2026 Nissan Rogue: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2026 Nissan Rogue is a light-update year led by the new Dark Armor trim, which joins for 2026.5 with blacked-out styling and added comfort and camera equipment. The rest of the gas lineup carries over without a redesign or powertrain overhaul.
About the 2026 Nissan Rogue
3rd generation Rogue (introduced for 2021), in the post-refresh phase that began with the 2024 styling/tech update; 2026 is a late-cycle year, and 2026.5 adds the new Dark Armor trim.
Nissan positions the Rogue as a family-friendly compact SUV that blends roomy passenger space, flexible cargo room, strong fuel economy, and easy-to-use driver-assist tech. The key themes on Nissan’s site are everyday versatility, road-trip usefulness, safety confidence, and available all-wheel-drive capability. Compared with rivals, Rogue’s identity leans toward comfort, practical cabin design, and a long feature list rather than sporty handling.
The 2026 Rogue lineup spans the straightforward S, comfort-focused SV and SL, outdoorsy Rock Creek, and luxury-leaning Platinum. Rock Creek pairs standard AWD with hill descent control and an off-road camera view, while Platinum brings quilted leather, dual 12.3-inch displays, and Bose audio. Dark Armor gives the SV formula a sharper look, heated comfort features, a panoramic moonroof, and a 360-degree camera.
What changed, by category
2026 Nissan Rogue specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 3-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 3-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 3-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 3-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 3-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic | Automatic, CVT w/Xtronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 28 mpg | 29 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 35 mpg | 36 mpg | 32 mpg |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp | 201 hp | 201 hp | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Torque | 225 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft | 225 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb | 1500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 74.1 cu-ft | 74.1 cu-ft | 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 | 38.5 in | 38.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||||
| Blindspot Sensors with Auto Brake | ||||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||||
| Hill Descent Control | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | ||||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| 360 Camera | ||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||
| LCD Instrument Cluster | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | ||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||
Frequently asked questions
What's new on the 2026 Nissan Rogue?
The new Dark Armor trim is the main change for the 2026 Nissan Rogue. It joins for 2026.5 with blacked-out exterior details, added heated comfort features, a panoramic moonroof, and a high-definition 360-degree camera system.
Was the 2026 Nissan Rogue redesigned?
No, the 2026 Nissan Rogue was not redesigned. It remains part of the third generation introduced for 2021 and carries forward the styling and technology update that began for 2024.
What does the 2026 Nissan Rogue Dark Armor include?
The 2026.5 Rogue Dark Armor includes gloss-black exterior accents, satin-black roof rails, 19-inch wheels, a panoramic moonroof, Prima-Tex upholstery, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and a high-definition 360-degree camera system.
Did the 2026 Nissan Rogue get a new engine?
No, the gas-powered 2026 Nissan Rogue keeps its 201-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine and continuously variable automatic transmission.
Is the 2026 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek new?
No, the Rogue Rock Creek is not new for 2026. It arrived for 2025 and continues with standard AWD, hill descent control, an off-road camera view, a unique front end, and a tubular roof rack.