The Rogue is Nissan’s best-selling SUV in North America and, for 2024, it decided to make the model even better. That means a very minor design update, new Google apps in the infotainment system, and a slightly higher price. For 2024 the Rogue S and SV — the entry level models — see a price increase of US$ 960, but the higher trim SL and Platinum models have received a US$ 1,460 price bump for the new model year. That means that the crossover starts at US$ 29,685 (all prices include US$ 1,365 destination charge), while the top of the line Platinum AWD model has an MSRP of US$ 41,465.
For that extra cash, owners get
gloss-black fenders, lower trim pieces, new 19-inch wheels, and available
Chestnut brown leather upholstery for a richer, darker color. However, the real
appeal of the 2024 model is the Google Built-in. Offered as standard in the SL
and Platinum grades, Nissan says that the Rogue is the only vehicle in its
class to offer Google Built-in. The system offers a number of advantages, such
as a seamless user experience. Whether you have a smartphone on you or not, you
can use Google Maps to find your way around town. Any other Google apps you
use, such as your calendar, are also attached to your account, which is built
into the vehicle.
The apps stay up to date, for higher
accuracy, and owners will be able to make use of Google Assistant, which makes
voice commands easier to issue. The assistant is compatible with things like
your smart thermostat, and can make changes to the climate control within the
vehicle. Nissan says it worked long and hard on its infotainment system to
ensure that it was ready to handle the demands of Google apps and other
systems. It says that it wants to offer customers an instant, smartphone-like
experience, and found that its engineers struggled to burden the system’s CPU
with enough tasks to slow it down.
All models will continue to be powered by
Nissan’s 1.5-liter variable-compression turbo engine, which makes 201 hp and 305 Nm of torque. It is paired exclusively to an
Xtronic CVT transmission. In addition, all models will come with Nissan Safety
Shield 360, which offers automatic emergency braking, pedestrian detection,
blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warnings, high
beam assist, and more.
Meanwhile, ProPILOT Assist 1.1 will be
exclusive to buyers who opt for the SL or Platinum grades. The advanced driver
assistance system offers intelligent cruise control and steering assistance, in
addition to monitoring the road ahead to proactively slow for curves. The 2024
Nissan Rogue will go on sale soon.
