The 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport is a five-passenger extra-small SUV that makes a compelling case for itself, offering good head- and legroom for tall passengers, ample cargo space, and an impressive array of advanced driver aids.

The base trim S comes with essentials such as 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights, height-adjustable driver’s seat and 60/40-split folding rear seats that slide and recline. Standard technology and safety features include backup camera, AM/FM/XM stereo with 7-inch touchscreen display and USB/aux inputs, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone integration, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure mitigation, rear automatic braking, rear parking sensors, and forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection.

All Rogue Sport models come with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (141 horsepower, 147 lb-ft of torque) and a continuously variable automatic transmission that sends power to the front wheels. This one is also equipped with the optional all-wheel-drive system, which engages when the vehicle detects a loss of traction with the front wheels. Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 24mpg city, 30 mpg highway.