2022 Nissan Rogue Gets New 201-HP Three-Cylinder, Small Price Bump

Nissan gave its Rogue a radical refresh for the 2021 mannequin yr, although the only real powertrain – a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder – was a bit underwhelming. Nonetheless, that’s altering for 2022 as Nissan is asserting the crossover will obtain an all-new 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine that makes extra energy than the outgoing engine whereas being extra environment friendly, too.

The three-cylinder engine will ship 201 horsepower (150 kilowatts) and 225 pound-feet (305 Newton-meters) of torque, and you’ll take a look at our first drive assessment of it right here. That’s an 11 and 24 % enhance, respectively, in comparison with the two.5-liter, which made 181 hp (134 kW) and 181 lb-ft (245 Nm) of torque. Nissan says the brand new, stronger engine will increase the Rogue’s mixed fuel-economy ranking by 3 to 33 mpg over the 2021 mannequin.

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The engine makes use of Nissan’s VC-Turbo know-how that enables for 2 completely different driving profiles, with the brand new engine specializing in enhancing dynamic efficiency and effectivity. The engine encompasses a high-pressure gasoline injection system, new textured valve lifters that cut back friction, a vacuum low-pressure die-cast cylinder head, and a stainless-steel mirror-bore cylinder-wall coating.

The brand new powertrain comes with a slight bump in beginning worth throughout the Rogue’s vary for 2022 (see the chart above, costs exclude the $1,175 vacation spot cost). The front-wheel-drive fashions see a $650 enhance, whereas the all-wheel-drive trims get a $750 enhance. Nissan will supply the 2022 Rogue with three optionally available packages: SV Premium ($2,660), SL Premium ($1,320), and a ten.8-inch head-up show for the Platinum trim ($400). The 2022 Nissan Rouge will probably be out there beginning this winter, which begins on December 2