Is the updated 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport the BEST small SUV value?

There are some changes to the Rogue Sport for 2020. This refresh just isn't on the outside but also on the inside as well. Under the hood is a 2.0L inline-4 that is producing 141HP and is mated to a CVT. It's exterior features a refreshed front end along with updated wheels and a this new color called Nitro Lime. On the inside you will find not only changes to the interior but also the safety tech as well. Is the updated 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport the BEST small SUV value?
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[@TheLocoboy81]

“Undisclosed location”... goes on to say “Florida sun” and pulls up exact location on the built In GPS 😂

[@MyAlexWest]

he is mr bond. i saw him in ferrari. :)

[@matthewrosado2025]

Always love that you review all different type of cars

[@Spike.SpiegeI]

hey Joe! Just want to give you a shout out for all the content from the auto show over the past few days, you guys had like 20 videos! Us viewers appreciate the hustle!!

[@kenny-d3944]

Wow ! Joe the green on Green in this Vid is so Amazing.... So Clear....And may I say your Presentation skills are off the HOOK ! Best car reviewer on U-TUBE Bar none...

[@RaitisRides]

Kenny you are way to kind! I really appreciate you being so awesome!

[@MrBazz26]

Fun fact - the Rogue Sport is called the Qashqai in Europe while the Rogue is called the X-Trail. They are very popular with soccer moms here.

[@renegarneau8956]

Fyi it is also called Quashqai in Canada

[@KnotPhound]

It's also called the Quashai and X-trail in Mexico.

[@NeverB_Gameover]

Soccer Moms are tight.

[@FaisalBash]

It also called x trail in Saudi Arabia but we dont have the qashqai

[@JoeE.]

I prefer this car to be Nissan's Leaf EV car. It looks really nice.

[@DAvidAugustine1]

Another great Nissan review Joe!! can’t wait for you to review the 2020 Nissan Titan!

[@graygirl260]

Great job to you and your wife, whom you obviously adore! Thanks for the in depth video on such a beautiful SUV!

[@cashtonbriggs2135]

Another great review. And your food references are hilarious!!! I don't think I've ever heard Pringles or bananas referred to during a car review. Truly awesome. :)

[@rickI3TrAiN]

I enjoy watching your car reviews!!! Especially the “Twinkie’s”, Yoo-hoo snacks stuff... It makes me giggle all the time lol... 😂

[@nydeco]

You forgot to mention it comes with a CD player which for me was a major selling point. My Hyundai Kona didn't come with one so I went out and bought a portable DVD player which I crammed in my glove compartment. What a pain in the butt every time I wanted use it. Changing CDs while driving was difficult and risky. So glad my 2020 Rogue Sport which I just purchased yesterday comes standard with a CD player. YES!!!

[@jonmo2694]

Oh yey, scratch CDs

[@sandyshoremann7524]

Mr. Raiti, I've been watching a bunch of your videos, being bored with TV but also being a car guy in teh market for such a vehicle. I enjoy the consistency of your approach which helps in comparing models. I will say this Nissan seemed much quieter than most in its class. Our family had a 2014 Rogue Select and it was a very solid and comfortable vehicle compared to other in the class. Now Nissan, how 'bout a 250HP turbo 2liter to put some real sport in it! Here it seems "sport" means "short". Regardless, this vehicle would make a nice work-a-day commuter up in the Snow belt areas of North America, with the bonus of good utility compared to a 4 door sedan.FYI, S-trim all wheel drive models are about $22,5K out the door With current 3000 Nissan cash back. - Sandy

[@rayaa1977]

good review. you covered the most important features for the average buyer. well presented. thank you.

[@metalmike570]

15:35 Yes there is an Eco mode, and a Sport mode - I mean mine has it and it's a Rogue Sport AWD, and just an S model of the same year. I usually just keep mine on normal. The mode buttons are by the left knee area.

[@marypino3125]

I bought a 2020 Rogue Sport SV and I love it. It's in that royal blue color (not sure the name of the color). I moved up from a Mazda 3 sedan. Great ride, offered in great colors and I would recommend this SUV to anyone! Great review. In fact best one on KZbin of this Sport model. I learned alot that the sales person didn't tell me. LOL Thank you!

[@JA-jb4ti]

Awesome!! Glad you love it!

[@bluehunnids887]

Question what’s the big deal on cvt transmissions lot of ppl say they not reliable vs a natural transmissions??

[@TheBluesea101]

i have rouge sport 2020 sv awd model, and i love it, the only problem that i have is when to open the hatch/trunk that there is no way to open it from inside the car or from the key fab, you need to physically get out and open it from outside, and i wonder if there is a hidden button or switch to open it from inside?

[@darenunderwood3135]

Gotta a Nissan qashqai here in England and really loving your reviews Joe 😎🤟

[@azlife4me]

Good honest review. Thanks for doing it.

[@sn4241]

I have 2018 Nissan rouge sv awd never have any problem at all. I love it.

[@owaisseth2183]

Just got this car for a road trip it’s pretty nice and sounds really good 👍

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

I love the color of this SUV! Great job Joe.

[@thomasdefelice6675]

I own the 2020 Nissan rogue sport sl and I love it thanks for the review!

[@RaitisRides]

That is so wonderful Thomas! Thank you for sharing your ownership experience!

[@svenlabots1869]

Love to see how you Americans admire the Rogue Sport! I drive the European small 1.5 diesel (Qashqai Connect), and it's still smooth as a sacred little candy ass. Mine was manufactured in Switzerland, and the British, who designed it, love it for its 50 mpg dazzling fuel economy. It is indeed, a fabulous car....💓🐼👍

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great info.

[@sachemrock]

Love the color and the way the Sport slots in between the Kicks and the Rogue regular! 😆

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one Robert.

[@ritzie3131]

Me too!

[@lakesadmin3622]

I love mine with the exception of the oddly offset steering column.

[@secordman]

Driving an SL AWD high trim rental of the Qashqai (Canada). I like how it drives, very smooth, as with your experience. The cargo area is pretty large for its class, and I have no problems with acceleration. The price tag for this trim though is excessive. If they could make one car instead of this and the Kicks, price it somewhere in between, then you have a winner. Also my head touches the roof if I raise the seat to what I prefer. Sunroof takes away from headroom of course too. 6 feet tall.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great input and perspective.

[@EchoAccord]

Can I ask but why don’t you like props for the hood? I honestly think it’s smart because that way you don’t have to worry about replacing the cylinders if they fail.

[@nydeco1234]

I just bought a 2020 Rogue Sport and I have 2 major complaints that buyers should be aware of: It is grossly under powered and I have trouble accelerating when I suddenly need to, and second, it does't have a dial pad on the touchscreen which I often need when in the middle of a phone call. If you are asked to select 1 for customer service, or 2 for the plumbing dept. etc, you can''t do it on your touchscreen because there is no dial pad. The dialpad is present on my 2018 Hyundai Kona but not on my 2020 Rogue Sport.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great input from your ownership!

[@nydeco]

I don't think you actually read my comment. I said the car is under powered and doesn't offer a dial pad when on a phone call. These are negatives not positives.

[@kizlar4eva]

@@nydeco u might have to connect ur phone through USB wire, and should be able to see dial pad?

[@quincyrhinehart3635]

I have this suv you have to take off bit slow so it won’t accelerate too loud in put it in sport mode it gain a bit speed or if you want real speed throw a turbo in it

[@westcoast708]

good stuff joe love everything but they got too change that cvt ..then u got a winner ..

[@LeadfootLou]

Interesting color. The rims are different. Outstanding review Joe. Could be a good purchase for the Mrs. 👍

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Louis! There is no way Lori would buy this.

[@LeadfootLou]

Raiti's Rides - The wife has been thinking about picking up a subcompact AWD suv this fall. She didn’t like the lime color either. I may try and talk her into a Hyundai Kona. The Kona has received good reviews.

[@ritzie3131]

@@LeadfootLou Nitro Lime is a color you either love or hate. I love. The other choice was a neon orange, that was sharp too. I test drove a Kona. Liked the styling, but I felt it was "tighter" inside. Probably by now you have made your decision.

[@LeadfootLou]

Ritzie - Thanks for the info. We ended up getting the wife a brand new 2019 Hyundai Tucson in red. She’s still getting used to it. It is the SEL AWD trim.

[@thebeastly5645]

Great review joe :)

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@TheBluesea101]

i have rouge sport 2020 sv awd model, and i love it, the only problem that i have is when to open the hatch/trunk that there is no way to open it from inside the car or from the key fab, you need to physically get out and open it from outside, and i wonder if there is a hidden button or switch to open it from inside?

[@hgl255]

Love the color 💚

[@Boomtendo4tw]

I like the Juke. It’s funky and fun

[@PorscheCayenneLover]

Boom tendo I miss the Juke like crazy, the Kicks is an absolute piece of garbage 🤬🤬🤬 . Nissan needs to wake up ASAP, their SUV lineup is horrendous. I used to love Nissan and was a fanboy, but now I really dislike the brand. and their lineup.

[@lisas5346]

I have a 2019 Rogue sport and I love it.

[@chocpink2464]

How is it on gas?

[@lisas5346]

Choc Pink I hardly ever drive because of the pandemic and before that I was taking the bus to work, so I don’t need to get gas often. The last time I went to the gas station was June 29.

[@kendelion]

Damn I remember having to Quality Check this color in Mitsubishi plant in Soja. This is one of the hardest to get without defects.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your input and perspective on this one!

[@motrs1206]

Very nice. Love the steering wheel.

[@davidducovny1367]

Nissan forgot to put the "winking smiley face emoji" next to the sport badge :-))

[@nightmarah916]

this convinced me to check it out. Thanks!

[@jonr2192]

If you are thinking of purchasing a vehicle like this, I would recommend something like a vw taos

[@jonr2192]

Nissan has horrible transmissions, I'm talking out of experience so I would never recommend a nissan.

[@MiguelLopez-fh7vx]

We have had the qashqai since 2007 over here

[@noscrubbubblez6515]

Last I heard the Kona electric is the one to beat; lowest center gravity, 300 torque, you don't bump your head getting in an out. They went crazy and sold out?

[@jsilverchannel]

Great vehicle. 2 years in, virtually no complaints.

[@SG-J]

J Silver I know right. All these haters that say it sucks/breaks have never owned one and just repeat everything they see on the internet or just buy used cars that have never been maintained.

[@jsilverchannel]

@@SG-J Exactly. They must really love watching each and every Nissan video..

[@jeremiahbeck7440]

I’m thinking about getting one. I loved my test drive for the most part but the power of the vehicle really underwhelmed me. Everything else about it was pretty good tho. The space in the back seat concerned me but I don’t take people around often so it doesn’t really concern me. What are some things that could be concerning?

[@jsilverchannel]

@@jeremiahbeck7440 I think I would buy a Rogue now. It has more cargo space, more hp, and it gets the same mpg. The 2021 Rogue looks nice.

[@vlz.matthew]

no complaints about slow acceleration and bad braking performance?

[@mustafanajeeb7859]

Good review & great Nissan.

[@itsjosephhenry]

Whats good with the moon roof?

[@briflowers27]

I have been doing so much research trying to decide which I prefer. regular or sport version. and in the end I think i just need to go to a dealer and test drive. but i dont want to be THAT customer who comes in knowing i'm not looking to buy any time soon. It's more like motivation to save up money for a down payment for when i am ready to buy

[@RaitisRides]

I would go sport!

[@dionwilliams6841]

Looks almost identical to my '18. I lowered it using the Qashqai as a reference.

[@RaitisRides]

Very cool!

[@name4379]

Didn’t know it was called the Rogue Sport, in Canada they call it the Qashquai (or something like that)

[@mystictk4149]

It feels so different seeing them in person.

[@RaitisRides]

I totally agree with you!

[@v88dicky32]

Ah, the Nissan Qashqai, built in my hometown here in the UK. Affectionately called the 'Wearside Wheelie-bin' 😂

[@vlz.matthew]

they put different engines in the Qashqai's so you dont have the stupid cvt

[@agentkirby4104]

I like the color I wish they had it on the Normal rouge

[@acromerog5059]

Great video

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that!

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

Known as the Nissan Qashqai in Europe. These are made in Sunderland near Newcastle upon Tyne, and are very common in the UK.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing this great info Dave!

[@ndhanny4808]

Waiting for 2021 rouge review joe

[@SgtAlexx]

10:39 "Once you get in you can just hit it real quick ;)"

[@montanadrive]

I have got the same car. In my opinion, this engine could be more powerful and faster. But overal drives well. I have being thinking in change the exaust system for more performance. Please anyone advise. Thank you.

[@jackeaker9192]

There is both sport and eco.to the left of the wheel and under

[@flatrockufo]

At 32K it should have a 10 inch infotainment screen. And a BIG ZONK!! , for not having ventilated front seats 😞

[@thomasdefelice6675]

Hey buddy I enjoy your video but I have the 2020 Nissan rogue sport sl and it does come with 3 different driving modes Eco, sport and normal

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great info and your support!

[@metalmike570]

It's funny to me because mine's an AWD S and it has the modes too. I don't use them though but I probably should on the highway.

[@davidducovny1367]

why do they call this rogue sport , without a turbo-charged engine ? i don't get it...

[@karontowns8088]

15:35 it dose have a sport mode and eco it’s on the left side at the bottom by the steering wheel

[@bluehunnids887]

Dat color SLAPSS!

[@melvin3r512]

l like this vehicle in SL AWD trim but the 141hp will do nothing for me. No sport mode? No manual shifting? RPM will rev way to high for my tastes

[@metalmike570]

He's wrong, I have an S AWD, and it has the 3 modes. The buttons are low by the left knee on the dashboard.

[@infidel24]

Don't know if I possibly missed it, does it have android auto and apple car play? Thanks

[@aubrimcdermott5128]

don I have one an SV model and it does have apple car play but you need to plug it into USB

[@kevinclavijo6954]

Isn’t the Nissan Juke coming back tho?

[@magnet8185]

whats the difference between sport and platinum

[@Nismo3]

It‘s the best selling SUV in it‘s class in europe. 👍

[@RealKevGotEm]

I was given this as my rental car and I’m so spoiled with my 6 speed Mazda I hate the CVT😅

[@bosspranks8349]

Why aren't we pointing out that the gps still seems dated has nissan did anything to fix this

[@ceiwandavis6533]

Can you review the Kia seltos like actually driving it it’s at dealerships now

[@deni8814]

Why didn't they just use the 2.5 liter

[@ritchiepauli]

what did they do about the wipers hitting the hood when you want to put them up

[@RaitisRides]

Spaced them out more.

[@54john2]

Hi Joe I like that watch you have on. What make is it and size is it in mm?

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks John for noticing. The watch is an Invicta. It has an adjustable band.

[@54john2]

Raiti's Rides thanks Joe I’ve been looking at that brand on Amazon and am thinking about buying one. By the way I love your videos watch them all..👍👍

[@bluesky5384]

I rented one and it was not great. Why does Nissan have so many small crossovers?

[@VictorLeEPICVIC951]

Hoping for a new redesigned Rogue??? 😂 Great vid, Joe!

[@dennisraybone7671]

its only called the "rogue sport" in the US.. the rest of the world it is called the Qashqai... I'vw had mine in Canada since 2018 same colour.

[@christiangarcia9307]

Looks nice,nissan is getting better .🙂

[@TinoMiller]

Everything about the front looks very interesting in this Rogue Sport .. The interior is innovative

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you like this one!

[@raficoutya2904]

rogue was one of the 1st cars to come with 360 cam, before all the luxury models....

[@RaitisRides]

So true!

[@kevinclavijo6954]

Yup! Nissan started it

[@DraaelD]

I've always loved this vehicle but they really need to do something about that infotainment system. No Smart phone integration? Poor.

[@akila219]

juke is still sold in Europe, way better than the old juke and the current kicks. wish they sold it here in the states.

[@anescarrera7986]

In europe it named qashqai. Rogue sport it s in us i believe

[@jsilverchannel]

Qashqai in Canada too

[@aperxmim]

This is a great commute vehicle

[@MyAlexWest]

average+

[@Brooklyn1530]

Lmao no its not

[@charleneleber1933]

what is the black box behind the rear-view mirror?

[@milestraysandor5901]

That's typically the spot where you see front facing cameras (pointed at the road ahead) for active lane keep assist systems, adaptive cruise control, or other advanced safety features - depending on the vehicle. Since the space between the rear view mirror and the windshield is typically unused space anyways it makes sense to put something there that could help improve overall safety.

[@kishankish5438]

Nissan really needs to redesign the 1. Frontier 2. Pathfinder 3. Rogue 4. Rogue sport And bring back the xterra or a propper midsize bof based suv!!!

[@bryceno5385]

Another great video! Any plans to review a 2020 Toyota CHR? Maybe XLE or Limited trim?

[@RaitisRides]

Yes sir Brycen! I will will get the CHR together!

[@bryceno5385]

@@RaitisRides Awesome looking forward to it! 😁

[@TheRailShooter]

I was clicking on this thinking Doug reviewed it

[@RaitisRides]

That's interesting.

[@His_Scout_Sixty]

You should start sitting in the middle passenger seat. I’ve been in a lot of cars and it’s very uncomfortable. I have three kids and they always fight for the side seats.

[@zjones9876]

Need to zonk for that ugly steering column circle where the key ignition would be in lower trims.

[@JayPatel-tx1zc]

Sup Joe. Sorry I'm late Joe I was brushing my Bones LOL 🤣.

[@RaitisRides]

No problem man! You have to do you first!

[@JayPatel-tx1zc]

@@RaitisRides I know right. I already ate my dinner very early today because I want to " Chill Like A Villain " LOL 🤣 😎.

[@RaitisRides]

@@JayPatel-tx1zc I've heard that some where before!

[@JayPatel-tx1zc]

@@RaitisRides LOL

[@PicoFromTX]

Are car dealers giving a big discount for the highlighter paint jobs? Because that's the only way I could see someone choosing that. Out of all the current car trends, that's the biggest one I can't stand.

[@RaitisRides]

LMAO! You are hilarious!

[@theburgermeister7214]

If this had an optional more powerful engine I would probably own one by now. Even if its on the top level trim only

[@RaitisRides]

I know how you feel Brayden!

[@theburgermeister7214]

@@RaitisRides im looking for a town / occasional highway car to hold 2 kids. This would be perfect but the power is lacking. Looking at the crosstrek with the 2.5 or even an outlander sport with the 2.4.

[@quincyrhinehart3635]

you Can always add an turbo on it will gain more horsepower

[@rayrivera934]

It doesn't have a spare tire ,but they not showing everyone the most important emergency part ?

[@errittsmith4536]

I’m waiting to see what my insurance is doing with my car but I have a 2018.5 Nissan saved at a dealership here in town it is a used vehicle

[@sophonchan4402]

Highway looks familiar from all the car and bike racing videos 😂

[@jayduke3373]

6:03 how does he say it with a straight face...........

[@NeverB_Gameover]

The Nissan Puke was underrated.

[@JA-jb4ti]

What?! Be nice!

[@ayyazmahmood2197]

15:55 Hopefully this Rogue has a large radiator, because that's a lot of heat building up from that constant high revving lol

[@HiPlains1]

No its just how those CVT's sound during hard acceleration. They sound awful. Simulated gears just make matters worse. But with normal driving they are wonderful. Very smooth. And that is how you should drive them. I used to own a 2012 sentra that had this same 2.0 with CVT and it was a very nice compact. Lots of room and buttery smooth. It had pretty good passing power on the interstate and revved up nicely. But around town it sounded like ass if you pushed it from the line. Terrible actually.

[@dillonh321]

@@HiPlains1 How was it reliability wise?

[@67daltonknox]

If you don't mind replacing the Jatco CVT every 40,000.

[@deni8814]

Mine has 190,000 miles its 2008, not a single issue

[@JA-jb4ti]

Oh please

[@JA-jb4ti]

@@deni8814 that’s great to hear!

[@imlamar2011]

Saw this wanted it over a Altima a d a Max

[@RaitisRides]

Very cool!

[@brando2066]

10:47 I guess that explains why people drive these things like gtrs

[@gingerbreadman5756]

I like that you review ALL cars no matter the intended demographic, price range, level of luxury or performance. With that all that being said Nissan has lost its way and the “sport” moniker these days has nothing to do with performance it’s strictly an appearance pkg ... tragic 🤣🤣 ... CVT transmission 🤢🤮

[@metalmike570]

Most Rogue Sports are AWD (All Wheel Drive), and do have Eco and Sport mode buttons. This is the one that I have.

[@tinhinnh]

finally looks like the Cashcow in EU