2026 Nissan Rogue: What's in stock, trim-level comparison, FAQ's.
Updated 2026-10-03·/·car
Quick Answer
The Nissan Rogue is Nissan's compact crossover and its top-selling vehicle in the U.S. Every 2026 Rogue uses a 1.5-liter VC-Turbo three-cylinder engine paired with an Xtronic CVT, making about 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque. Front-wheel drive is standard with available Intelligent AWD, and EPA ratings reach up to 32 mpg combined on FWD. Safety Shield 360 is standard on volume trims and ProPILOT Assist is available, giving Rogue a strong everyday-family-CUV value story against the CR-V, RAV4, Tucson, and Sportage. Swope Nissan has 1 SV, 5 Rock Creeks and 19 Dark Armors available right now.
Nissan Rogue Gallery5 photos
SVDeep Ocean Blue Pearl
Rock CreekSuper Black
Rock CreekObsidian Green
Dark ArmorEverest White Pearl Tricoat
Dark ArmorDeep Ocean Blue Pearl
Highlights of the 2026 Nissan Rogue
7 highlights
Standard 1.5L VC-Turbo three-cylinder with variable compression, about 201 hp and 225 lb-ft, paired with an Xtronic CVT.
EPA-estimated up to 32 mpg combined (FWD) and 31 mpg combined with Intelligent AWD; Rock Creek AWD rates 29 mpg combined.
Intelligent AWD available across the range, with selectable drive modes including Snow, a real factor in winter driving.
Safety Shield 360 standard on SV and above: AEB with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, rear AEB, and high-beam assist.
ProPILOT Assist available on SV and above, adaptive cruise + lane-centering for interstate and parkway commuting.
Up to ~74 cubic feet of cargo behind the front seats and a tow rating up to ~1,500 lb when properly equipped.
Platinum trim adds dual 12.3-inch screens, wireless Apple CarPlay, Google built-in with Google Assistant, head-up display, quilted semi-aniline leather, and a 10-speaker Bose system.
Trim-Level Comparison and Availability at Swope Nissan
Compare available trim levels to find the right Nissan Rogue for you. Pricing reflects current in-stock inventory.
Compare trimsTrim3 trims · 25 in stock
SV1 in stock
Rock Creek5 in stock
Dark Armor19 in stock
Pricing
Starting price
$29,583
$32,226
$32,916
Top price
$29,583
$32,948
$33,582
Powertrain
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
AWD
Fuel options
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Engine
3 Cyl, 1.5L
3 Cyl, 1.5L
3 Cyl, 1.5L
MPG (city / hwy)
28 / 35
27 / 32
28 / 35
Standard equipment · Safety & driver assistance
Auto high-beam headlights
Blind-spot & rear cross-traffic alert
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Front & rear parking sensors
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Hill descent control & skid plates
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Intelligent Around View Monitor
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Pedestrian & cyclist detection
Standard equipment · Technology & infotainment
In-vehicle Wi-Fi hotspot
Push-button start with proximity key
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Standard equipment · Comfort & convenience
Dual-zone climate control
Hands-free smart power liftgate
Heated front seats
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Heated steering wheel
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Memory driver seat & mirrors
Remote engine start
Standard equipment · Interior & exterior
LED headlights & daytime running lights
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Panoramic sunroof
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Inside the Nissan Rogue
What the 2026 Rogue is
The Rogue is Nissan's volume compact crossover and the closest direct competitor to the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. The headline mechanical story is the 1.5-liter VC-Turbo three-cylinder under the hood: a 'variable-compression' engine that physically changes its compression ratio on the fly, raising it for highway efficiency and lowering it for boosted off-the-line response. It produces about 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque through an Xtronic CVT, with EPA ratings up to 32 mpg combined on FWD. Rogue is gas-only in the U.S. for 2026, it is not a hybrid the way RAV4 Hybrid and CR-V Hybrid are, and its value pitch hinges on standard active safety, available AWD across the lineup, and Nissan's segment-competitive pricing rather than on hybrid mpg.
Choosing between trims
The Rogue ladder runs from the value-priced volume trim up through Platinum, with Dark Armor and Rock Creek slotting in as appearance/capability variants. Volume trims (SV in the 2026.5 lineup, plus the carryover S/SV/SL on early-2026 cars) cover the basics: NissanConnect 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Safety Shield 360 standard, and the option of Intelligent AWD. Move up to Rock Creek AWD and you pick up 17-inch dark-painted wheels with all-terrain tires, exclusive leatherette seats, and a more confident look on gravel-county roads. Platinum is the loaded pick: dual 12.3-inch displays, wireless Apple CarPlay, Google built-in with Google Assistant, head-up display, panoramic moonroof, quilted semi-aniline leather seats, and a 10-speaker Bose system.
How it stacks up in the compact-CUV segment
Against CR-V, RAV4, Hyundai Tucson, and Kia Sportage, the Rogue has three things going for it. First, Safety Shield 360 is standard on every trim from SV up, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and rear AEB are not extras to negotiate over. Second, Intelligent AWD is offered all the way down the lineup, not gated behind a top trim. Third, ProPILOT Assist, Nissan's adaptive-cruise + lane-centering system, is available widely and is a meaningful highway-comfort feature on a long interstate commute. Where the Rogue gives up ground is on hybrid efficiency: a CR-V Hybrid or RAV4 Hybrid will out-mpg a gas Rogue by a wide margin, so shoppers chasing fuel economy as the top priority should compare those directly.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Distinctive 1.5L VC-Turbo three-cylinder delivers strong torque (225 lb-ft) for a compact CUV.
Safety Shield 360 standard on SV and above, full active-safety suite with no upcharge.
Intelligent AWD available across the lineup, not just on a top trim.
Up to 32 mpg combined on FWD is competitive among non-hybrid compact crossovers.
Cabin is quiet and well-isolated, with dual 12.3-inch screens, wireless CarPlay, and Google built-in on Platinum.
Up to ~74 cu-ft of cargo behind the front seats, class-competitive for compact-CUV utility.
Strong standard warranty: 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain.
Cons
Gas-only in the U.S. for 2026, no hybrid option to chase the CR-V Hybrid or RAV4 Hybrid on mpg.
Tow rating tops out at about 1,500 lb when properly equipped, fine for small trailers, light for larger toys.
The Xtronic CVT does its job well but can feel less engaging than the geared 8-speed automatics in some rivals.
Three-cylinder VC-Turbo is more audible under hard acceleration than the four-cylinders in CR-V and RAV4.
Top features (Bose, head-up display, quilted leather, dual 12.3-inch screens) are concentrated in the Platinum trim.
Who is the 2026 Nissan Rogue best for?
Value commuter, entry SV with FWD
If the Rogue's job is the daily round-trip from Elizabethtown to Louisville on I-65, the SV in front-wheel drive is the sweet spot. You get the 1.5L VC-Turbo, the Xtronic CVT, EPA-estimated 32 mpg combined, Safety Shield 360 standard, and the NissanConnect 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It is the lowest-cost path into the Rogue without skipping the active-safety equipment most shoppers want.
Tech-forward family, SV with options or Dark Armor
Buyers who want the Rogue's available tech without going all the way to Platinum should look at a well-optioned SV or the Dark Armor trim. These pick up things like the panoramic moonroof, Prima-Tex seats, ProPILOT Assist, and the Around View Monitor for parking, everything a family driving kids around Hardin and Bullitt counties actually uses, without the Platinum price step.
Premium pick, Platinum AWD
Platinum is the loaded Rogue and is AWD-standard. It adds dual 12.3-inch screens, wireless Apple CarPlay, Google built-in with Google Assistant, head-up display, quilted semi-aniline leather, tri-zone climate, and a 10-speaker Bose Premium Audio system. If you would otherwise be cross-shopping a luxury-brand compact CUV, this is the trim that makes the comparison interesting.
All-weather AWD for central-Kentucky winters
Intelligent AWD with selectable drive modes (including Snow) is available across the Rogue lineup and standard on Platinum and Rock Creek. For shoppers in Elizabethtown, Radcliff, and the Western Kentucky Parkway corridor, where January ice storms and slushy mornings are routine, paying up for AWD on a daily-driver crossover earns its keep several times each winter.
Off-pavement weekender, Rock Creek AWD
Rock Creek is the Rogue's gravel-and-fire-road edition: 17-inch dark-painted wheels with all-terrain tires, AWD standard, exclusive leatherette seats, and unique exterior trim. EPA combined drops to 29 mpg with the all-terrains, but for owners who use the Rogue to get to a hunting lease, a state-park trailhead, or rural cabin properties off the asphalt, Rock Creek is the trim built for that use.
Why this matters around Elizabethtown
Swope Nissan in Elizabethtown, Kentucky stocks the 2026 Nissan Rogue for shoppers across Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Louisville, and Bardstown. With Intelligent AWD available across the lineup and Safety Shield 360 standard from SV up, the Rogue is well-suited to central-Kentucky use, I-65 commuting, mixed asphalt-and-gravel rural-county roads, and winter weather that swings from clear to icy in the same week.
New 2026 Nissan Rogue Inventory at Swope NissanLive
Current in-stock units at Swope Nissan in Elizabethtown, KY with full specifications, pricing, and direct links to each vehicle's detail page.
Floor Mats with 1-Piece Cargo Area ProtectorBlack Splash Guards (set of 4)Chrome Rear Bumper ProtectorApple CarPlay/Android Auto smart device mirroring
Rock Creek 1 Piece All-Season Cargo Area Protector: First Aid KitPremium PaintBlack Splash Guards (set of 4)Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smart device mirroring
Floor Mats with 1-Piece Cargo Area ProtectorPremium PaintFrameless Rearview Mirror with Universal RemoteIlluminated Kick Plates
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 Nissan Rogue
Every 2026 Rogue uses a 1.5-liter VC-Turbo three-cylinder engine making about 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque, paired with an Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT). Front-wheel drive is standard, with Nissan's Intelligent AWD available across the lineup.
Per fueleconomy.gov, the 2026 Rogue with FWD is rated at 29 city / 36 highway / 32 combined mpg. With Intelligent AWD it rates 28 / 35 / 31 mpg combined. The AWD-only Rock Creek edition, with its all-terrain tires, rates 27 / 32 / 29 mpg combined.
Yes. Nissan offers Intelligent AWD across the Rogue lineup as either standard equipment (Rock Creek and Platinum AWD configurations) or as an available option on the lower trims. AWD includes selectable drive modes such as Snow.
When properly equipped, the Rogue can tow up to about 1,500 pounds. That's appropriate for small utility trailers, jet skis, or a light pop-up camper. Always check the owner's manual and your specific configuration before towing.
The Rogue offers approximately 36.5 cubic feet of cargo room behind the second-row seat and up to roughly 74 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. The Divide-N-Hide cargo system on most trims lets you reconfigure the load floor.
ProPILOT Assist is Nissan's driver-assistance system that combines adaptive cruise control with steering assist to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane on the highway. It is available on SV and standard on higher trims; check the trim-level page for the configuration you're looking at.
Safety Shield 360 is standard on SV and above. It bundles automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, rear automatic braking, and high-beam assist.
Nissan's 2026.5 Rogue lineup is SV, Dark Armor, Rock Creek AWD, and Platinum AWD. Earlier 2026 model-year vehicles may be configured as the carryover S, SV, SL, and Platinum; check the window sticker or the live inventory listing on this page for the exact trim of any individual unit.
Yes. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available across the Rogue lineup. Wireless Apple CarPlay is standard on the Platinum trim, which also adds Google built-in with Google Assistant, dual 12.3-inch displays, and a 10-speaker Bose Premium Audio System.
Nissan's New Vehicle Limited Warranty covers the 2026 Rogue for 3 years or 36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, with 5 years or 60,000 miles of powertrain coverage, whichever comes first. Roadside assistance is included for the duration of the basic coverage.
The live inventory section on this page reflects the current 2026 Rogue stock at Swope Nissan in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The list updates as new units arrive and as vehicles are sold.
Pricing depends on trim, drivetrain, and packaging. The live inventory table on this page shows the current asking price for each in-stock 2026 Rogue at Swope Nissan; pricing reflects the units actually on the lot today.
Swope Nissan is located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, in Hardin County. The dealership serves customers across Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Louisville, Bardstown, and the surrounding central-Kentucky region.
Yes. Use the contact form on this page or reach out through the Swope Nissan dealership website to schedule a test drive of any in-stock 2026 Rogue. The team will confirm the specific trim and configuration you're interested in.
Yes. Swope Nissan's service department employs factory-trained Nissan technicians and uses Nissan OEM parts. The 2026 Rogue is covered by Nissan's 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranties, and the service team follows Nissan's published maintenance intervals.
