2023 Nissan Rogue SV | So Normal It Hurts

We do a quick review of the new 2023 Nissan Rogue and discuss why this car is a good value at $30,000. This crossover makes sense on multiple levels; however, is it enough to lure people with a simple approach?
Others to consider are Honda CRV, Hyundai Tucson, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, and Chevy Blazer.
#cars #nissan #npc
Index:
00:00 Interior Exterior
1:45 Mechanical Impressions
3:30 Driving Impressions
8:49 Final Thoughts

[@kgjung2310]

Always a joy watching Mark and Jack driving their most favorite type of car in the world: A small CUV turbo with a CVT transmission. You can just see the glee in their faces.

[@entertained...]

agreed; i was surprised they didn't take it to autobahn.

[@rahatchoudhury175]

@@entertained... they better talk to the Nissan engineers for this one. We need a 1hr special by next week

[@janoycresnova9156]

Honestly these affordable car reviews are much more enjoyable and useful for us. I couldn't care less about them trying out a $200k car. Of course its going to be great. It better be for $200k. The point is its completely unaffordable/useless for 99% of their viewers.

[@MLHunt]

@@janoycresnova9156 just so

[@tails300]

Don’t forget variable compression too. It screams “sign me up for an extended warranty”.

[@Josh-cw8by]

When Honda and Toyota say no to your credit score, Nissan and Mitsubishi always have your back!

[@JJFLD]

Honestly the only reason why this boring car exists.

[@Josh-cw8by]

@@kevinm2025 Who makes a good vehicle?

[@bradIeyscarreviews]

​@@Josh-cw8by his mom

[@devongee1776]

Not true lol first of all I don't know what yall be smoking if you're trying to imply that Hondas or Toyotas are any more premium than a Nissan. All of these Japanese economy brands are dookie in plenty of their own ways. Where they are similar is price. It's up to a bank to decide if they'll let you finance a car or not. In the argument for Nissan when it comes to a lease anyway which you HAVE to do through Nissan financing, I was denied a Maxima Platinum back in 2017 or 18 despite my CS being fine, because I didn't have a long enough credit history for them. Ended up being a blessing in disguise as I got the Kia Stinger GT2 instead several months later. Way better than all these Japanese cars

[@patthonsirilim5739]

@UCpiE0ubZ9eed8xm50O09Ifw Toyota is not crap i own many super car and super bike but my buiness empire was build on the back of toyota comercial hilux carrying tons and tons goods day in and day out in harsh weather with very little and cheap service and they all have been rock solid keeping my bottom line healthy and free of unexpected expense i can do without my cars and bike but not without my fleet of toyota trucks.

[@Ch3mG33k]

I rented one of these a couple weeks ago and honestly, this thing is fantastic. It's incredibly comfortable, quiet, roomy, and actually looks pretty nice for a "normal" car.

[@BCJDM]

Yeah people who haven't driven one think it's awful but it's really not, they're quite comfortable

[@junobd]

So I had one for a rental, and yeah at the price point it honestly isn’t too bad at all! It made this weird popping sound in the steering rack coming off center frequently but other than that, it was competent, the AWD system worked well, and it had room and space, if you’re just needing an affordable car, why not

[@yanboa]

@BronzeXV70 100%.

[@yanboa]

I tried the last 3 gens of Rogue, and the previous two were frankly terrible, but this one was surprisingly good. (Rental car, of course. Nissan truly is the top rental fleet provider now..)

[@jwagner1993]

"car"

[@PotatosPotatoes]

Thank you for doing reviews on real cars that real people drive. I'm so bored of the channels that focus only on $200k super SUVs.

[@MARTINRIGGSS]

I agree. While it’s cool to watch those type of videos. I would prefer to see everyday cars that you’ll actually encounter on the road. Like this Nissan.

[@vr6gls]

I’m just sick of SUV’s period.

[@janoycresnova9156]

Exactly, lots of car youtube channels fall in love with the super cars and get out of touch with what regular viewers wants and needs.

[@jacobsmith5543]

Well said. Agreed.

[@AyAy008]

The ultimate "No credit? No problem!" family SUV.

[@nicblank09]

😂

[@trinidaddy3178]

Mitsubishi Eclipse cross

[@MrIlovebmw86]

Lol but why is this so accurate

[@lancercool1992]

@@trinidaddy3178 this puts up a close battle with anything mitsubishi

[@Josh-cw8by]

Hahaha. Truth.

[@rmp5s]

Nissan really has nailed the "an car" aspect of the industry. I see TONS of these things around town.

[@Heatranoveryou]

its the price. nissan has the lowest price.

[@rmp5s]

@@Heatranoveryou It's not just price. It's value. Sure, it's cheap, but it's also good...especially for the price.

[@bradcast2967]

@@Heatranoveryou Lol nah. Much better product than a RAV4 with nicer design 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@OceansBane]

I’ll take a RAV4 any day for outdoor activities and road trips. I’ll stick to the Rogue as my daily commute and beater.

[@spol1622]

@@Heatranoveryou I do not think so; higher trims are pricey.

[@meatbeansandcheese]

This is the kind of vehicle you sit behind in traffic and it progressively makes you more and more frustrated until you’re forced to pass it.

[@12ealDealOfficial]

The kind of car with a rear windshield sticker of a dog wearing aviators and the caption "dog mom."

[@cyny6305]

Why does this car frustrate you? Are you just annoyed by the brand? Do you make assumptions about the people driving them? I'm sure they don't mean to ruin your day.

[@meatbeansandcheese]

@@cyny6305 who’s making assumptions here? Me or you?

[@janoycresnova9156]

If certain vehicles frustrate you so much just by looking at them, you've got some screws loose.

[@meatbeansandcheese]

@@janoycresnova9156 I’ll seek counseling. You’re right. Would you recommend I ask for help with this car specifically or include CRV’s, Prius, and all KIA’s?

[@PatrickLino]

Going from reviewing the C8 Z06 to the Nissan Rouge is hilarious. You guys are the best hahaha

[@augustortiz]

I might be a cynic but I seriously enjoy their reviews of npc mobiles more than the special cars.

[@janoycresnova9156]

@@augustortiz Vast majority of the viewers feel the same way. Very few here actually want and can afford C8 Z06. It's a useless vehicle for many.

[@james2042]

@@augustortiz Nah I'm the same way, because they really have to dive into an npc car from a daily drivability standpoint to be able to talk about differences and make comparisons. That is what most of us humans care about, as specialty cars are more documentary pieces about things no ones gonna ever own. Hearing their real thoughts on "what actually makes this stand out from the 17 other cars in this category" actually is more interesting than anything.

[@openranks4519]

Foolish comment

[@openranks4519]

🤡

[@dmc7911]

The ultimate vehicle for people that don't care about vehicles. It does very well at appealing to those folks. I really like how you guys review cars through the lens of the intended buyer, you do that better than anybody on KZbin.

[@maximo90019]

Thanks for doing this!!!! With the economy slowing and average car payments $600 and $1,000, it’s helpful to have a revisit

[@JoeLeasure]

I love the way you guys can be total car snobs down to the most minute details, but still completely understand how this car is appealing to people. Good job guys.

[@MrDolphinDives]

This is the equivalent of 'calling your doctor after 4 hours' after the back to back Z06 and GT500 videos.

[@Kevin-xz4jq]

At this price point, reliability really matters. Buyers of 30k suvs can't afford to have it constantly in the shop. (Money wise..or time wise). In that case i really think that when analyzing the Rav, crv, rogue, etc, a lot of emphasis should be placed on dealer quality and reliability.

[@anthonywoodward2027]

hundred percent agree; as i get older, i appreciate more and more cars that just work

[@BusanDalint]

my 2016 nissan rogue is on 180k miles with no service at all so far

[@Muggs666]

Nissan and Reliability. Pick one

[@AIlSystemsGo]

@@BusanDalint my 2015 was at 85k miles with no service done to either.

[@speedracer2please]

Absolutely. My mom was a die-hard Nissan fan until the CVT on her 2014 Rogue imploded and sent her into a debt spiral. I'll never trust them again. And what else are you buying a 30k suv for if you can't trust it with basic commuting for 5 years?

[@joshua.harazin]

Nissan Rogue. The official car of driving at night with just your DLRs on.

[@driver8sk]

Not sure how it is in the rest of the country, but my local Nissan dealer appears to be a high-risk credit business that happens to sell cars too. I went car shopping with my wife and stood in the dealership while some of the most harrowing human drama I've ever seen played out around us. After a solid 10 minutes of nobody acknowledging our existence, we moved on.

[@joshuamccormick5497]

They knew you weren’t going to get a 26% interest rate so they weren’t going to make as much money on you as the… others

[@Cheesus4jesus]

Love these daily driver type reviews. Honest. No screaming and hype. People are looking for reliable vehicles because a car is a huge investment for regular folks.

[@VaunShiz]

It's funny , as someone who dailies a sports car , I got one of these as a rental when I went out of state , weirdly enjoyed it, very easy to drive and just relax

[@EmoDKTsuchiya]

That's called "growing up"

[@SplosionMovies]

I realized i like these NPC car reviews because i like the perspective SG brings to the table. :)

[@patrickstaresina3902]

Great Review. We bought a Rogue SV last week and I love it. It's comfortable, tight, reasonably priced, fuel efficient, loaded with features, and perfect for my family. I'm OK with boring, but we got it in Caspian Blue, which we really like.

[@thaddeuscpg6740]

For $35,000, the features you get and the driving expierence is fantastic. Getting 35+ MPG and all the "higher" end features like the sunroof and heated features along with all the safety features make this a really solid AWD family SUV

[@anAmishGuy]

The best thing about the Rouge is that Nissan can build them in decent numbers, while a lot of other car companies are still failing at that. In 2022 it's actually kind of a big deal that you can go to a dealer and see Rogues in different trims and colors and go for a test drive and figure out which one you like. Plus when you search online there are actual prices listed, and not just "Contact Dealer For Price" for the one vehicle within 200 miles that's close to what you wanted and sorry it just sold but we'll take your deposit and let you know when we (probably) get another one like it in a couple months. Bravo, Nissan.

[@stevev1008]

Great point, I got to test drive this in 2 different dealerships and took it home, no mark ups just added features I didn't mind like window tints and door gaurds.

[@dforrest4503]

I always appreciate that you review vehicles many of us can actually afford. I would have liked a better analysis of how the 1.5 liter compares to last year’s 2.5liter engine.

[@savagegeese]

It feels very similar to the 4 popper. However it's dead off the line and runs out of steam at high RPM which is to be expected. In heat power gets more inconsistent.

[@dforrest4503]

@@savagegeese thanks for the reply!

[@harryb2683]

@@savagegeese If your 2022/2023 Rogue is "dead off the line" then you need to have it checked by the dealer. My 2022 Rogue will snap your head back with full throttle from a dead stop and then accelerate briskly to freeway speed. It out runs my Chrysler 300 3.5 V6 stop light to stop light.

[@clearcut6818]

@@harryb2683 you're exaggerating.

[@seanm3ify]

Lol “ snaps your head back”. What a jabrone!

[@MLHunt]

Good, practical review. You guys, in addition to being drolly entertaining, are the best on YT at giving people the sort of information they are looking for for the particular unit you're reviewing. I had a 2021 Versa for a couple weeks while my car was in the shop about a year ago. It was a surprisingly pleasant little car to drive. This seems similar. If I were in the market for something like this it'd definitely be on my list.

[@outbackwack368]

I had a '21 Rogue rental in Hawaii and it really surprised me. Relatively quiet, comfortable, zippy, roomy, functional, reliable and 39mpg going up and down all those mountains for a week. What's not to like about that?

[@stevev1008]

In the 2022-3 models it get 20hp more.

[@Monza62000]

@@stevev1008 thats not much more an i will take my 2018 rogue over the new ones ..

[@chrislim7976]

For some reason when I think Nissan I think honeymoon period.

[@ofcbob6391]

@@stevev1008 That's because it's a whole different engine for 22 and 23, turbo for one, and variable compression for another.

[@shafiulislamrion5671]

I have rented one of these last week. I enjoyed my ride. I drove around 800 miles in 24 hours and I have no complaints about this car. If I had money, I would definitely upgrade from my 2012 nissan sentra.

[@jimbo7577]

I wanted a rav4 hybrid but was getting pretty tired of the greedy tactics from the dealers,so i bought the rogue sv and I really like it. It's fun to drive and the mileage is great, 35+mpg around town if you don't have a lead foot. The 3 cyl vc turbo mated to a cvt is a leap of faith, but surprisingly, the revs under normal acceleration and driving are as low as a 6 cyl car, wow...

[@purgatory1813]

Have you had any problems with your Rouge since? Mainly the transmission?

[@jimbo7577]

@@purgatory1813 Still happy with the Rouge. No problems at all.

[@trialbygaming4588]

I'm gonna tell you now from what I've experienced testing driving it, I agree with all your points, the car drives well, is spacious for the category, has every modern amenity that brands like mazda don't have(touch screen and no track pad) the shifter is also a design that feels new, and the car looks great, for the money, assuming reliability is no issue, this is one of the best cars to get. Can you get something nicer? Of course, can you get something faster? Yes. BUT the stand out star for this car(which I feel you didn't touch on as much as I thought you would've) is the engine. This car proves that you don't need 300hp and 300lbs of torque, 201 and 220 with the way this car is tuned allows it to feel way punchier than it is, and for me even woth the CVt beats out all the mainstream engines that arnt the upgraded engines of these cars. But even the upgraded engines didn't nessarily out box this engine by all that much in its usable power range(obv v6 will pull to redline and then some) now the most exciting thing about this proposition is what this engine could do across nissan and ultimately mitsubishi's line up. This engine choice with the same 201 and 220 power figures would turn every vehicle premium. For the exception of course of anything bigger than the rogue, but everything smaller would literally feel hot Rodded up, without the need for 300hp or for thay matter a 40k dollar price Tag, which is why I say specifically that this engine provides for usable and affordable speed if nissan/mitsubishi decide to go that route.

[@PKDesigns2011]

Hit this spot on, Ty for sharing, appreciate the feedback.

[@benjamindoyle668]

Nice to see Nissan beginning to try again. Not as bad as I thought, that's for sure.

[@R8andGT3Fan]

That "six cylinder" noise...WTF? 😅 Nice and informative review, as always...I didn't know these were this good!

[@BCJDM]

Who said it was a 6 cylinder sound??

[@R8andGT3Fan]

@@BCJDM Me? 😅

[@Hana2736_]

It's a 3 cyl so the math works out

[@JohnDoe-vh4rt]

This 3-cylinder sounds good! It sounds related to the VQ35.

[@nickscapellato8248]

I'm not ashamed to admit I really like how simple and straightforward the interior layout is - I actually don't mind the exterior styling either. If it weren't for the CVT I would actually consider one.

[@_Makanko_]

I appreciate your take on this car. There are a lot of people that buy these. I'll probably go from my current sedan to a SUV crossover thing because growing kids and a dog need space. That's just how life evolved in my case. At this price point I favor dealer network, reliability and the little extras you could get like rear sensors-camera, adaptive cruise and the like.

[@Anonymous-ji4sb]

I have a 2019 Rogue, this is my second one. I like them a lot. The first one held it’s value.

[@firebird890]

Just bought a 2023 Rogue SL AWD it was a dealer demo and it only had 1600 miles on it, very nice love it!

[@ofcbob6391]

I have a 22 SV FWD. Thinking of getting a 23 SL with AWD. I feel torque steer when turning out and needing it to go, also wheel chirp, the engine wants to GO! I'm wondering if the AWD will settle both issues for me. I get 33 mpg overall with 10K miles on it, good to see your mpg figures with the AWD, as I drive easy with my Rogue too.

[@guyallphin1295]

I have had mine for a year and I absolutely LOVE it! Mine is the AWD. I get 37 MPG on the 2 lane black tops that I normally drive @ 60 MPH. The last highway trip I went on I averaged 33.7 MPG @ 75 and 80 MPH. That is pretty impressive. I'm an old fella,, so,, I drive really mellow. That said. If you need the 201 HP just punch it while you are going 65 MPH! This car might not seem like much "off the line" but it will sit you back in those comfy quilted leather seats my Platinum has!!!!! I was shocked the first time I punched it passing an 18 wheeeler. ISYN! If the CVT holds up??? this is a game changer in it's class. IMHO. Rev

[@ofcbob6391]

I have a 22 SV FWD. Thinking of getting a 23 with AWD. I feel torque steer when turning out and needing it to go, also wheel chirp, the engine wants to GO! I'm wondering if the AWD will settle both issues for me. I get 33 mpg overall with 10K miles on it, good to see your mpg figures with the AWD, as I drive easy with my Rogue too.

[@Chet_24]

Im buying one of these in six days. My 2008 Pontiac finally got it's death blow. After $8k in repairs, no more. Taking a bit of a leap of faith, but the cx50 turbo will cost me $125 more per month and the dealership is 3 hrs away. Itll be my first new car purchase.

[@millefeuille8851]

this is my rental car for the next month. It's fantastic. even at the base model it's just great. cabin is quiet, insanely comfortable. thinking of getting this after my 2021 Honda crv lease ends soon

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Nissan cabins are sooo ergonomic. From the the way the maintain space in the door bins, to how the window switches fall to hand, the placement of the start button, the feel of the wheel. I think its a great space. The Rogue now looks distinct and interesting imo (BMW stole their look) and now the line up offers lots you can option. The big news tho for this year rogue was the KR15DDT! A Variable Compression, turbocharged *3 cylinder* engine. Its making modest power at just over 200, and at best makes a Rogue move like a 4th Gen Altima. (If that was fake engine noise, they made it sound alot like a vr interestingly enough…) VC-Turbo’s are likely the last mass market new style of gas powered engine the roads will see, I think a deep dive into one would be very interesting

[@Nathan_Jay]

Sucks fhat they all have tons of problems in the VC-Turbo engines, not to mention the 9AT & CVT

[@slowspecv69]

@@Nathan_Jay 2.0 vc turbo doesn’t seem to be having anymore issues then a 2.0 accord, don’t know about the 1.5 tho

[@spol1622]

​@@Nathan_Jay where did you read about that?

[@josephmitchell919]

I agree with everything you guys spoke on about all these NPC SUVs being so good yet so similar, another large factor on peoples choices especially now is the availability, pricing, and dealer experience. Im a broker in Long Island and the best pricing and inventory we have ATM is mazda dodge and hyundai so thats what we push. This is also why i dont get hung up on msrps these days either bc mark ups incentives etc cheap can be expensive and vice versa IE a durango RT being another 15 per month but 5 10k more msrp. happy shpping everyone!

[@FemaleSneakerHead430]

Just bought this car today! I love it!

[@pt93music]

The most important line in this video "Assuming it's going to be reliable."

[@hudsonbarczak2798]

that 1.5 3 cyl actually sounds pretty good ngl

[@ARentz07]

I couldn't hear it over the fake engine noise.

[@kalmmonke5037]

honda s660 reviewd by jay emm sounds good , small line 3

[@staciecarverd8136]

Always enjoy your reviews, even if I'm watching it year(s) after its release. Love the sarcasm and way those things can also be praised for their real-world usefulness and practicality. I've worked at both Toyota and Nissan dealerships and can say while Toyota receives all this praise, they're not immune from their glitches with their AWD CUV/minivans. Sure, we stocked CVTs at NIssan, but we never needed to stock driveshafts and rear differential units for all AWD models -- nor sold out of them all within a single day, or two. BTW: A Subaru tech told me their issues with CVTs in some of their lineup is horrendous too; we just don't hear about those issues as much. That said, my choice for a CUV would be the Rogue. They're fairly priced, reliable(CVT aside -- but still a trade-off w/Toyota for potential other driveline issues), and they just look better inside and out. The Rogue may blend in more, but at least it doesn't look overwrought as though it was trying too hard to convince you it's an off-road capable vehicle -- it will never be close to a Cherokee Trailhawk, and not even a Bronco Sport Badlands -- which, both, also look better than the Rav4, too.

[@Mo.Jo.]

I had to rent the last generation Rouge for a couple of days and i was pleasantly surprised as to how spacious, open and comfortable it was. It also seemed to have decent pick up despite the CVT, perhaps it was still newish and didn't have a ton of miles on it and hence less wear and tear. I wouldn't touch a Nissan/Jatco CVT anymore even though I used to own a 2009 Sentra SE-R that never failed on me.

[@marcusmcneal7453]

I’ve rented one of these and a Maxima. I’m actually impressed by these from Nissan. Are they the best things ever? God no. But they’re always comfortable, nice to drive, and have good infotainment. The VQ Maxima’s are especially fun.

[@questioner1596]

The SE-R Spec V option of the same era was pretty temping with the manual transmission, but is quite similar to the modern Civic Si.

[@Suction_]

Just got our 2020 rogue swapped out for a 2023. Man it’s an improvement. Not really, it’s a work vehicle so I just set the cruise and go. However. Nissan NEEDS to fix their fucking infotainment and how it crashes EVERY SINGLE TIME when I make or take a call on teams.

[@ofcbob6391]

It's a great product in the SV trim, has all the safety features that you'd have to "opt" for in many competitors. Fit and finish is great. And..in Nov of 22, they are even discounting the SV, dealers have a lot of them now. Hard to find the light gray interior tho.

[@BroadwayLTDProductions]

Yeah the SV is a happy medium. The S is bare bones and the SL is so expensive, you may as well get a Pathfinder or an Infiniti QX50.

[@lordolunch]

As the owner of a 2022 Altima, I can forgive the emptiness I feel in driving experience. The car feels so much better than comparable Toyota products, bested only perhaps by the Accord.

[@bextar6365]

We own 2 Santa FEs 2019 & 2020 with 8 spd trans and 2.4 engines . Must say we luv-em !!! No problems.

[@MegaRetr]

Great video as always

[@daianaxi1295]

I didnt click this video to hear you roast my favorite car the whole time!🤣

[@BTC909]

Should have talked much more about that VC Turbo engine.

[@bradleyscarreviews]

How is this new 3 cylinder feeling compared to the 2021 Rogue with the 2.5 4 cylinder?

[@JJFLD]

Way more power, makes the car much less bland and boring in my opinion.

[@Traysandor]

It feels like the engine is probably gonna blow itself up as soon as the warranty is up.

[@Jehowy666]

@@Traysandor Why? Three cylinders engines are very reliable in cars like Dacia or Ford.

[@smartbutt10]

Having driven both for ~1000 miles each now through my work, I'd say the 1.5T definitely added a decent amount of pep in the car's step. It's not groundbreaking, but if you learn the throttle sweet spots you can get surprisingly good performance for what it is.

[@bradleyscarreviews]

@@JJFLD wow, I should upgrade from my 21 to 23 even though they are the same body style

[@craig5042]

Thanks as always for a good review. Shopping to replace my 2015 Camry. I like the new Rogue better than the new Rav4 or improved CRV. If Nissan still offered a 2.5L 4cyl engine option this would appeal to me. I live in a small city meaning lots of intersections. The turbo lag you mentioned at the end is a deal breaker. Maybe others agree it be smart if manufacturers would offer a naturally aspirated engine with adequate Hp/Torque. Nissan (Datsun) has a history of creating excellent 4 cyl and 6 cyl engines (think original 240z, and on, the Maxima and orig Altima 4 cyl.). The extra cost to let customers choose a powertrain on a $30k model likely erodes the price advantage. Thanks again for a thorough test drive and comments.

[@caribgenius]

If you really like the Rogue but want the 2.5L engine, you may want to look at the Mitsubishi Outlander. It has that 2.5L Nissan engine and shares its bones with the Rogue. A lot of reviewers even say they like the Outlander better (more stylish, spacious and luxurious) than the Rogue.

[@GOLD_FEVER]

Maybe consider A Mazda SUV?

[@tomhoots]

By all means, don't spend any time researching "Jatco transmissions" or "turbo reliability." Or even a few more minutes learning about "direct fuel injection." If you just really couldn't care less about "reliability nightmares," by all means go into debt for something that might not be driveable before you finish paying for it.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

Its a decent spec car, but these being everywhere means big altima energy for the Future generation

[@mr.w1700]

That was quick, you guys are number 1 in terms of car reviews

[@Mrvibargeboy]

Speed academy hoody? A man of culture.

[@venkatamarella5341]

Drive it …you won’t leave it …I was skeptical but yes ….really amazing ..👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ScarletKnightmare]

If AM radio was a car

[@xanderunderwoods3363]

Hahahahahaha!! Oh my that was awesome!!

[@jaycasbon2749]

OUTSTANDING ANALYSIS AND INFORMATION - WELL DONE!

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

This is your wife's vehicle, and you're happy it is. She's satisfied, it's safe and competent, and didn't cost you an arm and a leg. If your lucky, she'll become attached to it and not want to trade it in for 10 years. This is my experience with my wife's RAV4 and CRV and this is a "good thing".

[@landonjennings-stoyles9804]

Had one of these as a rental and have to say I really enjoyed it. Thought the adaptive cruise is better than Palisade

[@ofcbob6391]

I really like ACC except at times, if the car I've been following changes lanes and slows, mine will slow a lot more than I want...then pick up speed again. Little annoying.

[@EduardoSanchez-un2hh]

If I was a man in my late 40s with a family, and low in testosterone, I would totally buy it.

[@cayman9873]

Why do you say if ? 😩

[@ngartola]

Trust me you will become one eventually 😅

[@Snaap525]

Here in Europe, we have it but with e-Power configuration only and the car becomes completely different in a good way. It drives very sportily with great fuel consumption as well as in a city it`s super quiet but the price will be around 40k for the e-Power.

[@dvsmike]

I got my mazda cx-5 for lyft purposes. It's been nothing but reliable and spacious for me as a 6'1 255lb man. I wanted space for my passengers and for luggage and decent mpgs. Plus the power is pretty damn good when you need to zip in and out of traffic. The crv and rogue just didnt have the looks factor for me. The cx-5 is a sexy beast. However i do not plan to stay long in it. Once we pay off the note im going to Ram since i stopped doing lyft when the pandemic started. Now i can get something for me and my lifestyle. The cx-5 is reliability and great for family shit.

[@HCG]

Hell yeah, Mazda has the best looking non-luxury cars on the road.

[@poultrylord7300]

I did the opposite, went from a truck to a cx5 because i was sick of dealing with shortcomings, unreliability, when what most of us need is just a family hauler that fits groceries and isn't in the shop every week. Bonus points for it looking good.

[@entertained...]

a sexy beast? c'mon now.

[@redrum3835]

I don't understand why people would settle for less. Just spend a little more money and get the Mazda

[@ogjk]

Its a Nissan so the seat is also really comfortable, I will put it on the top of my preferred rental list.

[@colin-nekritz]

Sad, but true. When I'm facing the dregs, the remains of the day at the rental lot, I'd take the Rogue over the Kias on the lot, especially as the KIas seem to always be cloth seats which, WTF? This all said, Other Nissans at rental lots are pure hell. Versas are deathtraps, I actually got a Maxima once with shite cloth and torque steer for days. Rogue is the only one that meh enough to be meh I don't care.

[@mofayer]

@@colin-nekritz ?, I always go for cloth seats, non luxury brand leather seats are usually trash. I wouldn't even waste time trying out kia leather seats.

[@tosil]

Having both the old version and this one (4cyl 2021) as company cars, the old seats are more comfortable for long hauls. My but gets sore in the new one. But it handles great, and fantastic in the snow.

[@aaronmoss3158]

Yes, Nissan has great seats, especially their leather seats are wonderful.

[@chickensandwich2193]

@@colin-nekritz What’s up with the Versa?

[@coreyepperson6978]

I love my 2023, it's fun to drive and you can't beat the comfort and roominess.

[@PeterTeehan]

I have a 2014 Nissan Rogue - I drive full time for Rideshare. This car is a monster. I am in Colorado and have put tons of milage on it and this vehicle keeps on going. I have taken this car on medium off-road trails to go camping or fishing - driven in all kinds of weather we get here in this region. Tried to get stuck in six inches of snow and the car wouldn't let me. My only complaint is the road noise. Being what I do, having a quiet cabin in huge for me. However, if that is my only complaint - I say I am doing pretty well.

[@deansmits006]

I mean... Good fuel economy, no touch control bullshit, storage...it's a good car. Worth a buy

[@rameshd877]

Fantastic review. I own the 2021 SV model with the premium package . With 15k miles on it now it's really a Fantastic car . Zero issues so far . The features which made me to purchase this from the competition are . Pano Roof at this price Leatherette seats at this price Wide opening rear doors for getting in car seats Rear sun shades Heated steering wheel and seats at this price Cargo space with automatic lift gate 360 camera at this price. The Nissan pro pilot assist is miles ahead of others for highway driving

[@BCJDM]

They are very nice, to many people hate on the Rogue even though it really is one of the best in the segment. Not to mention they even have remote start w/ auto climate control on the base models. I don't even think Toyota or Mazda offer that unless its a paid dealer install.

[@whatchis1120]

I worked at a nissan dealer in service department for a while, and the the only issues with the old Rouges were the cvt and thats it. We seen tons of them at various mileage never anything crazy for failures even ones with 200k miles, maybe a sensor or a suspension issue that was it. Hopefully the new ones are better and have been corrected for better reliability. I wouldn't have minded owning a new one but it was very hard to find one in the craziness when it was a need, so I bought a Vw Taos fun spunky suv.

[@altimax98]

I had a 2016 Rogue and the brakes were horrible. By 30k they had been recut 3 times (dealer refused to replace) for warping. It would get to the point the steering would have a dangerous wobble while braking on the highway. Dumped it after that scenario and then the CVT and haven’t looked back. The only other issue (and maybe Nissan has fixed it) is that the interior materials did not hold up well. Cloth seats marred easily and the center armrest was always dingy looking.

[@speedracer2please]

@@altimax98 Oh yeah, my mom's 2014 Rogue was the first time I heard a car perpetually rattle and whistle inside, and the dealer told her that was normal. And when the CVT died, it was over $4k to replace.

[@teddyhenriquez5192]

@@altimax98 I have the 2019 Rogue SL and it looks like all those issues have been corrected so far no regrets and love how it drives

[@whatchis1120]

@@altimax98 Brakes are generally a use issue, traffic that you are seeing, and they're not great with heat dissipation since you mention that I've forgot. We had a '16 maxima we bought used and the brakes were shot at 14k miles, replaced rear pads and rotors and front pads cut rotors. I drove highway with stop and go higher speed version we'd go from 75-stop and again very bizzare traffic pattern and it was not great vibration, but the next day there fine. We had a rental rogue same thing with the heat build up, owned 2 other cars at the time of different makes never had that issue. Even in my truck with a trailer, but overall the rogues and Nissans are pretty long lasting with minor issues not counting the trans.

[@altimax98]

@@whatchis1120 nothing against you, but I always find it funny when people say things like “it’s generally long lasting” excerpt for, you know, the $5k hand grenade in the engine bay. 1 primary failure component isn’t a huge deal, when that 1 primary component is the second most expensive single part of the vehicle, kinda a big deal. That said, Nissan uses trash brake disks from my experience. My family used to almost only buy Nissans from the mid 90s through till the 2010s and they almost always had some sort of severe warping. Otherwise they were great until they started using that dumb CVT. The VQ35 and QR25 (first years notwithstanding) are both engines that held up for decades and were always impressive.

[@robertsn6584]

My wife and I owned 3. 2014, 2018 , and a 2019 , all were leased. We never had one problem ..

[@alanbohn2220]

Ha Ha. You never owned any if you leased. Also, if you only have drive them for 2-4 years, you shouldn't have any issues no matter the make unless you have a lemon or you don't do your lube maintenance's.

[@romero1337]

Aluminum control arms on a 30K SUV built for the masses? Hats off to Nissan for making that happen!

[@mdsveda]

2022 Rogue SL Premium Pkg. Averaging 33 mpg over 8000 miles. Sport mode has good acceleration IMO

[@ofcbob6391]

Are those real leather seats in the 2023 SL trim, or leatherette? I thought for the 2021 model, the SL had leatherette.

[@MuhammadTayyab-iv4rd]

30k is a hard bet for middle class owners and when u got a jatco cvt along with turbo as well…..you better not let the reliability factor go . There is a reason RAV4 and CRV have higher sale and resale value.

[@mikebowden4244]

As a past owner of three Rogues, I really enjoyed the comfort of these vehicles, however, the last version a 2019 SV had braking problems (AEB) which kept slamming on the brakes for no reason. The local Nissan dealership could not find a problem after 4 issues of this, and the car being less than a year old, Nissan head office would not do anything about it, I got rid of it and bought something else. I liked the cars, but not Nissans lack of concern for its customers. Hopefully they treat their customers better these days.

[@CammedFox]

I'm getting an SV as a fleet vehicle. I'll be spending a lot of time in it so I'm glad to hear it's functional and comfortable

[@67tomcat]

Remove the badges and it could literally be any CUV blob. It does look far better than the RAV4 however.

[@colin-nekritz]

And has decentish interior room. I owned a 2007 RAV4, which, at the time, they had more room than the Jeep Grand Cherokee actually and you could (and I did) opt for the Lexus V6 they used in it produced 270 HP and 250 lbs of torque making it kind-of hysterical to drive, it was the second-fastest CUV at the time behind the Porsche Taycan though, granted, the RAV cornered like a lumbering drunk hippo. The new RAV4s are super slow and super tiny, one of the VERY rare occurrences where a model goes DOWN in size from the previous model design and because woefully slower and less fun. Note: NOT that the new Rogue is somehow more fun than the RAV4, neither are fun, my point is more that as both are just nondescript bland CUVs, provided you're not keeping it long term, the Rogue is cheaper, kinda almost looks better (that's a push) and had more room, better visibility, and weirdly even slightly better materials.

[@Nathan_Jay]

At least the current RAV4 still feels like you have a steering rack & is reliable past 10K miles

[@markclayton8977]

There’s a sweet spot between the in-depth docu-style videos on sports cars and this sort of consumer advice content. I’m just not sure if the people buying this car will even do research instead of just showing up to dealerships and shopping for the best financing. In any case, I liked this video.

[@kruck96]

90% of people will just buy which ever CUV they find attractive, and close to home. 8% will dig deep enough to care about features and space 2% Will actually drive everything and care enough to factor it into their decision.

[@HCG]

90% of people make up statistics

[@vr6gls]

This is the primary reason why cars now suck in the U.S. A majority of vehicles are now just as bland and boring as the people who buy them.

[@enjoylife7030]

If you are watching this in March 2024, the dealers are still overloaded with new 2023 inventory of Rogues. Many of them are discounted 5-7K off MSRP. A new small CUV with lots of features, AWD, and good fuel economy in the mid $20K range, worth checking them out.

[@emotionz3]

It isn’t a good value when the CVT fails after a few years at 67K and you are in the hole for 4-5 grand. Literally just happened to my next door neighbors with their 2017 Rogue.

[@jamessisay8756]

This is a 2023 sir.

[@chrislim7976]

Most people don't seem to understand fuel economy and car repairs come from the same wallet. Heck some people think its 2023.

[@ofcbob6391]

No one is going to know if this car is a good value till 5-7 yrs go by to see how this new 1.5T did and how the new improved CVT with a metal belt (now) has done. From all I've read, ya need to change out the CVT fluid every 30K miles to be safe. I have the 22 and overall, I could not be more happy with the purchase. Just hate that I had to pay MSRP and then they had to add some junk fees and other crap I really don't need...but I guess they had to make a profit to stay in business in these hard times of selling new cars.

[@achim659]

i love my rogue, hit 40mpg in town ! Noone mention that with a Turbo engine we still can use regular gas due it's Variable compression which saves money on the pump! I think what i'll do is trade for the bigger brother (Pathfinder)in a year or two to ease the CVT worries!

[@assadchowhan5659]

The reality is cars like this do well because many people look at cars like an appliance. For them a Rogue vs RAV vs CRV-V vs some other CUV is tomato - tomato. All they are concerned with is price, features, usability, and is it reliable enough for the time period they plan on keeping it. Most people couldn't or can't be bothered to be concerned about NA vs Turbo, 6/8/10 spd trans for a CVT/eCVT or whatever. I've met people who buy cars and dont even test drive. Or they buy the first car they like or are recommend from a family member. Minimal research is done. No one cares what a washing machine looks like so long as it functions and works. Until they have extra income to be picky or start getting fancy, everyone knows with appliances old is gold. But that's how it is. It's like computers, either you buy whatever garbage at walmart/target, maybe you consult the BestBuy kid working the laptop counter if you want something "good". But all the Ghz, CPU cores, Cache, Ram speed/latency, GPU, SSD specs are lost on you. So that's why people buy Rouges because it doesn't matter to them. People glorify a Mac, when it's just another laptop but compare it to a 600 dollar dell about how much better it is when compared to comparable windows laptops, you can find something similar potentially (minus the new M1 and M2 chips).

[@Mr-ed5ep]

I haven't checked lately but Nissans usually come well loaded with their SV trims. I never liked them and I've bought many makes new, but I bought their CVTs from their troubled times and never had a problem. Still got it almost 200k miles later. No problems at all with it 12 years now. I've had some underwhelming Toyotas for comparison. I wouldn't hesitate on another Nissan, especially with Toyotas selling at a premium and Nissans much more negotiable. Bang for buck, Nissans deserve better IMHO.

[@ramadjones]

As an owner of a 2014 Sentra with a rebuilt CVT, that is THE reason that I worry about ever getting behind the wheel of another Nissan. I happen to have a good dealership that didn't bend me over when the transmission tanked a little over 61k miles. Maybe Nissan got their act together, but getting stranded in a 6 year old car barely past its warranty leaves a nasty aftertaste.

[@Mr-ed5ep]

@@ramadjones absolutely, dont blame you. I just don't think the cvt thing is as bad as Ford transmissions from the 1980s or Lexus from 1990s, etc. The cvt thing scared a lot of monkey wrenches but it's hardly new technology outside of automotive applications.

[@SpidermansSymbiote]

I got a Rogue and I'm really happy with it

[@OneJuanWon]

They make a good point about how the market is saturated with these from every brand and are so alike. In the case of the Rogue, it is a value proposition. Other choices may be nicer, have stronger resale value, etc., but the Nissan does give you a lot for your money. Most buyers will probably trade it in as the warranty runs out dispelling long term reliability concerns.

[@iamslf]

this is why the cx-5 was the only compact suv i considered getting. yeah it’s still a crossover, but it’s still different enough to not be completely bored with it.

[@singular9]

After doing 5 minutes of research, the 1.5 VC Turbo has more issues than a tank from the current ukraine war.

[@bradleyscarreviews]

No it doesn’t.

[@singular9]

@@bradleyscarreviews LMFAO the fundamental design of variable compression is already a design asking to break. the 2.0 already throws more check engine lights than a Christmas tree. All you need to do is scroll the forums. There is a reason nissan dealers are offering me 10k off sticker on new altima's with the vc turbo and want my toyota trade. THEY ARE TRASH.

[@bradleyscarreviews]

@@singular9 I have a feeling this 1.5s will be better. Either way, I’m enjoying my 2021 Rogue, which is the same interior and outside like this, but with a good ole 2.5 4 cylinder.

[@stevornrichards1380]

@@singular9 ain't no dealers offering you $10k off sticker price. Who in their right mind will want willingly lose $8500 just to sell a car?

[@occckid123]

@@stevornrichards1380 he's lying

[@chasenun5939]

I have a 2014 still running strong and comfortable. Change transmission fluid ever 40-60k, it's starting to slip a little but it's fine and I have over 120k

[@davidkaminski615]

I was surrounded by four white CUVs at a light, and I couldn't tell if one from another. Was it a Rav4? Cherokee? Tuscon? Escape? Rogue? Tiguan? Equinox? Blazer? Terrain? X3? CX3? Outlander? Forrester? At least with the vertical tail lights I can differentiate a CR-V!

[@NoodlesExtraMSG]

Thanks Mark and Jack, for reviewing cars that most brand snobs usually dismiss in the first 10 seconds. Why the Rogue? ...once things settle down, you can lease it for peanuts. I IIRC, 2016/7 it was $149/month Anyways, Was Hoping Nissan explain why they kept the Rogue a 5 seater but allowed the Mitsubishi Outlander twin to be a 7 seater... even if it is the worlds most useless 3rd row. Same issue with Hyundai Santa Fe that offers a 3rd row in other markets.

[@sukhoiromantic1718]

we get those small suvs with the third row here in aus and they are generally useless except for really small kids. they are more for the occasional primary schooler getting a lift home use

[@legatus9081]

Back to back uploads awesome

[@marksakowski9272]

Has it got the famous Nissan CVT transmission that requires replacement just after the warranty expires??????????

[@singular9]

Its even better, the engine is variable compression with variable timing with variable injection with a variable transmission. Good luck.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

i would love to see more nissan vs hyundai comparison videos.

[@richardturner7185]

I’ve driven 2 of these SV’s fwd via rentals. I thoroughly enjoyed them. It made the trip from San Antonio to Corpus Christi an enjoyable ride. Very comfy, plenty of power, good on gas and good visibility. I like you don’t have to run premium fuel to get full power. I could see me owning one but the cvt is what keeps me from it. Maybe if they covered the cvt for 100k miles I would consider it.

[@Eruizela]

I'm in a rouge sv rental for the past week, so far I like it

[@markm0000]

You can service a CVT and baby it at stoplights to make it last but it’s such a hassle. We had torque converted automatics for decades that worked just fine and easily lasted the life of the vehicle.

[@AyAy008]

Aisin CVTs by Toyota are great.

[@singular9]

You can't service the CVT beyond an oil change. The way you drive impacts a CVT a lot more than a geared auto. Flooring a CVT is just asking for it to break. And the majority of people don't care how they drive and therefore, they will break. Not only that, they can only be replaced, not repaired, and thats anywhere between 5000$ to 8000$ depending on labor and warranty.

[@singular9]

@@AyAy008 This. But even then, they require constant care.

[@Nathan_Jay]

If you service your Nissan CVT per the maintenance book, you MIGHT make it to the first fluid change.

[@DiscoFang]

I have a Mitsubishi with the same Jatco CVT. I regularly tow trailers and sometimes with a 1.2 ton excavator. I change the trans fluid every year and it's fine.

[@davidchurchill1651]

One of the key things to know before buying a 2021 or newer Nissan Rogue is not to buy the “SV trim model” because the 2021 or newer SV Rogue model no longer has “the foot activated liftgate” like that of the 2018-2020 Rogue SV where it had the “foot-activated liftgate”.

[@Mattyew]

do more "NPC" videos, but go ham on the hilarious editing. As car guys, we're watching these NPC videos because it also reminds us of what we love about our fun cars. up the memes on NPC vids and keep up the great work!

[@Tool0GT92]

I would imagine if you did a full CVT fluid change early and often these things wouldn't have as many issues.

[@slowspecv69]

Absolutely

[@nick_1O8]

I firmly believe that Nissans poor reliability reputation is largely because the people who buy them dgaf about maintaining them how they’re supposed to. Toyota/Honda buyers are usually more well off and can afford the proper maintenance for their vehicles.

[@DaveKootchie]

Every 30k miles according to Nissan.

[@slowspecv69]

@@nick_1O8 for sure

[@cayman9873]

With tons of maint...it might make 100 k miles

[@spartus56996]

1.5L 3 cylinder variable compression turbo charged engine, what could possibly go wrong ?

[@cayman9873]

Everything