2023 Nissan Rogue Engine and Towing Specs

The 2023 Nissan Rogue has a roomy cabin, a snazzy interior, and an excellent array of safety features. This exciting five-passenger crossover also has improved towing capabilities thanks to a more powerful engine. Whether you’re planning a trip to the lake and you need an SUV to both fit your family and haul your canoes or you simply want an SUV with extra storage space for your camping gear, the Rogue has much to offer. Here’s what you should know about the new Nissan Rogue, including its engine configurations and towing capabilities.

2023 Nissan Rogue Engine

A 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine that cranks out a whopping 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque powers the adventurous 2023 Nissan Rogue, and it pairs with a continuously variable automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. For a little extra versatility and off-road capability, an all-wheel drive version is also available. This engine is a major refresh from the Rogue’s 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine from 2021. The turbocharged engine offers drivers improved acceleration and a slightly more energetic driving experience.

It’s also relatively quiet, making daily commuting and road trips more enjoyable. Since debuting in 2019, Nissan’s variable-compression turbo engines have offered drivers increased power and performance, making it easier to get to the next adventure quickly. Whether you’re zipping around town or driving off the unbeaten path to get to your campsite, the Rogue’s engine provides more than enough pep. The Rogue also offers five drive modes for an even stronger performance, including a special off-road mode to brush off dirt, sand, gravel, and mud with ease.

2023 Nissan Rogue Towing Capacity

With a towing capacity of up to 1,500 lbs, the newest Nissan Rogue makes transporting cargo and towing smaller loads easier than ever. This towing capacity allows you to haul boat trailers, teardrop campers, compact sedans, single-axle trailers, snowmobiles, and a variety of other items all across St. Louis roads and beyond. The Rogue also has an impressive maximum payload capacity of up to 1,069 lbs, offering you all the versatility you need for your next big journey.

Besides its impressive towing capacity, the Rogue offers a generous 74.1 cubic feet of cargo space, allowing you to pack the back with all your gear and equipment in no time at all. Six cargo configurations are available, allowing you to optimize your packing, and an available motion-activated liftgate allows for easier loading and unloading.

2023 Nissan Rogue Towing Features

The towing and performance features that are available on the Rogue depend on the trim level. Nissan offers the Rogue in five trims for the 2023 model year, including the S, SV, Midnight Edition, SL, and Platinum. The Rogue SL adds black roof rails, allowing you to disperse even more weight to the top of the vehicle, while the top-of-the-line Platinum comes with Nissan’s ProPILOT Assist software, which enhances single-lane driving and can come in handy when hauling heavier loads.

Nissan offers Rogue drivers numerous helpful features to enhance towing performance besides the intelligent all-wheel drive system. These include its available drive modes, which complement the SUV’s towing capacity by enabling the driver to transition between driving styles seamlessly. For heavier steering and higher speeds, go with sport mode. For slippery surfaces and unpaved roads, off-road and snow modes can offer increased traction and stability.

Active ride control, hill start assist, and the automatic brake hold can also offer a major performance boost. Active ride control smooths out the bumps in the road, allowing for a more comfortable ride, while the hill start assist feature keeps your Rogue from rolling backward with a heavier load. The automatic brake hold allows you to rest your food when at a stoplight, reducing braking force. Standard in the towing package is a four-pin trailer connector, a tow hitch receiver kit, and a class I hitch.

Is the Nissan Rogue Good for Towing?

Thanks to the powerful turbocharged engine, the Rogue can tow motorcycles, boats, and small trailers, making it a great companion on weekend adventures or cross-country family vacations. This powerful SUV has an array of excellent towing features that offer easier driving, even when hauling larger campers and equipment. Keep in mind that like all midsize SUVs, the Rogue has its limits, and it’s a good idea to consult an owner’s manual if you’re unsure if your load is too heavy.

Other Features

The Rogue also offers all the latest safety technologies, allowing you to breathe a little easier on longer trips. Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection comes standard, along with an intelligent lane intervention system and a lane departure warning system that can keep you from drifting lanes. Blind-spot monitoring with a rear cross-traffic alert system can also help you change lanes more safely.

While the Rogue comes standard with an 8-inch touch screen, a larger 9-inch version is available on higher terms. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both standard, and optional features like an in-dash navigation system and a Bose stereo system offer even greater convenience. The Platinum trim also comes with a huge 12.3-inch reconfigurable digital gauge cluster, a 10.8-inch head-up display, and a wireless smartphone charging pad for easier device charging.

The Rogue’s interior also boasts several exciting available features, including a dual panoramic moonroof to soak in the sun and enjoy some fresh air, a heated steering wheel and seats, innovative storage solutions, and a remote engine start system. Cloth seating is standard, although upgrading to the SL or Platinum trim will get you genuine leather. Complimenting the Rogue’s rugged exterior look are a bold grille, sharper rear haunches, and optional black-painted wheels.

There’s no doubt that the 2023 Nissan Rouge can do a lot. Now that you’ve had a taste of just how capable the Rogue is at towing, visit us at AutoCenters Nissan or contact us online to arrange a test drive and see how it feels for yourself. If you decide that the Rogue is right for you, our finance team can help you find the perfect deal and a payment schedule that works for you.