2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer vs 2021 Nissan Rogue

The 2021 Nissan Rogue underwent a complete redesign, presenting a more muscular and imposing presence for this compact SUV. Its squared-off nose featured a deeper interpretation of Nissan’s V-Motion grille design, flanked by standard LED headlamps and separate LED daytime running lights. Functional forward air vents and active grille shutters contributed to a lower coefficient of drag, despite the Rogue's boxier proportions. The exterior colour palette was streamlined to include black, white, grey, red, and blue, with a pearl grey option available on the SV with all-wheel drive. The Platinum grade offered four two-tone colour configurations, combining a lower paint colour with a blacked-out roof. Inside, seating surfaces were primarily cloth, with leatherette upholstery available in the SV AWD model's Premium Package. The Platinum model featured semi-aniline quilted Nappa leather, elevating the interior to a more luxurious level.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer shared its frame and body shell with the standard Wagoneer, resulting in traditional SUV styling with a tall hood, broad shoulders, and an upright profile. It was distinguished by a standard black roof and model-specific hood, front fascia, and grille. The Grand Wagoneer grille leaned forward slightly, featuring laser-etched knurling in the slots. Standard 20-inch wheels, with optional 22-inch wheels, had acrylic glass-covered centre caps to protect the “Wagoneer” logo. The Grand Wagoneer boasted a new body-on-frame architecture, enabling independent front and rear suspension, with an aluminum hood and doors to save weight. Inside, it shared interior-styling features with the Wagoneer but included more convenience features and higher-quality materials, such as 24-way power front seats with memory, massage, lumbar support, and four-way power headrests. Nappa leather upholstery was standard, with higher-grade Palermo leather available, along with aluminum and American Walnut wood trim.

The 2021 Nissan Rogue featured a new 2.5-litre four-cylinder direct-injected engine, producing 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque, fully available at 3,600 rpm. This engine improved performance and fuel efficiency compared to the previous generation. The Rogue's curb weight ranged from 1,536 kilograms for the front-wheel-drive S grade to 1,653 kilograms for the all-wheel-drive Platinum model. Despite the continuously variable transmission (CVT), the Rogue's handling was significantly better than its predecessor, with a 27% improvement in torsional rigidity and a 40-kilogram weight reduction. Fuel efficiency was respectable, with the front-wheel-drive configuration achieving 8.9 litres per 100 kilometres in the city, 7.0 on the highway, and 8.1 combined. All-wheel drive increased these figures slightly.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer was powered by a 6.4-litre Hemi V8 engine, delivering 471 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque, with cylinder deactivation for improved fuel efficiency. Coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission, it accelerated from zero to 100 kilometres per hour in approximately six seconds. The Grand Wagoneer featured standard four-wheel drive with the Quadra-Drive II system, including a two-speed transfer case and electronic limited-slip differential. The Quadra-Lift air suspension system was standard, offering height adjustability for off-roading or reducing aerodynamic drag. With a maximum ground clearance of 25.4 centimetres, the Grand Wagoneer could ford up to 60 centimetres of water. Despite its power, the Grand Wagoneer was best driven at a stately pace, as its ride was bouncy at higher speeds, and the steering was imprecise.

The 2021 Nissan Rogue offered functional updates across all price points, including a quieter cabin and a new shift-by-wire system, creating additional storage space. The second-row doors opened to 85 degrees, improving access, and headroom was increased to 996 mm without the moonroof. Standard features included heated front seats, steering wheel, and exterior mirrors, with 17-inch alloy wheels. The SV trim added a 360-degree Around View Monitor, remote start, and a panoramic sunroof. The Platinum grade included a redesigned Divide and Hide cargo system, offering 1,028 litres of cargo space with the second row upright and 2,064 litres with them folded.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer seated seven with standard second-row captain’s chairs or eight with an optional third-row bench seat. It offered more third-row headroom and second-row legroom than its competitors but had less space up front. Cargo space was 775 litres with all rows in place and 2,007 litres with the third row stowed. The Grand Wagoneer had a maximum towing capacity of 4,472 kilograms. Standard features included a sunroof and four-zone automatic climate control. The Grand Wagoneer’s standard 360-degree camera system helped mitigate limited forward visibility.

The 2021 Nissan Rogue featured an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, and SiriusXM satellite radio. The SV grade added an in-car Wi-Fi hotspot and four USB ports. The Platinum grade upgraded to a 9-inch screen with wireless phone charging and wireless Apple CarPlay. It also included a 10.8-inch head-up display and a Bose 10-speaker audio system. However, the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster had readability issues due to low contrast.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer boasted a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, dual touchscreens, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and a McIntosh audio system. Second-row passengers had a 10.25-inch touchscreen for climate control, with an optional rear-seat entertainment system. The Grand Wagoneer featured Uconnect 5, an Android-based system with over-the-air updates. While the screen was slow to respond, the head-up display was clear and legible.

The 2021 Nissan Rogue came standard with the Safety Shield 360 suite, including forward emergency braking, blind-spot warning, and lane departure warning. The SV model introduced ProPILOT Assist, a hands-on highway driving assist feature. The Rogue received a “Top Safety Pick+” rating from the IIHS and a four-star safety rating from the NHTSA.

The 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer included standard safety features like a 360-degree camera system, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control. Optional features included intersection collision assist and night vision. The Active Lane Management System combined adaptive cruise control with automated lane centring, with a hands-free version planned for future release.