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2017 Nissan Rogue: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2017 Nissan Rogue is the arrival of its first hybrid, offered in SV and SL form. The Rogue also gets a meaningful mid-cycle refresh with revised styling, a quieter cabin, and updated features.
About the 2017 Nissan Rogue
2nd generation Rogue (2014-2020), mid-cycle refresh year
The Rogue is Nissan’s family-focused compact SUV built around space, comfort, and day-to-day usefulness more than sporty driving. Nissan sells it on its flexible cargo area, sliding rear seat, easy-driving manners, and available all-wheel drive, with the hybrid adding a mileage-focused alternative. In this class, Rogue’s clearest draw is that it feels practical and easy to live with, especially for shoppers who prioritize cabin flexibility and comfort over quick acceleration.
The S is the straightforward utility trim, with a flexible cargo floor, sliding rear seat, and simple infotainment. The SV adds everyday comforts such as heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, remote start, and keyless start, while the SL brings leather, navigation, a surround-view camera, Bose audio, and a motion-activated liftgate. SV Hybrid and SL Hybrid versions pair those two equipment levels with a 2.0-liter hybrid system and hybrid-specific energy displays.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The first Rogue Hybrid joins the lineup in SV and SL form, using a 2.0-liter hybrid system and CVT. Gas models retain the 2.5-liter four-cylinder and CVT, while adding Eco Mode and a sport-mode shifter.
Styling
The front and rear styling is updated, the cabin gets revised trim pieces and more sound insulation, and roof rails on the SL change from standard to optional.
Safety
Blind-spot warning becomes standard on SV and SL. A late 2017.5 update makes forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning, and rear cross-traffic alert standard across every trim.
Tech
The SV gains standard heated front seats and remote start. The SL adds a motion-activated liftgate, heated steering wheel, driver-seat and mirror memory, and automatic high beams.
2017 Nissan Rogue specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, CVT Xtronic | Auto, CVT Xtronic | Auto, CVT Xtronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas / Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid |
| MPG City | 26 mpg | 26–33 mpg | 26–33 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 33 mpg | 33–34 mpg | 33–34 mpg |
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 170–176 hp | 170–176 hp |
| Torque | 175 lb-ft | 144–175 lb-ft | 144–175 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 70 cu-ft | 61.4–70 cu-ft | 61.4–70 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.9 in | 37.9 in | 37.9 in |
| Seats | 7 | 5 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Active Lane Keep Assistance | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||
| Privacy Glass | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest difference between the 2017 and 2016 Nissan Rogue?
The biggest difference is that the 2017 Rogue adds the model’s first hybrid powertrain in SV and SL form. It also receives refreshed front and rear styling, more cabin sound insulation, revised interior trim, and updated equipment.
Is the 2017 Nissan Rogue a full redesign?
No. The 2017 Rogue is a mid-cycle update of the second-generation model introduced for 2014, not a full redesign. Its basic platform and gas powertrain carry over.
Does the 2017 Nissan Rogue have a hybrid version?
Yes. The 2017 lineup introduces SV Hybrid and SL Hybrid models with a 2.0-liter hybrid system, a CVT, and hybrid-specific energy displays.
Do all 2017 Nissan Rogues have the same standard safety features?
No. Late-production 2017.5 Rogues have forward emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning, and rear cross-traffic alert as standard equipment across the lineup. Earlier 2017 examples differ by trim, so the build date and installed equipment matter.
Which 2017 Nissan Rogue trim has the most features?
The SL and SL Hybrid are the most fully equipped 2017 Rogue trims. Their notable features include leather upholstery, navigation, a surround-view camera, Bose audio, memory settings, and a motion-activated liftgate; the SL Hybrid adds the hybrid powertrain.
2017 Nissan Rogue Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Nissan Rogue.
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2017 Nissan Rogue
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“I love my 2017 Nissan Rogue after my 2015 Nissan Rogue was totalled. The overall experience with the vehicle has kind of made me loyal to Nissan brand.”
“I love it! It is sporty and looks nice but also performs well. I took it for an oil change after 6 months (synthetic oil) and it was still full and clean like new.”