Math Problem: The 2025 Nissan Rogue Platinum AWD

It's only been two years since our last test of a Nissan Rogue, but already there are some newsworthy updates. That includes a subtle re-working of the front grille in 2024, making the compact SUV more...um...rougishly handsome.

It's also amazing the difference trim and body color can make. Even though this 2025 model and the 2023 I drove are both Rogue Platinum AWDs, the '23 was deep red with lots of chrome. This one is silver with black accents and looks more rugged and purposeful. There is a new Rock Creek trim level directly aimed at people with more of an off-road lifestyle.

There are no mechanical changes---it's still a 201 horsepower, 225 lb-ft of torque turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder, mated to a continuously variable transmission.

It's not especially quick, with 0-60 times of 8 seconds flat. The Honda CR-V Hybrid gets those sprints done in 7.6 seconds and the Toyota RAV4 in 7.3. But for a three, it's surprisingly smooth and relatively quiet.

The EPA fuel economy estimate is 28 city/34 highway/31 combined.

This year, Rogue SL and Platinum trim levels (our tester) add a more advanced version of the vehicle's Intelligent Around View Monitor, which features 3D rotation around the vehicle, allowing drivers even more vantage points from which to see what's near them.

There's solid cargo room in the back---36.5 cubic feet with the second-row seats in use, 74.1 cubic feet with them folded flat.

Rear seat passengers ride in comfort, with 38.5 inches of legroom.

The base price of the 2025 Nissan Rogue Platinum AWD is $40,920 ($42,310 including destination).

A note here that tariffs have been announced as of this writing. Production of the Rogues sold in America is split between a plant in Smyrna, Tennessee and one in Kyushu, Japan. On April 15, Reuters reported Nissan was cutting production of the Rogue at the Japanese plant.

Our test vehicle's VIN number suggests it was assembled in Japan. Even American-built Rogues have components that are sourced from abroad or cross borders in the process.

By the time you read this, your local dealer pricing could be considerably higher.

That price includes a lot of standard equipment, including three scheduled oil changes within the first two years or 24,000 miles of ownership (whichever comes first), drive modes and terrain modes, a comprehensive suite of active safety features, dual-zone automatic temperature control, remote engine start, quilted semi-aniline leather-appointed seats with perforation, heated front seats and steering wheel, wireless charging, a power liftgate, the Nissan Divide-N-Hide cargo storage system, a Bose premium audio system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto, SiriusXM with 360L, Nissan Connect, Google Built-In+ and Hybrid Radio+, with a 12.3-inch color touchscreen, 19-inch alloy wheels, a temporary spare tire, intelligent automatic headlights, LED headlights, daytime running lights and taillamps, dual power heated outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature, a panoramic moonroof and roof rails.

The base price has increased by $2,375 since the 2023 model I reviewed, but there's a $5,185 difference in the bottom line on the window sticker. The biggest difference is that this Rogue has the $3,200 Technology Package (ProPILOT 2.1++, a 3D enhanced intelligent around-view monitor, invisible hood view, front wide view, rain sensing wipers and driver attention/distraction warning), which the '23 did not.

But Nissan has also hiked the prices on the other options. The Platinum Premium Package (hands-free power liftgate, heated rear seats, head-up display and three-zone automatic temperature control, plus second-row door sunshades) was $620, and is now $990. The only change I can see in feature content for that package is the sunshades, but the price difference is $370.

Floor mats, a two-piece cargo area protector, seatback protector and first aid kit is $450. It was $425 two years ago.

Illuminated kickplates are $405, but were $400 in 2023, and external ground lighting is $625, up from $620 two years ago.

Interior accent lighting remained steady at $350.

All told, the as-tested price of the 2025 Nissan Rogue Platinum AWD is $48,330.

A mere $1,670 shy of fifty grand for a mainstream compact SUV makes this the highest as-tested price for such a vehicle so far on this site. Loading a top-trim 2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid with every available option only gets you to $45,900 with destination, and a 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited maxes out at $46,659.

That's a significant price gap. The Rogue is a worthy competitor, but the CR-V and RAV4s are both more economical hybrids and quicker. If you choose the Rogue, my advice is to consider your extra-cost options carefully. Skipping the interior and exterior lighting and the Platinum Premium Package shaves $1,965 and makes this competitive with the Honda and Toyota from a pricing standpoint.