“I've only had my vehicle since the middle of September 2022 and I don't drive all that much, but it is very quiet and rides smooth. The only thing I don't care for is the console area. I don't care for the placement of the cup holders and I don't have nearly as much storage space for coins, etc that I had with my much, much older Toyota Camry and Toyota RAV4, but I can live with it.”
Nissan Rogue Sport: Trims, Generations & Buyer's Guide
Last updated August 4, 2026
The Nissan Rogue Sport is a small five-seat SUV that sits between the Nissan Kicks and the larger Rogue. It is known for easy city maneuverability, flexible cargo space, and practical driver-assistance technology.
Sold in the U.S. from 2017 through 2022, the Rogue Sport stayed focused on being an easygoing everyday SUV rather than a sporty or off-road-oriented one. Its higher seating position and tidy size made it easier to drive and park around town than the larger Rogue. Safety technology became a bigger part of its identity over time, especially after the 2018.5 update and the 2020 refresh.
Strengths
- Its compact footprint and easy maneuverability make crowded streets and tight parking spaces less stressful.
- The higher seating position gives drivers an SUV-like view without the bulk of the larger Rogue.
- Its folding rear area provides flexible cargo space for groceries, luggage, and other everyday loads.
- Safety equipment improved steadily, with automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, and rear cross-traffic alert standard on every trim from the midyear 2018.5 update.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto became standard for 2019, making phone-based navigation and audio simple to use.
- The 2022 gas-powered all-wheel-drive model was rated at 32 mpg on the highway.
Who it's for
The Rogue Sport fits commuters, small families, and city or suburban drivers who want a higher seating position without moving up to a larger SUV. It makes the most sense for everyday trips, errands, and light family duty, especially when easy parking matters more than strong acceleration, a roomy back seat, or serious off-road ability.
Nissan Rogue Sport lineup
The S is the straightforward entry trim for shoppers who mainly want the Rogue Sport’s compact size and everyday utility. The SV is the middle ground, adding more comfort and, in later years, access to more advanced driving assistance. The SL is the upper trim for buyers who want the most comfort and technology; adaptive cruise control became standard there with the 2018.5 update, and a more advanced highway driving aid followed for 2019. Across the lineup, all-wheel-drive versions were sold for drivers who wanted extra traction.
Nissan Rogue Sport generations
From 2017 to 2022, the Rogue Sport spans 1 generation. The current 1st Generation arrived for 2017.
1st Generation (2017–2022)
The Rogue Sport arrived as a smaller two-row crossover below the Rogue, with a 141-hp 2.0-liter engine, a continuously variable automatic transmission, and front- or all-wheel drive. A 2020 refresh updated the exterior and made the full safety suite standard across the lineup. The 2022 model closed out its U.S. run.
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2022
Carried over with S, SV, and SL trims. This was the final U.S. model year.
2021
The S gained 17-inch alloy wheels, while the SV received more standard comfort features.
2020Mid-cycle update
Refreshed front and rear styling, new wheel designs, and the full safety suite became standard on every trim.
2019
A 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto became standard. SV and SL trims gained more standard safety technology.
2018
A midyear safety upgrade made automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, and rear cross-traffic alert standard on every trim.
2017New generation
The Rogue Sport debuted in the U.S. as a smaller crossover below the Rogue, with S, SV, and SL trims.
What's new by year
See what changed in a specific model year of the Nissan Rogue Sport.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is the Nissan Rogue Sport?
The Nissan Rogue Sport is a small, five-seat crossover built for commuting, errands, and light family duty. It has a higher seating position than a car, a flexible cargo area, and a compact footprint that is easy to maneuver.
How does the Rogue Sport compare with the Rogue and Kicks?
The Rogue Sport sits between them. It is smaller and easier to park than the Rogue, while offering more space and capability than the Kicks. The larger Rogue is the better fit when rear-seat and cargo room matter more than city-friendly size.
Is the Nissan Rogue Sport a hybrid?
No. The U.S.-market Rogue Sport uses a 2.0-liter gasoline four-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission. The later lineup makes 141 horsepower, and no hybrid version is part of this model’s U.S. history.
Does the Nissan Rogue Sport have AWD?
Yes. AWD Rogue Sport models exist, and front-wheel-drive versions were also sold. AWD may help on wet or snowy roads, but the Rogue Sport is intended for everyday road use rather than serious off-road driving.
How roomy is the Nissan Rogue Sport?
It seats five and has 33.4 inches of rear legroom in the later lineup. With the rear seats folded, maximum cargo space ranges from 53.3 to 61.1 cubic feet. It works well for groceries and everyday gear, though the larger Rogue provides more room.
Is the Rogue Sport a good city commuter?
Yes. City driving is one of the Rogue Sport’s main strengths. Its compact size makes parking and tight streets easier, while the raised seating position, flexible cargo area, and driver-assistance features suit daily commuting and errands.
How many generations of the Nissan Rogue Sport were sold in the U.S.?
The U.S. received one Rogue Sport generation, covering the 2017 through 2022 model years. A 2020 refresh changed the exterior styling and made the broader safety suite standard across the lineup. The 2022 model was the final U.S. version.
Nissan Rogue Sport Reviews
What owners are saying about the Nissan Rogue Sport.
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“Overall love the car, it drive great, accelerates like it should, the only thing that bothers me about the car is how loud the engine is when driving but if you turn the radio up enough, you don't even notice it.”
“Excellent vehicle. Very safe and quiet. It gets the job done nothing flashy and nothing lacking. I mainly used it for day trips to nature locations.”
“Rogue Sport ~ excellent value. Great safety features! Awesome sound system. Fantastic seat comfort. Larger than crosstrek, hrv, and kona.”
“Very comfortable and quite car. The minute I sat in the front seat of the car I knew that this was the car I was looking for.....and then I was overwhelmed by how quiet it was.....I was sold on it...my favorite feature is the lane departure warning.......thank you Nissan....the Rogue Sport is a winner and it fits so nice in my garage.....”
“This is a reliable, decent mid-line automobile. I have not found the console screens or back-up camera to be as clear and helpful as I would like because it is difficult to see the screen if the sun hits the screen at the right angle (which seems to happen a lot). The screen is useless if you can't see it.”
Sources
- nissanusa.com — Vehicle Brochures / 2022 / 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport Brochure En
- nissanusa.com — Vehicle Brochures / 2021 / 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport Brochure En
- nissanusa.com — Vehicle Brochures / 2020 / 2020 Nissan Roguesport Brochure En
- nissanusa.com — Vehicle Brochures / 2017 / 2017 Rogue Sport Brochure En
- nissanusa.com — Vehicle Brochures / 2019 / 2019 Nissan Roguesport Brochure En
- nissanusa.com — Vehicle Brochures / 2018 5 / 2018 Nissan Roguesport En