2026 Nissan Rogue Plug In Hybrid The Mitsubishi Secret They Did Not Tell You!
The 2026 Nissan Rogue plug-in hybrid might carry a familiar badge, but it is not what most people expect. Underneath the surface, this is actually a Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle with Nissan’s styling touches. Nissan has updated the front grill to match its newer models like the Sentra and Leaf, but everything else from the powertrain to the chassis remains mostly Mitsubishi engineering. It is unusual for a vehicle to receive a plug-in hybrid system so late in its life. The third generation Rogue has been on the market for 5 years, and only now is Nissan adding an electrified option. While the official press release never mentions Mitsubishi, the connection becomes clear once you see the engine code MMC4B12, which is directly sourced from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. Powering the Rogue Plug-in Hybrid is a naturally aspirated 2.4 L gasoline engine paired with two electric motors, one at the front and one at the rear. Together, they deliver a combined 248 horsepower and 332 lb feet of torque. It uses a 20 kWh lithium ion battery that allows up to 38 mi of pure electric driving. Charging takes about 7 and 1/2 hours using a level two home charger. With the fuel tank, the total driving range extends to 420 mi, which mirrors the Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrids range. Nissan’s first plug-in hybrid in the United States is sold exclusively with all-wheel drive and includes seven seats as standard. Drivers can choose between seven drive modes: normal, power, eco, tarmac, gravel, snow, and mud. The Rogue Plug-in Hybrid will be available in two trims, SL, and Platinum. Both trims come with a 9-in touchscreen, a 12.3in digital instrument cluster, heated front seats, a leatherwrapped steering wheel, and four USB ports. The Platinum version adds premium features like a 10-in head-up display, a 9- speakeraker Bose audio system, leather upholstery, second row sun shades, and a panoramic glass sunroof. Pricing has not been revealed, but since the Mitsubishi Outlander plugin hybrid starts at $42,675, including destination fees, Nissan’s pricing should be similar. The new Rogue plug-in hybrid will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month before hitting dealerships early next year. Interestingly, its time on the market may be short. Nissan confirmed that the fourth generation Rogue will begin production during Japan’s fiscal year 2026, running from April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027. That model will introduce e- power technology where the gasoline engine functions only as a generator to charge the battery. Future versions will still include a plug-in hybrid and a gasoline only variant, but it remains unclear if Mitsubishi will once again play a part in its development.
Level 2 home EV chargersThe 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid looks like a brand-new Nissan, but there is a twist—it is actually built on Mitsubishi engineering. From the engine to the battery, this SUV shares its DNA with the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle.
Nissan has given it a redesigned grille and some premium touches, but the rest remains unmistakably Mitsubishi. With 248 horsepower, 332 pound-feet of torque, and 38 miles of electric range, it blends practicality and performance. Inside, buyers can expect a 9-inch touchscreen, a digital cluster, and high-end features on the Platinum trim.
While pricing has not been revealed yet, expect it to align closely with the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid, which starts around $42,675. The new Rogue Plug-In Hybrid makes its official debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show and could be short-lived, with a next-generation Rogue already in the works featuring Nissan’s e-Power technology.
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