I can attest that this engine sounds amazing when giving it the beans. I bought it for the efficiency and honestly thought I'd hate it because of the CVT, and ended up loving it BECAUSE of the engine/cvt. 9/10 for me, and I would happily buy it again. It's comfortable, efficient, attractive, and quiet.

One thing to keep in mind for anyone researching is this is an updated CVT Design. It has an additional Trans Oil pump to help low end and high end "response" and instead of the steel shim belt like the old CVTs it uses a woven chain style belt now to help with durability

My aunt just bought one for work, and she was amazed with the amount of features for the money. Well done Nissan; just consider a 9 speed, hybrid, and vented seats! Amazing review as always Alex.

This man provide a thorough review with tips and info for potential buys. Best channel for anyone in market or doing research for comparison. They even compare to other trim and previous years or competitors or someone who has to live with daily. Learn so much. Love their Acura reviews as well. Awesome job and well shot too. .. Liked Subscribed.

Lol lets count the cvt comments💯

One thing I have noticed is that Nissan increased the price of the Rogue while decontenting it. The SV used to get rear power and 360 camera and more, but now doesn't. You basically have to go SL or Platinum now to not have lost features.

😮 Wow! Didn’t know this channel existed. Very informative and easy to understand. I bought the Rogue 2022 SV model and have no regrets. I am still getting to know its many features. With todays ridiculous high gas prices this is for sure a smart buy.😊

Wonderful job as always, but especially your ability to explain the 3-cylinder technology in detail in a way that non-techy viewers can understand. Brilliant!

I've always been a fan of 3-cylinder and straight-six engines. Nice to see both are becoming more and more popular now.

Alex i used to own a 2016 Altima before i got my F150. It did the same thing...took off slower if i gunned it. Bout half throttle it took off faster. ( fyi traded with 110,000miles and no issues with the cvt)

Great review! I just leased an SL w/premium package which is only missing a few platinum options and it's great! I traded a CX-30 Turbo in because it was uncomfortable and the cargo area was too small. I almost got a CX-5 but it wasn't a whole lot bigger with the seats down and honestly felt pretty dated. The Rogue is super comfortable and a great blend of everything this category has to offer at $40k. It's great for a road trip! If you want a better driving experience you have to go up a class to an X3 or something similar.

I purchased the 2023 SL Premium and I absolutely love it! My 2020 Versa was totaled. I am very happy with my decision. I wanted to stay in the Nissan family because of how well I loved my Versa. While researching the Rogue, my son and I did not know this 'VERY THOROUGH' review was out here. This review just confirmed my decision to keep the Rogue. Thank you for the explanation of everything especially the engine. I was one to be big on the engine specs, but I am now! I felt like you were talking to me when you mentioned this Rogue is not for those that are 'rough drivers' and I caught myself being one a few times lol. I am woking on slowing down to enjoy the luxury of this vehicle.

excited to get my 2023 Nissan Rogue Platinum next week,,, just ordered it last week.....and whats nice is there was no dealership mark up and got a few things thrown in ( fog lights , block heater , all weather mats , locking lug nuts 5 years free oil changes ) am gonna add the full cargo liner , front window tint 25% , 3m protector , side window deflectors..... took alot of SUV's out for test drives and kept coming back to this....comfy , good on gas , a bit peppy and great features...... and a good price....cheers from Alberta Canada

I had a 2018 Rogue SV which I chose over the competition, body lean at higher speeds and the lackluster engine were my dings, but as soon as I drove the 2022 SL, I sold my 2018 and I so glad I did. Probably the best review of this vehicle so far, Thanks

I'm about to lease my 5th nissan rogue since 2009 and was seriously wondering about the engine change and a couple other things. This review was extremely helpful and very well done. Thank you!

imagine if they could do a 3-cyc hybrid... what is that like 45 mpg... would be class leading

I bought it a month ago after test driving CRV, RAV4 and CX-5. Very comfortable and quiet ride. and that's what I was looking for. And the VC Turbo 3 cylinder engine is amazing, go out there and test drive one. In addition, Nissan Pro-Pilot which came with it, is great for long highway driving. It's definitely one of the best SUV in the market/segment. But I wish we could get the Hybrid version in the US. Nissan "X-Trail" (Rogue in Japan) has become one of the best selling SUVs in the country, and Nissan hasn't been able to meet the demand, so they stopped taking the order from prospective buyers. A year and a half wait time. They don't have the engine only version in Japan, only the Hybrid. Well, since it is so popular there, it might never make it here....

The new engine is fantastic, I'm really impressed they incorporated VC Turbo tech into a 3-cylinder. Consistent 32 mpg in mountain driving is impressive, so theoretically could do better with typical FWD freeway cruising. This means the base model is a lot more attractive value, with the much-improved power and mpg at the price point. It does suck they couldn't make it all work with the 9-speed but highway mpg is all made possible by that CVT. I like this more than the base RAV4 or Tiguan. The CRV and RAV4 Hybrids are in a bit different class with their higher mpg and resale value, but the Rogue is outstanding at the price point. It seems logical that they've also got to have a hybrid coming.

Jatco cvt plus overly complex 3 cylinder turbo is just a disaster waiting to happen

New Nissan engine, 3 cylinder, turbo and variable compression... What could go wrong?? On top of that a CVT...

I can honestly say after living with this car for over a year now, I have zero complaints about the trans. I may have had them while I was getting used to it, but no more. This CVT is absolutely solid. And if you use the pre-dertermined setting correctly, you can keep this sucker in optimal boost/rpm while giving it the hustle. I give it a few knocks here and there just like any car, but I would absolutely buy this car again, no hesitation. I wish they'd put this engine/cvt combo in a compact, TBH. I'd buy that in a heartbeat.

Took delivery of a 24 Rogue SL premium AWD last Monday and so far we really enjoy it. The first impression was that I did not want a turbo charged anything. But when the sales manager explained to me that their family of dealerships give a no mileage lifetime warranty, well I have peace of mind. I took time to make sure in the fine print there were no ridiculous hoops to run through for them to cover things either! As far as the CVT, I can see both sides. Younger folks would trade power/acceleration for feel. For me at 61, my C-Max hybrid with the standard CVT reminded me too much like a 63 Buick dynaflo. Plus, we traded in a GMC due to fear of the 6 and 8 speed transmission worries. If this holds up well, we will make it our last car. If not, we will trade it off. Excellent video and very useful

Strange thing about programming the CVT to shift, Why didn’t Nissan have a simple toggle switch in the inforainment to either enable fake shifting or disabling them? Such an easy and effective solution.

Just traded my 2016 Rogue SV for a 21 SL premium and never had one single prob with the orevious with 88,000 miles. Love these Rogues

I got one last September after I cancelled my RAV4 order. Don't regret it because I still get good MPG on highway and don't have to worry about the battery/cable hybrid systems if I decide to keep it past 10 years/100K miles.

I rented a 2022. It surprised me positively and negatively. Positive: I was impressed by how much better it drove compared to a 2021 Rogue I had test driven previously. Negative: I’d heard and read a lot about “gravity seats” being very comfortable. But the driver’s seat was very uncomfortable and gave me lower back pain. Maybe the rental trim doesn’t get the gravity seats? Hopefully for 2023 they kept the good and threw out the bad.

It's pretty clear Nissan wants to remain a top three contender in compact SUVs. This segment is so competitive, it's ludicrous how quiet and comfortable this car is considering that it's just a compact SUV. Remember compact SUVs from 20 years ago? Mind blowing how far that segment has come.

So basically it's not a race car. It's not a trophy truck. It's not a school bus. But seriously the Rogue is a good looking suv if there is such a thing.

I did find the 3 cylinder very vibrating yet Nissan did a great job at blocking that from the cabin. The CVT is not bad for what it is. Very peppy, roomy, I liked it. Long term? I don’t know

I'm a Toyota guy, but this Rogue in SV trim seems to do the trick. I'm still mulling this over. But this review really explained a few questions. I hope market adjustments are less. Toyota and Honda are still at $5,000 or more for smaller vehicles.

Alex, I have had a well equipped Rogue as a rental for the last week (my Kia will be in the shop for an eternity…). I have been impressed except for two quibbles: when cornering there is a lot of body roll which could make rear passengers queasy and 2: living in an area that gets quite warm the lack of ventilated seats would be a deal breaker. This delete is especially noticeable as the HVAC works great which really accentuates how warm the seats feel while driving. Other than that, well done Nissan.

this channel is awesome, he is not really selling the car. He is doing a proper car review, which all the customers need

Consistently one of the best reviewers on KZfaq. Incredibly thorough and data driven presentations. Thanks Alex!

Nissan sold this 3-cylinder rogue in China, and it’s a total failure. How come it repeat this mistake again? There is a 4 cylinder 2.0T there which is pretty powerful if Nissan wants some new stuffs😅

40k usd for 3 cylinder poopbox, ouch

Great video very informative! I just got the 23 Rouge SV it’s beautiful and very quiet to drive and comfortable. It’s missing cargo storage, roof racks and the cup holders are small and I wish Navigation was included instead of plugging in your phone. Nissan is expensive but I like all the features it offers.

CVT a strange thing, most don't like them but they'll love when a conventional automatic changes really really smoothly in other words like a CVT, but the smoothest of all a bad thing. Simulated manual gears can make sense if done the right way, not Nissan's way. Nissan decided that gears aren't a fix ratio but it'll depend on conditions in other words you'll have no idea what a particular gear will do at any moment so it's useless. Lastly I agree that an option so the driver can decide simulated gear change or faster acceleration at high revs should be included as simple as a adding a button and some software changes.

They have a little 1.5L n/a powering a hybrid system in the Rogue as well. The 1.5L engine doesn't drive the car directly but it powers a the battery that supply power to several electric motors that drive the car. That's the one I am nominating, Alex, for you to get for your channel as a long term test car.

This is the best review I have seen on the rogue. Super informative and helps you make a decision.

"paddle shits on a CVT are as good as putting paddle shifts on a poodle" - savage!!! 🤣🤣🤣

Very informative and detailed review. Thank you Alex!

The Rav4 Limited and XLE Premium equipped with 19” wheels have 235 width tires as well.

We DON’T CARE about engine noise. In fact the less of it, the better. There’s no such thing as an exhaust “note”. It’s exhaust NOISE!!!!!

The average age of a car in the US is 12.2 years, so the reasonable question is, will this tiny engine in such relatively heavy "3616 lbs." vehicle last at least that long with sufficient mileage?

3 cylinder is a great idea for Nissan, people buying these cars don’t care about CVT and won’t care about 3 or 4 cylinder

Most nagative comments come from people didn't own one and most positive ones usually from someone who own one.

My 22 Rogue FWD averages 33mpg over 10k miles. 38mpg highway. No problems so far

We recently added a Rogue SL ($1,500

2014 altima with 278k miles. Original cvt. It's bullet proof

Thank you, Alex for the review of this car. I have long been waiting for this. I have listened to a couple of reviews of the Nissan Rogue 3-cylinder Turbo, but I'm still not satisfied until I listened to Alex and Sofyan, I told myself. You have just made my day with this review. Thank you once again Alex and keep up the good work. Tell Sofyan your friend, that some of us are waiting for his thought on this car.

Finally 🥳🥳🥳 I'm so excited to see this. I'll likely replace my 2015 Rogue Select with this, all I really could ask for is more power so I'm all in.

Bro should make a video game console with that intro he's got

Driving one as a rental. I can't get over how that dinky 3 cylinder engine can put a smile on my face while rocking 30mpg.

It's lame that every company makes you go up a trim to get a slightly larger screen that likely costs them a few dollars more. My other option pet peeve is the lack of memory seating on lower trims. Every power seat should have memory and I suspect it saves almost $0 to omit it.

Test drove Chevy equinox and Hyundai. They both seemed to have more hesitation. Picked the rogue sl and so far so good. Happy wife, happy life😊

The main reason of going down sizing in engine is worldwide governments' policies for tax brackets on engine sizes..most of them have different taxes below 1.5 ltr and above 1.5 ltr.

I have a 2014 Rogue with 209K miles on it and it has been the most reliable car I have ever owned. I am starting to look for it's replacement and while initially the current rogue was not on my list to check out because I was considering a hybrid I have come to see the value again. CR-V bugs me because of the small screens, I am considering a Maverick Hybrid also however the seat seems to be on the smaller size than the seat in my Rogue. The seat was a contributing factor when I originally purchased the 2014 Rogue. Don't like the RAV4, and the 2024 Sportage hybrid weirdly has not been released yet. I have seen the spot shots of probably the 2024 Rogue with the large screen also...... it's back on the list

Thank you Alex for this awesome, comprehensive review. Your review helped me make the final decision to get a Nissan Rogue Platinum with the Premium Package. Love the sound of the 3cyl Turbo. Nissan had the good sense to say goodbye to the 2.5L 4cyl one year after the redesign. Now I really hope Nissan will say goodbye to the CVT transmission and replace it with the 9 speed transmission that is being used in their Pathfinder. That's why I'm leasing mine instead of owning right now in the hopes that they'll make that switch.

That is incredible power output for an engine that small.

Thank you I must say you gave through explanation on this particular Nissan rogue...I am currently Nissan owner and I'm having heavy thoughts on possibly purchasing a rogue with or without the special features, I'm Big on Nissan so thanks again!

Thank you, best review and comparison to closest competitors I've seen. Much appreciated!

The 1.5t is a great improvement, but the CVT still holds it back too much.

If you change your trans fluid every 30k miles (like you should do with any car) it will last as long as any other mainstream car. Stop the crap in the comments 😒.

It is baffling why Nissan doesn't offer a hybrid model of this seeing as their competition does. In Europe this is called the X-Trail and it comes in a 7-seat configuration and a hybrid version. They also have fog lights as standard. Seems like the US got screwed with limited selections IMO.

Engine when revved reminds me of the 1993 Subaru Justy with the 997cc, 3-cylinder engine. Probably is a signature sound for 3 cylinders. Not unusual for me.

One thing I don’t understand with car reviewers is why they even worry about sportiness with a car like this. That’s the last thing that crosses the mind of a buyer for this car. All these reviewers offering the cx-5 as the best because of sportiness are missing the mark.

By far Alex is the most thorough and unbiased reviewer. Excellent review.

I think this looks great. With modern technology, I’m sure it will be reliable, even with a small turbo engine and CVT. Nissan has come a long way in terms of CVT reliability. An everyday user wouldn’t know the difference between Nissan’s CVT and anyone else’s.

Great detailed review as usual, thank you very much!

Appreciate the review. I could lease a 3 banger but I couldn't buy one. If the car was 400 lbs less, maybe. But that engine (and with a turbo!) has the ingredients of not lasting long. Doesn't matter if it has 201hp. The engine will work too hard. And don't get me started on the CVT. I wouldn't own it beyond its warranty.

CX-5 with a normal automatic transmission please. Variable compression turbo 3-banger and the JATCO CVT doesn't sound very durable

The Nissan X-trail (Rogue in other overseas markets) do have a hybrid option available very recently. It's called the e-Power and has electric motors driving the wheels all the time. The petrol engine simply acts as a generator to charge the small battery, so the car drives like an EV. Fuel economy still isn't as great as a RAV4 Hybrid though, about 38 MPG. But all reports are saying it's a great car to drive as it has more power and torque. Maybe it will come over to the US in due time.

This looks like a fine crossover and a vast improvement over the previous generation. The problem is that the hybrids have gotten extremely good: they perform significantly better, the fuel economy is generally better (the only exception may be for very fast highway driving), and using them requires no sacrifice of any kind. Gas-only models in this segment are obsolete.

Alex, what do you know about the Owens Magnetic ? Nissan does make a Hybrid but not what you think. They make a modern version of the Owens Magnetic of 1915 , a small gasoline engine turning a generator charging a battery that powers a electric motor that drives the wheels of the X--TRAIL/ Rogue, it is called e-power. It is a system that just make sense for north America, but what does make sense nowadays.

My very first Nissan SUV! Nice video Alex.

It's a very good looking SUV! The interior in my opinion for the money is awesome. The dash electronics look nice on top trims. Seats and ride great overall. Agree a hybrid variation would be a great helpful for sales. The issues ? There are 3 'weak links' ...1) a 3 cylinder on a large SUV seriously ? 2) the CVT will still have issues around 75k..even if Nissan says its a 'new design' ha 3) the turbo will result in mechanical issues also around 75k likely as well. Any of these 3 issues are problematic at best long term. If its purchased as a lease for only a couple of years, no worries I guess, but if your plunking down many tens of thousands for a "really reliable" driving experience, please look elsewhere my friend (hint any well maintained Toyota vehicle out there new or used, yes most are 'boring' but they last forever).

I think the lack of foglights is a result of parts shortages because the the 21 and 22 Rogue Platinum had them for sure.

Interesting tech with VCM but only time will tell if it is reliable.

Paddle shifters are good for reducing road speed effectively, without applying the foot brakes. I used this in my 2015 Fit EXL with CVT and it got that task accomplished. Beyond that I have little use for paddle shifters in general

Great review Alex! Nissan has come a long way and the 2023 Rogue boasts a spacious premium interior. Nissan has made their CVT more reliable and you're more likely to get a discount at the Nissan dealership than the Honda/Toyota dealership.

I love my Rogue 2021 2.5L Platinum…great review

Aluminum block direct injection 1.5 3 cyl turbo? I'll check back in 2 or 3 years and see what the carbon build up issues are.

Love your reviews, but I never agree with you with what's considered "attractive" 13:57 This looks cheap compared to what Hyundai/Kia are offering

Be aware they removed the fog lights from all trim levels and have not made the parts needed to put the fog lights in available in Canada yet.

I know this won't be popular, but it seems overall this gen Rogue is better executed than the CR-V, minus the lack of hybrid. It seems Alex may have been hinting at that here. The Rogue really seems to nail what the core of drivers in this class are looking for. A good mix of space and features and add to that, the interior is really nice! I sat in it at an autoshow along with some of it's other competitors and honestly the only thing that beat it in premium feel was the CX-5, and it wasn't that far behind. And I think this new engine is the cherry on top. I also like how Alex breaks down the handling capability here versus feel. I think how Nissan set it up here is perfect for the class, it drives and feels smooth, but seemingly good handling lurks in the background waiting for the situations when its needed. The CR-V seems so cost-cutting driven. The lack of features on the top end are kind of dumbfounding. How does the Civic have a fully digital gauge cluster, yet the CR-V doesn't. And no pano-sunroof on the top model in this class is crazy. Also I've heard mixed reviews about the hybrid... which sucks because seemingly Honda sacrificed those features to not price the now standard hybrid out of the comparison ranks.

I have a 2023 platinum and love it!!

If you care about your families safety in adverse condition though be aware they removed the fog lights from all trim levels and have not made the parts needed to put the fog lights in available in Canada yet.

If this was reliable, I’d really think about it. Curious how the current CVT will hold up.

I had the 21 SV and traded it in for the 23 Platinum. Same everything as the 21, even same color bc I had a bad accident in the 21 and wasnt confident in the body shop i took it too. I found other problems he missed after driving in it so was afraid to keep it. Basically, only a few changes and quite frankly while the Platinum is beautiful with the lighted inscript Platinum on the floor as you get in the car, I actually think the 21 engine drove better. DonAlso the gas mileage was better in the 211 and it I had to do it again, I'd have kept my 21. I might be trading this in now bc why keep a big cross over like this when I don't have any children and don't travel. Didn't think of that when I bought it. However, the Rogue is a great and very comfortable SUV to drive. Just my opinion. Thank you

I drove the previous (current) gen Rogue for a day and the CVT felt pretty decent. I wonder how they compare.

Alex, Is it time to add one more column to your suite of standard ratings? I am thinking of a new category that officially evaluates 'Quality of Fake Gear Shifts' on cars equipped with a Continuously Vexatious Transmission. 😁 When this Rogue made its debut it seemed quite large for the compact class of CUV. With new models pushing the Rogue towards the middle of the pack, the RAV4 must be in danger of being reclassified as a sub-compact 🤔 Fun fact: There is a Toyota Hilux variant sold in Australia called the Rogue.

I know that this is not a luxury car, but how does the ride compare to a GLC? Which one has the more comfortable ride and more quiet?

The 3 cylinder could be set up as 1/2 of an inline 6. An inline 6 is naturally balanced both primary and secondary. The 3 might be set up with 120 degree crank difference for good secondary balance, but it will tend to rock because of the missing 3 pistons causing primary imbalance. It's possible the additional hardware for the variable compression will help cancel that balance problem. We'll see...

So when customers want shift feeling, the company listen's, but when they bash the CVT for years, the company just ignores them! 🤔

Got one in May and love it. By the way, Nissan started 3-cyl on 2022 model. Nice review, Alex

If Nissan would just offer a 10 year 150,000km warranty on their CVTs I'd have no problem buying one.

3 cylinder just sounds so much better than I4, too bad it’s got a cvt so you won’t hear those cool gear changes.

The cargo section should have a little comparison on the side like the legroom section with the competition

Had one as a rental. For the most part liked it. But one huge problem, when my foot was on the break at a stop there was a constant jittering from the car. I felt like my foot was sliding off even though it wasnt.

Nissan sells more Rogue than Mazda and Subaru sells all of its models!