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2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid preview points to next X-Trail e-Power

Nissan has previewed the 2027 Rogue Hybrid in the US, and CarExpert says the next-generation X-Trail for Australia will use the same model line, although local timing is still unconfirmed.

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US preview points to the next X-Trail

Nissan USA has formally previewed the all-new 2027 Rogue Hybrid, the US-market name for the next-generation SUV that CarExpert says will become the next X-Trail in Australia. The manufacturer’s page presents the vehicle as a new hybrid addition to the Rogue line-up and says it will arrive in late fall 2026, while CarExpert reports that Nissan Australia would not confirm local timing for the X-Trail version. CarExpert also notes that the Rogue Hybrid was first previewed in April 2026, and that the familiar X-Trail badge is expected to continue in Australia. 12

Hybrid system and platform details

The technical picture is built from two sources. Nissan says the Rogue Hybrid uses its third-generation e-POWER system, with dual electric motors driving the wheels and a gasoline engine acting as a generator, and it claims instant power, smooth acceleration and no transmission. CarExpert adds that the generator engine is a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol unit, paired with a 1.67kWh lithium-ion battery and a total output of 165kW, up 8kW on the current X-Trail e-Power AWD. CarExpert also says the car rides on an updated version of the existing X-Trail platform, with MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. 12

Equipment, safety and cabin technology

Nissan’s US materials describe a range built around several grades and equipment levels. The SV is listed with dual 12.3-inch screens, heated front seats and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while higher grades can be ordered with dual 14.3-inch displays, Google built-in, quilted TailorFit seating and a panoramic moonroof. Nissan also highlights a standard Qi2 wireless charging pad and a 3D HD Enhanced Intelligent Around View Monitor, while CarExpert says the flagship Platinum adds features including a head-up display, ventilated front seats and 64-colour ambient lighting. CarExpert further reports a full suite of active safety and driver-assist technology, including blind-spot assist, lane-keep assist, ProPilot Assist, rear cross-traffic alert and autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection. 12

Pricing and timing in the United States

Nissan lists US starting prices of US$35,490 for the SV, US$37,590 for the SV with Premium Package, US$37,490 for the SR, US$41,490 for the SR with Technology Package and US$43,490 for the Platinum. Nissan says the SR with Technology Package is the launch trim and will come in limited quantities in late fall 2026, with additional trims expected in early 2027. The page also says the Rogue Hybrid’s SR AWD variant is rated at 40 mpg city, while CarExpert says Nissan USA is claiming 38mpg combined fuel consumption, equivalent to about 6.2L/100km. 12

Australian context and model history

CarExpert places the new model alongside Nissan’s current Australian e-Power range, noting that the X-Trail e-Power arrived locally in 2023 and the Qashqai e-Power followed in 2024. It also uses the outgoing Rogue and X-Trail timeline to illustrate the lag between US and Australian market arrivals, with the prior Rogue entering US production in September 2020, the Japanese-built X-Trail twin reaching domestic-market showrooms in July 2022 and Australia in December 2022. Separately, Nissan says the battery in every 2027 Rogue Hybrid carries an 8-year/100,000-mile limited warranty. 12

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    Why these labels?All-New 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid

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  2. 2028 Nissan X-Trail e-Power: Next-generation SUV previewed as Rogue Hybrid

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