The weird little three-banger even gives it a certain amount of offbeat character. While the Rogue may only offer three cylinders, its engine is the most potent base power plant currently offered in the class. Redesigned entirely for 2021 and subjected to a much-needed powertrain upgrade last year, the 2023 Rogue is now a solid entry in the hyper-competitive compact crossover segment. The 2023 Nissan Rogue follows on two years of successive (and successful) overhauls to Nissan’s small crossover. Features like a sunroof, navigation, foglamps, leather seats and heated front seats were bundled into option packages when the Rogue was new.Pros: Top-notch interior easy-to-use tech clever cargo options smart ProPilot driver assist Cons: No hybrid option less engaging to drive than rivals no sporty or outdoorsy variants The Rogue SV adds features that include roof rails, push-button start, Bluetooth, an upgraded stereo and a backup camera. The base 2011 Rogue S comes with cruise control, keyless entry, power windows and door locks and a four-speaker stereo with an auxiliary input. Nonetheless, test drivers were impressed with the Rogue’s in-cabin storage and liked its pop-up cargo system in the back. Also, auto critics noted that headroom may be tight for tall passengers. However, they said that even though the Rogue technically seats five, it was better suited for four passengers because the back seat is small. Some thought that the seats were comfortable, while others wanted more seat padding. When it was new, reviewers liked the Rogue’s interior quality and design. The Rogue also performed well in crash tests.įor 2011, Nissan updated the Rogue’s interior to make it look more upscale. Some reviewers found that the Rogue’s handling was almost car-like and it had direct steering, while others said that the Rogue’s ride trailed competitors like the 2011 Honda CR-V. Auto critics felt that more power would give the Rogue a needed boost for highway driving, but the Rogue doesn’t offer a six-cylinder engine option.Īvailable with front- or all-wheel drive, the 2011 Rogue gets up to 22/28 mpg city/highway, which is fairly good for the class. For the most part, test drivers were satisfied with the 2011 Nissan Rogue’s performance, but said that it had sluggish and noisy acceleration from its four-cylinder engine.