Nissan’s first plug-in hybrid Rogue might look familiar. We’ve known for some time that Nissan was planning a more fuel-efficient version of its bestseller.
We also knew that it would get its PHEV tech from its alliance with Mitsubishi. But, we did not realize just how much more the 2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV would get from that Mitsubishi plug-in hybrid model.
A Great Place to Start From
Yes, the elephant in the room is that this is a Mitsubishi Outlander with some Nissan badges. But it will bring a new choice to the market. And for Nissan, adding a PHEV to its lineup is a big deal. The more fuel-efficient models with a short electric range are becoming extremely popular as buyers want to spend less on fuel but don’t want the compromises of a fully electric model.
It’s not related to the gas Rogue at all, but the similarities between this Rogue PHEV and the Outlander are more than skin deep. The 2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV starts with a 2.4L engine and two electric motors. The motors drive the vehicle, with the engine only helping in limited situations.
38-Mile Range, Excellent AWD
This system makes for a very efficient drive. Nissan says it should deliver 38 miles of electric range. Run the gas tank and the battery both down to nothing, and you should have covered 420 miles.
It’s also very effective in bad weather conditions. The standard AWD system is incredibly capable on slippery roads thanks to the two-motor system.
Total power output is 248 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque. That should make it much quicker than the 201 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque of the gas-only Rogue and its 1.5L three-cylinder.
A 9-inch center screen is standard. It won’t have Google built in like the gas Rogue, but it will have wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A 12.3-inch digital dash is standard, while top trims add a 10-inch head-up display and Bose audio.
2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV Gets More Seats, Less Space
The 2026 Rogue PHEV will offer seating for seven in three rows, while the gas-only model only holds five. That seating, though, won’t let you haul more cargo inside. The Rogue PHEV can hold 12.8 cubic feet behind the third row or 30.8 with those seats folded. The gas Rogue holds 31.6 cubic feet. With the seats down, the PHEV holds 64.7 cubic feet, but the standard model holds 74.1.
Nissan says it is tall enough to hold a mountain bike inside, which is handy.
Nissan will offer two grades of Rogue PHEV for 2026. The SL model includes heated front seats and a leather wheel. Platinum adds a head-up display, Bose audio, leather seats, a heated wheel, and a panoramic roof. It will be sold alongside the non-hybrid 2026 Rogue, which will offer six grades and the option of front or all-wheel drive.
The 2026 Nissan Rogue PHEV will be revealed at the L.A. Auto Show this week. Expect it to arrive at Nissan dealers in early 2026. Nissan hasn’t announced pricing, but expect it to start well north of $40,000.
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