The Nissan Rogue was all-new last year, and while it earned significant praise in most areas, performance was not one of them. For 2022, Nissan has solved this issue with a new turbocharged 1.5-liter 3-cylinder engine good for 201 horsepower. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel-drive available on all trims.
Compared to the competitors like the Toyota RAV4, Subaru Forester, and Honda CR-V, the Rogue looks pretty good. It comes standard with a host of sophisticated driver aids, and its infotainment and equipment upgrades are among the best in the business.
2022 Nissan Rogue S (Starting at $26,700)
The Rogue S offers most of the basics needed in a modern compact SUV, with a few unexpected extras uncommon at this price.
The list starts with standard driver-assists like automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, forward collision warning, and lane-departure warning. There’s also a complete set of airbags, including two-row side-curtains and rear-seat side-impact airbags. Nissan’s Rear Door Alert comes standard. It reminds the driver to check the rear seat before locking and departing the vehicle.
Along with the required traction and stability controls, the Rogue S also features hill-start assist (keeps the vehicle from rolling backward when stopped on a steep incline) and three driving modes: Normal, Eco, and Sport. The driving modes adjust throttle input, transmission shift points, and steering response.
All-wheel-drive models get a rotary selector switch with additional modes for Auto, Snow, and Off-Road. These modes also work with the braking and stability systems for better traction and cornering on various surfaces.
The Rogue S rides on stylish 17-inch alloy wheels with a temporary compact spare tucked under the rear cargo floor. The Rogue S features automatic LED headlights, LED DRLs (daytime running lights), and LED taillights. Power mirrors, a rear spoiler, rear parking sensors, and rear privacy glass round out the exterior appointments.
Nissan provides a rather handsome interior for a base model, and although the color is limited to charcoal grey cloth, it’s offset by a swath of light brown covering the dash pad and upper door panels. A manually operated driver’s seat includes manual height adjustment but no lumbar support. The second-row seats are divided in a 60/40 split and include reclining seatbacks. Rear seat passengers also enjoy air vents built into the rear console.
Interior comfort and convenience for the Rogue S include a tilt/telescoping steering wheel with paddle shifters plus controls for audio, Bluetooth, and cruise control. Remote keyless entry, a one-touch up/down power driver’s window, and an oversized glovebox are just a few of the thoughtful touches added for good measure. Also standard is manual air conditioning, sliding sun visors with lighted vanity mirrors, a drive computer with readouts for fuel economy, outside temperature, miles to empty, and a tire pressure monitor.
The infotainment setup is pretty basic, but it gets the job done. It features an 8-inch color display with AM/FM radio and four speakers. The touch screen includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration and access to SiriusXM and Siri Eyes Free. The system also provides voice recognition software, a rearview monitor, streaming Bluetooth capability, and two USB ports, one Type-A and one Type-C, for charging and iPod interface.
There are no option packages for the Rogue S. As with all the Rogue trims, all-wheel drive adds another $1,500 to the bottom line.
With the $1,175 destination charge, the 2022 Nissan Rogue S costs $27,875. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $501. See 2022 Nissan Rogue S models for sale
2022 Nissan Rogue S includes:
- LED headlights – Provide brilliant white light far superior to halogen headlights.
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto – No need for fancy infotainment systems when you have this option. Just plug in your Apple or Android smartphone and gain access to your music, maps, messages, and apps.
- Automatic emergency braking – Monitors activity ahead of the Rogue and can automatically slow or stop the vehicle before an accident can occur.
- Lane-departure warning – Monitors white lane markers and will alert the driver if the Rogue begins to depart its lane without the proper turn signal.
2022 Nissan Rogue SV (starting at $28,390)
The SV costs just a bit more than the S, but we think it’s the better value for the money.
The SV adds 18-inch alloy wheels and body-color heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals, building off the S standard content.
Inside, the Rogue SV touts an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support, dual-zone automatic climate control, and Nissan’s Intelligent Key enabling one-touch door unlocking and a push-button starter. There’s also a remote start and climate control setting activated via an app on your phone.
The SV’s infotainment system gains two additional speakers for a total of six and rear USB charge ports. Nissan Connect services are also available, as is a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Additional driver assists for the SV include ProPilot Assist featuring adaptive cruise control with a full-speed range that can maintain a set distance between you and the traffic ahead. The system can even slow or stop and hold the Rogue in place until the traffic moves forward. ProPilot also includes a lane-centering feature that uses the highway white marker lines to keep the vehicle centered in its lane.
Optional on the SV is the SV Premium Package that adds a power panoramic moonroof, roof rails, a rear personal light, Prima-Tex leatherette seating, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, rear door sunshades, and a power tailgate.
With the $1,175 destination fee, the 2022 Nissan Rogue SV costs $29,565. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $531, or just $30 more each month over the lesser-equipped Rogue S. See 2022 Nissan Rogue SV models for sale
2022 Nissan Rogue SV includes:
- ProPilot Assist – Adds adaptive cruise control and lane-centering technology to aid the driver in keeping the Rogue in its lane and not following too close in stop-and-go traffic.
- 8-way power driver’s seat – Allows drivers of all sizes to find a comfortable driving position, with 2-way power lumbar for additional lower back support.
- Dual-zone automatic climate control – Allows the driver and front passenger to create individual climate zones.
- Intelligent Key – With the key fob in your purse or pocket, one need only touch a button on the door handle to unlock and open the door and push a button on the dash to start the vehicle.
2022 Nissan Rogue SL (starting at $33,050)
The Rogue SL ups its game by adding more luxury and convenience features, plus available two-tone paint treatments.
The SL adds many of the SV’s optional features, including a heated steering wheel, power panoramic moonroof, roof rails, and fog lights. The SL then tosses in leather seating surfaces, 19-inch alloy wheels, memory for the driver’s seat and side mirrors, and a motion-activated power rear liftgate.
Also on the SL menu is a 4-way power passenger seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror with Homelink, and a 360-degree Around View monitor with moving object detection.
Rear seat passengers get their own climate controls, while the cargo area gains Nissan’s Divide-N-Hide cargo management system.
Options above all-wheel drive include the SL Premium Package that adds a 10-speaker Bose audio system, navigation with 3D building graphics, a 9-inch color infotainment HD touch screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and SiriusXM Travel and Traffic Link. ProPilot Assist with Navi-link uses navigation guidance to predict upcoming turns accurately and posted speed limits. Also in the package are rear door sunshades and front and rear parking sensors.
With the $1,175 destination charge, the 2022 Nissan Rogue SL costs $34,225. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $615. See 2022 Nissan Rogue SL models for sale
2022 Nissan Rogue SL includes:
- Leather seating – A more luxurious option that looks great and is easy to clean.
- Panoramic moonroof – Covers the first and second row and includes a power sunshade to block unwanted sunlight.
- Motion-activated power liftgate – With the remote key fob in your pocket, kick your foot under the rear bumper, and the liftgate automatically opens.
- Available Bose audio – This 10-speaker system includes a powered subwoofer with dual drivers for brilliant sound reproduction.
2022 Nissan Rogue Platinum (starting at $36,480)
The Platinum is the top-line Rogue trim offering all of the SV’s standard and optional equipment plus a few upgrades unique to this trim.
The Platinum’s semi-aniline leather seats feature a stunning quilted sew pattern in black or tan. Heated rear seats keep occupants comfortable in winter, and the cargo area includes levers that allow the rear seatbacks to fold down.
On the tech side, the Platinum gains a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster configurable to show a standard speedometer and tachometer or rearranged to show other vehicle information such as audio or navigation settings. A wireless charging pad comes standard, as does a front central seat-mounted side-impact airbag.
The only option beyond all-wheel drive is a head-up display.
With the $1,175 destination charge, the 2022 Nissan Rogue Platinum costs $37,655. On a 60-month loan at 3% financing and zero down, the monthly payment comes to $677. See 2022 Nissan Rogue Platinum models for sale
2022 Nissan Rogue Platinum includes:
- 12.3-inch digital cluster – Allows the driver multiple configurable options for a more engaging driving experience.
- Heated rear seats –Allow outboard passengers the ability to heat their seat bottom and seat backs.
- Wireless charging pad – Makes it easy to charge a compatible smartphone without the need for wires or an open USB port.
- Available head-up display – Projects such pertinent information as speed, audio settings, and navigation directions onto a portion of the lower windshield.
