2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid: e-POWER Comes to America

The 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid brings e-POWER to the U.S. with 225 hp, standard dual-motor AWD, up to 40 mpg city and a major technology upgrade.

Nissan brings e-POWER to the U.S.

The 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid marks an important change for Nissan in America. It introduces the company’s e-POWER hybrid system to the U.S. market for the first time.

The technology has already been used globally for years. Nissan says nearly 2 million e-POWER vehicles have been sold in 68 countries since 2016.

The new Rogue Hybrid uses the third generation of that system. It combines a gasoline engine with electric motors that drive the wheels.

There is no traditional transmission connecting the engine directly to the wheels. Instead, the engine works mainly as a generator for the battery and electric motors.

That creates a different hybrid experience. Nissan says the system delivers quick acceleration, smooth power and quieter operation.

The first Rogue Hybrid will reach U.S. dealers in late fall 2026. Nissan will initially launch the SR with Technology Package in limited quantities.

Other trims will follow in early 2027.

The lineup will include SV, SR and Platinum versions. Pricing starts at $35,490 for the SV, while the SR with Technology Package starts at $41,490. The Platinum starts at $43,490.

Every version uses dual-motor all-wheel drive.

That is a major part of the Rogue Hybrid’s identity. Nissan does not offer a front-wheel-drive version of this hybrid.

The two electric motors constantly adjust torque between the front and rear axles. The system can also apply light braking to the inside wheels to improve cornering control.

The hybrid system makes 225 horsepower

Under the hood, the Rogue Hybrid uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. Its main role is to generate electricity for the hybrid system.

The engine can shut off when the battery has enough energy.

The complete system produces 225 horsepower. Nissan estimates fuel economy of up to 40 mpg city, 36 mpg highway and 38 mpg combined for the appropriate SR AWD configuration.

The system also reaches 42 percent thermal efficiency, according to Nissan’s internal testing.

The Rogue Hybrid also introduces two braking technologies.

The first is e-Pedal, which allows the driver to slow the vehicle by lifting off the accelerator. The system can bring the SUV to a complete stop in many situations.

The second is Smooth Stop.

This technology automatically adjusts brake pressure near the end of a stop. Nissan says the system can reduce head movement and create a smoother stop in traffic.

The goal is simple. Make everyday driving feel more natural.

Nissan has also focused on cabin refinement.

The Rogue Hybrid uses acoustic-laminated glass, improved door sealing and aerodynamic mirror designs to reduce outside noise.

The seats have also been redesigned. For the first time in the Rogue, climate-controlled front seats are available.

The cabin gets a major technology upgrade

The 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid receives a large amount of new technology.

A 12.3-inch touchscreen is standard. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto are also included.

Higher versions can receive a 14.3-inch display with Google built-in. That system includes Google Maps, the Play Store and Google Gemini.

The Platinum version also adds a 10-speaker Bose Premium Audio system.

Nissan has also made wireless charging easier.

Every Rogue grade gets the company’s new 15-watt Qi2 magnetic wireless charger. The Platinum version can add a second wireless charger.

Driver assistance is another major part of the new Rogue Hybrid.

The latest ProPILOT Assist system uses a new front radar sensor and a front camera with a 20 percent wider field of view.

Nissan also revised the software to make the system work more naturally.

Intelligent Cruise Control now offers four following-distance settings instead of three. Low-speed operation improves down to 12 mph, while low-speed acceleration is 11 percent quicker.

The system can also detect slowing or stopped vehicles 33 percent sooner than before.

Available features include Auto Lane Change and Hands-off Traffic Jam Support.

The Rogue Hybrid can also use the available 3D HD Enhanced Intelligent Around View Monitor. It creates a virtual view around the vehicle to help with parking and tight manoeuvres.

The Rogue gets bigger and more practical

Nissan has also redesigned the Rogue’s cabin around daily usability.

The SUV offers seating for five people and up to 39 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats upright. Five LATCH anchor positions also give families more flexibility when installing child seats.

The rear doors open to nearly 90 degrees.

That makes it easier to load passengers and child seats.

Nissan has also expanded storage solutions inside the cabin. The centre-console storage area now has a wider opening.

The design follows Nissan’s new “Refined and Tough” theme. The exterior combines sharp surfaces with a wider stance and a geometric front fascia.

The front end uses a honeycomb grille with integrated LED headlights. A full-width LED rear light is also available.

The Rogue Hybrid will be offered in eight exterior colours, along with five two-tone combinations featuring a black roof. Three colours are new: Horizon Blue Pearl Metallic, Alpine Metallic and Aurora Dune Pearl.

The 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid will arrive in the U.S. later this year. The SR with Technology Package will lead the launch, with additional trims following in early 2027.

With 225 horsepower, standard dual-motor AWD, e-Pedal and advanced ProPILOT Assist technology, Nissan is giving the Rogue a much broader hybrid role.

The biggest change is e-POWER, which brings a gasoline-powered generator together with electric motors to create a hybrid system designed around smooth and immediate response.