Nissan Rogue 2025: A Used Buyer's Guide for Eastern Ontario
Updated: Nov 2
Nissan's 2025 press kit for Canada lists a Nissan Rogue 2025 as an S, SV, SL or Platinum, plus a Midnight Edition offered on the SV. A used one can have only a winter or two of Highway 7 and gravel behind it: its screen narrows the grade, its VIN decides which recalls, if any, apply, and a look underneath shows what those winters left.
A used 2025 Nissan Rogue may have remaining factory coverage. Confirm the original in-service date, kilometres, VIN and applicable warranty terms before relying on it.
Carleton Place Ford is a Ford store with an all-makes used lot, not a Nissan dealer.
Key Takeaways
On a 2025 Rogue, an 8-inch touchscreen points to an S or SV and a 12.3-inch touchscreen to an SL or Platinum, as Nissan lists them; a Midnight Edition is an SV with a darkened grille, mirrors and roof rails.
Nissan's 2025 kit gives every grade the same 1.5-litre VC-Turbo three-cylinder and Xtronic CVT and lists the Rogue with all-wheel drive; confirm the drivetrain on the vehicle itself.
Transport Canada's 2025 records cover certain Rogues for the engine and the electronic throttle chamber, and certain SL and Platinum models for the rearview camera; the VIN decides which apply.
Nissan's 2025 warranty booklet blames corrosion on gravel chips and on melting agents, road dirt and moisture collecting underneath, so check the wheel wells and drain holes.
The same booklet names potholes among the road hazards that should prompt a thorough tire inspection, and calls for snow tires in sets of four.
See the used Rogues on our lot at Carleton Place Ford, and check any one you shortlist against its VIN.
Nissan Rogue 2025 Grades: Which One Is in Front of You?
Nissan Canada's 2025 press kit lists the Rogue in S, SV, SL and Platinum grades, plus a Midnight Edition. So a used 2025 Nissan Rogue should be one of those four grades, with the Midnight Edition counted as a version of the SV.
Nissan offered the Midnight Edition on the SV, with leatherette seats, black-painted mirrors and roof rails, a dark chrome grille and its own 18-inch alloy wheels. SV Moonroof is the name Nissan printed for the SV version.
From the driver's seat, the screen sorts the grade: in Nissan's 2025 kit, an 8-inch touchscreen points to an S or SV, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in to an SL or Platinum.
Match the grade to the VIN as well, because the rearview camera recall in Transport Canada's 2025 records applies only to certain Rogue SL and Platinum models.
Wheels will not settle the grade, since a used 2025 Rogue may be on a winter set.
If your day starts by backing out of a driveway in Almonte, note that Nissan lists its Safety Shield 360, with Rear Cross Traffic Alert, as standard on every 2025 Rogue grade. Nissan notes that Safety Shield technologies can't prevent all collisions or warn in all situations.
The 2025 Rogue belongs to the generation Nissan introduced in Canada as all-new for 2021, which it called the Rogue's third, and refreshed for 2024.
If the VIN shows a 2024 instead, our used 2024 Nissan Rogue guide covers how to tell that year's grades apart.
Which Engine, Transmission and Drive Does a 2025 Nissan Rogue Have?
Every grade of the 2025 Nissan Rogue shares one powertrain in Nissan's 2025 press kit for Canada: a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder Nissan calls VC-Turbo, with an Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT). Nissan listed the 2025 Rogue in Canada with all-wheel drive; confirm the drivetrain on the vehicle itself.
Nissan describes the VC-Turbo as an engine that continuously adjusts its compression ratio to balance power and efficiency.
Here is the powertrain Nissan listed for each 2025 Rogue grade and version in Canada.
2025 grade or version | Engine | Transmission | Drive, as Nissan listed it | Front-wheel drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
S | VC-Turbo three-cylinder | Xtronic CVT | All-wheel drive | Not listed |
SV Moonroof | VC-Turbo three-cylinder | Xtronic CVT | All-wheel drive | Not listed |
Midnight Edition (SV-based) | VC-Turbo three-cylinder | Xtronic CVT | All-wheel drive | Not listed |
SL | VC-Turbo three-cylinder | Xtronic CVT | All-wheel drive | Not listed |
Platinum | VC-Turbo three-cylinder | Xtronic CVT | All-wheel drive | Not listed |
What Did Nissan Change on the Rogue for 2025?
The 2025 Nissan Rogue saw the debut of ProPILOT Assist 2.1 and Invisible Hood View, which Nissan says cannot eliminate blind spots or warn of moving objects. The Platinum could be ordered with a Tech Package that added ProPILOT Assist 2.1, which Nissan says allows hands-off driving in limited conditions and cannot prevent collisions.
Nissan adds that it is the driver's responsibility to be in control of the vehicle and monitor traffic conditions at all times, and that the system operates only when lane markings are detected.
If your weekday is a Highway 7 run into Kanata, ask whether the Platinum in front of you has that package, which Nissan lists with a driver monitor, rain-sensing wipers and 3D Around View Monitor.
What Recalls Should You Confirm on a Used 2025 Nissan Rogue?
For the 2025 model year, Transport Canada lists recalls that each apply only to certain vehicles, so the VIN decides which ones belong to the 2025 Nissan Rogue you are looking at. Between them, the records reach the engine and the electronic throttle chamber on certain 2025 Rogues and, on certain SL and Platinum models, the rearview camera.
The engine record covers certain 2025 Rogues whose engine may not have been manufactured properly. Transport Canada says the engine could make abnormal noises and a warning light may turn on, and if you continue to drive with these symptoms, the engine could fail.
Transport Canada adds that an engine failure could cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels and/or increase the risk of a vehicle fire. The remedy is an engine control module update at a dealership, where the dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine.
The throttle record covers certain 2025 Rogues where a software problem could cause the electronic throttle chamber (ETC) to fail, and a loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. The dealer updates the engine control module and will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the ETC.
The camera record covers certain 2025 Rogue SL and Platinum models, on which a software problem with the infotainment system could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the display. That could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up and increase the risk of a crash.
Nissan will send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles, or the update can be performed at a Nissan dealership.
Nissan Canada and Transport Canada are the sources we use to verify recall information. Before you buy, ask our team to confirm the VIN and any open campaigns for the Rogue in front of you.
Recall repairs are completed through an authorized Nissan retailer.
What Should You Look for Under a 2025 Nissan Rogue After a Winter or Two?
On a 2025 Nissan Rogue that has done a winter or two here, look underneath, inside the wheel wells, and at the drain holes along the bottoms of the doors and the tailgate. Nissan's 2025 warranty booklet blames corrosion on two things a Lanark County winter supplies.
The first is stone and gravel chips through the paint and underbody coatings. The second is ice and snow melting agents, road dirt and moisture collecting in cavities and underbody areas that washing the outside alone cannot adequately remove.
Ontario's inspection standard draws the line at metal you can see thinning: surface rust on exposed parts and on brake lines is normal, while rust that visibly reduces the thickness of the material, or heavy scaling on a brake line, is not.
So check the brake lines, the underbody and the rocker panels, and have a mechanic you trust look the Rogue over before you buy.
How Do You Check the Tires and Wheels on a Used 2025 Nissan Rogue?
Walk around a used 2025 Nissan Rogue and look at each tire for scrapes, bulges, cuts and cracks, at each wheel for bends, chips or rust, and at the tread for uneven wear. Nissan's 2025 warranty booklet names potholes among the road hazards that should prompt a thorough tire inspection, and warns that impacts can damage the inside of a tire without showing outside.
On the test drive, notice any vibration: the booklet says uneven wear or excessive vibration may mean the vehicle is out of alignment or balance.
If a second set comes with it, Nissan's booklet calls for snow tires that match the originals' size and load rating, fitted in sets of four.
How Much Factory Coverage Could a Used 2025 Nissan Rogue Have Left?
A used 2025 Nissan Rogue may have remaining factory coverage. Confirm the original in-service date, kilometres, VIN and applicable warranty terms before relying on it.
Nissan's published Canadian terms give the 2025 model year 3 years or 60,000 km of basic coverage and 5 years or 100,000 km of powertrain coverage, whichever comes first, and the clock starts at first delivery or the in-service date, whichever is earlier.
So the two numbers to get are that in-service date and the odometer reading.
Nissan's 2025 surface-corrosion coverage excludes the underbody.
Ask where this Rogue was first sold, because the warranty Nissan publishes for Canada applies to vehicles originally sold by an authorized Nissan dealership in Canada.
Ask for the service records too: Nissan's 2025 warranty booklet says maintenance receipts must be kept and passed to the next owner.
For reliability and how the Rogue's model years compare, see our guide to choosing a used Rogue year.
A Step-by-Step Check of a Used 2025 Nissan Rogue
Check a used 2025 Nissan Rogue with its VIN in hand, from what the cabin says about the grade to the paperwork that travels with it. Each step below is something you can do or ask on the spot, before you sign anything.
1. Grade: Read the screen first, an 8-inch touchscreen for an S or SV and a 12.3-inch touchscreen for an SL or Platinum, then match the listing's grade to the VIN.
2. Drivetrain: Confirm the drivetrain on the vehicle itself.
3. Test drive: Listen for any abnormal engine noise, keep an eye on the dash for a warning light, and back up once to see that the camera image appears.
4. Underneath: Look at the brake lines, underbody, rocker panels, wheel wells and drain holes.
5. Tires and wheels: Check each tire for bulges, cuts and uneven wear, and each wheel for bends, chips or rust.
6. Block heater: Ask whether this Rogue has one, if that matters for your winters.
7. Recalls: Ask our team to check the VIN and confirm any open campaigns before you buy.
8. Records: Ask for the service records, and ask where this Rogue was first sold.
9. Buyer rights: Before you sign, read our Ontario buyer-rights guide.
10. Ontario paperwork: A safety standards certificate, if one comes with this Rogue, confirms only that the vehicle met the minimum standard on the date the certificate was issued, and it is not a warranty.
Trading in a 2025 Nissan Rogue: What Is It Worth?
If you own a 2025 Nissan Rogue and your family or commute has outgrown it, its value can go toward whatever you drive next, so it helps to have a number in hand. We take trades of any make, whether it is paid off or not.
Our value your trade page is the first step, and the in-person appraisal happens at Carleton Place Ford. We put our appraisal of your trade in writing.
We buy vehicles outright, so an appraisal does not commit you to buying from us. With your permission, we get the payout from your lender and show it beside our appraisal.
If you owe more than the vehicle is worth, the shortfall may be added to the amount financed, increasing the amount borrowed and potentially the total cost of borrowing. Financing is subject to lender approval (O.A.C.).
You may also cover the difference with money down. Bring the ownership, every key and fob, and any service records to the appraisal.
Financing a Used 2025 Nissan Rogue Through Carleton Place Ford
If a used 2025 Nissan Rogue from Carleton Place Ford is the one, financing on approved credit (O.A.C.) starts with an application, whether you shop from Almonte or Kanata. Apply for financing before you come in if you wish.
With your consent, we can review options with participating lenders. Approval, rate, term and payment depend on the applicant, lender and vehicle, and a credit-bureau inquiry may be required.
Bring a driver's licence and proof of income if requested; lender requirements vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Grades Does the 2025 Nissan Rogue Come In?
Nissan's 2025 press kit for Canada lists the Rogue in S, SV, SL and Platinum grades, plus a Midnight Edition offered on the SV. An 8-inch touchscreen points to an S or SV, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen to an SL or Platinum.
Confirm the grade against the VIN.
Does the 2025 Nissan Rogue Have All-Wheel Drive?
Every 2025 Rogue, the SV-based Midnight Edition included, shares one 1.5-litre VC-Turbo three-cylinder and Xtronic CVT in Nissan's 2025 press kit for Canada, which lists the Rogue with all-wheel drive. Confirm the drivetrain on the vehicle itself before you buy.
What Recalls Does Transport Canada List for the 2025 Nissan Rogue?
Transport Canada's 2025 records cover certain Rogues for an engine that may not have been manufactured properly and an electronic throttle chamber that could fail, and certain SL and Platinum models for a rearview camera image that could fail to appear.
Ask our team to check the VIN and confirm any open campaigns before you buy.
Is There Factory Warranty Left on a Used 2025 Nissan Rogue?
A used 2025 Nissan Rogue may have remaining factory coverage. Confirm the original in-service date, kilometres, VIN and applicable warranty terms before relying on it.
Nissan's 2025 model-year terms in Canada are 3 years or 60,000 km basic and 5 years or 100,000 km powertrain, whichever comes first, from first delivery or the in-service date, whichever is earlier.
What Was New for the 2025 Nissan Rogue?
Invisible Hood View debuted, which Nissan says cannot eliminate blind spots or warn of moving objects. Nissan adds that the driver should always check surroundings before driving.
Where Should You Look for Rust on a Used 2025 Nissan Rogue?
Since a 2025 Rogue is no more than a winter or two old, look for first signs of corrosion underneath, in the wheel wells and at the door and tailgate drain holes. Nissan's 2025 warranty booklet blames melting agents, road dirt and moisture collecting in cavities and underbody areas.
Is a Used 2025 Nissan Rogue the Right Fit for You?
A used 2025 Nissan Rogue earns a test drive if you want the refreshed Rogue or the Midnight Edition Nissan offered on the SV for 2025, and it earns a place in your driveway once the grade matches the listing, open campaigns are confirmed by VIN and a mechanic you trust is happy underneath. If one of them fails, walk away and look at another.
If you want a plug-in, look past the 2025: it is gas-only, and Nissan's first plug-in Rogue for Canada is the 2026 Rogue Plug-in Hybrid.
See the used Rogues on our lot and tell Carleton Place Ford whether yours will carry a family, a commute or both.
Own a 2025 Rogue already? Have us value your trade at Carleton Place Ford first.
When you are ready, apply for financing on approved credit (O.A.C.).
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About the Author:
Kerry Irven is the Vice President of New and Used Automotive Operations for Heighton Automotive Group, a family-owned and operated automotive group serving communities across Eastern Ontario. Kerry began his automotive career in new-car sales, building his experience on the showroom floor and working his way through multi-store dealership operations.
With over 25 years in the automotive industry, Kerry has helped grow automotive businesses from one location with 40 to 50 vehicles in stock to more than 500 vehicles across 10 rooftops. His hands-on background in both new and used-vehicle operations gives him a practical understanding of what customers look for when shopping for their next vehicle.
Throughout his career, Kerry has always been actively involved in staff coaching and in understanding customer wants and needs, helping ensure the businesses he works with continue to adapt to what customers are truly looking for.
One of the most exciting chapters of his career has been the shift into modern automotive marketing, embracing new technology, transparent pricing, customer-first inventory strategies, and new ways to create a better vehicle-shopping experience.
Kerry has completed extensive automotive training, including certification through the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, involvement with the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario, Canadian automotive dealer training, and multiple customer service courses.
Born and raised on a farm, Kerry has always valued family, hard work, and a practical, down-to-earth approach. Joining Heighton Automotive Group and working alongside Thomas Heighton and family, along with managing partners Kyle Lothian and Martin Gougeon, has allowed him to bring those same values into the car business. It has also allowed Kerry to continue following a simple philosophy: treat every customer exactly the way he would want to be treated.
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