Nissan Rogue

Nissan Rogue

2011 Nissan Rogue S
Manufacturer	Nissan
Production	JPN: 2007–present
Assembly	Kyūshū, Japan
Predecessor	Nissan X-Trail (Canada) Nissan Xterra (Mexico)
Class	Compact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform	Nissan C platform
Engine	2.5 L 170 hp (127 kW; 172 PS) I4 (QR25DE)
Transmission	CVT
Wheelbase	105.9 inches (2,690 mm)
Length	2008-2010: 182.9 inches (4,646 mm) 2011-: 183.3 in (4,656 mm) 2011- Krom: 184.3 in (4,681 mm)
Width	70.9 inches (1,801 mm)
Height	65.3 inches (1,659 mm)
Curb weight	3,529 lb (1,601 kg)
Related	Renault Mégane Nissan Sentra Nissan X-Trail Nissan Qashqai Renault Koleos

The Nissan Rogue is a compact crossover SUV that debuted in October 2007^[1] for the 2008 model year, produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan. It is the North American counterpart of the X-Trail sold outside North America (even though it is still sold in Mexico), as well as the Qashqai in Europe and the Dualis in Japan and Australia.

The Nissan Rogue made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 7, 2007. It replaces the Nissan X-Trail in Canada as Nissan's entry-level SUV and the body-on-frame Nissan Xterra in Mexico due to the Smyrna plant freeing capacity for the 2009 Suzuki Equator, but the Xterra continues on sale in the United States and Canada after being withdrawn from the Mexican market after the 2008 model year. An all-new version of the X-Trail, whose platform the Rogue shares, has been launched in Europe, Mexico and elsewhere, but there are no plans to market it in both USA and Canada.^{[citation needed]}

The Rogue is powered by a 170 hp (127 kW; 172 PS), 2.5 L four-cylinder QR25DE engine mated to a standard continuously variable transmission.,^[2] and comes standard with front-wheel-drive. The Rogue costs less than Nissan's Murano crossover SUV, but at 97.5 cu ft (2.76 m³) vs. 108.8 cu ft (3.08 m³)^[3] offers less passenger volume than its V6-powered sibling, and a smaller cargo area of 28.9 cu ft (820 L) vs. 31.6 cu ft (890 L).

Equipment

2008 Nissan Rogue SL

The Nissan Rogue comes in only two trims: S and SL. S is the base model, which comes factory equipped with anti-lock brakes; air conditioning; cruise control; power windows, locks, and mirrors; remote keyless entry; and AM/FM/CD stereo with four speakers and auxiliary input jack.^[4]

An optional "360 Value" package on the S model adds 16-inch alloy wheels, auto-dimming rearview mirror with rear view monitor, body-color rear spoiler, chrome grille, and rear privacy glass. An S Krōm trim edition includes Krōm integrated body design, center exit exhaust, body-color rear spoiler, 17-inch brilliant-finish aluminum-alloy wheels, and rear privacy glass.^[5]

The SL trim level adds 17-inch alloy wheels, 6-way adjustable driver’s seat, roof rails, body-color power outside mirrors, rear tinted glass and a polished exhaust-tip, as well as with HID headlights, paddle-shifters (option removed for 2010), foglights, an 8-speaker stereo system, and leather seating.

Both trims are available with Front-wheel drive and All-wheel drive^[6]

The Rogue has received a mild refresh for the 2011 model year. The revised trim packages are the S and SV. The S is available in a sporty "Krom" edition, which gets special 18-inch polished wheels, a center-exit sport-tuned exhaust, a unique grille and bumper with fog lamps, and other styling tweaks. The SV is available with an optional SL package, adding leather seats, touch screen navigation system and 18" alloy wheels, along with other premium features.

For 2012, Nissan has drop the "Krom" edition but offers a "Special Edition" package. This package adds 16-inch alloy wheels, a premium audio system, satellite radio, privacy glass, rearview monitor, and fog lamps to the S trim. Nissan also added new aluminum-alloy wheels design, sport mode to the CVT, and one new exterior color. The SL package is still available on the SV but now adds Nissan's "Around View Monitor." With the assists of four cameras, this system creates a composite top-view of the vehicle’s surrounding and displays it through a LCD monitor. ^{[7] [8]}

Safety

Safety features in the Rogue include front airbags, side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags with rollover sensors, tire-pressure monitor, ABS with brake-assist and electronic brake-force distribution, traction control, and anti-skid control.^{[citation needed]} The following summarizes the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Crash Test Ratings^[9]

Frontal Driver	(5 stars out of 5)
Frontal Passenger	(4 stars out of 5)
Side Impact	(5 stars out of 5)
Rollover	(4 stars out of 5)

Awards and recognition

• 2010 Rogue Awarded Consumers Digest's Automotive Best Buy Award.
• 2010 Rogue Received the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)'s Highest Side-Impact Safety Rating(five stars).

Other Rogues

From 1966 to 1969, American Motors used the Rogue nameplate on the Rambler American for its top trim two-door hardtop and convertible models, as well as performance editions.^[10][11]

References

1. ^ "New Nissan Rogue Third-Best-Seller for Company". Cars.com. http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2007/12/new-nissan-rogu.html. 
2. ^ "2008 Nissan Rogue Specs". Nissan USA. http://www.nissanusa.com/rogue/specifications.html. Retrieved 2009-03-16. 
3. ^ "2009 Nissan Murano Specs". Nissan USA. http://www.nissanusa.com/murano/specifications.html. Retrieved 2009-03-16. 
4. ^ "2008 Nissan Rogue Review". http://www.jbcarpages.com/nissan/rogue/2008/. Retrieved 2008-10-25. 
5. ^ "2010 Nissan Rogue Crossover". Nissanusa.com. http://www.nissanusa.com/rogue/. Retrieved 2010-05-01. 
6. ^ "2009 Nissan Rogue Review". Automoblog.net. http://www.automoblog.net/2008/12/08/2009-nissan-rogue-review/. Retrieved 2008-12-17. 
7. ^ "2012 Nissan Rogue Gets a Tiny Price Bump". insideline.com. http://www.insideline.com/nissan/rogue/2012/2012-nissan-rogue-gets-a-tiny-price-bump.html. Retrieved 2011-10-19. 
8. ^ "2012 Nissan Rogue gains Around View moniter". leftlanenews.com. http://www.leftlanenews.com/2012-nissan-rogue-gains-around-view-monitor.html. Retrieved 2011-10-19. 
9. ^ "Nissan Rogue Crash Test Ratings". NHTSA. http://www.safercar.gov/portal/site/safercar/menuitem.db847bd57e3dc1f885dfc38c35a67789/?vgnextoid=c95df2905bf54110VgnVCM1000002fd17898RCRD. Retrieved 2008-10-25. 
10. ^ "The Rambler Rogue Registry". http://www.ramblerrogue.com/. Retrieved 2008-10-27. 
11. ^ "1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler". HowStuffWorks.com. http://musclecars.howstuffworks.com/classic-muscle-cars/1969-amc-hurst-sc-rambler.htm. Retrieved 2008-10-27. 

External links

• Official website from Nissan USA
• JB car pages: Nissan Rogue
• Detroit Auto Show: 2008 Nissan Rogue from Edmunds.com