Core summary
U.S. MY2025 Rogue. Source-based specification and buying analysis.
Treat the Rogue as a household transport decision first. The useful questions are which drivetrain your climate needs and which equipment you will operate daily, not which trim sounds most adventurous.
History & generations
This reference uses Nissan's MY2025 U.S. specification. Engine descriptions from earlier Rogue model years should not be carried forward without checking.
Body, platform & design
Nissan lists a 106.5-inch wheelbase and 183.0-inch overall length. Use the complete vehicle dimensions when checking parking, not wheelbase alone.
Engine & drivetrain
The 1.5-liter VC-Turbo three-cylinder produces 201 hp and 225 lb-ft and works with a CVT. Its variable compression ratio spans 8:1 to 14:1.
Trim differences
The U.S. lineup lists S, SV, Rock Creek, SL and Platinum. Front- and all-wheel-drive configurations appear in the range.
Interior & seating
Check the rear-seat installation with your child seat and the front seat in its normal position. A showroom seating impression without that adjustment can be misleading.
Efficiency & range
Regular unleaded is specified. Published maximum towing capacity is 1,500 lb with the required equipment and conditions.
Safety & equipment
Ask the dealer to demonstrate fitted driver-assistance controls while parked, including how to switch assistance off. Do not assume equipment is identical across the five trims.
Strengths
Our buying case favors a configuration that meets everyday passenger and luggage requirements without adding equipment solely for an occasional imagined expedition.
Our buying case favors a configuration that meets everyday passenger and luggage requirements without adding equipment solely for an occasional imagined expedition.
Considerations
For a used Rogue, verify the exact model year, maintenance record and completed VIN-specific campaigns. A general internet opinion about the engine cannot establish one car's condition.
Recommended use
If towing is central to your plans, calculate loaded trailer weight before shopping. If it is not, concentrate the comparison on seats, access and the regular commute.
Rivals & related
Compare FWD with AWD at the same equipment level. Otherwise an upholstery or screen upgrade can disguise what you are actually paying for the drivetrain.
FAQ
Does variable compression guarantee a particular real-world economy result? No. Record the correct fuel label and compare it with your route mix and ownership costs.
What makes the Nissan Rogue different?
Our buying case favors a configuration that meets everyday passenger and luggage requirements without adding equipment solely for an occasional imagined expedition.
Who should consider it?
Family commuting and long-distance travel
Sources & updates
Reference scope: U.S. MY2025 Rogue. Research-based guide; no hands-on road test is claimed. Manufacturer specifications are distinguished from Cariary buying interpretation. Text reviewed 14 October 2026. Sources for the revised text:
https://usa.nissannews.com/en-US/releases/2025-nissan-rogue-press-kit?selectedTabId=release-846f305b7fc5cd57ce9821b00b0811d8
- Manufacturer reference — U.S. MY2025 Rogue →Source used for the stated historical model-year specification; not a claim of a current range.
- Photo 1 — Elise240SX / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 →Resized and encoded as WEBP; original composition retained. 2024 Canadian-market Rogue SV Moonroof, photographed in June 2026. It illustrates the facelift exterior; equipment may differ from U.S. MY2025 trims.
- Photo 2 — BuickCentury04 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 →Resized and encoded as WEBP; original composition retained. 2024 Rogue SV rear view in Atlanta, photographed in October 2025; same facelift generation, not a confirmed MY2025 vehicle.
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- Photo 3 — Deathpallie325 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0 →Resized and encoded as WEBP; original composition retained. 2025 Nissan Rogue dashboard photographed in February 2025. Screen and trim equipment vary by grade.
- Photo reuse terms — CC BY-SA 4.0 →Applies to the photographs carrying this license above.
- Photo reuse terms — CC BY 4.0 →Applies to the photographs carrying this license above.
Last editorial review: October 14, 2026. Specifications remain market- and model-year-specific.