2021 Nissan Rogue vs 2022 Buick Enclave

The 2021 Nissan Rogue underwent a complete redesign, giving it a more muscular and imposing presence. Its squared-off nose featured a deeper interpretation of Nissan’s V-Motion grille design, flanked by narrow, angled LED headlamps and separate LED daytime running lights. Functional forward air vents and active grille shutters contributed to a lower coefficient of drag, despite the SUV's boxier proportions. The exterior colour palette was streamlined to include black, white, grey, red, and blue, with a pearl grey option available on the SV with all-wheel drive. The Platinum grade offered four two-tone colour configurations, combining a lower paint colour with a blacked-out roof. Inside, seating surfaces were primarily cloth, with leatherette upholstery available in the SV AWD model's Premium Package. The Platinum model featured semi-aniline quilted Nappa leather, elevating the interior's appeal.

The 2022 Buick Enclave, on the other hand, reflected Buick's shift from conservative styling to a more modern SUV-focused lineup. The Enclave, a three-row crossover SUV, received a mid-cycle refresh for 2022, featuring exterior enhancements like a new grille, front and rear fascias, and updated headlamps and taillamps. The Avenir trim level boasted unique styling elements and 20-inch wheels. Inside, the Enclave's restyled centre console incorporated new push-button gears and upgraded materials. The Avenir trim offered climate-controlled front seats, heated second-row captain's chairs, and a split sunroof. The Enclave's spacious cabin comfortably accommodated six adults, with ample cargo space behind the third row. The Avenir trim's Ebony perforated leather seats and exclusive seat sew pattern added a touch of luxury.

The 2021 Nissan Rogue featured a new 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine with direct injection, producing 181 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. This engine improved performance and fuel efficiency compared to the previous generation. The Rogue's curb weight ranged from 1,536 kg for the front-wheel-drive S grade to 1,653 kg for the all-wheel-drive Platinum model. Despite the continuously variable transmission (CVT), the Rogue's handling was significantly better than its predecessor, thanks to a 27% improvement in torsional rigidity, a 40-kilogram weight reduction, and an updated multi-link rear suspension. Fuel efficiency was respectable, with the front-wheel-drive model achieving 8.9 L/100 km in the city and 7.0 on the highway, while the all-wheel-drive version recorded 9.2 city and 7.2 highway.

The 2022 Buick Enclave came with a 3.6-litre V6 engine paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, delivering 310 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. All Enclave trims in Canada featured standard all-wheel drive, with a maximum towing capacity of 2,268 kg. The Enclave's ride quality was enhanced by the optional Avenir Technology package, which included a premium ride suspension and continuously variable real-time chassis damping. The Enclave's handling was smooth and composed, with Buick's QuietTuning and active noise cancellation technology providing a serene cabin environment. Despite its size, the Enclave's powertrain was responsive, and the nine-speed automatic transmission performed seamlessly.

The 2021 Nissan Rogue offered functional updates across all price points, including a quieter cabin and a new shift-by-wire system that added storage space under the centre stack. The second-row doors opened to 85 degrees, improving access, and headroom was increased to 996 mm without the moonroof. Standard features included heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and 17-inch alloy wheels. The SV trim added a 360-degree Around View Monitor, remote start, and a panoramic sunroof. The Platinum grade included a redesigned Divide and Hide cargo system, offering 1,028 litres of cargo space with the second row upright and 2,064 litres with them folded.

The 2022 Buick Enclave provided easy ingress and egress, with excellent visibility and comfortable seating. Standard features included an eight-way power driver seat, six-way power front passenger seat, and tri-zone climate control. The Enclave's spacious cabin accommodated six adults comfortably, with second-row captain's chairs for easy access to the third row. The restyled centre console featured push-button transmission gears and a covered compartment with cupholders. Cargo space was generous, with 668 litres behind the third row, 1,634 litres with the third row folded, and 2,758 litres with both rows down. Power-folding third-row seats added convenience.

The 2021 Nissan Rogue featured an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, and SiriusXM satellite radio. The SV grade added an in-car Wi-Fi hotspot and four USB ports. The Platinum grade upgraded to a 9-inch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay, a wireless phone charging pad, and a 10.8-inch head-up display. The Bose 10-speaker audio system was a notable upgrade, though the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster's graphics were difficult to read.

The 2022 Buick Enclave's infotainment system included an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, and wireless phone charging. Premium and Avenir trims added navigation and a 10-speaker Bose audio system. The Enclave's system supported up to 10 paired devices and featured a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot. Standard safety features included a following-distance indicator, HD rear vision camera, and Teen Driver technology. The Avenir trim offered adaptive cruise control, a head-up display, and HD surround vision.

The 2021 Nissan Rogue came standard with the Safety Shield 360 suite, including forward emergency braking, blind-spot warning, and lane departure warning. The SV model introduced ProPILOT Assist, a hands-on highway driving assist feature. The Rogue received a "Top Safety Pick+" rating from the IIHS and a four-star safety rating from the NHTSA, with improvements made to later models.

The 2022 Buick Enclave featured the standard Buick Driver Confidence Plus package, including automatic emergency braking, lane-change alert, and rear cross-traffic alert. Premium trim added enhanced automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control. The Enclave received a five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA and "Good" ratings from the IIHS, except for an "Acceptable" score in the updated side-impact test.