Nissan Launches 2027 Rogue Hybrid With e-POWER
The first Nissan model with e-POWER hybrid technology in the U.S. reaches dealers this fall, starting at $35,490.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Nissan has released the 2027 Rogue Hybrid, the first Nissan vehicle in the U.S. to use its e-POWER hybrid system. The first models to reach dealers this fall are AWD SR versions with the SR Technology Package, with the full SV, SR and Platinum lineup following in early 2027.
Why it matters
The launch brings Nissan's e-POWER system, in which an engine generates electricity rather than driving the wheels, to the U.S. market for a mainstream crossover. It gives U.S. buyers a hybrid option built around electric motor propulsion.
The 1.5-liter engine acts only as a generator, and two electric motors provide 225 horsepower combined. Nissan estimates 38 mpg combined, but the comparison basis for that figure is not provided.
The players
Nissan
Nissan is a Japanese automaker that developed the e-POWER hybrid system and sells the Rogue crossover in the U.S.
The details
The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine functions only as a generator while two electric motors handle all propulsion, and dual-motor electric all-wheel drive is standard on every Rogue Hybrid. Nissan reshaped the mirrors for aerodynamics and added acoustic-laminated glass and improved door sealing to keep the cabin quiet.
Timeline
First AWD SR models with the SR Technology Package reach dealers this fall.
The full SV, SR and Platinum trim lineup follows in early 2027.
Roadmap
Nissan's e-POWER system, which uses a gasoline engine only to generate electricity, is now being applied to a U.S. crossover, extending a series-hybrid approach that differs from the parallel hybrids most rival automakers use. The launch places Nissan against established hybrid crossovers from competing brands in one of the largest U.S. vehicle segments.
Buyers can expect a starting price of $35,490 before the $1,575 destination charge, with the first models available at dealers this fall. The model includes a 15-watt Qi2 magnetic wireless charger on every trim and rear doors that open to nearly 90 degrees.
The takeaway
The Rogue Hybrid shows how Nissan's e-POWER approach, where the engine only generates power, can be offered in a mainstream U.S. crossover. Shoppers comparing hybrids should weigh the stated 38 mpg combined estimate and the staggered trim rollout when planning a purchase.
What happens next
The first AWD SR Rogue Hybrid models reach dealers this fall, and the full SV, SR and Platinum lineup follows in early 2027.
Further reading
For more on how hybrid and electric options are reshaping new car choices, explore Electric Vehicles.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Top Speed.
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