This 2025 Nissan Rogue S AWD is the gateway trim into Nissan’s popular compact crossover lineup, striking an excellent balance between cutting-edge powertrain technology and robust, everyday utility.The High-Tech Heart: VC-TurboEven as the base entry-level model, the 2025 Rogue S makes no compromises under the hood. It features the advanced 1.5L Variable Compression Turbo (VC-Turbo) 3-cylinder engine, pushing out an impressive 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque.Mated to a smooth Xtronic CVT, this engine physically changes its internal compression ratio in real time to give you maximum power when merging on the highway, or optimal fuel efficiency when cruising. Paired with standard Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD), it remains a true fuel-sipper, averaging a stellar 8.4 L/100 km in the city and 6.7 L/100 km on the highway (approx. 42 MPG imperial).The Canadian "S" Value PackageWhile US base models can sometimes feel sparse, the Canadian-market Rogue S is specifically tailored for northern climates, packing high-demand features right into the base sticker price:Winter Essentials: Comes standard with multi-level heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated power-adjustable side mirrors, and a front windshield wiper de-icer grid to easily free frozen blades.Cabin Comfort: Features dual-zone automatic climate control, cloth bucket seating with 2-way power driver lumbar support, and an electronic parking brake with auto-hold.Rolling Style: It completely skips cheap steel wheels with plastic hubcaps, riding instead on sharp 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.Infotainment & Family FlexThe dashboard is anchored by an intuitive 8-inch NissanConnect touchscreen display that fully supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, paired with a 4-speaker audio system, Bluetooth, and a 7-inch digital driver information display in the instrument cluster.The Rogue is highly praised for its family-friendly layout. The rear doors open to a wide, near-80-degree angle for easy entry or child car seat installation. The rear cargo hold is exceptionally generous, serving up 1,033 liters (36.5 cu. ft.) of space behind the rear seats, which folds down to open a cavernous 2,098 liters (74.1 cu. ft.) for bulkier gear.Full Standard Safety ShieldNissan refuses to lock safety behind expensive upper trims. The 2025 Rogue S comes standard with the Nissan Safety Shield® 360 suite, protecting you with 10 standard airbags and advanced camera/radar aids:Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian DetectionRear Automatic Braking (saves your bumper from low-speed backing collisions)Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross-Traffic AlertLane Departure Warning and High Beam AssistConvenience Feature: The S trim includes an Intelligent Key system with Remote Engine Start, allowing you to turn on the vehicle and activate the intelligent climate control to warm up the cabin before you even step outside on freezing winter mornings.