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2021 Nissan Rogue: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2021 Nissan Rogue is a complete redesign that launches its third generation. It gets a new platform, fresh styling, a redesigned cabin, and a revised engine, while the new Platinum trim tops the expanded lineup.
About the 2021 Nissan Rogue
3rd generation, first year of the redesign
Nissan markets the Rogue as a compact family SUV built around comfort, safety, and everyday usability. Its main appeal is a roomy cabin, flexible cargo area, easy phone connectivity, and a strong list of driver-assist features, rather than sporty performance. Compared with many rivals, Rogue leans harder into a calm ride, clever storage, and an upscale cabin feel on higher trims.
The 2021 Rogue lineup starts with the practical S, while the SV adds everyday upgrades such as ProPILOT Assist, a 360-degree camera, and a power driver’s seat. The comfort-focused SL has leather-appointed seats, a panoramic moonroof, and three-zone climate control, while the new Platinum adds quilted leather-appointed seats, a 12.3-inch driver display, a head-up display, and Bose audio.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The revised 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine produces 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque, up from 170 horsepower and 175 lb-ft. It remains paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission, with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive depending on the vehicle.
Styling
The full redesign brings new exterior styling and a completely redesigned, more upscale cabin.
Safety
Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 suite is standard on every trim. It includes automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, rear automatic braking, and automatic high beams.
Tech
Every trim gets an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The new Platinum trim adds the lineup’s most advanced displays and comfort technology, including a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, a 9-inch navigation touchscreen, and wireless Apple CarPlay.
Structural
The Rogue moves to a new third-generation platform. Maximum cargo room increases from 70 to 74.1 cubic feet, and rear legroom grows from 37.9 to 38.5 inches.
2021 Nissan Rogue specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 27 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 35 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1350 lb | 1350 lb | 1350 lb | 1350 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 74.1 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.5 in | 38.5 in | 38.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Rear 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 | ||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2021 Nissan Rogue fully redesigned?
Yes. The 2021 Nissan Rogue is the first year of the model’s third generation, with a new platform, new exterior styling, a redesigned interior, and a revised four-cylinder engine.
What engine does the 2021 Nissan Rogue have?
Every 2021 Nissan Rogue has a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission, and individual vehicles have either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
Does every 2021 Nissan Rogue have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Every 2021 Rogue trim has an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Platinum has a 9-inch navigation touchscreen and wireless Apple CarPlay.
What safety features became standard on the 2021 Nissan Rogue?
Nissan’s Safety Shield 360 suite is standard across the 2021 Rogue lineup. It includes automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, rear automatic braking, and automatic high beams.
Is the Platinum trim new for the 2021 Nissan Rogue?
Yes. Platinum joined the Rogue lineup for 2021 as the new flagship trim, adding quilted leather-appointed seats, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, Bose audio, and the most advanced version of ProPILOT Assist offered that year.
2021 Nissan Rogue Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2021 Nissan Rogue.
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2021 Nissan Rogue
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“My Nissan Rogue is an awesome vehicle. Great value for the price. I do miss my heated seats though.”
“I really enjoy my 2021 Nissan Rogue sport because it is a smaller SUV and perfect size. Very roomy and comfortable.”