Update: The story has been completely revised with additional information.
As Nissan’s best-selling model and one of the most popular compact SUVs in the U.S., the Rogue is an everyday sight in large suburban markets such as Dallas and Atlanta, where compact SUVs dominate family car purchases.
Below are eight new features now expected or confirmed for the next-gen Nissan Rogue, arriving at Nissan’s U.S. dealers for the 2027 model year this fall. Several of these features have now been revealed through leaked cabin photos and prototype first-drive reports.
1. Illuminated brand logo
The 2027 Nissan Rogue will feature a brand logo in a modern flat design with LED backlighting at the front. It should illuminate when the vehicle is unlocked and remain lit while driving, turning off only after the ignition is switched off and the vehicle is locked.
2. New console with switch-type shifter
Leaked cabin photos reveal that the 2027 Nissan Rogue replaces the traditional shift lever with a switch-type shifter similar to the one in the new Leaf. The bridge-style center console with storage space underneath is carried over from the current Rogue, retaining a familiar layout while accommodating the new switchgear.
3. Physical HVAC controls
Leaked interior photos also reveal physical buttons and satin-silver toggle switches for the HVAC controls. Nissan has resisted moving these functions entirely into the touchscreen, which should make commonly used climate settings easier to access while driving.
4. Qi2 wireless charger
Nissan will likely equip the 2027 Rogue with a Qi2 wireless charger that comes with a raised magnetic circle to secure the phone in place. Apple iPhone 12 and newer models, Google Pixel 10 and newer models, and most other smartphones with a magnetized back would benefit from the latest wireless charger.
The new wireless charger should also have a fan to prevent the smartphone from heating up excessively during hot summer days.
5. New dual-screen infotainment system
Leaked interior images confirm that the next-gen Rogue features a dual-screen dashboard with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
Higher-end configurations are expected to feature a larger 14.3-inch touchscreen, likely with Google built-in. Wireless Apple CarPlay integration, wireless Android Auto compatibility, satellite navigation, and Wi-Fi hotspot should be among the highlights of the new system.
6. Two-spoke steering wheel and ProPILOT Assist 2.0
Leaked photos also reveal a new two-spoke steering wheel similar to the one in the Leaf. It features dedicated controls for the instrument cluster, navigation, and ProPILOT functions.
A driver-monitoring camera positioned at the top-center of the steering wheel confirms that the next-gen Rogue will offer ProPILOT 2.0 with hands-off driving on compatible highways, again likely reserved for higher-end configurations.
7. Invisible Hood View
Invisible Hood View is a feature that shows the road surface beneath the front of the car, and can help drivers spot obstacles, such as a large rock during light off-road driving. The feature would also help drivers judge tight curbside parking spaces in cities such as New York City, San Francisco, and Boston, where street parking can be tricky.
The feature is already available on the current Rogue, and we expect Nissan to retain it following the redesign.
8. e-Power AWD
Among the reasons the Rogue isn’t close to the Toyota RAV4 or the Honda CR-V in sales is the absence of an electrified powertrain. The 2027 model, though, will be available with Nissan’s e-Power series-hybrid system and all-wheel drive, which should push its fuel efficiency to around 40 mpg (combined).
The U.S.-spec Rogue e-Power will use a dual-motor AWD system, and its operation is unique to its segment. As per Green Cars, the front motor produces approximately 201 hp and 244 lb-ft of torque, while the rear motor generates approximately 134 hp and 144 lb-ft.
The turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder gas engine doesn’t drive the wheels directly. Instead, it generates electricity for a 2.1-kWh lithium-ion battery pack (via Wards Auto), while the electric motors provide all propulsion.
The Rogue e-Power is also expected to offer speed-sensitive regenerative braking, e-Pedal (one-pedal) driving, and a towing capacity of around 1,500 lbs.
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