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2026 Nissan Rogue Performance Guide

A silver 2026 Nissan Rogue drives down a highway showing off its LED taillights

New Nissan Rogue Engine Specifications at Medicine Hat Nissan

The 2026 Nissan Rogue’s 1.5 L VC-Turbo Engine brings you a versatile 201 horsepower, 221 pound-feet of torque, and 1,500 lbs of towing muscle, supported by an Intelligent All-Wheel Drive System and five available drive modes that let you adapt your traction to suit a variety of driving conditions like snow, gravel, and off-road dirt track. Keep reading as our experts at Medicine Hat Nissan show off the 2026 Nissan Rogue’s full performance potential, and see it in action by booking a test drive with us at Medicine Hat Nissan in Medicine Hat, AB.

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Does the 2026 Nissan Rogue Have a Good Engine?

The 2026 Nissan Rogue hides a reliable 1.5 L VC-Turbo Engine under its hood, offering up to 201 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque for truly spirited performance. Additionally, the 1.5 L VC-Turbo lets you unlock up to 1,500 lbs of towing power for moments when you’ve got a little extra to move, like when you’re going glamping with the family and want to bring a camper along, or when you’re starting a new chapter and need a moving trailer for your boxes. What’s more, the 2026 Nissan Rogue achieves all this without breaking the bank on fuel, as it only uses an estimated 8.4 L per 100 km in the city and even less on the highway at 6.8 L per 100 km.

2026 Nissan Rogue Engine Specifications

Engine

1.5 L VC-Turbo Engine

Horsepower

201

Torque (lb.-ft)

225

Towing Capacity (kg / lbs)

680 / 1,500

Fuel Economy (L / 100km)

City: 8.4

Hwy: 6.8

Transmission

Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Does the 2026 Nissan Rogue Have All-Wheel Drive?

The 2026 Nissan Rogue features standard Intelligent All-Wheel Drive that reads the road and shifts up to 50% of your available torque from the front wheels to the back in response to changing conditions. By shoring up your traction on tricky terrains like snow, gravel, or mud, the 2026 Nissan Rogue ensures you’ll stay confidently on-course, and doubles down with five available drive modes that you can switch between at will to refine your driving experience:

  • Auto
  • Eco
  • Sport
  • Snow
  • Off-Road
The 2026 Nissan Rogue's drive mode select controls

Shop the 2026 Nissan Rogue at Medicine Hat Nissan

The 2026 Nissan Rogue is among our most popular models at Medicine Hat Nissan, so why not stop by our showroom in Medicine Hat, AB and see for yourself what the hype is all about? Our Nissan experts are happy to answer your questions and show off our selection of Nissan vehicles curated for life in Southern Alberta, and can get you set up with a rate that fits your budget even if you’re new to Canada. Come on down or give us a call to get started!