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2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid: Drives like an EV, but there's no plug involved

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Ars tested the 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid in Santa Barbara, California, using Nissan-provided flights and accommodation. The vehicle features a 1.5L three-cylinder turbo engine generating 148 hp, operating at 42% thermal efficiency. It functions as a series hybrid where the engine charges the battery rather than driving the wheels directly, unlike parallel hybrids. Nissan offers this model exclusively in California, with no plug-in capability.

Key points

• The 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid uses a 1.5L three-cylinder turbo engine producing 148 hp and achieving 42% thermal efficiency.
• The vehicle operates as a series hybrid, charging the traction battery from the engine rather than driving the wheels directly.

Context

Nissan launched the 2027 Rogue Hybrid in California as a series hybrid alternative to parallel hybrids, offering a plug-in-free electric experience. The test was conducted by Ars in Santa Barbara, California, with Nissan-provided travel and lodging.

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Evidence is limited to a single test drive in Santa Barbara, California, conducted in February 2026. The article does not provide additional context or background on the broader market or consumer impact.

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