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Nissan adds a stylish new contender to the already crowded small SUV/crossover market segment with the all-new 2008 Nissan Rogue.
IL tested the 170-hp Rogue SL AWD with a 2.5-liter DOHC inline-4.
Read the Rogue Full Test on Inside Line.
Donna DeRosa, Managing Editor
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billt9 says:
10:31 AM, 08/24/07
Sounds like you did the 0-60 runs in full auto, with the
"Still, if CVTs are so tuneable, why doesn't it reach redline until after 60 mph?" comment, and yielding 9.2 seconds.
Motortrend did 8.2 seconds in the FWD. AWD should be faster, being able to put down the power, despite being 194 lb heavier.
This car's most appealing aspect is the 8.3" ground clearance. Looks like a good family sedan for flood zones.
But having a small non-reclining rear seat, and no rearseat armrest doesn't help. Better pass on it and buy one of the remaining Muranos.
vvk says:
10:39 AM, 08/24/07
Qashqai sounds SO much better!
cwalton1 says:
01:36 PM, 08/24/07
RE: billt9's comment on the 0-60 time. We did attempt to game the system like we did for the Lancer's CVT
(where this technique worked) wherein we start in (indicated) 1st gear which allows the engine to reach redline sooner than in full auto. Unlike the Lancer, the Rogue posted near identical results no matter what technique was used.
As for MT's quicker time with a FWD Rogue, it's not just a matter of weight, but also added driveline load. There are more spinning bits of metal and parasitic power loss with AWD.
Chris Walton, Chief Road Test Editor
desmolicious says:
05:57 PM, 08/24/07
Judging by its target market I think they misspelt it. It is the Nissan Rouge...
p.s. nice to see ANOTHER new 'truck' with really poor rearward visibility.
pengwin says:
07:55 PM, 08/24/07
looks ugly, rav4, or the mitsu look better.
8str8rollin says:
01:08 PM, 10/20/07
Ugly Ugly Ugly!!!!!!!!! Shame on Nissan for making something this nasty looking. Resembles a piece of poop!