"Sport" Doesn't Always Mean "Sporty" | 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport

Nissan's tweener crossover got a mild refresh for 2020. Does that make it a compelling alternative to a Compass, Crosstrek or other CUVs that slot between segments?
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[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Oops. Somehow a picture of an "Outlander" ended up in the "Outlander Sport" comparison.

[@guizarbg]

How about the Kia Seltos? It could be a better option overall.

[@robinyu75]

@@guizarbg Yeah, I think the best competition between Kia Seltos and Rogue Sports. Looking forward to see that.

[@farrous13]

haha I was like whaaat! Great review though Alex. I would definitely choose the roomier Rogue Sport if it had decent incentives on it and would get me out of the sub-compact segment.

[@pedrofernandez3893]

I've always said that "Sport" is the most misused word in the auto industry.

[@rightlanehog3151]

And I have always agreed with you when you have said it.

[@Jaymac720]

Honestly

[@pedrofernandez3893]

@@rightlanehog3151 Why!!! Thank you.

[@Scott_From_Maine]

It usually means "this vehicle is not at all sporty'".

[@py1211]

So the sub-compact cars are the "sportiest" according to Nissan, and R35 is not even a sports car.

[@deviouslaw]

Not gonna lie it looks pretty good

[@TriniGamerGirl7]

You honestly have the best reviews on KZbin.

[@bicireclinado]

We Just purchased a 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport to replace our aging 2007 Nisan Altima and add to our fleet of Hyundai Sonata and Honda Odyssey. $2284 invoice, less $1750 incentive from NMAC, and 0% APR for 72 months. Our first entry in the small SUV market. Completely satisfied with the standard features that just a few years ago were upgrading... St Augustine, FL. May 2020

[@jamelbrown5296]

bicireclinado what was your official price pulling off the lot

[@afcgeo882]

Thank you for finally calling adaptive cruise control a convenience feature and not a safety feature.

[@James-il3tq]

I find it most safe feature on new autos, next to AEB.

[@afcgeo882]

James I don’t know what you find, but it provides ZERO safety and isn’t designed to provide any.

[@Pikminiman]

There's something to be said for a soft, plush ride. I just wish it were more efficient.

[@supercooled]

Get a kicks. Efficient.

[@wongwang7666]

Yeah, it has a creamy ride and quiet cabin. The seats are comfy like Volvo's seat. We got 32-34 mpg on highway driving with AC. Just go easy on the gas pedal.

[@aayonce4]

@@supercooled 🤢🤢

[@JELB1960]

Yet another great comparison / review. You're somewhat of a savant - citing all those facts and figures, seemingly without a script, while driving. You must be about the best auto reviewer online.

[@tallll70]

Looks pretty good, nice rear fender wave...And the locker option is handy when you wanna take off steep uphill in snow. I had ranted AWD Pathfinder and went test this by Olympic Valley in january, stopped and go in steep pitched snow roads, it hardly ever slipped and the cvt was not choking me in just snow conditions at all

[@alliejr]

I get these frequently as rentals. They’re just fine. The cruise and lane keeping are pretty sweet for a cheaper offering. Highway cruising is effortless.

[@afcgeo882]

alliejr You get these or the Rogue? I only see Rogues in fleets.

[@alliejr]

George L I see both but end up with Sports more often.

[@disneyfan9099]

George L The Rouge Sport is very popular with Enterprise and Alamo. The made a new SUV class just for it and the Ecosport

[@afcgeo882]

Disney Fan They made a sub-compact class? Eek! Well, that’s better than Avis/Budget just giving Renegades and Traxs as compact SUVs.

[@luissegura9815]

I just purchased one. Very happy with it.

[@SJ-qq6xu]

Hi are you still happy with it ? Thinking of buying a used one

[@Jabid21]

I think all the cars named sport misspelled the word short.

[@kevinW826]

I call it the kumquat. A friend of mine has one. It’s ok. Nothing to write home about

[@trev8426]

it would be interesting to see a comparison between this vehicle and the CX-30 and Seltos as they are all virtually identical in length.

[@James-il3tq]

Cx30 will be much more fun to drive.

[@robinscott5884]

I am happy with my 2019 rogue and chose a 2020 rogue sport for my teen. All the safety features and comfort of my rogue but little smaller which I like for a new driver.

[@Nonyabuisness90]

Have fun in the service department

[@XX-166]

matt R that’s what they’re for

[@KuyaArbee]

You’ll get massive discounts for this car! Trust me! Don’t buy MSRP

[@douglasyong6939]

Loving my Rogue..best design in class imo, also sublime when driven sedately

[@MrMoose-mf1oy]

I love the looks of it too but aren’t you worried about that transmission that’s been known to be very unreliable?

[@afcgeo882]

Coincidentally, it cannot be driven otherwise. Also, it’s not a Rogue.

[@kendelion]

Even the old ones still looks good

[@afcgeo882]

In Europe you can have this Qashqai with a very economical Diesel (1.3L) and a manual transmission, so while it’s still slow, it’s also more reliable and more economical.

[@dsugioaga]

Manual - nice. Diesel - not so much. I hate it when there's a five or ten year old Diesel driving in front of me, emitting disgusting black clouds every time the driver hits the accelerator. Not to mention, the general problem with Diesel NOx and particle emissions. I'd stick with petrol/gasoline engines, even in Europe.

[@kevinW826]

Herp McDerp I’d take the diesel. I’m looking at a diesel gate VW passat

[@afcgeo882]

Herp McDerp Two things: First, old Diesels weren’t properly controlled in North America, as far as emissions go, so those cloud-emitting cars would not be allowed on the streets today. Modern Diesels emit less CO2 than gasoline cars. Second, NOx emissions are controlled by urea tanks. This is a modern Euro 6d-temp engine. It’s cleaner than a 5 year-old gasoline in every way.

[@dsugioaga]

@@afcgeo882 I was talking about my experience with Diesels in Europe, not North America. And that experience is not old.. it was like three years ago. Big dark Diesel plumes behind older Diesel cars are pretty common. They are also one of the main contributors to high particle emissions measurements in cities (like "Feinstaub" in Germany). Urea tanks are all fine and dandy in theory but they require refilling and maintenance in order to work correctly - and I think we all know how negligent some car owners tend to be over long periods of time. Plus, even with urea tanks, Diesels emit up to 10 times more NOx than petrol/gasoline engines. They DO emit less CO2, yes, but passenger cars emit only a tiny fraction of worldwide manmade CO2 - reducing CO2 emissions of the farming/agriculture and freight/logistics sector is much more important. @ Kevin Wright: Ugh, VW AND Diesel.. some people really have no taste, lol.

[@afcgeo882]

Herp McDerp Again, older Diesel cars are old, improperly maintained Diesel cars that don’t meet any standards anymore. It’s the same with petrol cars too. What are you, 80? Things do change. When urea tanks run out, cars cannot even be started! Stop with the ignorance!

[@Dudevegaslv]

I driver Uber with it ! Riders loving it and I get like 29miles per gallon!

[@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.

[@OldThomMerton]

IMO The 'tweener' segment is something that needs to be emphasized more . . . the smaller CUVs are mostly just city cars on steroids, but each has a fault or three (cargo area/usability, leg room/comfort, ride and handling, etc.) because it's hard to squeeze in everything on a small platform. The Compact CUVs on the other hand, well, I am just not excited about any of them. How about a 'Tweener' comparison : Seltos, Rogue Sport, MX-30. Crosstrek, Compass competition would answer a lot of questions for those who don't want to compromise on an HRV/Kicks/etc. but don't want the size and expense of a Compact . . . maybe a little multi-reviewer group (AoA, Redline, TFL, etc) could do this, giving everyone a chance to post their own opinions AND have a group video as well . . . just sayin'!

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

My very first used SUV!!! Great video Alex.

[@davdgola]

I'm not a fan of the style of the Kia Soul, I much prefer the size, look and style of the Nissan Rogue Sport.

[@alquerque8412]

Would it make more sense to show the actual numbers for noise (db) and fuel economy (MPG) rather than subjective grades?

[@dtay8913]

Lol 17:00 what's a jeep crosstrek alex?

[@chrisa2223]

Are the Mazda CX30 and Kia Seltos in a different category to the Rogue Sport? Those would be my choices. Oops...your editor posted an Outlander pic instead of the Outlander Sport.

[@dondenis1500]

The photo of the Mitsubishi is thew Outlander not the Outlander Sport.

[@afcgeo882]

Alex, that pic is of an Outlander, not an Outlander Sport. Different cars. The Outlander Sport is also not bigger.

[@Jaymac720]

I really hate that “sport” now means “smaller” rather than “sporty.” It’s a serious misnomer. Sport should mean sport

[@afcgeo882]

Jay Mac Sports cars usually are smaller and more nimble...

[@thecliff4838]

Alex, hope the roof-mounted camera was just an experiment. It shows more road than car. The side-mounted camera is more interesting, especially when it shows the suspension in action.

[@Argedis]

Why would anyone consider this? The Mazda CX-30 has 45 more Horsepower with a conventional automatic and still gets a better MPG rating AND has $1k lower starting MSRP. This would be the direct competitor since it slots between the subcompact and compact SUVs.

[@afcgeo882]

Valor_X The actual buying price would be thousands less though, and that’s why they get bought.

[@disneyfan9099]

Valor_X And they are huge on the used market

[@tetekeke]

It comes in a cute green color

[@vermilliontoaster3063]

680th view, 68th like, 18th comment, 3 dislikes!! I really think companies should stop throwing sport and pro into the names. Especially since most of the time, it’s overwhelming but.

[@Jaymac720]

No one cares which view, comment, and like you are chief. Sorry to be that guy but no one wants to hear about it

[@vermilliontoaster3063]

Jay Mac I appreciate the respect in the response, but it’s not for y’all. The number counting is for me. Any other comment following is for y’all if you care. Again thank you for not being rude, and you’re better than most as far as comments go.

[@afcgeo882]

Thanks, Rain Man!

[@jaxsonsmith5463]

My grandma bought a equinox with a msrp of 35000 and got it for 28000 and my uncle got a rogue 2000 off

[@rayb1613]

The camera on roof view makes me feel nauseous and I can’t see much of the road

[@SG-sz5vh]

Surprisingly it gets the same mpgs as the mazda cx9 which is much larger and much more powerful

[@christinaliannemusic]

Which trim is this? I couldn’t find a trim with half cloth and half leather seats

[@JeanYvesHudon]

Great video, like the level of detail but ... in America!

[@alexandreniamien5525]

Rav 4 hybrid, kia niro, crv hybrid, prius v please come back... highlander hybrid, pilot hybrid ?, awd all ?

[@mustafanajeeb7859]

Good review & great Nissan.

[@johnholst]

It says Nissan, but most of these are made in Busan, Korea; about 50km from my home.

[@kendelion]

Really? I used to work for Mitsubishi just last year and I was an inspector for its parts. Maybe there's also a factory there for other parts and assembly?

[@johnholst]

@@kendelion Well, like I said. I don't know that this is the only plant. But I see them riding on car carriers everyday on my way to work. I know they're made in Busan.

[@kendelion]

@@johnholst Cool, hope everything's okay there about the corona. Some Nissan plants here stopped production to avoid outbreaks.

[@johnholst]

@@kendelion Yes, thank you! All the car factories here have reduced their work shifts, in part to reduce the spread of Corona, but also because we can't get the parts we need.

[@AJ3000_]

I have one of these right now as a rental and the fuel economy is horrific 20mpg average on the highway cruising at 70mph something, something is up

[@afcgeo882]

Brown Thought Nothing is up. It’s a very heavy car for its size and the engine is very old.

[@watchreport]

Try putting it in eco mode

[@Kray86]

I would think long and hard between this and the compass, and on my way to buy a compass I'll stop at Mazda and buy a CX-30.

[@disneyfan9099]

Stephan Joubert The compass is horrible

[@afcgeo882]

The Mazda is thousands more, unfortunately.

[@Kray86]

No. Mazda is cheapest of the three on all trim levels. This Rogue sport top trim model is $33,040 (in the video shown $29.800). CX-30 Premium AWD = $29,600 and Compass Limited 4x4 is $29,905.

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

Never understand why anyone would buy an ugly way too long hood Mazda. Just gross vehicles.

[@moeanthony9308]

4:48 venuel and Sou. When did these vehicles come out?

[@chuckers40]

The Venue came out last year and the original Kia Soul debuted in 2010. The current model is the 3rd gen.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@chuckers40 Charles I know when they came out..review the time I posted then look what Alex wrote of the two car names on the video.

[@Just-a-guy926]

I would rather have a Kia Seltos with the turbo and AWD.

[@kevs2good133]

Dan Jones the way Nissan has been lately I think any normal person would

[@TriniGamerGirl7]

Agreed.

[@XX-166]

More expensive then this one if money is no issue.

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

Skip the turbo even with it's more power. Just something else to go wrong that you do not need. Plus, they shorten the life of the engine.

[@letsgocapsbeatpens]

@alexonautos You look like a giant next to that car. Might be the camera angle?

[@the92r]

and how is the quality of nissan lately...

[@afcgeo882]

A B Very average, and average isn’t bad, by definition. It’s just average. It’s very much on par with GM and FCA, in reliability and price.

[@mhow7024]

Before you even think about touching a Nissan, look up their ongoing CVT issues and the class actions law suits they faced. Nissan CVTs are junks and will break down in 4-5 years- in most Nissans.

[@tikblang1]

I missed my Nissan Juke MT. hope they will mate this car with the 2T/6MT option. (100 th comment)

[@peterdyloco7809]

The only reason this will sell in any number is when Nissan inevitably offers 0/84 on these and buyers will be hopelessly under water by year 3. Then they'll roll their negative equity into another Nissan just to stick to whatever payment they were suckered into the first place. From a product perspective it has absolutely nothing to offer over any competitor.

[@afcgeo882]

Peter Dyloco That’s not what Nissan does. They throw major rebates at them, so your out the door price is really low compared to MSRP. You may see over $3k in rebates on these.

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

Looks for me. I find Mazda's with there too long of a hood just ugly.

[@JohnnyUkeOfficial]

For a CVT, it gets below average MPG.

[@maxratmirov1416]

Thank you Alex, but it looks to me that Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross would be more direct competitor then the Outlander.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Outlander no, Outlander Sport yes.

[@maxratmirov1416]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide Oh, I see, in Canada it is RVR.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

Does the Rouge go rouge very often? That is one clean auto. Nice color. I really like CVTs.

[@afcgeo882]

Leo the short guy A Rouge is a makeup product or a Canadian Leisure airline. This one is a Rogue.

[@LeoTheShortGuy]

George L 😀🤓. I was being disrespectful to Nissan. And I am a bad speller. 🙃

[@tonysoottinanchai501]

What's going on?Typos, wrong stock footage.... I'm afraid this video was rushed.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

I didn't catch any typos and neither did our proofreading team but you can always join us at AoA Insiders to help examine videos before they go live. facebook.com/groups/999905963394934/

[@akritenbrink]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide I would like to join your FB group, but ironically, this link does not work.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Odd, it works on our end. You can always send us a message at facebook.com/alexonautos and ask for access that way.

[@catbirdler]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide at 4:36. in the Headroom Second Row section, there are typos for both the Soul and the Venue.

[@basharmelessa]

Its sport only by its shape compare to normal rogue.

[@iSlandeRon]

I wouldn't touch a jeep compass with a ten foot unreliable pole!

[@Kray86]

2003 called they want their comment back.

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

Just empty every pocket. Jeep.

[@swanblake]

If you don't bring up its real competitors, then it looks only half bad. Dangerously slow and inefficent. Motor is solved worjed. Awful Jatco CVT. Yikes. CX30, Kona, Seltos all destroy this

[@bird718]

nothing sporty indeed, i much prefer the Hyundai kona if thats in the same market segment?

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

bird718 Nd is reliable

[@blackwhirlwind1245]

I prefer Kia Seltos

[@tetekeke]

right now im jumping between the rouge sport and kona... logical kona is better but i like the blind spot in the Rouge

[@joetaylor4096]

Im a Nissan fanboy and I would call this a very cheap crappy car. CVT is bad and would never recommend anyone to buy a Nissan anytime, and I consider myself a (On and off) fanboy of the brand. Listen to your customers got it? It really makes me mad to see what crap you make today.

[@1daful]

An actual Nissan fan boy would not drag Nissan in the comments but have at it.

[@smack9x]

You call yourself a nissan fan boy while the cvt is their only transmission option on their cars for the last 10 years??

[@joetaylor4096]

smack9x I see where your coming from but I like their heritage from the 90’s and 2000’s and not their modern product

[@kevinbarry71]

Customers? Many fewer of those then there once was

[@joetaylor4096]

Sunny OI Lol yes a crappy car is a crappy car

[@Mamo878]

Sport = Short When talking about Rogue versions.

[@MASTERNC]

Mamo and Mitsubishi Outlanders

[@karlp8484]

Another example of a small highly stressed engine giving worse fuel economy than a larger one.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

In all honesty this seems to be more about drivetrain efficiency than simply a “small” engine issue.

[@caddymac1207]

yawn.... would look impressive if it was still 2009. Boring and predictable. But thats Nissan.

[@NoteAndroid]

Oh, I'm just an disappointed and over sadden 2017 Honda CR-V EX-L owner and walked in here accidentally looking for the next trade in. But then I'm thinkin', the Rogue Sport is much cheaper than my was-brand new yet suck CR-V. Why not try Nissan for a change.

[@disneyfan9099]

NoteAndroid Honda sucks nowadays

[@afcgeo882]

Or more like a troll.

[@jerrymyahzcat]

Please use the internationally recognised units of kW, Nm etc and not the outdated HP & Ib-ft. Also litres not gallons or cu-ft and km not miles. Also why do you show radar adaptive cruise controls when you said that the car didn’t have the adaptive cruise???

[@scrambler69-xk3kv]

Meant for US drivers thus the form of measure that we understand.

[@Daytripper58]

My 2.0 Focus gets way better gas mileage and 160 hp.

[@mark_r49]

joe cook Wonder why it’s not available anymore?

[@rightlanehog3151]

When we said "Sport," what we actually meant was...........

[@pagefoster]

Here I go again. Horse head on a stick, and thermoses and what looks like a toilet float. You keep piling more crap on the wall. I must say I do like the ocean painting. It’s worth framing! Let that art stand on its own. The ships wheel is too rustic. What a mess! I watch all your reviews. You are so thorough. 👍

[@victorbartolomei3365]

Never signed up for this site. I can't delete it.

[@aliendroneservices6621]

Not sure why you'd bother reviewing Nissan anything, Alex. No one who isn't subprime would ever consider buying a Nissan.

[@disneyfan9099]

Alien Drone Services Nissan is nicer then Ford or GM

[@martinmartin5904]

$ che kaye here in cdn

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

What a horrible, outdated, overpriced piece of garbage.

[@jaedevrick]

This vehicle is a joke nissan please stop

[@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 offer 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 dial pad is present on my 2018 Hyundai Kona but not on my 2020 Rogue Sport.

[@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 offer 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 dial pad is present on my 2018 Hyundai Kona but not on my 2020 Rogue Sport.