2020 Nissan Rogue Sport review
Nissan Rogue Sport highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Compact size makes for great maneuverability
- Plenty of tech options
- Pleasing cargo cubes
Cons
- Front seats not suited to longer journey comfort
- Engine is underwhelming and loud
Mileage (EPA estimate)
24 city, 30 highway, 27 combined
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Stylish crossover SUV
If you’re in the market for a versatile crossover with practical proportions, you’ll want to consider the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport. Its compact design ensures effortless maneuvers in tight spaces, while the spacious five-seat cabin and optional all-wheel drive functionality open up plenty of possibilities for adventurous trips with your crew. An abundance of driver aids and infotainment technology across all trims ensures everyday driving feels elevated and enjoyable. As part of the first Rogue Sport generation launched in 2017, the 2020 model enjoys updated exterior styling, and some standard and available feature revisions across its three-trim lineup.
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What is new for the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport?
- Rogue Sport trims have been upgraded with Power Hatch/Deck Lid as standard equipment this year.
- Memory Seat(s) and Running Boards features are now available as options on select trims.
- The SV trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters and Remote Start as standard equipment.
- The S trim now comes with Parking Sensors and Lane Departure Warning as standard equipment.
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport trims
S:
- 141-hp, 147-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Cloth Seats
- Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera
- Lane Departure Warning
- Power Mirrors
- Cruise Control
- Rear Defroster
- Blind Spot Monitor
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SV:
- Includes all features available on the S
- Front Seat Heaters
- Power Seats
- Remote Start
- Smart Key
- Alloy Wheels
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
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SL:
- Includes all features available on the SV
- Leather Seats
- Automated Cruise Control
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Navigation System
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Nissan Rogue Sport photos
5 reasons to buy the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport
1. Available all-wheel drive
For assured agility in challenging conditions, why not choose a 2020 Rogue Sport optioned with available all-wheel drive? With power delivery reaching every wheel, your Rogue Sport gains improved traction and stability, allowing you to confidently navigate coastal or mountain roads on vacation, as well as rainy or snow-laden commutes on your familiar daily routes. For the occasional grass or gravel trail, perhaps to reach your lakeside weekend retreat, this AWD agility and the Rogue Sport's standard 7.4 inches of ground clearance will get you there in comfort.
2. Thrifty powertrain
The 2020 Rogue Sport certainly feels useful, offering pleasing fuel economy for daily commutes and longer journeys out of town. Each 2020 model has a 141-hp, 2.0L four-cylinder engine, and a continuously variable automatic transmission. When you want to make the most of your time behind the wheel, the standard FWD configuration offers an EPA-estimated 28 mpg combined, making those extra errands a breeze to complete.
3. Passenger-pleasing tech and comfort
Keeping your crew happy is always a shopping list priority, so the 2020 Rogue Sport has a worthy list of standard and available passenger-friendly features. The base S trim includes a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ smartphone integration. The SV trim adds dual-zone automatic climate control, and with the available All-Weather package, heated seats too. The range-topping SL trim includes luxurious leather upholstery and system navigation.
4. Practical dimensions
Size isn't everything, but the 2020 Rogue Sport SUV proves that even with a compact footprint, the interior can still be spacious. Front-row passengers can stretch out on long trips with 42.8 inches of legroom, while those in the back enjoy 33.4 inches and two full sets of LATCH fixtures for infant and child seats. Traveling with luggage or sports equipment? Pick the 2020 Rogue Sport S for 22.9 cu-ft of cargo space, or the SV and SL trims for up to 20.0 cu-ft, all behind the second row.
5. Plenty of driver aids
Every 2020 Rogue Sport has a fine roster of driver assistance features that support your awareness on the road. All models offer ease on the highway with cruise control functionality and blind spot warning for confident lane changes. The 2020 Rogue Sport’s rear cross-traffic alert and rearview monitor are useful in parking lots and mall garages, while the automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection feature is great for busy mixed-use traffic zones.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Nissan Rogue Sport an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Nissan Rogue Sport 2nd out of 29 among Compact SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Nissan Rogue SportNissan Rogue Sport features and specs
S 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Alloy Wheels
- Cloth Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Full Roof Rack
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.0L
Horsepower
141
Torque (ft-lbs)
147
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
14.5
Wheelbase
104.2"
Overall length
172.8"
Width
72.3"
Height
62.5"
Leg room
F 42.8"/R 33.4"
Head room
F 39.6"/R 38.3"
Front tires
P215/65HR16
Rear tires
P215/65HR16
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Nissan Rogue Sport FAQ
The 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- S: 25 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- SL: 25 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- SV: 25 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
The Nissan Rogue Sport received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Nissan Rogue Sport as 1 out of 29 among Compact SUV
Here is what's new for the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport:
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Memory Seat(s)
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Running Boards
- Lane Departure Warning
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