By Cars.com Staff
Cars.com National September 10, 2010Vehicle Overview
The Rogue, a compact crossover SUV, is powered by a four-cylinder engine and is available with front- or all-wheel drive. Competition includes the Toyota RAV4 and Saturn Vue, and the Rogue seats five people.
New for 2011
The Rogue has a fresh appearance and new model lineup that includes the S and SV and Krom Edition. Nissan has added new features, including an optional navigation system, a USB iPod port and automatic climate control. The Krom Edition has a unique grille and front bumper with fog lights, unique rear fascia, center-mounted exhaust and an integrated rear spoiler.
Exterior
The Rogue gets a mild facelift that includes new front fascia and grille, front and rear spoilers, and a rear liftgate The Rogue still resembles its larger corporate brother, the Nissan Murano. Exterior features include:
- Krom Edition with unique appearance
- 16-inch steel wheels or 17-inch aluminum wheels
- Optional 18-inch wheels
- Standard power mirrors, optional heated mirrors
- Standard chrome door handles
- Optional front fog lamps
- Optional xenon headlights
Interior
There's room for five in the Rogue's cabin. The driver and front passenger sit on bucket seats and face a fairly minimalist dashboard. Dash vents and control knobs are accented with silver-colored surrounds, and the instrument panel is dominated by two large gauges with orange illumination. An available flat-folding front passenger seat allows you to carry long items inside the SUV, and the second row features a 60/40-split folding bench seat. Interior features include:
- Available cloth, two-tone cloth and leather seating
- Standard USB iPod port
- Available automatic climate control
- Optional navigation system
- Optional leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
- Optional Bose audio system
- Available Bluetooth phone connectivity
- Optional keyless entry and ignition system
Under the Hood
The Rogue is available with front- or all-wheel drive. Steering-wheel paddle shifters are available. Mechanical features include:
- 170-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 175 pounds-feet of torque
- Continuously variable automatic transmission
Safety
Standard safety features include:
- Side-impact and side curtain airbags
- Electronic stability and traction control
- Active front head restraints
- Standard smart key that immobilizes the engine in an attempted theft
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