Nissan Rogue Is The Best Compact SUV

The editors at Cars.com tested six compact SUVs. The vehicles were judged in 17 categories.
• Front seats
• Rear seats
• Vehicle UI (screens, controls)
• Interior quality
• In-cabin storage
• Visibility
• Powertrain
• Braking
• Ride Quality
• Handling
• Quietness
• Safety features
• Driver-assist tech
• Cargo storage
• Child safety seats
• Real-world fuel economy
• As-tested value

The evaluation included handling, fuel efficiency, driver-assist and safety features, the value for the money, ease of installing car seats and other attributes. The judges took the cars on identical driving routes, a fuel economy test, analyzed the interior features and conducted car seat and cargo tests.

“Exceptional visibility, useful in-cabin storage, comfortable seating, upscale amenities and a fuel-efficient drivetrain are just some of the standout attributes of the 2023 Nissan Rogue Platinum,” said Mike Hanley, Cars.com senior road test editor. “This well-rounded compact SUV outpaced five other models in our weeklong comparison test to earn it the honor of Cars.com’s best compact SUV of 2023.” Cars.com

Some of the comments from the judges:
The interior quality on this is surprising.
It’s got quilted leather seats.
It’s got really beautiful panels on the dash and the doors.
Overall, it’s really just an astonishingly nice vehicle inside.
My favorite feature of the Rogue, very airy, very tall-roof cabin.
I had headroom to spare, which is not something I’m used to in most vehicles.
The thin windshield pillars makes for a panoramic view out the windshield.
The interior is loaded with actual buttons. They’re easy to use and easy to find.
The small-item storage in here is fantastic.
It’s got plenty of cabin space.
The center console has Bombay doors.
I’m just as impressed with the powertrain as I am with the interior.
It’s quiet, it’s punchy, peppy, at least in around-town driving.

Nissan made the Rogue for city drives and great escapes. The mid-size crossover has great mileage and lots of room for the riders and cargo.

Some features standard in the Rogue:
Up to 30 city MPG and 37 highway MPG
Rear doors open to almost 90 degrees for loading
Secure latch-compatible child seats in any rear position
Seats up to five
60/40-spilt fold-down rear seat
Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
High beam assist

With lots of space, safety features and awesome technology, the Rogue is ready to make your adventures easier for the whole family.

The combination of outstanding interior quality, dynamite features, excellent powertrain, really good fuel economy and overall competence in just about everything that the Nissan Rogue does made it a champion once again. The Rogue is a well-rounded SUV that will serve its SUV shoppers very well. Come see for yourself why Cars.com crowned it as the winner in the 2023 Compact SUV Challenge.