2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-in Hybrid is a Mitsubishi Clone, Pure and Simple
Nissan is using this week’s Los Angeles Auto Show (Nov. 21-30) to finally introduce the new Rogue Plug-in Hybrid we’ve been promised for a long while. As expected, however, it’s nothing more than a clone of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
The vehicle will arrive at dealerships sometime during the first few months of 2026, exclusively in fully equipped Platinum trim, and pricing will be announced closer to launch.
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It Doesn’t Look Anything Like a Rogue
Other than a front grille adapted to Nissan's design language (and of course the brand's logos), the exterior is nothing like a Rogue but everything like an Outlander. It features numerous black trim pieces and 20-inch black wheels.
Inside, the two Japanese SUVs already looked very similar, but here again, the new Rogue Plug-in Hybrid is modeled after the Outlander PHEV. This is particularly evident in the design of the steering wheel and the layout of the centre console, including the gear selector.
Want another telltale sign? There are three rows of seats instead of two, accommodating up to seven people in total (at least in theory, as space remains extremely limited back there). The second row slides, reclines and folds down to facilitate access to the third row. Folding down the third row expands the cargo area from 362 to 872 litres. This increases to 1,832 litres with the second row also folded down.
As far as content goes, look for a power liftgate, leather-trimmed seats (heated in the first two rows), a 9-inch touchscreen (with wireless Apple CarPlay but wired Android Auto), 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, head-up display and nine-speaker Bose audio system. Oh, and let's not forget the 360-degree camera system or ProPILOT Assist.
Same Powertrain and Range as Outlander PHEV
The new 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-in Hybrid combines two electric motors, a 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack and a 2.4-litre gasoline engine. The system generates a total of 248 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, allowing for faster acceleration than the regular Rogue (201 hp, 225 lb-ft). Electric range is estimated at 61 km.
All these components and figures are identical to those of the 2025 Outlander PHEV. The latter, it should be noted, will benefit from a series of improvements for the 2026 model year, including a larger high-voltage battery providing greater all-electric range. It’s scheduled to launch in Canada this winter, and Mitsubishi will provide further details at that time.
Now, let’s go back to the Rogue Plug-in Hybrid to tell you that Nissan will include a portable Level 1 charger that plugs into a standard 120V outlet. Of course, it’s best to rely on a Level 2 (240V) charger, which can fully charge the battery in 7.5 hours.
One more thing: drivers can select from EV, Save or Charge modes depending on how they want to use the available energy. There are also two levels of regenerative braking enabled by moving the shifter from D to B or activating the e-Step function.
If you want to learn more, we invite you to read our detailed review of the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which will give you a pretty good picture. Incidentally, Nissan is working on a new generation of the Rogue for the 2027 model year, complete with e-Power technology already available in Europe.