Update (August 24, 2026): ‘First Drive Experience’ added.
The redesigned next-gen Nissan Rogue has been confirmed to be the brand’s first model featuring Hybrid e-Power technology in the U.S. and Canada when it arrives as a MY2027 vehicle at the end of the year.
In global markets, Nissan has offered the fuel-sipping tech since 2022 in the current-generation model. The SUV is marketed as the Nissan X-Trail, and is imported from Japan.
The X-Trail e-Power is available in a front-wheel drive variant and an ‘e‑4ORCE’ AWD variant. At the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show, we had a chance to see it in an accessorized AWD variant, and here are the key observations we made:
Design
Nissan has been selling Hybrid e-Power models internationally for nearly a decade now, and besides the badge, it does not visually differentiate them from standard models. In keeping with that tradition, the company has kept the X-Trail Hybrid e-Power’s design the same as that of the gas-powered model.
Like the 2026 Rogue, the Nissan X-Trail features a rugged, space-focused exterior, sporting a contemporary crossover look. At the front, split headlamps give it an aggressive look, while the V-Motion grille dominates the central part of the upper fascia.
On the sides, Nissan has used black cladding to highlight the wheel arches and the lower part of the door panels. The company has wrapped the 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels in BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain T/A tires.
The sleek greenhouse with sharp lines and the subtly sloping roofline provide a contrasting look. At the rear, the X-Trail Hybrid e-Power features split combination lamps and a roof spoiler. As we’ve discussed in our analysis, the 2027 Nissan Rogue is a full redesign and has nothing in common with the current SUV.
Interior
Inside, the Nissan X-Trail Hybrid e-Power has a conventional layout. Nissan has positioned the driver information and infotainment displays separately and provided buttons, switches, and knobs for everyday controls, including the sound system, air conditioning, drive modes, and 360° camera system.
Nissan offers the X-Trail Hybrid e-Power with a three-zone automatic climate control system, 10-way power-adjustable front seats with electric lumbar support, a head-up display with a 10.8-inch projection area, and a 9-speaker Bose sound system as well.
A 40:20:40 split-folding, manually reclinable second-row seat and a 50:50 split-folding third-row seat are other features we experienced during our time with the X-Trail Hybrid e-Power.
Advanced driver-assistance systems include Intelligent Forward Collision Warning (IFCW) with Intelligent Emergency Braking (IEB), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), and Lane Departure Warning (LDW). Six airbags are part of the standard equipment.
Specifications
Under the hood, the Nissan X-Trail Hybrid e-Power has the KR15DDT 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder gas engine. This engine has no direct connection to the wheels and serves as a generator to charge a lithium-ion battery and one or two electric motors, depending on the variant.
In the FWD variant, Nissan employs the BM46 electric motor producing 150 kW (201 hp) and 330 Nm (243 lb.-ft.) of torque. In the e‑4ORCE AWD variant, it adds the MM48 motor at the rear, tuned to develop 100 kW (134 hp) and 195 Nm (144 lb.-ft.) of torque. Nissan states 150 kW (201 hp) as the combined power as well.
Nissan uses the second-generation e-Power technology in the current model. In the 2027 Rogue Hybrid e-Power, it will use the third-generation e-Power technology with a standard dual-motor AWD setup, but without the ‘e‑4ORCE’ suffix.
A key upgrade in the third-generation e-Power system is a 5-in-1 modular powertrain unit, which integrates the electric motor, generator, inverter, reducer, and increaser. Nissan has also improved engine calibration and sound insulation, and says the latest version reduces noise and vibration under load.
In the Qashqai Hybrid e-Power, which debuted the third-gen powertrain in Europe in 2025, Nissan uses a 2.1 kWh traction battery. The company has yet to reveal the specifics of the traction battery for the 2027 Rogue Hybrid e-Power.
Nissan has confirmed a new e-Pedal function, which, unlike e-Pedal Step, can bring the vehicle to a complete stop after the driver takes their foot off the accelerator pedal.
First Drive Experience
Recently, we had a chance to get behind the wheel of a Nissan X-Trail e-Power with e‑4ORCE for a short stint. Thanks to the instant torque of the e-motor, the compact SUV pulls away effortlessly, delivering an immediate surge of torque.
At low speeds, the powertrain is exceptionally smooth and provides a BEV-like driving experience. The series-hybrid system should allow drivers to leave or arrive home quietly early in the morning or late at night, much like a BEV.
The X-Trail e-Power with e‑4ORCE continues to accelerate briskly up to 50 mph, making it well suited to city driving, while Sport mode sharpens its responses further.
The vehicle also features e-Pedal Step, which reduces the need to use the brake pedal. A dedicated blue “e-Pedal” button on the center console activates the function. However, unlike the e-Pedal system in some other electrified Nissan models, e-Pedal Step cannot bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
Price
In Thailand, Nissan offers the X-Trail e-Power only in the e‑4ORCE AWD variant, for a price of THB 1.699 million (approximately USD 52,000). In the U.S. market, we expect the next-gen Rogue e-Power Hybrid to begin at around USD 40,000.
International Automotive News Editor since 2014, covering global motor shows, industry events, and test-driving various vehicles, with a focus on hybrid and electric cars in recent years.
