2020 Nissan Rogue: Easy to Drive and Worth Every Penny

With easy-to-drive characteristics and plenty of standard safety features, the 2020 Nissan Rogue is a dependable daily driver.

What’s New for the 2020 Nissan Rogue

When it comes to the 2020 Nissan Rogue, not much has changed from the 2019 model. For shoppers who want the most updated technology, you might be a little out of luck. However, for shoppers who love the dependability and practicability of the past Nissan Rogues, you have nothing to worry about. It’s all still there with a great set of standard features and great prices.

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Body Style

Starting Price

MSRP $26,640

Drivetrain

Drivetrain

FWD or AWD

Drivetrain

Fuel Economy

26 City / 33 Hwy (MPG)

Number of Seats

Seating

Seats 5

The Breakdown

Optional all-wheel-drive

Comfortable ride and interior

Easy to handle

Nice cargo space with shelving options

Plenty of standard safety features

Not a lot of acceleration

The infotainment screen is a little small

No hybrid offered like its competition

2020 Nissan Rogue Specs

Trims & Pricing

S - $26,640
SV - $28,020
SL - $32,990

2020 Nissan Rogue Powertrain

2020 Nissan Rogue 2.5L I4 - carsforsale.com
2020 Nissan Rogue 2.5L I4 - carsforsale.com

With the 2020 Nissan Rogue, you won’t have very many decision-making problems when it comes to the drivetrain. All across the board, each Rogue receives a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 170 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. Bolted to that platform is a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The Rogue is offered in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive formats.

Towing & Payload

The towing capacity for the 2020 Nissan Rogue rates somewhere in the lower middle of its competition with a rating of 1,102 pounds. Most of its competitors with higher towing capacities have turbochargers and hybrid options, so hopefully Nissan will take note.

2020 Nissan Rogue Fuel Economy & MPG

With an EPA-estimated 26 city / 33 highway / 29 combined miles per gallon for front-wheel 2020 Nissan Rogue models, the fuel economy is decent for a non-hybrid vehicle. You will lose a little bit if you go with the AWD configuration, but not enough to steer you away from leasing an AWD Rogue if that’s what you were looking to get into.

Interior, Comfort, & Cargo Space

The 2020 Nissan Rogue does excel at offering you plenty of cargo space. With the second-row seats in their upright position, you get 39.3 cu-ft of cargo volume. With the rear seats folded down, you get a well-respected 70.0 cu-ft of cargo volume.

Front seat passengers will enjoy 43 inches of legroom, while second-row passengers receive 37.9 inches of legroom room. Rear passengers will also enjoy standard rear vents and a fold-down center console with cup holders.

Entertainment & Technology

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2020 Nissan Rogue - usa.nissannews.com

Your infotainment center is displayed on a 7.0-inch touchscreen that supports Bluetooth connectivity, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. You’ll also get a view of your rearview camera and available navigation here, along with a USB port. If you opted for the NissanConnect service, you will be able to access third-party apps like Google search, Facebook, Twitter, and so on.

If you spring for the Rogue SV Premium package, it’ll cost you $1,800 more, but you’ll receive a heated steering wheel, zero-gravity front seats, and a memory driver’s seat. You’ll also get a 360-degree camera system and Nissan’s semi-autonomous ProPilot Assist safety features.

Safety Features

The 2020 Nissan Rogue has upped their safety game from 2019. As an IIHS Top Safety Pick+, you’ll find no shortage of driver-assist technology with their available ProPilot Assist, which includes lane-keeping assist and stop-and-go adaptive cruise control to help the driver accelerate, brake, and steer on the long highway drives.

Standard safety features include Forward-Collision Warning, Automated Emergency Braking, Blind-Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane-Departure Warning, and Lane-Keeping Assist. Airbag safety has improved as well with front-passenger supplemental knee airbags, roof-mounted curtain supplemental airbags with rollover protection for all rows, and LATCH safety system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children).

2020 Nissan Rogue Trims & Pricing

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2020 Nissan Rogue S - carsforsale.com

S – $26,640

The 2020 Nissan Rogue S comes standard with plenty of safety and technology options. You receive cloth seats, a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity, Android Auto and Apple Carplay, USB ports, and a rearview backup camera. You also receive Nissan’s standard ProPilot assist with driver assistance and NissanConnect (explained later in article).

2020 Nissan Rogue SV - carsforsale.com
2020 Nissan Rogue SV - carsforsale.com

SV – $28,020

Stepping up to the SV trim, you receive 17-inch alloy wheels as opposed to the steel wheels you get with the S trim. A hands-free lift-gate, keyless entry, push-button start, and leather-wrapped steering wheel are included. To add to the comfort, you also receive a power-adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone climate control, and heated front seats.

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2020 Nissan Rogue SL - carsforsale.com

SL – $32,990

Get comfortable in your SL with a leather-wrapped interior, power-adjustable seats for both front row occupants, and enjoy navigation added to your infotainment center as well as a Bose audio system. Also, ride in style with 19-inch wheels that dress up the exterior nicely.

Warranties

New car warranties for the 2020 Nissan Rogue include a Bumper-to-Bumper 36 months / 36,000 miles, Powertrain for 60 months / 60,000 miles, and Roadside Assistance for 36 months / 36,000 miles. For certified pre-owned vehicles, you will have to check to see what kinds of benefit programs your local dealership offers.

What we think

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Being one of the top-selling vehicles in the automobile industry says something. The 2020 Nissan Rogue obviously has some high points that crossover/SUV enthusiasts seem to like. But with a lack of power options and not-so-great towing, you might want to think about shopping around a little if you are thinking about buying a vehicle for more than just around town everyday usage.

For the average person, we think the 2020 Nissan Rogue is a good deal. Pricing is good, gas mileage is good, it holds its own in the styling department, and Nissan sure has bumped up their safety game.

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Steven Mitchell

Steven Mitchell began his automotive journey with a fully restored Triumph TR3B. After earning a bachelor's degree in Marketing and Television from the University of Texas, Steven used his passion for vehicles at an automotive marketing ad agency, and as the Manager of Interactive Marketing for Mitsubishi Motors, eventually winning an Effie for his advertising work. For the past decade, he's been writing car reviews, covering everything from SUVs and electric vehicles to original equipment manufacturer infotainment user interfaces.

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