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

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Briefings

Ars tested the 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid in February 2026, confirming it uses a series hybrid system where the engine charges the battery rather than driving the wheels directly. The vehicle features a 1.5L turbocharged engine producing 148 hp and achieving 42% thermal efficiency. Nissan provided flights and accommodation for the test, and the car was available for public viewing at a dealership in Santa Barbara, California.

Key points

• The 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid utilizes a series hybrid architecture where the engine acts as a generator to charge the traction battery, unlike parallel hybrids that drive wheels directly.
• The vehicle features a 1.5L turbocharged engine generating 148 hp with 42% thermal efficiency, optimized to charge the battery rather than drive the wheels at highway speeds.

Context

Nissan launched the 2027 Rogue Hybrid in the US with its e-Power hybrid system, testing it in February 2026. The test vehicle was available for public viewing at a dealership in Santa Barbara, California, where Ars drove the car to verify the series hybrid design.

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Evidence is limited to a single test vehicle and a single location; no other test vehicles or locations are mentioned. The article does not provide specific dates for the 2027 model launch in other regions or confirm the exact release date for the 2027 model globally.

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