Generation history
The Nissan Rogue has been through 4 generations, starting in 2008, 2014, 2021 and 2027. The gaps were 6, 7, 6 years, an average of 6.3. The pace has been steady. The current generation began in 2027. On that cadence the next full redesign points to 2032 through 2034, centered on 2033. This is a projection. It comes from the model's own past redesign years, not from the manufacturer. A mid-cycle refresh usually lands in between. Public records describe the current generation this way: The fourth-generation Rogue was unveiled alongside the next-generation Juke on April 13, 2026 for the 2027 model year. Specifications, trims and the NHTSA safety record are on the Nissan Rogue model page.
Every generation
| Generation | Code | Years | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | S35 | 2008–2014 | The first-generation Rogue made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on 7 January 2007. |
| Second generation | T32 | 2014–2021 | The second generation Rogue is a version of the Nissan X-Trail and inspired by the Hi-Cross Concept to adapt to the US and Canada markets. |
| Third generation | T33 | 2021–2027 | The third generation Rogue was revealed in North America on 15 June 2020. |
| Fourth generation | T34 | 2027–present | The fourth-generation Rogue was unveiled alongside the next-generation Juke on April 13, 2026 for the 2027 model year. |
The Nissan Rogue spent 6.3 years per generation on average. The current one is -1 years old. Treat 2032 to 2034 as a range, not a date.
Source: Nissan Rogue (Wikipedia). The estimate is our arithmetic on those start years.
Open the Nissan Rogue model page for specifications, trims, safety record and answers.
In more detail
The first-generation Rogue made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on 7 January 2007. It replaces the Nissan X-Trail in Canada as Nissan's entry-level SUV and the body-on-frame Nissan Xterra in Mexico due to the Smyrna plant freeing capacity for the Suzuki Equator, although the Xterra continued on sale in the United States and Canada through the 2015 model year after being withdrawn from the Mexican market after the 2008 model year.
The second generation Rogue is a version of the Nissan X-Trail and inspired by the Hi-Cross Concept to adapt to the US and Canada markets. Changes include optional third row 7 passenger seating, standard four-wheel independent suspension, electric power-assisted steering and four-wheel disc brakes with an anti-lock braking system. This generation has an interior size similar to Nissan's Murano, Altima and Maxima. For the 2018 model year, Nissan decided to drop the third row option in favor of optimizing interior passenger room and cargo utility space.
The third generation Rogue was revealed in North America on 15 June 2020. Production in the United States began on 22 September 2020, and the vehicle arrived at Nissan dealerships in the United States in late October. It is claimed to be built on a new platform, while the dimensions are similar to its predecessor. It has a more distinctive exterior design, punctuated by a boxier, more squared-off front end and recognizable LED lighting signatures along with two-tone exterior color combinations.
The fourth-generation Rogue was unveiled alongside the next-generation Juke on April 13, 2026 for the 2027 model year. It is the first Rogue to be available with Nissan's e-Power series hybrid drivetrain, as well as being the first e-Power model to go on sale in the US. It was fully announced for the North American market on September 21, 2026. Despite having almost unchanged dimensions to its predecessor, the fourth-generation Rogue features a redesigned exterior.
Generation notes adapted from Nissan Rogue (Wikipedia).
Today's Nissan Rogue
NHTSA rated the 2025 Nissan Rogue overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 4 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.
Owners filed 182 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Nissan Rogue, most often about unknown or other (75), visibility/wiper (48), visibility (31).