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2020 Nissan Rogue Sport: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport is that Safety Shield 360 becomes standard on every trim. This is also a mid-cycle update with refreshed exterior styling, while the engine and transmission carry over.
About the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport
First U.S. generation (2017-2022), mid-cycle refresh year.
Nissan positions the Rogue Sport as the smaller, easier-to-maneuver member of the Rogue family. Its main appeal is city-friendly size, a higher seating position, flexible cargo space, available AWD, and a strong set of driver-assistance features for everyday commuting and family use. Compared with larger compact SUVs, the Rogue Sport focuses less on speed or maximum room and more on easy parking, good outward visibility, and useful technology in a tidy crossover shape.
For 2020, Nissan frames the S as the straightforward, safety-focused entry, while the SV is the comfort-and-convenience sweet spot with push-button start, dual-zone climate control, and a power driver's seat. The SL is the upscale version, with leather seating, heated front seats, navigation, ProPILOT Assist, and an around-view camera.
What changed, by category
Styling
Nissan revises the hood, grille, front lighting look, rear styling, and wheel designs as part of a mid-cycle exterior refresh.
Safety
Safety Shield 360 becomes standard on every trim. It brings automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear automatic braking, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, and automatic high beams. Forward collision warning also becomes standard across the lineup. The S gains lane intervention and rear parking sensors, while the SL adds traffic sign recognition and a driver-attention monitor.
Tech
The SV gains upgraded heated side mirrors with LED turn-signal indicators. On the SL, premium audio moves from standard equipment to optional.
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 141 hp | 141 hp | 141 hp |
| Torque | 147 lb-ft | 147 lb-ft | 147 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 61.1 cu-ft | 53.3 cu-ft | 53.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.4 in | 33.4 in | 33.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Driver Attention Assist Monitor | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| 360 Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Subwoofer | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| 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 | |||
| Tilt Wheel | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport?
The biggest change is that Safety Shield 360 becomes standard on every 2020 Rogue Sport trim. The year also brings refreshed exterior styling, but the stronger standard crash-avoidance package is the more meaningful update.
Is the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport a full redesign?
No, the 2020 Rogue Sport is a mid-cycle update rather than a full redesign. It remains part of the first U.S. generation but gets a revised hood, grille, front lighting look, rear styling, and wheel designs.
What safety features became standard on the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport?
Every 2020 Rogue Sport has automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear automatic braking, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and forward collision warning. Together, most of these features make up Nissan's Safety Shield 360 package.
Did the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport get a new engine?
No, the 2020 Rogue Sport keeps the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and continuously variable automatic transmission used for 2019. The meaningful updates are to styling and safety equipment, not the powertrain.
What changed on the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport SL?
The 2020 Rogue Sport SL gains traffic sign recognition and a driver-attention monitor, along with the lineup's refreshed styling. Its premium audio system moves from standard equipment to optional.
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport.
4.1
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport
(832 reviews)
“I love this car. It is very comfortable and family friendly. It is very fuel efficient for an SUV. It hasn't given me any problems at all.”
“This vehicle is perfect to drive. It makes me feel safe with all of the driver assistance and protection available. It is also a great looking vehicle, I fell in love with it once I saw and tested it out. I highly recommend it if you're looking for something reliable, safe, innovative, affordable and stylish.”