Changes have been minor since our 2014 test and the Rogue still stacks up as bland, although its 2015 sales totaled 287,190, nearly 88,000 more than the previous year and second only to the Altima among all Nissans. There is just one Rogue powertrain: a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder-170 horsepower, 175 lb-ft of torque-paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission (Xtronic CVT, in Nissan-speak). Unlike its subcompact cousin, the Juke, there’s no hot-rod NISMO variant. Some of the solid foundations are taken from the Sentra sedan, with the addition of available all-wheel drive, elevated ride height, bigger dimensions, more interior volume, and the option of three-row seating. It’s comfortable, bigger than some of its competitors, and nicely turned out within, plus it earned top safety ratings with the major testing bodies and is almost totally devoid of driver gratification. Redesigned for the 2014 model year, the Rogue is Nissan’s entry in the rapidly expanding compact-crossover derby. But fun-loving and mischievous don’t really apply, either. Further tech features are Siri Eyes Free, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and an eight-speaker Bose audio system.Overview: According to Webster’s New World Dictionary, a Rogue is either “a rascal scoundrel” or “a fun-loving, mischievous person.” Obviously, the folks at Nissan don’t think of their Rogue as a rascal or a scoundrel. Although the entry-level trims offer integral options, you won’t regret pushing it a bit up towards the high-end trims and packages.

Offered in three packages, the ultimate NissanConnect costs you only $24.99.įive years is an immense amount of time for the auto market’s unimaginably swift advancement, but the 2016 Nissan Rogue hardly feels outdated. What’s more, you can take advantage of the emergency Telematics services, including remote engine start and door unlock, turn-by-turn navigation, and automatic crash notification. NissanConnect allows you to have access to Sirius XM so you can reach out to multiple entertaining sources. The 2016 Nissan Rogue bears a 7.0-inch touchscreen display and is the first Rogue offering NissanConnect technology for the infotainment system. There are some ways to take the pleasure of your journey up a notch.

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