The 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid is starting to arrive at Canadian dealerships. Nissan confirmed the news while specifying that the SR all-wheel-drive trim will be the first available. Initial deliveries will roll out in limited quantities before the full lineup, consisting of the SV, SR and Platinum trims, is offered in early 2027.
It would be an exaggeration to qualify the arrival of the first 2027 Rogues as momentous, but it is notable in that it marks the North American debut of Nissan's e POWER technology. The Rogue adopts a hybrid powertrain that operates differently from many competing models: its gasoline engine generates electricity, yet never drives the wheels directly.
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Gas engine as generator
In use now for several years in other markets, the e POWER system is now in its third generation. Two electric motors propel the vehicle, while the gasoline engine supplies the energy required to power them and recharge the battery.
No need to plug in the vehicle: drivers fill up at the pump just as they would with a conventional vehicle. Regenerative braking also recovers a portion of energy during deceleration.
The idea, though, is that those fill-ups at the pump will happen only seldomly. “Around town, hybrid e POWER can often run on battery power alone,” explains Christian Spencer, Senior Manager of Marketability at the Nissan Technical Center North America. “The engine will turn on when it's needed, like when you're merging onto the freeway.”
The configuration also eliminates the need for a conventional transmission. According to Nissan, the result is crisper throttle response and seamless power delivery without gear shifts.
Combined fuel consumption of 6.2L/100 km
For the Rogue Hybrid SR AWD, Nissan announces Natural Resources Canada estimated fuel consumption ratings of 5.9L/100 km city and 6.6L/100 km highway. The combined average stands at 6.2L/100 km.
Dual-motor electric all-wheel drive comes standard across the entire hybrid lineup. The system modulates torque distribution between the front and rear axles and can apply braking force to an individual wheel to help maintain the intended trajectory.
One-pedal driving
The Rogue Hybrid also receives the e Pedal system, which allows the vehicle to slow down to a complete stop simply by lifting off the accelerator when conditions permit. Regenerative braking initiates deceleration, and the friction brakes then engage to bring the vehicle to a standstill. Naturally, drivers retain the ability to use the brake pedal whenever necessary.
While the e POWER system is new to our market, Nissan has been marketing this technology elsewhere globally since 2016. The automaker notes it has sold nearly two million vehicles equipped with the system across 68 countries.
To adapt the Rogue Hybrid for the North American market, Nissan says it conducted over 1.6 million km of testing, including in snow and extreme heat and at high altitude. Particular focus was placed on highway efficiency, given driving habits in Canada and the United States.