov9533]

There is an issue with headlights. Little bump on parking lot and you have to buy 1000$ to 2000$v headlight

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

not bad in the rear could use larger under floor storage where do you store the covers ?like it over all id just go with mid trim

[@markhesse2928]

AA -- Alex on Autos EE -- Engineering Explained MM -- Matt Maran RR -- Redline Reviews TFL -- The Fast Lane Car One of these needs to change their name to comply with AVA naming conventions;)

[@jordanaraujo2579]

Surprised no mention of the fact it has no steering column. Totally steer by wire. Seems like kind of a big thing. If you didn't even notice kudos to Nissan for absolutely nailing it to the point where people don't even realize the steering wheel is in no way connected to the rack.

[@afarangi4839]

Shift paddle on a CVT as useful as the shift paddle on a. poodle .....Well done, sir...well done

[@L943973]

Can that front chrome like panel be removed for better a approach angle? Does the new Rogue use ProPilot 2.0?