What kind of vehicle is the 2023 Nissan Rogue? What does it compare to?
The Rogue is a compact crossover SUV with seats for up to five passengers. Shop it against the Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester; the Mitsubishi Outlander is related to the Rogue, but offers a small third-row seat.
Is the 2023 Nissan Rogue a good SUV?
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Overall, the 2023 Rogue is a good choice among small SUVs. Sure, it could have more underhood punch and its exterior style won’t be for everyone. But it’s priced right in mainstream trims and delivers good fuel economy and a comfy ride. It earns a TCC Rating of 6.5 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
What’s new for the 2023 Nissan Rogue?
After a new turbo-3 engine arrived last year, the Rogue largely stands pat for 2023 aside from some minor optional equipment shuffling and a $200-or-so price hike in most trims.
The Rogue remains a five-seat crossover SUV with an overstyled exterior and a soothing cabin. Its myriad angles and lines outside work best with the available two-tone paint scheme, but at least you don’t have to see its busy headlights from the interior.
The 201-hp turbo-3 packs a lot of power into a small engine, but it’s stuck with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) that wants to keep revs low to maximize fuel economy. At 33 mpg combined in front-wheel-drive form (or 31 mpg with optional all-wheel drive), it does a good job of emphasizing thrift. If only it offered better punch off the line and more passing grunt.
A soft ride and a quiet cabin help the Rogue feel more like a small luxury crossover than a mainstream model, too. The interior is spacious enough for four adults, and the cargo area is fairly big given the somewhat petite 183-inch overall length.
Good crash-test scores and standard automatic emergency braking make the Rogue a safe choice in any form. Skip the base S trim and you’ll find the automaker’s ProPilot Assist driver-assistance tech that allows for limited stints of hands-off driving.
How much does the 2023 Nissan Rogue cost?
This year, the Rogue starts at $28,585, though all-wheel drive nudges it just over $30,000. That money buys the base S with its 17-inch wheels, 8.0-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and automatic emergency braking.
We’d budget for the SV that costs about $1,500 more and adds bigger wheels, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and a host of driver-assistance tech. It’s a good deal among crossovers.
Where is the 2023 Nissan Rogue made?
In Smyrna, Tennessee.