When Nissan said that the Rogue would be gaining a Plug-in Hybrid model (PHEV) we were curious to see how the struggling Japanese automaker would pull it off since it’s very unusual to see a PHEV appear so late in a vehicle’s lifespan.

As it turns out, the answer was far simpler than we anticipated and the company showed just how entrenched its partnership with Mitsubishi has become in recent years with the 2026 Rogue PHEV.

An SUV by any other name

The 2026 Rogue PHEV is different from a standard Rogue and that’s because it’s also known as the Mitsubishi Outlander with this new model being a badge-engineered version of the aforementioned Outlander. The bulk of the exterior styling is carried over from the Mitsubishi with Nissan revising the front grille and the logos to help bring it more in line with recent entries like the Leaf.

While this blatant rebadging is reminiscent of more infamous efforts like the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, Nissan’s move is actually pretty smart in the long haul since this PHEV will not only allow Nissan to get into the plug-in hybrid market quickly, but also give the company time to make a more polished homegrown Rogue PHEV for the next generation when the current platform reaches the end of its shelf life.

The interior and the powertrain are also carried over from the Outlander with all Rogue PHEVs getting a 2.5 liter naturally aspirated engine and two electric motors that make 248 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque. The 20 kWh battery pack is also unchanged and continues to get 38 miles of all-electric range.

How long will it last?

Nissan didn’t release pricing for its rebadged Outlander (we call it as we see it) but with the Mitsubishi starting at over $42,000 look for the Nissan to mirror this pricing with trim levels starting at the base SL level before making their way all the way up to the Platinum.

It will make its debut at the 2025 L.A. Auto Show later this month before making its way to Nissan showrooms in the near future.