- Nissan introduces its first plug-in hybrid for America from Mitsubishi.
- The 2026 Rogue Plug-In Hybrid offers 38 miles of electric range.
- Powertrain combines two motors and a 2.4-liter gas engine for 248 hp.
This is the new Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid for America, and if it looks suspiciously familiar to the Mitsubishi Outlander, you’re not imagining things.
It isn’t an all-new creation but rather the result of badge engineering, with Nissan borrowing its alliance partner’s plug-in hybrid SUV and giving it a few bespoke design cues to wear the Rogue name.
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The current generation of the Nissan Rogue, known as the X-Trail in other markets, has been around since 2020 having received a mild facelift in late 2023.
While the company is working on another update for the upcoming self-charging hybrid variant, they decided to take a different route for the plug-in hybrid.
Why Copy When You Can Borrow?
Instead of transplanting the Outlander PHEV’s powertrain into the mechanically related Rogue, Nissan simply took the entire vehicle and swapped in its own grille, badges, and a few surface details.
The Rogue PHEV inherits the black accents and 20-inch wheels from the Outlander Black Edition but adds body-colored inserts to help it stand apart, though the resemblance remains clear to anyone with working eyesight.
The electrified setup carries over unchanged from the pre-facelift Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. It pairs a 2.4-liter gasoline engine with two electric motors and standard all-wheel drive, producing a combined 248 hp (185 kW / 251 PS).
A 20 kWh battery provides up to 38 miles (61 km) of electric-only range. For reference, the recently updated Outlander PHEV now makes 302 hp (225 kW / 306 PS) and uses a larger 22.7 kWh battery, suggesting Nissan’s version is running slightly behind in the numbers race.
What’s It Like Inside?
Inside, the Rogue PHEV has a three-row seven seater layout. Its digital cockpit features a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and a 9-inch central touchscreen, which is notably smaller than the 12.3-inch unit found in the non-electrified Rogue.
The base SL trim includes LED lighting, heated front seats, four USB ports, and a full suite of driver assistance systems.
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Moving up to the Platinum trim adds a 10-inch head-up display, leather upholstery, a nine-speaker Bose audio system, a panoramic power sunroof, heated rear seats and steering wheel, rear sunshades, and two 120-volt power outlets.
Externally, however, the changes are limited to gloss black roof rails, leaving the top-tier model visually understated.
When Can You Buy It?
The 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid will make its first public appearance at the Los Angeles Auto Show on November 21. Pricing details remain under wraps for now but will be confirmed closer to launch.
Still, it’s safe to assume they won’t stray far from the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which starts at $40,445 before destination and taxes. The first examples are expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships in early 2026.