Nissan has previewed its next-generation 2027 Rogue, its best-selling model in the states and the vehicle that will introduce the automaker’s new hybrid system called e-POWER.During the preview, Nissan outlined a wider strategy built around what it calls “Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life.” At the heart of its plan is refreshed lineup featuring a mix of electrification options targeting markets around the world, most importantly here in North America.The Rogue sits in the thick of the most competitive segment in the American market, the compact SUV segment, taking on the likes of the Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Chevrolet Equinox, and others. Since its debut in 2000, the Rogue (and its global analogue, the X-Trail), have sold nearly 10 million units worldwide, including almost 4 million in the United States alone.With the 2027 redesign, Nissan says it wants to build on that success by adding hybrid capability but without fully committing to a traditional plug-in or battery-electric setup. That’s where its e-POWER system comes in, a hybrid setup the automaker says differs from most other options in the segment.2027 Nissan Rogue e-POWERThe engine in the e-POWER setup is designed as a generator, or range extender; it never powers the wheels directly but rather runs solely to keep the battery charged. Electric motors handle all propulsion duties, such that the result is a vehicle that very much performs like an EV.While much more common in other parts of the world, perhaps the most well-known range-extender vehicle we’ve seen in the US is the Chevrolet Volt, sold from 2011-2019. Many more vehicles with this same approach, however, are set to launch here soon, including the Ford F-150 Lightning’s replacement, the Ford F-150 Lightning EREV, the Ram 1500 REV, and several models from Hyundai, Genesis, Scout, and others.Nissan executives say the approach combines the benefits of electrification with the practicality that mainstream SUV buyers expect.“Rogue has long been at the heart of Nissan’s success in the U.S. and Canada,” said Ponz Pandikuthira, senior vice president and chief product and planning officer for Nissan Americas. “With hybrid e-POWER, the all-new Rogue will bring the smooth, responsive feel of electric motor driving to one of the most popular compact SUVs in North America.”The technology is not entirely new to Nissan, the automaker having sold nearly 2 million e-POWER-equipped vehicles globally over the past decade in its home market in Japan and in Europe. The e-POWER launch in the US, however, will likely open the door to more Nissan range-extender vehicles in the future.Sneak peek at the coming Nissan Xterra.Alongside the Rogue preview, Nissan also confirmed the return of the Xterra nameplate. The rugged SUV is slated for a late 2028 launch and will be built in the US as part of a broader family of body-on-frame vehicles that could include pickups and larger SUVs across both Nissan and Infiniti brands.Nissan said more details on both vehicles will be released closer to their respective launches.