A booming economy, driven by global and domestic circumstances, looms large in the minds of American consumers everywhere. Companies, including automakers, are also facing rising costs, which are evident when it’s time to give up those deadly pandemic lease deals and replace them with something else.
That’s why it’s refreshing that Nissan only raised the price of the Rogue 2023 by $210 overall. The base Model S will start at $28,655 including a $1,295 destination fee, up from $28,445. Mid-level SV and SL grades will start at $30,345 and $35,005, respectively, while the flagship Rogue Platinum will cost $38,435. Adding all-wheel drive to one of the trim levels brings the price up by $1,500.
While the extra $210 doesn’t bring a huge increase to the Rogue, the price spike seems reasonable, especially when compared to the $2,300 price spike the 2023 Corvette got before orders for the model year even closed. Likewise, the price of the Ford Mustang Mach-E rose, with a minimum increase of $3,200 on some models, while others saw an increase of $8,675.
And it’s not like Rogue is selling slowly. As Nissan’s best-selling product, sales of the 2021 small crossover are nearly three times that of the Altima — though to be fair, the automaker didn’t separate the larger Rogue from the one-generation Rogue Sport in its quarterly report. We’re not sure if the CUV family suffers from the same production delays and logistical issues as other current vehicles, but the Rogue is an important product for Nissan, and it doesn’t look like the company wants to alienate budget-conscious buyers. with some massive sticker surprises over the years.
The Rogue 2023 is powered by a 1.5-liter inline-three engine, powered by a turbocharger and the company’s new variable compression technology. With 201 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque (150 kilowatts and 305 newton-meters), the VC-Turbo engine is one of the most powerful in its segment, while also achieving between 31 and 33 miles per gallon combined in EPA testing. The first time we drove the sharp inline-three, we found it charming and responsive, only adding to our appreciation of the Nissan Rogue.
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