Much like the drivetrain’s power delivery, the steering and suspension also occupy a middle ground in the segment. There’s greater responsiveness – heightened by the turbocharged engine, of course – and the simulated gear changes all but eliminate the moaning that used to be associated with Nissan’s CVTs of old. Nissan’s engineers tweaked the transmission to be more responsive and better matched for the 1.5L engine, and unless you’re paying very close attention, you’ll be hard-pressed to notice that it’s not a traditional automatic. More surprising than the liveliness of the three-cylinder is how much Nissan has improved its automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT). The Rogue is snappy from a standing start, and even with a cargo hold full of heavy video gear, it provided ample passing power at highway speeds. While those figures aren’t going to scare away the likes of the turbocharged Hyundai Tucson or Mazda CX-5, this Nissan provides plenty of oomph. Now, despite dropping a litre in displacement and a quarter of its cylinder count, the turbocharged 1.5L that powers the rest of the lineup serves up a decent 201 hp and a very competitive 225 lb-ft of torque. The entry-level Rogue still uses a naturally-aspirated 2.5L four-cylinder that makes 181 hp and 181 lb-ft of torque – a modest amount that aligns with plenty of competitors, but falls well short of some rivals. Its popularity was bolstered by a recent redesign, the 2022 Nissan Rogue is now offered with a new turbocharged three-cylinder engine that improves performance and efficiency. The Rogue has been Nissan’s best-seller in Canada for years, largely based on its affordable pricing. Some entries out there even check more than one box, making them proper stand-outs in the segment. Hybrid? Turbo? Off-road-ready? Check, check, and check. Want something with impressive performance? There’s a small sport utility for that. The wildly popular compact crossover segment is splintering into so many variations, there truly seems to be something to tickle any buyer’s fancy.
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