2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid: Nissan's First U.S. PHEV UPDATED

It will be debuting this week at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show. There will be two electric motors working in concert with a 2.4-liter gas engine and a 20-kWh lithium-ion battery. The total system output will be 248 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque.

Nissan is touting a Level 2 home-charging time of 7.5 hours and an EPA estimate of 64 MPGe and 26 combined MPG when using gas.

There will be EV, Save, and Charge drive modes to help drivers adjust for battery charging or gas-engine operation.

All-wheel drive is standard, and the Rogue PHEV will offer all-electric operation -- up to 38 miles. The total range claimed by Nissan is 420 miles.

Quick update: A commenter points out that the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV shares its platform with the Rogue, so this is likely a borrowing of parts and powertrain from Mitsu as part of the partnership. I forgot about the Outlander's ties to the Rogue -- chalk it up to a case of the Mondays.

Second update -- I didn't notice this right away, but a closer look at the photos shows a lot of Outlander. Like the steering wheel. Or the grille and headlights. So it's even more of badge-engineering job that I realized. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but I will run extra laps next time I am at the gym to punish myself for not catching the resemblance sooner.

From the press release:

"The Rogue Plug-in Hybrid is an important step in Nissan's electrification roadmap. It delivers the convenience of all-electric, zero emission driving for everyday commutes while maintaining the long-range driving benefits of a gasoline engine. This dual capability reflects Nissan's commitment to meeting customers' needs to enjoy the upside of having both an EV and a traditional SUV in a single vehicle which will prepare our customers for a more fully electrified future," said  Ponz Pandikuthira, senior vice president and chief product officer, Nissan Americas. "Introducing our first plug-in hybrid in the U.S. reinforces our Re:Nissan business strategy to revitalize the product portfolio and expand market coverage."

This Rogue will offer two trims, SL and Platinum, and it will have three-row seating for up to seven people. Available features, depending on the trim, include a 12.3-inch gauge screen, 9-inch infotainment screen, LED fog lamps, heated front seats, 10-inch head-up display, Bose audio, panoramic sunroof, heated rear seats, leather seats, roof rails, heated steering wheel, a portable Level 1 charger, 20-inch wheels, LED headlights and taillights, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, 360-degree camera, power liftgate, and the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite of advanced driver-assistance systems.

Black exterior trim helps differentiate the PHEV from ICE Rogues.