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Used Nissan Rogue or Mitsubishi Outlander: which should you choose?
The same platform since 2022, but not the same vehicle. Seats, engine, warranty that stays with the vehicle, plug-in version and recalls: what really sets them apart.
By Félipe Carbone, Used Vehicle Specialist
You are looking for an all-wheel-drive compact SUV around $25,000, and two names keep coming up: the Nissan Rogue and the Mitsubishi Outlander. Since 2022, they have shared the same Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance platform. Yet the number of seats, the engine, the warranty and the plug-in offering clearly separate them. Before 2022, they were two unrelated vehicles.
In short
- Take the Rogueif you need no more than five seats, if fuel consumption matters and if a wider network suits you: Groupe Beaucage has five Nissan dealerships, compared with two Mitsubishi.
- Take the Outlanderif a third row is useful to you, if the remaining warranty is a major factor in your decision or if you are after a plug-in hybrid: a 2023 or newer Outlander PHEV offers seven seats.
- The deciding point: five seats versus seven.
A shared platform since 2022, separate designs before then
The Rogue was redesigned for 2021; the 2022 Outlander adopted the same Alliance architecture, as The Globe and Mail and The Car Guide pointed out at its launch. What changes is what each brand built on that base.
Before 2022, the two models were unrelated: the 2014 to 2020 Rogue and the 2014 to 2021 Outlander were designed separately, with different engines (a 2.5 L at Nissan, a 2.4 L on the four-cylinder 2018 to 2020 Outlanders listed by Natural Resources Canada). Compare them as two distinct SUVs. Special case: the 2021 Rogue has the current platform, but still the old 2.5 L.
First tipping point: five seats or seven
Mitsubishi presented the 2022 Outlander with three rows and seven seats. Try the third row with the people who will actually sit there before counting on it for adults. For the hockey team carpool, it is the row that makes the difference.
The current Rogue, 2021 and newer, is a five-seater. If your family numbers five at most, the third row is not necessarily worth the trade-off. On the previous-generation Outlander, check the listing: some trims, such as the ES, are five-seaters. Other three-row options appear in our ranking of used 7-passenger SUVs.
Photos of a 2026 Outlander. During the test drive, have a passenger climb into the back through the slid-forward second row, then fold the third row and load the stroller or hockey bag you carry most often.
Second tipping point: the engine
For 2022, the Rogue SV and higher trims adopt a 1.5 L variable-compression turbo three-cylinder (VC-Turbo): 201 hp and 225 lb-ft, according to Nissan Canada's 2022 press kit, whose price list shows that 2022 Rogue S models keep the 2.5 L. For 2023, Nissan Canada's 2023 price list pairs the 1.5 L with every trim, from the S to the Platinum, and Natural Resources Canada lists only that engine from 2024 on. The gas 2022 Outlander, for its part, adopts a 2.5 L four-cylinder: 181 hp and 181 lb-ft. On a 2022 or 2023 Rogue, have the engine confirmed from the VIN.
The 1.5 L offers more torque and lower official fuel consumption, but it is the engine targeted by the recalls affecting the recent Rogue's engine (see below). Mitsubishi, for its part, announced S-AWC all-wheel drive on every trim of the 2022 Outlander. Most used Rogues are all-wheel drive too, but some are front-wheel drive: read the drivetrain line on the listing. Our article on all-wheel drive helps you figure out what you need.
Third tipping point: the warranty that remains
Mitsubishi Motors Canada announces 10 years or 160,000 km on the powertrain, 5 years or 100,000 km on the new vehicle, and 10 years or 160,000 km on the PHEV battery. Its FAQ is clear: “In Canada, the warranty follows the vehicle and does not need to be transferred.” A second owner simply passes on their name and address to Mitsubishi.
At Nissan Canada, the warranty booklet provides 3 years or 60,000 km of basic coverage and 5 years or 100,000 km on the powertrain, transferable to subsequent owners with no steps required. The difference, then, is the duration.
Example: a gas 2022 Outlander put into service in May 2022 keeps its powertrain covered until May 2032 or 160,000 km. A 2022 Rogue put into service in June 2022 sees that coverage end in June 2027 or at 100,000 km, even if it has barely been driven. The in-service date is shown on the listing: have the coverage confirmed for that VIN and ask for the service history. For additional legal remedies, see the legal warranty.
The Outlander PHEV: the 2022 model-year trap
Until the 2026 plug-in Rogue, only the Outlander offered a plug-in version. Watch the calendar: in Canada, the PHEV only moved to the new generation in 2023. A 2022 Outlander PHEV is therefore the old generation, whereas a gas 2022 Outlander is the new one.
According to Natural Resources Canada's ratings, electric range goes from 35 km (2018 to 2020) and 39 km (2021 and 2022) to 61 km (2023 to 2025), then 72 km in 2026. The 2023 and newer PHEVs offer seven seats; older ones, five. In winter, electric range shrinks: see our article on winter range.
The 2026 plug-in Rogue is described by The Car Guide and The Globe and Mail as a twin of the Outlander PHEV: Platinum trim only, all-wheel drive, seven seats. Being brand new, it remains rare on the used market. Other options appear among the best plug-in hybrid SUVs.
Fuel consumption: the Rogue's advantage
Natural Resources Canada rates the all-wheel-drive 1.5 L Rogue (2022 to 2025) at 8.4 L/100 km in the city, 6.7 on the highway and 7.6 combined. The all-wheel-drive Outlander gets 9.7, 7.9 and 8.9 (2022 to 2024). The 1.3 L/100 km combined gap represents about 260 litres over 20,000 km. Your driving habits and winter conditions will affect those figures: see the gap between the official rating and reality.
| Feature | Nissan Rogue (2022-2025) | Mitsubishi Outlander (2022-2025) |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Gas engine | 1.5 L turbo 3-cylinder, 201 hp (2022 S: 2.5 L) | 2.5 L 4-cylinder, 181 hp |
| Combined fuel consumption (all-wheel drive) | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km |
| Plug-in version | 2026 only (Platinum) | PHEV, new generation from 2023 |
| Powertrain | 5 years or 100,000 km | 10 years or 160,000 km |
| Basic warranty | 3 years or 60,000 km | 5 years or 100,000 km |
Comparing Rogue and Outlander prices properly
When used Rogues or Outlanders (PHEV included) are available, they appear automatically below, each with its price, mileage and dealership; a sold vehicle disappears from the list. The inventory pages give access to the full search.
At a comparable price, compare above all the mileage, equipment, history and remaining warranty: the Outlander has the longest powertrain warranty, and the in-service date is shown on every listing. For financing, see our guide.
Your current vehicle can pay part of the difference. If you are an individual and the dealer takes it in trade in the same transaction, the value granted reduces the amount on which GST and QST are calculated, according to Revenu Québec.
Recalls: what to have checked
The Transport Canada recalls database, consulted on , lists three campaigns on the Rogue's 1.5 L variable-compression engine: the engine itself (recall 2025-356, which also covers INFINITI QX50 and QX55 models, and recall 2026-055 for 2023 to 2025 Rogues) and the throttle body of 2024 and 2025 Rogues (recall 2026-056). The 2021 Rogue also carries several recalls, including the fuel pump and the rearview camera.
For the 2022 and newer Outlander, none of the campaigns recorded as of affects the engine. They target in particular the rearview camera (recall 2025-301 for 2022 to 2025 models, recall 2026-407 for 2025 and 2026 models), the fuel pump of some 2022 units (recall 2022-018), and the brake caliper bolts of some 2023 PHEVs (recall 2023-284). Recall 2025-405 on the tailgate struts, for its part, targets the previous generation: 2014 to 2020 Outlanders and 2018 to 2022 Outlander PHEVs.
A recall means a free repair covered by the manufacturer, even after the warranty ends. What matters is that it has been done: ask for proof, or check the recalls with the VIN.
What to check on the test drive
In the Rogue
On a 2022 or newer, listen to the engine cold, at idle and then under hard acceleration: no knocking, no warning light. Ask for proof that the engine and throttle body recall repairs have been completed. On a 2021, check those for the fuel pump and the rearview camera.
In the Outlander
Fold and raise the third row, open and close the tailgate, shift into reverse to check the camera image. The PHEV has no CVT: according to Mitsubishi's 2023 spec sheet, it uses a single-speed transmission. Give it a separate test: pulling away in electric mode, the switch to the gas engine under hard acceleration, then the range displayed at full charge.
On the gas versions of both models, merge onto the highway to judge the CVT. For all of them, follow our pre-purchase inspection list and our guide to reading a CARFAX report.
Who should choose which
The Rogue, for the family of five and the fuel budget
There are no more than five of you and you drive a lot: among the gas versions compared, the all-wheel-drive 1.5 L Rogue uses less fuel according to the official ratings. The 2021 Rogue offers the current platform with the old 2.5 L. On a 2022 or newer, insist on proof of the recalls.
The Outlander, for the seven seats and the warranty
You need a third row, even occasionally, or the longest powertrain warranty.
The Outlander PHEV, if you can charge at home
That is a different profile: your daily trips fit within the electric range and you charge every evening. A 2023 to 2025 PHEV combines seven seats and 61 km of official electric range; before 2023, count on five seats and 39 km at best.
To dig into the Rogue alone, read our guide to the used Rogue, or our ranking of reliable used SUVs.
Where to find them and book a test drive
Our used Rogues are found mainly at Groupe Beaucage's Nissan dealerships in Sherbrooke, Drummondville, Victoriaville, Saint-Hyacinthe and Granby. Our Outlanders are found mainly at Mitsubishi Drummondville and Mitsubishi Granby (see the inventory of Mitsubishi in Granby and Mitsubishi in Drummondville). A unit may also be found elsewhere in the network.
Every listing has a “Book my test drive” button to book a test drive of that specific vehicle. The dealership is shown on the listing: confirm it before making the drive. Open a card from the selection above, or go through the inventory pages:
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Choose the model you are interested in and the time that suits you. An advisor calls you back to confirm the vehicle and the date.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Rogue and the Outlander the same vehicle?
Since 2022, they have shared the Alliance platform, but not the rest: five seats for the current Rogue, seven for the 2022 and newer Outlander; a 1.5 L turbo on the Rogue since 2023 and on the SV and higher in 2022 (2022 S models keep the 2.5 L), a 2.5 L on the gas Outlander. Before 2022, they were two different designs. The 2026 plug-in Rogue, for its part, is described as a twin of the Outlander PHEV.
Does the Outlander's 10-year warranty apply to a second owner?
Yes. According to Mitsubishi Motors Canada, the warranty follows the vehicle in Canada; a second owner passes on their name and address to Mitsubishi. Coverage is calculated from the in-service date, shown on the listing.
Is a 2022 Outlander PHEV part of the new generation?
No. In Canada, the PHEV changed generation in 2023. A 2022 PHEV offers five seats and 39 km of electric range according to Natural Resources Canada, compared with seven seats and 61 km for a 2023 to 2025.
Sit in both, third row included
Try both with your passengers and your child seat to check which one suits you.
