Buyer's Guide: The 2022 Nissan Rogue

There is a lot to be said about finding the perfect SUV. The smart and savvy shopper expects it all, and they deserve it. For an SUV to be successful in today's saturated automotive market, it must deliver comfort, performance, safety, and style. Thankfully, the 2022 Nissan Rogue does just that. Stop into Sherwood Nissan, your Nissan Rogue dealer, and you'll discover why the Rogue has made such a splash. As one of Nissan's best-selling SUVs, the Rogue has been improved year after year, adding the latest in innovative technology, modern styling, and fuel efficiency. For those less familiar with this year's Rogue, we've put together a thorough 2022 Nissan Rogue buyer's guide. Let's break down the blend of amazing features that makes this compact crossover stand out from the crowd.

Five Available Trims

Choosing the right customizations for your ride can be a pivotal decision when it comes to picking the vehicle that is the right fit that you’ll enjoy for years. That's why Nissan offers five different trim levels on the 2022 Rogue, each with varying features to make your Rogue feel more personal. The five available trims are the S, SV, SV Premium, SL AWD, and Platinum.

The base S trim is the most affordable Rogue and still comes with plenty of fun and functional attributes. The S trim comes with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, making it the only Rogue to give you that option. The exterior features 43 cm aluminum alloy wheels with gray accents, a body-coloured front bumper with a black rub strip, a black rear bumper, black side-body cladding and wheel well trim, chrome side window trim, and black rear window trim. It's a stylish rendition of the Rogue, and parts like the black rear bumper also serve to help protect from minor nicks and scratches.

Inside, the S trim comes with a six-way manual driver's seat and a four-way manual front passenger seat with front seatback storage. The cloth seat trim is durable and soft, while touches of chrome and piano-black interior accents brighten up the cabin. The infotainment system comes with four speakers, NissanConnect, a 20 cm colour display with multi-touch controls, and two USB ports to charge your devices.

Moving up to the SV trim gets drivers a bit more bang for their buck, while still being very affordable. On the outside of the SV, you'll find 46 cm aluminum alloy wheels with machined and painted accents, body-coloured door handles and power heated side mirrors with LED turn signal indicators. The cabin of the SV has six speakers, NissanConnect, a 20 cm colour display with multi-touch controls, and dual-zone front automatic air conditioning. The driver will enjoy an eight-way power-adjustable seat with two-way lumbar support. Upgrading to the SV Premium keeps most of the same features but will replace the cloth upholstery with leatherette and add heated rear seats to match the standard heated front seats.

The second highest available trim level is the SL AWD. Packed with all the great features of the previous trim levels, the SL AWD adds a few key, high-end touches. The upgrade to SL AWD gets you 48 cm aluminum alloy wheels with machined and painted accents, a chrome side-body insert, and a motion-activated power liftgate for rear cargo access. The heated side mirrors include a power tilt-down function to give you a better view when in reverse. The SL AWD interior boasts six speakers, a 23 cm colour display with NissanConnect, and Nissan's Door to Door Navigation with Premium Traffic. The front passenger can relax in a four-way power-adjustable seat, and everyone can enjoy the premium leather seat trim. Chrome and metallic interior accents and a piano-black instrument panel tie it all together.

Finally, the Platinum trim features all the top-of-the-line touches available on the 2022 Nissan Rogue. Including all the best features from the other trim levels, the Platinum also adds some extra luxuries. The exterior comes with 48 cm wheels, a sleek black grille surrounded by chrome, a first and second-row panoramic sunroof with a power sunshade, and a motion-activated power liftgate for easy cargo access. The interior includes a Bose Premium Audio System with ten speakers, a Heads Up Display, and a massive 31 cm digital dashboard. The heated power-adjustable front bucket seats have lumbar support and memory settings. Finally, wood trim on the dashboard and doors, plus quilted semi-aniline leather seats, elevates the Platinum above the other trims.

Enhanced Performance

One of the best qualities of the 2022 Nissan Rogue is how fun it is to drive. Nissan's focus on improving the Rogue's powertrain over the years has continued to pay off. While last year's 2.5L four-cylinder engine is still available on the base S trim, the 2022 Rogue has added a new engine to the lineup that is swift, exciting, and still fuel efficient. The powertrain in the higher trims is now a 1.5L variable-compression turbocharged three-cylinder engine that has an output of 201 hp and 225 lb-ft of torque. That means you have an extra 20 hp and 44 lb-ft of torque compared to the old 2.5L engine.

The 2022 Rogue has five unique driving modes to get the most out of every trip. Depending on the terrain, drive your Rogue in Sport mode, Eco mode, Off-Road mode, Auto mode, or Snow mode. Whichever road you're driving that day, one of the five driving modes is sure to support your journey. Add to that the Rogue's quality handling and bump-absorbing chassis, and you have a smooth ride every time you get behind the wheel. The fuel efficiency with the new 1.5L engine and all-wheel drive is a generous 7.6 L/100 km combined, so you don't have to worry about spending all your time at gas stations.

Innovative Safety

The 2022 Rogue is stacked full of innovative safety and driver assistance technology so you can drive with confidence. To help with daily driving, your Rogue comes equipped with standard Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Intelligent Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, and High Beam Assist. If you're in the market for a higher trim model, you can experience the available Nissan ProPILOT Assist. This semi-autonomous driving mode uses Navi-link technology to make handling highway traffic a bit less stressful.

As for driver-assist technologies, enjoy the benefits of the available front, side, and rear sonar, available Traffic Sign Recognition, and standard Intelligent Driver Alertness. The sonar technology works by alerting drivers with a beeping sound when approaching obstacles. Traffic Sign Recognition reads important signs as you pass and displays them in the instrument cluster. Finally, Intelligent Driver Alertness works by monitoring your steering patterns to detect when you may be getting drowsy, signalling with a noisy chime if your driving becomes erratic.

There's No SUV Like It

There's a reason the Nissan Rogue has risen to its level of popularity. Packed with quality features, impeccable performance, and a suite of safety technologies, this vehicle has something for everyone. Regardless of whether you choose the S, SV, SV Premium, SL AWD, or Platinum trim, you're getting a ton of great value in this stylish compact crossover. Each trim level has a range of sophisticated touches at a reasonable price. It's no wonder that the Rogue was recently named the Best Mid-Size Utility Vehicle by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. But don't just take our word for it; stop into Sherwood Nissan today and see the 2022 Nissan Rogue for yourself!