“Nissan rogue is a great SUV the main part of me purchasing this vehicle was the ability of the backseats to be stadium seating meaning the kids sat a little bit higher than me in the front seat so watching them and handing them things was a lot easier”
2018 Nissan Rogue: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2018 Nissan Rogue is that automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert become standard across the lineup. It is not a redesign, but it receives useful safety and technology updates while dropping the third-row-seat option.
About the 2018 Nissan Rogue
2nd generation Rogue (2014-2020), second model year after the 2017 refresh.
Nissan positions the Rogue as a roomy, family-friendly compact SUV built around comfort, cargo flexibility, and confidence features more than sporty performance. The 2018 Rogue’s marketing leans on easy daily use, a versatile cargo area, smartphone-friendly infotainment, and driver-assist technology. Its core appeal is simple: it is a practical commuter-and-family crossover with a comfortable cabin and smart storage, aimed at shoppers who value usefulness and ease over quick acceleration.
The S is the practical entry model, with a 7-inch touchscreen, smartphone integration, flexible rear seating, and an adjustable cargo floor. The SV adds everyday comforts such as heated front seats, remote start, and a hands-free power liftgate, while the SL brings leather seats, navigation, a surround-view parking camera, and Bose audio. SV and SL Hybrid models pair their respective equipment levels with a 2.0-liter hybrid system.
What changed, by category
Safety
Automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert become standard throughout the lineup. The SL also makes adaptive cruise control, pedestrian-detecting automatic braking, lane-departure warning, and lane-keeping assistance standard. ProPILOT Assist, which helps manage speed and steering on the highway, arrives as an option on select SL models.
Tech
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto become standard across the lineup through a 7-inch touchscreen. SV and SV Hybrid models also gain a standard hands-free power liftgate.
Seating and utility
The third-row-seat option is dropped, making every 2018 Rogue a five-seat, two-row SUV. The SL also gains standard roof rails.
2018 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 / Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic | Auto, CVT Xtronic / Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas / Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid |
| MPG City | 26 mpg | 26–33 mpg | 26–33 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 33 mpg | 33–35 mpg | 33–35 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 | 70 cu-ft | 70 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 37.9 in | 37.9 in | 37.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| 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 | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Power Driver Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2018 Nissan Rogue?
The biggest change is the broader standard safety equipment. Every 2018 Rogue has automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
Does the 2018 Nissan Rogue have a third row?
No. Nissan dropped the third-row-seat option for 2018, so every 2018 Rogue has two rows and seating for five.
Does every 2018 Nissan Rogue have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the 2018 Rogue lineup through a 7-inch touchscreen.
Is ProPILOT Assist standard on the 2018 Nissan Rogue?
No. ProPILOT Assist is an option on select 2018 Rogue SL models through the Platinum Package; it is not standard across the lineup.
Was the 2018 Nissan Rogue fully redesigned?
No. The 2018 Rogue continues the second generation and follows the 2017 styling refresh. Its changes center on standard safety equipment, smartphone integration, and the removal of third-row seating.
2018 Nissan Rogue Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2018 Nissan Rogue.
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2018 Nissan Rogue
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“I am very pleased with the Nissan Rogue. I wish for more driver leg room, and for better visibility.”
“It's a good, quality vehicle with the right features and reliable for families. I'm in snow country and the AWD performs better than I expected it would.”