The popular Japanese flagship 2021 Nissan Rogue has been spotted on the public roads. Basically, the next-gen Rogue will introduce plenty of changes and in some markets, this model will be badged as an X-Trail model. The first images appear and the prototype that is spied testing in the U.S is heavily camouflaged. According to the images, the upcoming model will be a looker.
The shape of this SUV will remain, but some changes will happen and the new Rogue will be slightly larger. The cabin of Rogue from some rumors will be also redesigned and it will come with plenty of tech updates. Performance-wise, the upcoming model will continue to be offered with the same 2.5-liter engine. However, there is some gossip that the manufacturer may introduce one more engine.
2021 Nissan Rogue Is Larger Than Before
The forthcoming 2021 Nissan Rogue is spied testing and it`s heavy camouflaged. However, we are sure that the manufacturer will redesign this model to even look better than ever. The shape will remain the same and the new SUV looks boxier. Also, according to the spy photos, the all-new crossover will be larger if we compare it to the current model. Perhaps, the manufacturer will introduce a new platform or the upcoming Rogue will sit on an extended one. Split headlights, horizontal taillights, and the floating roof design are visible even under the heavy camo.
The 2021 Nissan Rogue will be available with nine exterior colors. Metallic colors include Monarch Orange Metallic, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Midnight Pine Metallic, Gun Metallic, and Caspian Blue Metallic. Besides metallic paints, the upcoming 2021 Nissan Rogue will be also available with Scarlet Ember Tintcoat, Magnetic Black Pearl, Pearl White TriCoat, and Glacier White.
Besides exterior changes, manufacturer will also redesign the interior as per the latest news. However, at this moment there are no available images of the cabin. But from some gossip, the new SUV will introduce plenty of techs and quality materials. We can expect more information soon about the interior.
Engine Speculations
At this moment there is no info about an engine that will power the new 2021 Nissan Rogue. According to reliable sources, the manufacturer will keep the existing 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. This unit is able to produce 188 hp and 180 lb-ft of torque and is available with a CVT transmission.
The next engine also sits under the hood of the Nissan Altima sedan. This popular sedan comes with a 2.0-liter powertrain that generates 248 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque. However, this gossip is not yet confirmed by officials.
Nissan Rogue Sport
The 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport will be also available. This model will get numerous updates and it will look more sporty than the base model. Thanks to the new grille, revised headlights, and new alloy wheels this sporty SUV is a real deal right now. Like the base model, the new Rogue Sport will continue to offer a spacious cabin with lots of techs. Basically, Sport will get more features than the base one and improved safety.
On top of that, the new touchscreen unit will be available. Under the hood, the Sport version comes with the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 141 hp and 147 lb-ft of torque.
2021 Nissan Rogue Price and Release Date
The next-gen 2021 Nissan Rogue will come with numerous updates and changes. Basically, it will cost more than the predecessor. According to some websites, the new model will start at $25,000 for the base model. On the other hand, Rogue Sport will cost five thousand more or $30,000. The new Nissan Rogue will be available in late 2020 as a 2021 model. At the same time, we can expect the new 2021 Nissan Pathfinder.