2024 Nissan Rogue vs 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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 larger grille seamlessly integrated with the stack headlights and daytime running lights, which were among the Rogue's most distinctive features. While Nissan claimed a new rear fascia, the primary change was in the redesigned inner taillight elements. The Rogue SV received a new 18-inch wheel design, while the Platinum model boasted a 19-inch machined-finish look. The Platinum trim also featured more black exterior trim and 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 received new materials throughout the interior, and the Platinum trim offered leather seats with quilted stitching and a new Chestnut brown colour.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport was styled to emphasize its sporty nature within the Range Rover family. It stood taller than most vehicles on the road, but its shorter wheelbase and chopped top gave it a more athletic appearance. Large front air intakes and fake vents on the hood and front fenders added to its sporty look, although it appeared somewhat tall and narrow from certain angles. The lineup included Dynamic SE, Dynamic HSE, Autobiography, and SV Edition Two trims. The SV Edition Two, the highest-performance model, featured 23-inch carbon-fibre wheels and a carbon-fibre hood with an exposed patch. The interior boasted red leather upholstery, sport seats with light-up "SV" inserts, and illuminated steering-wheel paddle shifters. The minimalist design included a touchscreen, stubby shifter, and engine start button, creating a cockpit-like feel. Material quality was high, although the use of reflective piano black plastic was excessive.

The 2024 Nissan Rogue featured a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine, part of Nissan's VC-Turbo lineup, which varied its compression ratio for power or fuel economy. With 201 horsepower and 225 pound-feet of torque, it outperformed the Honda CR-V's 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder and the Subaru Forester's 2.5-litre boxer-four. The Toyota RAV4's 2.5-litre inline-four had slightly more horsepower but less torque. Despite the impressive engine, the Rogue's continuously variable transmission (CVT) was slow to transfer power to the wheels. The Rogue's suspension was firmer than the segment norm, affecting ride quality without improving handling. It was quiet, but the engine's droning exhaust note was a drawback.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offered multiple powertrain options, all with an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard four-wheel drive. The base Dynamic SE model featured a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six engine with 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. The plug-in hybrid variant produced 454 hp and 487 lb-ft. The Autobiography trim offered a more powerful plug-in hybrid with 543 hp and 590 lb-ft. A BMW-sourced twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8, producing 523 hp and 553 lb-ft, was available for Dynamic SE and Autobiography models. The SV Edition Two used the same V8 but with 626 hp, making it the most powerful Range Rover model. It accelerated from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and had a top speed of 290 km/h. The Range Rover Sport's sport-tuned air suspension, four-wheel steering, and brake-based torque vectoring contributed to its agility and luxurious ride. The Terrain Response system and off-road capabilities were standard, with the Autobiography trim offering a two-speed transfer case.

The 2024 Nissan Rogue offered competitive passenger space in the compact crossover segment, with differences mainly in legroom. The Rogue's 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 a flat cargo floor with hidden storage or a lower floor for increased cargo height. The Rogue featured a power liftgate on SV models and a motion-activated liftgate on SL and Platinum trims. The centre console had a pass-through space and a storage tray at floor level, although accessing it was awkward.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, positioned between the Velar and full-size Range Rover, was a two-row five-seater. It offered similar headroom to other midsize luxury SUVs, with slightly less legroom than the Acura MDX and Audi Q7. The sloping roof didn't significantly impact rear-seat headroom. The Sport provided 835 litres of cargo space behind the second row and 1,860 litres with the seats folded. While it lacked a split tailgate, power operation and an "access height" setting made loading easier. The Sport's towing capacity was 3,500 kilograms for turbo-six and V8 models, with plug-in hybrids rated at 3,000 kilograms.

The 2024 Nissan Rogue featured an 8-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on lower trims, while SL and Platinum models had a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless connectivity. The Rogue was the first Nissan to offer Google built-in software, integrating Google Maps, Google Assistant, and the Google Play app store. Connectivity was free for five years, but a data plan was required for third-party apps. The dual 12.3-inch screen setup improved graphics and menu navigation. The Rogue included multiple USB-C ports and a wireless charging pad on higher trims. Nissan Connect Services offered a three-year free trial for remote features.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport shared its screen setup with the larger Range Rover, featuring a 13.7-inch digital instrument cluster and a 13.1-inch touchscreen. Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration were standard. The minimalist design had functional limitations, with most controls requiring touchscreen widgets. Steering wheel controls were limited, but the Pivi Pro infotainment system was responsive. The SV Edition Two featured "Body and Soul Seats" with embedded transducers for a unique audio experience. The Meridian audio system offered up to 29 speakers, depending on configuration.

The 2024 Nissan Rogue received top "Good" ratings from the IIHS in several crash tests and an "Acceptable" rating in the updated side-impact test. It earned a five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA, with five stars in side crash tests and four stars in rollover and frontal crash tests. Standard driver-assist features included automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and rear automatic emergency braking. ProPilot Assist, available on higher trims, offered advanced driver assistance with lane centring and navigation-based speed adjustments.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport included standard driver-assist features such as automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a driver attention monitor. A 360-degree camera system and digital rearview mirror aided parking, although parking sensors were overly sensitive. Safety ratings from the IIHS and NHTSA were not available at the time of writing.