Nissan is giving its best-selling compact SUV a major upgrade for the 2026 model year. The company has officially revealed the 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) , the brand’s first PHEV offered in the U.S. market. Arriving in early 2026, this new three-row crossover combines Nissan’s years of electric-vehicle knowledge with a more powerful hybrid system designed to make the Rogue feel closer to a full EV than a traditional hybrid.

A Long-Awaited Hybrid Option

Since the Rogue’s major redesign in 2024, fans have been waiting for Nissan to introduce a hybrid model. The previous base engine, a small 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder, was simply insufficient for many drivers, especially considering the SUV’s weight. Now, the new PHEV setup finally fills that gap.

More Power, More Torque, More Capability

The 2026 Rogue PHEV is built on the same platform and shares much of its hardware with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Under the hood is a 131-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that works alongside two electric motors, one powering the front wheels and the other powering the rear. Together, the system produces a strong 248 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, giving the SUV the confidence it previously lacked.

Although it has a gasoline engine, the Rogue PHEV is designed to behave like an electric vehicle most of the time. The electric motors do nearly all of the driving, while the engine mostly acts as a generator to supply power or recharge the 20-kWh battery when needed. Nissan even added a one-pedal driving feature called e-Step, similar to what’s found in the latest Leaf and Ariya models. This lets drivers slow down simply by lifting off the accelerator, a feature many EV drivers love.

EV-First Design, Engine-Backup Confidence

Even though the Rogue is primarily powered by its electric motors, the gasoline engine can directly power the front wheels when extra help is needed, using a single-speed clutch. This approach blends electric smoothness with the confidence of having a gas engine available on long trips. More photos

Total driving range is expected to be around 420 miles, combining both gas and electric power. In pure EV mode alone, the Rogue PHEV delivers up to 38 miles of silent driving, ideal for short commutes or city trips.

Charging: Practical, But No Fast Charging

Although Nissan is switching its full EVs to the new NACS charging connector, the Rogue PHEV will stick with the more traditional J1772 charging port. Because of that , and because of how PHEVs typically work, the Rogue does not support DC fast charging. For most plug-in hybrid owners, this isn’t a big deal since the gas engine can keep the battery charged while driving.

Charging times:

• Level 2 (220V) home charger: About 7.5 hours using the 3.5-kW onboard charger
  
• Regular 120V household outlet: Around 16 hours

Standard Three-Row Seating

One of the most remarkable features is that the Rogue PHEV comes standard with three rows. That gives it seating for up to seven passengers, something that sets it apart from many other plug-in compact SUVs. The third row is best for kids or smaller passengers, while the second row can slide, recline, and fold in a 40/20/40 split to make access easier.

Upgraded Interior Tech

Inside, Nissan has packed the 2026 Rogue PHEV with modern technology:

• 9.0-inch infotainment display with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto
  
• 12.3-inch digital driver display, fully customizable
  
• 10.0-inch head-up display projecting speed, navigation, and alerts
  
• Plenty of USB-A and USB-C ports for front and rear passengers

Higher trims, like the Platinum model, add:

• Two 120-volt 1.5-kW power outlets (rear seats + cargo area)
  
• Bose 9-speaker premium audio system
  
• Extra convenience features for families and long trips

Advanced Safety Features

As expected, the new Rogue PHEV includes Nissan Safety Shield 360 as standard, which bundles features like automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and more.

Nissan’s ProPilot Assist 1.1 comes standard as well, offering Level 2 driver assistance with lane-centering, adaptive cruise control, and automatic braking/acceleration. It’s not a hands-free system, but it makes highway driving much easier.

A helpful 360-degree camera system with Moving Object Detection also comes standard, improving visibility during parking or low-speed maneuvers.

Expected Price and Release Date

Nissan plans to offer the PHEV version in SL and Platinum trims. Pricing has not yet been officially announced, but based on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which shares many components, experts expect a starting price near $40,000.

The 2026 Rogue PHEV will join the regular Rogue lineup in early 2026.

If you want to see the SUV in person before it reaches dealerships, Nissan will display the new model at the 2025 Los Angeles Auto Show, running from November 21 to 30.

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