Tested: 2021 Rogue Ratchets Up Its Visual Appeal.Nissan has also said it will be introducing a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine as an option, but we aren't sure when that new engine will become available. At our test track, we recorded a quicker, but still uninspired, 8.2-second run to 60 mph and noted more confident handling and a quieter interior when cruising. We've criticized the last generation Rogue for its lackadaisical acceleration and clumsy handling the 2021 model has improved in both categories. A continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) and front-wheel drive will be standard all-wheel drive is optional. Like the previous generation Rogue, the 2021 model is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine but it's received a slight power bump to 181-hp. Front-wheel drive is standard but all-wheel drive is optional on all trims for an additional $1400. We'd spring for the SV Premium package too, which adds a panoramic sunroof, a power-operated rear liftgate, roof rails, and faux-leather upholstery. It adds niceties such as 18-inch aluminum wheels, an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat, a 360-degree exterior camera system, and Nissan's ProPilot Assist semi-autonomous driving mode. The mid-level SV model offers the best mix of features for the money.

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