Is this a Nissan X-Trail update? 2024 Nissan Rogue breaks cover in the US with new design treatment and connected services for Kia Sportage, Mitsubishi Outlander and Toyota RAV4 rival

Nissan USA has revealed images and details of an updated 2024 Nissan Rogue, North America’s version of the X-Trail mid-size SUV, with a revised nose and tail treatment as well as a suite of Google services built into higher grade models.

Highlights include a new grille and updated alloy wheel designs, as well as new colours and revised trim materials in the cabin to freshen up what is now a three-year-old model in the States.

At the same time, Google apps including Google Assistant and Google Maps have been built into the car’s on-board systems, with more available via Google Play.

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US-market Rogues are built at Nissan’s Smyrna plant in North-East Texas, and offered in S, SV, SL and Platinum grades which differ from Australia’s Japanese-built (Kanda, Fukuoka) four-model ST, ST-L, Ti and Ti-L line-up.

When asked about implications for X-Trail locally, Nissan Australia told CarsGuide, “Nissan North America has recently announced details of mid-life revisions to its segment-leading Rogue SUV which was launched late in 2020.

“However, there are no imminent mid-life revisions yet finalised for X-Trail here where it is still relatively new in the marketplace – keeping in mind the most significant difference is that Nissan offers the X-Trail here with the advanced e-POWER electrified powertrain, which isn’t available to Rogue buyers in North America.”

That “yet finalised” reference leaves the door open for local updates.

For example, US Rogue buyers are offered a 150kW/305Nm 1.5-litre ‘Variable Compression Turbo’ petrol engine matched with a CVT auto on 2WD and AWD models, while Australian X-Trails soldier on with a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four producing a relatively modest 135kW/244Nm.

So, stand-by for updates on a potential powertrain swap!

Other possibilities include a new front fascia on premium grades consisting of gloss-black fender, lower exterior and nose trim pieces as well as new colour options including ‘Everest White Pearl’, ‘Deep Ocean Blue Pearl’, ‘Baja Storm’ and several two-tone configurations with a black roof. 

The 2024 Nissan Rogue is due to go on sale in the USA in the first quarter of next year.