Wow! Thanks for this review. I bought this Rogue about a month ago and I had no idea what to expect out of the AWD system! This is the only video I have seen that covered the topic. I'm very impressed with the results!!! Good job Nisaan! BTW, I absolutely LOVE my 4X4 Frontier. I have it set up as an overlander with a camper, kitchen, toilet, and outside solar shower. That thing goes anywhere!
Thanks! Me too, especially with how slow I was going. With momentum it would have been much easier, but that's not what the test is about. Thanks for watching!
Very very good video, knowing that you could put your vehicle at risk. This video helps us to understand the great power of nissan rogue. I really want to buy it, but I have to keep waiting since this product hasn't arrived in Chile yet 🇨🇱. Just one question. Is it possible that you can make us a video of Nissan Rogue off road in the beach sand? It would be very happy to see the behavior of this great suv. Greetings from Chile🇨🇱.
Thanks for watching! This is actually a media car that I only had for a week. If TH-cam ever becomes my full time job then I do have plans to take most vehicles into the sand, but sadly I cannot help you with this right now!
They are much better Rogue than last two generations they are really popular since second generation that wasn't bad not great compared with newer model love these Rogues.
Superb review as usual EA. I’m relieved the new rogue has lost none of it’s traction magic. Might have to give this a look once the Suzuki gives up the ghost. Does it still have the traction lock for 50/50, I might have missed that in your review? 👍
Thanks again Paul! As far as I know there is no longer a lock button or ability to do that through the screens. It would be nice, but off-road mode seems to pretty much do that anyway.
Good job. I wouldn’t have claimed that hill. It’s good to know what this car can do. I’m looking to buy one of these. I have a lot to think about. Thanks for sharing.
If you can smell the cvt you done went too far heat is what kills a cvt. Good video rogues are good I have 2so far and are great. The new looks even better
It seems with these new cars (all of the media vehicles are usually around 3k-6k miles when I get them) that they are quicker to put off smells than vehicles with more miles. That's also why I let the vehicle rest after the articulation test hill and then once again before finishing the steep climb. Either way, I'm not very nice to these things! Thanks for watching!
@@jacobkowalczyk5330 Thanks for sharing your experience! End user reviews are (in my opinion) more important than journalist reviews because typically journalists don't have the vehicles for very long, so their perception is based on very limited data.
If they swap the CVT with a nice 8 or 9 speed torque converter auto I'd buy one in a heartbeat. Even better, get a 10 speed with a crawler gear... They wouldn't be able to keep them on the lot. Well, if they can make them that is 😁
@@EngineAdventures haha I thoughts the area felt familiar I live in that area so I'll have to check out that location.. what's the trail called or what where was it so I can test it with my next vehicle
@@fusionmasterable I'd rather not say (I'm guessing it gets shut down before too much longer), but I think you can find it pretty easily if you're familiar with the area.
It's really a nice car..it's interior comfort is unmatched. One thing that I don't like is it's suspension, it's quite soft, should be little more firm.
I thought it was fine in the one I tested. However, I never really had it loaded with anything other than myself and camera gear, and it didn't have very many miles on it. I'm sure with more weight and more miles things would loosen/soften a bit.
How do you Safely Manage that rough terrain with a Plastic oil Pan and no skid plates?? This is a humble serious question because i have a 24 awd rogue and that would be my first concern.
I've taken 100's of vehicles over this course and am pretty familiar with it. I do make mistakes still and have popper a couple of tires and scraped into a tree a time or 2.
Thanks for watching and commenting! I agree that having the right tires for the terrain is always very important. However, this testing is more about the vehicle's ability to transfer power to the wheels with traction than it is about the tires.
A lot of today's crossovers aren't made for rugged driving. They're meant for A to B transportation with the occasional dirt road. Not everyone wants to rock crawl.
@@scott8919 - A couple of years ago, my wife wanted one of these. She liked many features of the Rogue, and she actually liked the way the CVT worked. I had to talk her out of it because of the CVT - they work okay, I guess, but I feel that they are not durable enough. I did give her one point … The Rogue had the most comfortable seats in class, even for large guys.
I wouldn't expect the Subaru to be much, if any, better. I had an in Outback on the test hill before it got really tore up, and the Outback had to take the easiest line on the hill to make it up. That line didn't exist when I filmed this Rogue, so the comparison isn't equal, but my guess is the Rogue would perform very similarly to the Forester and Outback.
@@EngineAdventures Well I'm talking about the Subaru forester wilderness which is built for the off road so I guess we really can't compare that to the Rogue until they come out with an Outlander Rogue
I see what you're saying now. The added lift, tires and skid plates are what you mean for more capability. All that will help. I was more referring to the AWD system and how it functions. The wilderness has the same symmetrical AWD system as the Outback I tested. I'm sure it's slightly updated, but I wouldn't expect performance to be much different. I did see that the wilderness has revised gearing, which would also help. I'll have to see if I can find one to test!
I try all the modes (sometimes on camera, sometimes not) with this one the off-road mode did really well at braking the spinning wheels, but it did so too well and it couldn't rev high enough to get the engine in the power range. I love the new Nissan lineup, they do great at what they're designed for... which probably isn't this, haha.
Nissan would do well to bring it back. I almost bought a Pro-4x manual transmission version brand new the year they stopped making them. I don't regret not buying it, but I don't think I would have regretted buying it either. I would have had a car payment and didn't want that, so I kept my old junker.
It should handle this just fine every now and then. I also let things cool off between runs to minimize damage. Yes it is heavy use, and I'd rather not own a test vehicle from the media fleet, haha.
I haven't been in the 2022 CRV but I did test a 2021: th-cam.com/video/m9b3DVQbDiI/w-d-xo.html Personally I prefer the new Rogue, but that doesn't mean that's the best solution for you.
Having the right tires for the terrain makes a big difference! My testing is more focused on how the vehicle transfers power to the wheels with traction. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@ruebzrandomreactionz3488 I know about Nissan there not made for it jeeps and the 4x4 vehicle would beat it in off-road I own a Nissan yes they can do awesome in snow and a little bit of off-road but it doesn't have the ground clearance 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Having the right tires for the terrain is very important! However, this test isn't as much about the tires as it is about the vehicle's ability to get power to the wheels with traction. In this case one or two wheels are essentially in the air it doesn't matter what kind of tires you have. I blame the tires when all 4 wheels are spinning at the same rate.
I don't understand the reason for trying off road in Spot snow mode etc 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 the driving nodes are supposed to come for the terrain modes god that's what we did to you 🙃🙃😄😄😄😄😄😄
Often sport mode is the most capable for these crossovers with torque that doesn't come on until high RPM. The more aggressive throttle of sport mode allows the engine to get to higher revs faster, thus getting into the higher torque range and being able to still climb while the brake based limited slip is working. Snow mode is great for precise movements as it deadens the throttle, giving the driver more control. I use the drive modes now as a throttle sensitivity controller than for what they claim they should be used for.
Nissan is slowly but surely getting back on track, Great off road review!
Thanks for the support!
This is a Renault. The only Nissan part here is the engine.
@@rafars2246 Rogue doesn't look like any of the Renault.
@@spol1622 it looks like other things renault makes
Wow! Thanks for this review. I bought this Rogue about a month ago and I had no idea what to expect out of the AWD system! This is the only video I have seen that covered the topic. I'm very impressed with the results!!! Good job Nisaan! BTW, I absolutely LOVE my 4X4 Frontier. I have it set up as an overlander with a camper, kitchen, toilet, and outside solar shower. That thing goes anywhere!
Sounds like your Frontier is pretty sweet! Thanks for watching!
Great review, very surprised it did that hill.
Thanks! Me too, especially with how slow I was going. With momentum it would have been much easier, but that's not what the test is about. Thanks for watching!
Very very good video, knowing that you could put your vehicle at risk. This video helps us to understand the great power of nissan rogue. I really want to buy it, but I have to keep waiting since this product hasn't arrived in Chile yet 🇨🇱.
Just one question. Is it possible that you can make us a video of Nissan Rogue off road in the beach sand? It would be very happy to see the behavior of this great suv.
Greetings from Chile🇨🇱.
Thanks for watching! This is actually a media car that I only had for a week. If TH-cam ever becomes my full time job then I do have plans to take most vehicles into the sand, but sadly I cannot help you with this right now!
They are much better Rogue than last two generations they are really popular since second generation that wasn't bad not great compared with newer model love these Rogues.
Nissan has come a long way recently!
Superb review as usual EA.
I’m relieved the new rogue has lost none of it’s traction magic.
Might have to give this a look once the Suzuki gives up the ghost.
Does it still have the traction lock for 50/50, I might have missed that in your review?
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Thanks again Paul! As far as I know there is no longer a lock button or ability to do that through the screens. It would be nice, but off-road mode seems to pretty much do that anyway.
Good job. I wouldn’t have claimed that hill. It’s good to know what this car can do. I’m looking to buy one of these. I have a lot to think about. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hi there,did you notice that computer kinda whirring noice when you accelerate? Thx man love your video
Thanks for watching! No, I don't remember any kind of different noises while driving.
Thank you love video and under the car shot great. 10+
Thanks for watching!
Great video thank you
Thanks for the support!
If you can smell the cvt you done went too far heat is what kills a cvt. Good video rogues are good I have 2so far and are great. The new looks even better
It seems with these new cars (all of the media vehicles are usually around 3k-6k miles when I get them) that they are quicker to put off smells than vehicles with more miles. That's also why I let the vehicle rest after the articulation test hill and then once again before finishing the steep climb. Either way, I'm not very nice to these things! Thanks for watching!
yeah my brand new rogue smelled bad when i put it up some steep hills for the first time. freaked me out but its normal on brand new cars.
@@jacobkowalczyk5330 Thanks for sharing your experience! End user reviews are (in my opinion) more important than journalist reviews because typically journalists don't have the vehicles for very long, so their perception is based on very limited data.
If they swap the CVT with a nice 8 or 9 speed torque converter auto I'd buy one in a heartbeat. Even better, get a 10 speed with a crawler gear... They wouldn't be able to keep them on the lot. Well, if they can make them that is 😁
This CVT performed much better than I expected, but I agree I wish it had a torque converter style auto!
@@EngineAdventures NISSAN CVT has torque converter inside.
@@kaiyuchen3156 true, I just meant a regular automatic instead of a CVT or dual clutch.
Is there a chance for your to review the new Outlander Phev in the future?
I haven't been able to connect with Mitsubishi yet, but I'll see what I can do!
"THE JOURNEY IS USUALLY THE PART YOU REMEMBER ANYWAYS"😂
That's what I hear!
Where is this location it's beautiful It reminds me of Utah mountains
You are correct, Utah County, Utah!
@@EngineAdventures haha I thoughts the area felt familiar I live in that area so I'll have to check out that location.. what's the trail called or what where was it so I can test it with my next vehicle
@@fusionmasterable I'd rather not say (I'm guessing it gets shut down before too much longer), but I think you can find it pretty easily if you're familiar with the area.
It's really a nice car..it's interior comfort is unmatched. One thing that I don't like is it's suspension, it's quite soft, should be little more firm.
I thought it was fine in the one I tested. However, I never really had it loaded with anything other than myself and camera gear, and it didn't have very many miles on it. I'm sure with more weight and more miles things would loosen/soften a bit.
Soft suspension and seats = comfort
@@RO49569 its definitely comfortable but soft suspension also causes more body roll.
Thank you for video
Thanks for watching!
How do you Safely Manage that rough terrain with a Plastic oil Pan and no skid plates?? This is a humble serious question because i have a 24 awd rogue and that would be my first concern.
I've taken 100's of vehicles over this course and am pretty familiar with it. I do make mistakes still and have popper a couple of tires and scraped into a tree a time or 2.
These test would be more appropriate with off road tires on this type of terrain. Perhaps even showing better results.
Thanks for watching and commenting! I agree that having the right tires for the terrain is always very important. However, this testing is more about the vehicle's ability to transfer power to the wheels with traction than it is about the tires.
I can't understand having a CVT in a SUV, just not made for rugged driving. I admit this one is ok for short runs.
A lot of today's crossovers aren't made for rugged driving. They're meant for A to B transportation with the occasional dirt road. Not everyone wants to rock crawl.
I was surprised by how well this CVT paired with the VC Turbo engine, but I agree. I really wish Nissan had adapted the 9-speed for the Rogue!
@@scott8919 Agree, Nissan knows their market.
@@scott8919 - A couple of years ago, my wife wanted one of these. She liked many features of the Rogue, and she actually liked the way the CVT worked. I had to talk her out of it because of the CVT - they work okay, I guess, but I feel that they are not durable enough.
I did give her one point … The Rogue had the most comfortable seats in class, even for large guys.
I am definitely sold on the Subaru Forrester wilderness. The Rogue just can’t compete off road yet.
I wouldn't expect the Subaru to be much, if any, better. I had an in Outback on the test hill before it got really tore up, and the Outback had to take the easiest line on the hill to make it up. That line didn't exist when I filmed this Rogue, so the comparison isn't equal, but my guess is the Rogue would perform very similarly to the Forester and Outback.
@@EngineAdventures Well I'm talking about the Subaru forester wilderness which is built for the off road so I guess we really can't compare that to the Rogue until they come out with an Outlander Rogue
I see what you're saying now. The added lift, tires and skid plates are what you mean for more capability. All that will help. I was more referring to the AWD system and how it functions. The wilderness has the same symmetrical AWD system as the Outback I tested. I'm sure it's slightly updated, but I wouldn't expect performance to be much different. I did see that the wilderness has revised gearing, which would also help. I'll have to see if I can find one to test!
@@EngineAdventures I'm really hoping Nissan comes out with an upgraded wilderness type version of the rogue it's due
He should of put it in offroad mode it makes a huge difference
I try all the modes (sometimes on camera, sometimes not) with this one the off-road mode did really well at braking the spinning wheels, but it did so too well and it couldn't rev high enough to get the engine in the power range. I love the new Nissan lineup, they do great at what they're designed for... which probably isn't this, haha.
you need to review Pathfinder Rock Creek
I was hoping to get one already, but it hasn't happened
Good info, EA … I’m gonna remove this video from my history so my wife won’t stumble across it - it might rekindle her interest !
Haha, I really enjoyed the Rogue, but I can't speak to the longevity.
Remember the Xterra?
Nissan would do well to bring it back. I almost bought a Pro-4x manual transmission version brand new the year they stopped making them. I don't regret not buying it, but I don't think I would have regretted buying it either. I would have had a car payment and didn't want that, so I kept my old junker.
Imagine being the guy who buys this car and guessing why the transmission died at 20k, and why there are leaks at 50k, and blaming Nissan for it.
It should handle this just fine every now and then. I also let things cool off between runs to minimize damage. Yes it is heavy use, and I'd rather not own a test vehicle from the media fleet, haha.
@@EngineAdventures well thank you for honestly haha. I always say the same, and they always get mad lol.
How would you compare off road to crv awd 2022? Im undecided :/
I haven't been in the 2022 CRV but I did test a 2021:
th-cam.com/video/m9b3DVQbDiI/w-d-xo.html
Personally I prefer the new Rogue, but that doesn't mean that's the best solution for you.
@@EngineAdventures thnku!
City tires. Need more rugged tires for trails.
Having the right tires for the terrain makes a big difference! My testing is more focused on how the vehicle transfers power to the wheels with traction. Thanks for watching and commenting!
It’s not about the car it’s about the driver..
The driver's skills are certainly very important! These tests are about pushing the vehicle as hard as I can without damaging them.
I'm surprised it did anything off-road it's a Nissan I thought it would be stuck and it would die
Plenty of Nissan vehicles are very capable! They certainly have made big improvements over the past few years though!
It’s a Nissan? Just gona a ignore cars like the Nissan Patrol that are incredible off roaders?
@@ruebzrandomreactionz3488 I know about Nissan there not made for it jeeps and the 4x4 vehicle would beat it in off-road I own a Nissan yes they can do awesome in snow and a little bit of off-road but it doesn't have the ground clearance 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Injun adventures lol. That’s all I heard. Im injun
I do have a Utah accent, so there is no T in mountain, and Hurricane is pronounced Hurrican.
Need better tires
Having the right tires for the terrain is very important! However, this test isn't as much about the tires as it is about the vehicle's ability to get power to the wheels with traction. In this case one or two wheels are essentially in the air it doesn't matter what kind of tires you have. I blame the tires when all 4 wheels are spinning at the same rate.
I don't understand the reason for trying off road in Spot snow mode etc 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 the driving nodes are supposed to come for the terrain modes god that's what we did to you 🙃🙃😄😄😄😄😄😄
Often sport mode is the most capable for these crossovers with torque that doesn't come on until high RPM. The more aggressive throttle of sport mode allows the engine to get to higher revs faster, thus getting into the higher torque range and being able to still climb while the brake based limited slip is working. Snow mode is great for precise movements as it deadens the throttle, giving the driver more control. I use the drive modes now as a throttle sensitivity controller than for what they claim they should be used for.
Holy crap that music intro is annoying AF!!!!
Thanks for sharing! I've often wondered if the intro is too much. You're the first to comment this, but I'll consider how to make it better.