Last updated August 4, 2026
The Nissan Rogue starts with S for the essentials, while SV is the mainstream comfort-and-convenience choice. The older SV w/SL Pkg adds leather and more upscale cabin features. SL Hybrid and SV Hybrid form the fuel-saving branch, with SL Hybrid providing the richer interior and additional driver aids. SL is the long-running premium-comfort trim, and Platinum sits at the top with quilted leather, premium audio, and a fuller tech presentation. The appearance and adventure branches include S Krom Edition for sportier factory styling, Dark Armor for a blacked-out look, and Rock Creek for all-wheel-drive-backed light-trail hardware.
The Base Model trim level is the S, the straightforward Rogue built around everyday space, practicality, and essential equipment.
Best for: Shoppers who want a roomy, useful Rogue without paying for extra comfort, luxury, or appearance upgrades.
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The Mid-Level trim level includes SV and the older SV w/SL Pkg; it is the everyday comfort-and-convenience step beyond S.
Best for: Daily drivers who want more convenience than S, or an older Rogue with near-premium equipment in SV w/SL Pkg form.
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Compared with Base Model, Mid-Level adds comfort and convenience equipment. Newer SV models bring remote start, automatic climate control, and highway driving assistance, while the older SV w/SL Pkg adds a more upscale cabin.
1,241 in stock
The Hybrid trim level includes SL Hybrid and SV Hybrid, pairing the Rogue’s family-friendly formula with a gas-electric powertrain.
Best for: Used-SUV shoppers who prioritize fuel savings but still want the comfort and utility of a mid-level or premium Rogue.
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Compared with Mid-Level, Hybrid adds a gas-electric powertrain and hybrid-specific displays. SL Hybrid also layers premium cabin and driver-assist features onto the efficiency-focused setup.
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The Premium Comfort trim level is SL, the upscale, tech-focused Rogue positioned below Platinum.
Best for: Shoppers who want a polished cabin and stronger technology without making Platinum the priority.
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Compared with the Hybrid branch, Premium Comfort shifts the focus from fuel savings to a more polished gas-model cabin. Recent SL models add larger displays, wireless phone integration, and enhanced camera technology.
226 in stock
The Special Editions trim level is the S Krom Edition, an S-based Rogue known for sportier factory styling rather than extra luxury or capability.
Best for: Shoppers interested in an early Rogue with a bolder, less common factory appearance.
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This is an appearance branch rather than a luxury step above SL. It adds Krom-specific bodywork, fog lights, distinctive wheels, and a center-exit exhaust to an S-based Rogue.
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The Rugged Styling trim level includes Dark Armor and Rock Creek: one is blacked-out and comfort-minded, while the other adds light-trail hardware.
Best for: Dark Armor suits drivers who want dramatic street styling; Rock Creek suits those who want a tougher look and added confidence on dirt roads and light trails.
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Compared with the older Krom appearance special, this newer branch offers separate personalities. Dark Armor brings blacked-out comfort styling, while Rock Creek adds standard all-wheel drive and trail-oriented camera and hill-control hardware.
3 in stock
The Top Tier trim level is Platinum, the luxury-leaning Rogue with the richest cabin and strongest comfort-and-tech focus.
Best for: Shoppers who want a feature-rich Rogue centered on premium materials, audio, displays, and everyday comfort.
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Compared with Rugged Styling, Platinum trades the adventure or blackout theme for quilted leather, premium Bose audio, a panoramic moonroof, and a distinctly luxury-focused cabin.
51 in stock| Feature | Hybrid | Top Tier | Mid-Level | Base Model | Rugged Styling | Premium Comfort | Special Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | SL Hybrid, SV Hybrid2 in stock | Platinum51 in stock | SV, SV w/SL Pkg1,241 in stock | Dark Armor, Rock Creek3 in stock | S Krom Edition0 in stock | ||
| Powertrain focus | Gas-electric hybrid | Gas-powered luxury focus | Gas-powered daily-driver focus | Gas-powered essentials | Gas; AWD and trail focus on Rock Creek | Gas-powered premium comfort | S-based gas setup |
| Cabin and seating theme | Heated seats; cloth or leather by trim | Quilted semi-aniline leather | Added comfort; leather on SV w/SL Pkg | Straightforward, practical cabin | Heated seats and special synthetic trim | Upscale comfort materials | S-based cabin with sporty touches |
| Display theme | Hybrid Energy Flow display | Large digital displays in recent years | Straightforward screen setup | Core touchscreen in recent years | Touchscreen with phone integration | Large displays in recent years | S-based audio setup |
| Surround-view camera | On SL Hybrid | Not its defining distinction | On SV w/SL Pkg | Not a defining trim upgrade | Off-road view on Rock Creek | Enhanced system in recent years | Not a defining trim upgrade |
| Moonroof | Not a defining trim feature | Panoramic | Power moonroof on SV w/SL Pkg | Not a defining trim feature | Panoramic on Dark Armor | Not a defining trim feature | Not a defining trim feature |
| Standout styling or capability | Efficiency-focused identity | Luxury-leaning interior theme | Mainstream comfort focus | Simple entry-trim presentation | Blackout styling or trail hardware | Polished comfort-and-tech theme | Krom bodywork and center-exit exhaust |
On newer Rogues, the SV adds useful daily comforts over the S, including dual-zone automatic climate control, remote start, 18-inch alloy wheels, walk-away locking, and a highway-assist system. Both retain the same core engine and 8-inch touchscreen.
On recent models, the SL is a major technology step above the SV. It brings a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in, a 12.3-inch driver display, wireless smartphone connection and charging, an upgraded 360-degree camera, and a more advanced highway-assist system.
On newer Rogues, the SL focuses on large screens and advanced driver tech, while Platinum adds a richer cabin. Platinum includes quilted semi-aniline leather, a 10-speaker Bose system, a panoramic moonroof, and memory settings for the driver’s seat and mirrors.
In the newer lineup, Rock Creek is the adventure-focused trim, with standard all-wheel drive, hill descent control, an off-road camera view, and a sturdy roof rack. Dark Armor is the street-focused choice, adding blacked-out styling, a panoramic moonroof, heated features, and a 360-degree camera.
Rock Creek is the tougher Rogue trim introduced for 2025. It combines standard all-wheel drive with hill descent control, an off-road camera view, distinctive front styling, a crossbar-equipped roof rack, heated seats, and water-repellent synthetic leather upholstery.
Dark Armor is a newer SV-based appearance and comfort trim. It adds gloss-black exterior details, 19-inch wheels, a panoramic moonroof, a 360-degree camera, synthetic leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel.
For many used shoppers, a newer SV is the practical middle ground. It adds remote start, dual-zone climate control, easier keyless access, and highway driving assistance without moving into the larger screens and richer materials of SL and Platinum.
The S is the straightforward choice. In newer Rogues, it still includes the 201-horsepower turbo engine, a full safety suite, LED exterior lighting, an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and push-button start.
On 2024-and-newer Rogues, SL and Platinum use a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in and a matching 12.3-inch driver display. S and SV keep the simpler 8-inch touchscreen, while newer special trims may follow their own equipment mix.
It has real light-trail upgrades, not just different styling. Newer Rock Creek models include standard all-wheel drive, hill descent control, an off-road camera view, and a roof rack with integrated crossbars. It is still aimed at light-duty adventures rather than serious off-roading.
No. Dark Armor uses the same 201-horsepower 1.5-liter turbo engine as the SV-based Rogue lineup. Its differences are mainly black exterior accents, larger wheels, a panoramic moonroof, heated cabin features, synthetic leather seats, and a 360-degree camera.
For 2017–2019 models, SV Hybrid pairs the hybrid system with cloth seats, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and a hands-free liftgate. SL Hybrid adds leather, navigation, LED headlights, a 360-degree camera, a heated steering wheel, and adaptive cruise control.
It identifies a fully equipped first-generation SV with the SL Package, not the later standalone SL trim. It typically adds leather seating, heated front seats, Bose audio, navigation, a 360-degree parking camera, a moonroof, and upgraded headlights.
The S Krom Edition is a style-focused Rogue sold in the 2010–2011 era. It keeps the regular 2.5-liter engine but adds unique front and rear bodywork, integrated fog lights, a center-exit exhaust, 18-inch wheels, privacy glass, and steering-wheel audio controls.
On 2021-and-newer Rogues, Platinum is the luxury-leaning trim. Recent versions feature quilted semi-aniline leather, large dashboard displays, Bose audio, a panoramic moonroof, wireless smartphone connection, and memory settings for the driver’s seat and mirrors.