2024 Nissan Rogue vs 2024 Chevrolet Suburban

The 2024 Nissan Rogue underwent its first major styling update since the launch of its current generation in 2021. The Canadian lineup included S, SV Moonroof, SV Premium, SL, and Platinum models. A new, larger grille complemented the stack headlights and daytime running lights, which were among the Rogue’s most distinctive features. The rear fascia saw minor changes with redesigned inner taillight elements. The Rogue SV received a new 18-inch wheel design, while the Platinum model boasted 19-inch wheels with a machined-finish look and additional black exterior trim, including an optional black roof. Inside, the dashboard was updated to accommodate a new 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, enhancing the Rogue's premium feel. The Rogue SV models featured new materials throughout the interior, and all Canadian models came with dual-zone automatic climate control. The upscale interior design of the Rogue Platinum, with leather seats and quilted stitching, contributed to its premium appeal.

The 2024 Chevrolet Suburban, a long-standing name in the automotive world, continued to blend into traffic despite its massive size. Measuring 5,733 millimetres in length and 1,923 millimetres in height, the Suburban was not for everyone, especially those in urban areas. However, it catered to those needing ample cargo space, passenger room, and towing capacity. Chevrolet offered the Suburban in six trims: LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier, and High Country. Standard features included automatic windshield wipers, LED headlights and taillights, and tinted windows. The Suburban's interior provided comfort and space, with cloth seats standard on the LS trim and leather upholstery on higher trims. The Premier and High Country trims offered luxurious brown leather interiors. Despite its size, the Suburban's interior felt somewhat pedestrian, though it included features like a heated steering wheel and tri-zone automatic climate control.

The 2024 Nissan Rogue featured a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine, part of Nissan's VC-Turbo lineup, which allowed it to vary its compression ratio for power or fuel economy. With 201 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque, the Rogue's engine outperformed many competitors, including the Honda CR-V and Subaru Forester. However, the continuously variable transmission (CVT) was slow to transfer power to the wheels, and the suspension felt firmer than expected, affecting ride quality. The Rogue was quiet, but its droning exhaust note was less impressive.

The 2024 Chevrolet Suburban offered three engine options: a 5.3-litre V8, a 6.2-litre V8, and a Duramax 3.0-litre turbodiesel six-cylinder. The 5.3-litre V8, standard on most trims, delivered 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, with a towing capacity of up to 3,765 kilograms. The 6.2-litre V8, available on higher trims, provided 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. The Duramax diesel engine offered 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, with better fuel economy than the V8s. The Suburban's 10-speed automatic transmission was well-tuned, and the vehicle's size was manageable, thanks to features like height-adjustable air suspension. However, drivers needed to account for its weight and potential body roll.

The 2024 Nissan Rogue offered competitive passenger space, with differences mainly in legroom compared to rivals. Its cargo space was 1,033 litres with the rear seats in place and 2,098 litres with them folded. The optional Divide-N-Hide system allowed for flexible cargo configurations. The Rogue also featured a power liftgate and a motion-activated liftgate on higher trims. The centre console provided additional storage space, though accessing it could be awkward.

The 2024 Chevrolet Suburban excelled in cargo space, with 1,175 litres behind the third row, expanding to 2,656 litres with the third row folded, and a maximum of 4,097 litres. This capacity surpassed competitors like the Ford Expedition Max and Jeep Wagoneer L. The Suburban's 106-litre fuel tank, combined with the diesel engine's efficiency, allowed for extended highway driving. The Suburban was ideal for families needing ample space for road trips and towing.

The 2024 Nissan Rogue featured an 8-inch touchscreen on lower trims, while SL and Platinum models received a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Rogue was the first Nissan to offer Google built-in software, integrating Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Google Play app store. The dual 12.3-inch screen setup improved the infotainment experience, though the touchscreen was occasionally slow to boot up. The Rogue included multiple USB-C ports and a wireless charging pad on higher trims. Nissan extended the free trial period for its Nissan Connect Services to three years.

The 2024 Chevrolet Suburban came with a 10.2-inch touchscreen on most trims, featuring Google Built-in for seamless access to apps like Google Maps and Google Assistant. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay were included, and a rear-seat entertainment system was available as an option. The 10-speaker Bose audio system provided good fidelity but lacked the richness of higher speaker count systems. The Suburban's infotainment system was user-friendly, though the screen size felt small in the spacious cabin.

The 2024 Nissan Rogue received good safety scores from the IIHS and a five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA. Standard safety features included automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and lane departure warning. ProPilot Assist, available on higher trims, offered advanced driver assistance, including automated lane centring.

The 2024 Chevrolet Suburban received a four-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA, with four stars in frontal crash tests and three in rollover tests. Standard safety features included forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist. Higher trims offered Super Cruise, a semi-autonomous driving system for hands-free driving on pre-mapped roads.