2021 Nissan Rogue: Nissan’s best-selling vehicle, the Rogue, gets a full makeover for 2021. Still a compact crossover with a 4-door wagon body style, Rogue gets fresh interior and exterior styling, additional safety and tech features and a new range-topping Platinum trim. The 5-passenger Rogue is offered with front- or all-wheel drive. Overall length is down 1.5 inches, but wheelbase and weight remain the same. Competitors include the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester, Toyota RAV4 and Volkswagen Tiguan.
Rogue is offered in S, SV, SL and new range-topping Platinum trim. All get a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. Those numbers are up from 170 and 175 in last year’s model. Sole transmission offering is a continuously variable automatic. Maximum towing capacity when properly equipped is 1,350 pounds.
All models come standard with Nissan Safety Shield, which consists for forward-collision warning with mitigation, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, rear-passenger safe exit system and rear automatic braking. Pricing ranges from $27,000 to $38,000 .