The 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek Looks Tougher, But Does It Still Work As a Daily Driver?

[@cluebin8398]

I was renting one of these while moving from CA to OH and caught Covid the day I was supposed to fly out. The rental company let me drive it across the country since I could no longer board the plane. So me, wife, two kids, dog, two guinea pigs and a ton of luggage all packed inside and made the trip pretty comfortably. You can fit more inside than you would think from viewing it on the outside.

[@m1a1tcom]

Nissan should just put an xterra out.

[@pieorion883]

There’s rumors they’re working on the new Xterra. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see it get released next year. Yet again, I wouldn’t be surprised if we don’t see it at all either.

[@m1a1tcom]

@@jpquebec123 the issue was the SMOD and design didn’t change for a decade. Not to mention MPG was crappy. Amazing SUV though. Had a 06 and a 12 and both performed great

[@dianamariani194]

If they don't bring the Xterra back by the time my Rogue lease is up, I'm getting a Bronco. I have been loyal to Nissan for 30 years, but I'm tired of waiting.

[@Hschlick84]

@@dianamariani194 Just get a 5th generation Toyota 4Runner. That will outlast anything from Nissan or Ford. Sure, its an old platform, but will be reliable.

[@shiftymcgee9359]

2026 Honda Passport. As close as we’re going to get.

[@je1540]

This new girl is a pro. Seems like she’s had real training for this stuff. I hope you guys keep her. She’s just as good if not better as a reviewer than some of the original fellas.

[@davewilson7602]

Yeah I’m not trying to be rude but they’ve gotten a little on the unprofessional side, and I don’t even mean attitude sometimes they actually don’t know much about the cars they talk about which didnt used to be the case

[@jamiegrace9662]

@@davewilson7602 some of us appreciate humor. Yes, she knows her stuff.

[@npat81]

Yeah, she's great. I like her vibe.

[@chrisced007]

We just bought a 2025 Rock Creek edition in Boulder Gray Pearl several days ago. This color reminds my wife of the BMW X3 M50 in Brooklyn Gray. My first impression is its feels a little quicker than our previous rogue. Really have to watch your speed because it doesn't feel like its going as fast as you think your going. The steering is way more responsive compared to previous Rogues. Ride quality wise it felt similar to our previous rogue maybe a hair smoother. The pro pilot assist is a joke since It ping pongs back and forth in between the lane. I like the buttons and analog gauges because its less to fail compared to a digital screen. On the gauge cluster it shows the oil life expectancy at 8,000miles. I do not recommend running it this long for oil change intervals especially since it has a turbo. I would suggest no more than 5,000 tops but 3,500-4,000 miles ideal. Also change the CVT fluid every 30-35K not every 60K and it should be fine. We bought a factory extended bumper to bumper warranty through Nissan 8 years 100K because I do not trust this 3cyl turbo and with all the new technology in these car I wanted peace of mind for my wife. The cabin air filter is much easier to change out located in the glove box compared to being underneath the dash on previous model. We traded in a 2015 Rogue SV premium package with 117K that we bought new. It was a great car for my wife. Hopefully this Rock Creek Edition Rogue will last a long time.

[@CalAdkins]

I have a 23 Rogue SV and the CVT is actually pretty good in my opinion. You'd be hard pressed to tell the difference between a regular automatic and it if you didn't know. It's very smooth and acceleration for passing feels pretty effortless. It's a great daily driver and road trip vehicle for me! That Rock Creek appearance package does look pretty good although I'm betting those tires will decrease MPG's 2 or 3.

[@occckid123]

When you're using cruise control, going up-and-down the hills, the CVT actually cancels out the shifts, and it gets up the hills much better than any automatic. Which would be downshifting a few gears to get up the same hill

[@walterarroyo5220]

Until the CVT breaks at 10,000 miles.

[@occckid123]

@walterarroyo5220 my co worker has over 70k miles on her rogue. 0 issues.

[@Hschlick84]

Where is the Nissan Xterra, based off body on frame Frontier platform? Toyota 4Runner needs more competition aside from the Honda Passport.

[@panzer263]

She’s incorrect about the Falken Wildpeak A/T Trail, they ARE three peak snow rated. I’ve had two sets on my Subaru Forester and they’re fantastic!

[@markderoller7645]

Rock Creek package on a Rogue is funny.

[@bradythegenius2123]

I thought it was just gonna be some stickers and a fun color. I’m impressed that it actually has decent off-roading tires on it

[@Oaky]

Excited for some single moms to be upside on a loan for one of these bad boys 🔥🔥🔥

[@drrhino4938]

I believe it's a 3 cylinder not 4. My wife has a rogue, as far as I can tell it's a fine engine. I don't drive it a ton. I can say it's a huge improvement over the NA 4 cyl it replaced. That was pretty lame. While not what I would call fast, the new engine is smoother and way more powerful than the old 4.

[@is6566]

They said 1.5L 3-cyl engine.

[@Mr99829]

He said 4 cylinder. .have another listen ​

[@yuriboguslavsky8868]

Great review!

[@michaelcochran8611]

I honestly don't care one way or the other about the "off road" Rogue, but Blaze is AWESOME!

[@cobyjones9519]

In TX you can get one of these for under 36k as low as 31k

[@deweythowe6270]

Our 23 pathfinder RC handles like poop during heavy acceleration, like front wheel drive out of control. It wants to remove the steering wheel from your hand. This is very obnoxious and dangerous in inclimate weather. You never feel like you're in control. It doesn't feel like a true Awd to me either.. its very dominant from the front wheels. You feel more feed back from the front than the rear and you can distinctively feel when the rear wheels engage. Any one else have this experience with their Rock Creek?

[@johnvargas7845]

I don't understand why Nissan is still using CVT's on any of their vehicles!

[@paulbenderavich3833]

Fingers crossed. It was eliminated in the Pathfinder.

[@dianamariani194]

@@johnvargas7845 because they don't listen to their customers. It's costing them big-time now.

[@outdoorone65]

You didn’t mention the Bronco Sport?

[@trspotr]

What's Pathfinder price? 🤔

[@larshamilton40]

built in Depends seat covers, nice! 😂

[@RysterARCEE]

One reviwer says the ride is firm and you feel every bump. Another says the ride is soft. One reviewer correctly identifies the engine as a 3cyl. Another incorrectly identifies it as a 4cyl. TFL seems to be having some kind of identity crisis. Moving toward "lifestyle" format reviews as opposed to just straight up reviews.

[@cobyjones9519]

Also people complaining about having to pay attention and drive because the car won’t do it for them….🤦🏽

[@billricheter5678]

I want the old crew back. Nathan and Andre are the best. Not saying the young kids aren’t good but prefer more experience. Sorry just my thoughts

[@jonzaremba]

Blaze returns!!!!

[@petermavus4131]

No tow pkg?

[@palebeachbum]

CVT probably isn't rated for towing.

[@shiftymcgee9359]

CVT and 1.5 liter engine?

[@petermavus4131]

A skidoo or snowmobile not a semi trailer loaded

[@kidwelldavid6136]

Why does the new girl say the suspension is one way? than Tommy says the suspension is another way. She says it’s stiff and comfort and he says it’s soft why the two different opinions. And that’s within the first 8 minutes of the video.

[@markc5677]

I know! Very interesting totally opposite impressions of the ride quality.

[@cobyjones9519]

How long can he drone on about the engine and transmission…we get it.

[@carfanatic112]

Nissan needs a real off-roader maybe an Xterra warrior

[@evensteve]

Run. Run away fast. Plastic oil pans with glued in drain plug threads that easily pull out in the 1st 20k miles. Also, steering wheel controls for volume and other features that completely wear out in the 1st 30k miles, resulting in a whole steering wheel replacement. Look it up. Common issues. Don't walk. Run away!

[@palebeachbum]

Great to see Blaze! He's such a good boy. Jerky CVT? It sounds like it's already malfunctioning. I have a feeling that it will prove to be a reliability disaster between the CVT and the tiny turbo engine. Time will tell. That aside, it looks like a nice vehicle. I don't trust Nissan's reliability after my new Versa experience in 2012-2014. It was a great cheap car except for the junky CVT.

[@Bobstone2131]

Swing and a miss.....thank you for the real world review. Quite disappointing to see yet another manufacturer playing the "expensive offroad appearance package " game.

[@bionicwolf3342]

Why the lone strip of chrome trim on top of the windows? Looks bad.

[@Ram14250]

Love Blaze! HATE CVT's! Never will love em!

[@robertyoung8289]

Much rather have than a Rav 4.

[@csuengr]

I wonder if Nissan has their VC engines fixed. They tend to self destruct, like their transmissions.

[@occckid123]

I have a 2020 vc engine and so far no issues over the last 4 years

[@is6566]

@occ… You are wrong. The random dude on KZbin said it’s on the brink of self destruction so it’s gonna self destruct in seconds. Get out of the car NOW!!!! 😃

[@csuengr]

@@occckid123 And? Yours hasn't, but many have.

[@csuengr]

@@is6566 Nissan has always had troubles with their CVT's. Especially the early ones. The VC engines have had problems also. So much so Nissan is near the bottom in long term reliability.

[@occckid123]

@csuengr maybe..I have 3 friends with the cv turbo and so far no issues though 1 is brand new. It seems you know if you will have a problem early since it seems to be similar in defect to what toyota is going thru with their turbo engine.

[@walterarroyo5220]

A recipe for disaster. A overly stressed 3 cylinder turbo and an unreliable CVT that is known for failing constantly. Seems about right for Nissan.

[@justintardif9527]

Any money for a Nissan is to much

[@Mr-pn2eh]

Toyota is always better

[@1967onebob]

Engine won't last..poor resale value...i would not touch it

[@thonvuth809]

❤❤❤

[@Shawn_Canadian_Tundra]

We need Blaze to be featured on more videos. Please.

[@Tony-pc3tb]

It's lipstick on a pig. Until Nissan gets rid of that CVT ,(that will fail ) no thanks. At best it is a rental car.

[@Jcruzer70]

For 38k and similar HP without the CVT, the Bronco Sport blows this thing away.

[@joseeduardo4327]

Especially in number of recalls

[@Jcruzer70]

@joseeduardo4327 Name a brand that doesn't have recalls

[@jjenes1]

Found On Road Dead!

[@spyder000069]

Bronco Sport makes no sense when its on the same platform as the maverick and you can get a better equipped maverick for cheaper. The only way to get the 2.0 in the BS is badlands trim which around here usually are $40k+ vehicles. I definately wouldn't buy a nissan cvt but when you hit $40k you are in frontier pro4-x territory.

[@Jcruzer70]

@spyder000069 We're talking about small SUVs/COV not pickup trucks. Anything for comparable price is better than a 3 cylinder CVT.

[@khonjel_singh]

Nissan's biggest problem isn't their cars, it's the brand itself. Who knows how long they'll last if recent news is to be trusted.

[@MrBobbyBrown2006]

Nissan is struggling big time. They are on the brink of failure, and are in incredible debt with only more difficult times on the way and with no legitimate plan to fix their future. There is a strong chance we don't see the Nissan brand in North America in 5 years. Mitsubishi already bought back their 10% stock to help. I think we will have to see another brand step in and save them.

[@palebeachbum]

We see how well that worked with Chrysler though.

[@nunyabidness3075]

Time for the “What killed Nissan” videos. I’m no expert, but they seemed to make some boneheaded mistakes in the nineties.

[@Mr-pn2eh]

I want to see them fail

[@WebVulture]

Wannabe vehicle.. commuter..

[@gianttodd1]

This would’ve been a great suv if they would’ve gotten rid of that crappy cvt!!!!!