2024 Nissan Rogue Platinum Review- Biggest Strengths, and One Thing Missing

The Nissan Rogue, a cornerstone of Nissan's lineup, has been a driving force in the American market. Accounting for over a third of Nissan vehicle sales in America, it consistently ranks among the top-selling U.S. models. In this review, we will showcase its strengths and identify one key feature that is absent from its model line.

2024 Nissan Rogue - What It Is and What We Tested
We tested the very top trim of the Rogue, called the Platinum Intelligent AWD. This model has a consumer cost of about $43K inclusive of shipping ad handling and dealer doc fees. Lower-cost Rogues are for sale starting around $30K, but we have not tested those. 

The Rogue is a spacious five-passenger crossover with a huge cargo space. Nissan didn’t do any of the dumb things many automakers do, like cut out your spare or drop Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. You get everything you expect, and more. 

2024 Nissan Rogue Platinum Intelligent AWD - The Drive
For sure, the way a driver feels behind the wheel of the 2024 Rogue is its biggest strength. We’d compare its feeling to the Honda CR-V Hybrid. The Rogue is quiet, comfortable, and feels like it has ample power.

2024 Nissan Rogue - Right Size
The Rogue is on the larger side of its segment and that space is easy to feel when you drive it. The front seats are similar to many of the crossover SUVs in its class, but the back seat feels way bigger. However, the Rogue looks and feels smaller on the outside. That is the magic formula. 

2024 Nissan Rogue - Infotainment
With Google built-in, wireless Android Auto, and a head-up display, our Rogue felt modern, yet easy to operate. We are so glad that some automakers are still including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay so that owners won't have to shell out a monthly connectivity fee for Google Built-in.

2024 Nissan Rogue - Seats
What is it about Nissan seats that make them so comfortable? Like every Nissan we test, the seats feel like they built for grown-ups and are easy to adjust to find that prefect setting.

2024 Nissan Rogue - What’s Missing?
While the three-cylinder engine and CVT do offer a pretty good 31 MPG, the RAV4, Toyota Venza, CR-V, Hyundai Tucson,  Kia Sportage, Ford Escape, and Mitsubishi Outlander all offer electrified powertrains with dramatically better efficiency and power. Where is Nissan’s green vehicle powertrain, or powertrains, since most competitors now offer both Hybrid and also plug-in hybrid options? The Ariya we recently tested was fully 50% more expensive than this Rogue, so directing shoppers to the battery-electric vehicle in the corner is not the solution America wants right now. Nissan needs to bring back its hybrids pronto if it wants to stay in the conversation. 

2024 Nissan Rogue - Conclusion
If you are shopping for a gas-only five-passenger crossover SUV for daily general-purpose duty, the Rogue should be on your short list to consider. It has a lot to offer and makes no mistakes. 
 

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John Goreham is an experienced New England Motor Press Association member and expert vehicle tester. John completed an engineering program with a focus on electric vehicles, followed by two decades of work in high-tech, biopharma, and the automotive supply chain before becoming a news contributor. In addition to his eleven years of work at Torque News, John has published thousands of articles and reviews at American news outlets. He is known for offering unfiltered opinions on vehicle topics. You can connect with John on Linkedin and follow his work at our X channel. Please note that stories carrying John's by-line are never AI-generated, but he does employ Grammarly grammar and punctuation software when proofreading.