Nissan will begin its U.S. hybrid expansion in November 2026, when the 2027 Rogue Hybrid reaches dealerships with the company’s E-Power system. Starting at $35,490, the Rogue combines a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine, dual electric motors and standard all-wheel drive.

The new model gives shoppers another electrified option in the compact SUV segment alongside vehicles such as the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Nissan Americas Chairman Christian Meunier said hybrids could account for 30 to 40 percent of U.S. C-segment midsize sales quickly after the Rogue’s arrival.

How the Rogue E-Power system works

The 2027 Rogue Hybrid is rated at 148 horsepower and 171 lb-ft of torque. Its powertrain includes a 2.1-kWh battery and two electric motors, with the gas engine serving as a generator rather than driving the wheels directly.

That layout separates the Rogue from conventional hybrid systems that can mechanically connect the gasoline engine to the wheels. Nissan says the E-Power setup uses electric motors for all propulsion, while the turbocharged engine produces electricity for the system.

All-wheel drive is standard, giving the Rogue Hybrid a key feature for buyers who want electrification without moving to a fully electric SUV.

Trim levels and U.S. availability

The rollout will begin with the SR trim with the SR Technology Package in November 2026. Nissan says the SV, SR and Platinum trims will follow in early 2027 as inventory builds.

Initial U.S.-market vehicles will be built at Nissan Motor Kyushu in Japan. According to Reuters, October exports will supply the first November showroom inventory. Nissan has linked possible U.S. production of the Rogue Hybrid to 2028, but a confirmed timeline for shifting assembly stateside has not been announced.

Nissan’s broader hybrid strategy

The Rogue is the first step in a larger E-Power rollout. Nissan also plans to bring the system to the Kicks subcompact crossover, extending hybrid availability to a smaller and less expensive vehicle class.

The automaker has additionally outlined V6 hybrid pickups for Nissan and Infiniti. Those models would bring electrified powertrains into the truck market, where hybrid choices remain limited among domestic competitors.

Nissan wants hybrids to become its primary North American powertrain by 2030. Reuters reports that about 65 percent of the automaker’s current U.S. production is domestic, compared with a long-term target of 80 percent. Nissan has not confirmed a year for reaching that production goal.

For buyers, the immediate change is the Rogue’s November 2026 launch. The Kicks and future hybrid pickups will expand Nissan’s electrified lineup later, while the Rogue E-Power establishes the company’s first U.S. hybrid offering in this latest rollout.