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Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid for the U.S. market, the twin of the Outlander PHEV

19 November 2025| Number Of Visitors 1,821

Nissan has unveiled the new Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid for the U.S. market, and if it looks a lot like the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, you’re absolutely right. This model isn’t built from the ground up—Nissan essentially took Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV, applied Nissan badging, and made a few design tweaks.

The current-generation Nissan Rogue, known as the X-Trail in some markets, has been around since 2020 and received a mild update in 2023.

In terms of design, Nissan uses the Outlander’s entire body and plug-in hybrid system, only changing the grille, badges, and a few exterior details. Some color accents were added to create subtle differentiation. The likely reason behind this approach is Nissan’s long-standing financial challenges, making the rebadged Outlander PHEV a faster and more cost-effective solution to bring a PHEV to market.

The powertrain comes directly from the pre-facelift Outlander PHEV: a 2.4-liter petrol engine paired with dual electric motors and all-wheel drive, producing a combined 248 hp. It uses a 20 kWh battery that delivers around 61 km of electric-only driving. Compared with the latest updated Outlander PHEV, which now offers 302 hp and a larger 22.7 kWh battery, Nissan’s version trails slightly in terms of performance and battery capacity.

Inside, the Rogue PHEV features a three-row, seven-seat layout with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 9-inch central touchscreen—smaller than the one in the regular Rogue. Standard equipment includes heated front seats, LED headlights, four USB ports, and various driver-assistance systems. The top-tier model adds a 10-inch head-up display, leather seats, a Bose sound system, a panoramic sunroof, heated rear seats and steering wheel, plus dual 120-volt power outlets.

The 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid will make its public debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 21. Pricing hasn’t been revealed, but it’s expected to be close to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which starts at $40,445. The model will arrive in U.S. dealerships in early 2026.