Is the 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid Really a Mitsubishi Outlander?

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 grille 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 “MMC 4B12,” which is directly sourced from Mitsubishi Motors Corporation.

Powering the Rogue Plug-In Hybrid is a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter 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 pound-feet of torque. It uses a 20-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery that allows up to 38 miles of pure electric driving. Charging takes about 7.5 hours using a Level 2 home charger. With the fuel tank, the total driving range extends to 420 miles, which mirrors the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid’s 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-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and four USB ports. The Platinum version adds premium features like a 10-inch head-up display, a nine-speaker Bose audio system, leather upholstery, second-row sunshades, and a panoramic glass sunroof.

Pricing has not been revealed, but since the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In 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 1, 2026, to March 31, 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.