Nissan Considering Hybrid Variant Of Rogue For US Market

by Cameron Aubernon

Published: April 15th, 2015

nissan considering hybrid variant of rogue for us market

Known as the X-Trail or Qashqai in Japan and other global markets, the Nissan Rogue could soon come in hybrid form for the U.S. market.

Automotive News reports the X-Trail Hybrid could be rebadged as a Rogue Hybrid, both crossovers using a single-motor, dual-clutch hybrid system; the X-Trail Hybrid is expected to hold 40 percent of overall X-Trail sales after it goes on sale in Japan this May.

Though Nissan didn’t mention whether it had plans to sell the hybrid overseas, the crossover’s engineer, Nobusuke Toukura, said the company was thinking about a Rogue hybrid model for the United States, citing increasing consumer demand for hybrids and stricter emissions rules over the next five years.

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Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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TrailerTrash on Apr 15, 2015

I think any hybrid, if the initial cost were not so high, would be great IF the batteries did not intrude into spaces needed for people and cargo. I love the additional torque at take off. In fact...PLEASE bring back the Mazda rotary AND as a hybrid.

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- Bball40dtw on Apr 15, 2015
  
  The C-Max is basically the same price as a comparable FWD Escape. You lose about 8-9 cu ft of storage. You also get a better vehicle.
  
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- TrailerTrash on Apr 15, 2015
  
  @bball40dtw Well...I test drove the Cmax twice. My wife and I both enjoyed the scootieness of it (her words). However, it seemed a whole lot smaller in the cargo area than the Escape. Not even close. That raised cargo floor not only took up space, but it looked stupid as a design. Then to hear about the range being so wrong bothers me as well. Not to mention the towing was non existent.
  
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- Bball40dtw on Apr 15, 2015
  
  @TrailerTrash It's stupid as a design, yes. What do you expect from a car that is being built as a hybrid to fullfill the Green Loans Program? It was changed late in the game from a traditionally powered vehicle to a hybrid. The cargo area is about 75% of the size of teh Escape. The cabin feels bigger than the Escape though because of the C-Max's shape. I wouldn't recommend the C-Max to someone that tows stuff, but I wouldn't recommed any current hybrid to someone that tows stuff. Even if the range was off at the start, I still almost double the MPG of my sister in law's Escape. She's at 22 MPG and drives slow. I am at 42 MPG and commute on the American version of the Autobahn, with less rules and has Chrysler LH cars with a donut on and 4 different color body panels driving on it, that is known as I696 or the Walter P Ruether Freeway.
  
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- TrailerTrash on Apr 15, 2015
  
  @bball40dtw Other than perhaps the Toyota Highlander. From everything said about it and the new one purchased by my tennis partner, it seems planned as a tower. At least so he explains to me. It has the 6 plus the battery power.
  
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Kyree on Apr 15, 2015

This seems like a smart move, especially if Nissan can build a competitive hybrid. It'd probably undercut the RAV4 on price, which is also a good thing.

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- Chocolatedeath on Apr 15, 2015
  
  If they use the one in the Pathfinder it wont be very good. Pathfinder Hwy MPG are no higher than some non hybrids
  
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- Kyree on Apr 15, 2015
  
  @Chocolatedeath Indeed. I'm sure it'd be more of an economical, Toyota-like hybrid, instead of that 2.5-liter supercharged nonsense in the Pathfinder and QX60. I sampled the QX60 with the hybrid setup and hated it. It felt much weaker than the standard VQ35DE, too. I fail to understand why you'd buy either of those cars with the hybrid powertrain.
  
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- TrailerTrash on Apr 15, 2015
  
  Kyree... as I mentioned above, what is your opinion or experience with the Highlander hybrid? This always had an outstanding 6, so adding a good battery and electric motor set up seems like it would be nice. Other than that higher price, I think I would like it.
  
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TonyJZX on Apr 15, 2015

mitsubishi already did this with the Outlander PHEV unfortunately it cost 50% more than the gasoline version for a fantastic 50km or 30 mile range... incredible

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SCE to AUX on Apr 15, 2015

I would definitely consider a hybrid Rogue; CUV fuel economy is atrocious. But a CVT gives me pause; our Optima Hybrid uses a proper 6-speed.

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- Statikboy on Apr 15, 2015
  
  You mean a manual?
  
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- Kyree on Apr 15, 2015
  
  @statikboy No, a 6-speed automatic. The only hybrid I know of that lets you do a manual transmission is the Honda CR-Z.
  
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- SCE to AUX on Apr 15, 2015
  
  @statikboy KSW is correct - automatic. By 'proper', I meant 'actual gears' rather than a CVT. Sorry for the confusion.
  
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- Statikboy on Apr 15, 2015
  
  @SCE to AUX yeah, i know, i was just trying to induce some drama
  
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