2012 Nissan Rogue
Starting MSRP $22,070–$29,710
By Cars.com Staff
Cars.com National June 23, 2011Vehicle Overview
The Rogue is a compact crossover that's powered by a four-cylinder engine and is available with front- or all-wheel drive. Competition includes the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. The Rogue seats five people.
New for 2012
All models gain a Sport mode switch, and a new Special Edition Package is available. The value-oriented package includes steering-wheel stereo controls, a backup camera, a USB port, satellite radio and fog lights. Meanwhile, the SL Package gains Nissan's Around View Monitor.
Exterior
Last year, the Rogue got a mild face-lift that included a new front grille and front and rear spoilers. It still resembles its larger corporate sibling, the Nissan Murano. Exterior features include:
- 16-inch steel wheels
- Available 17- or 18-inch aluminum-alloy 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 lighting. An available flat-folding front passenger seat allows longer items to be carried inside the crossover, and the second row features a 60/40-split folding bench seat. Interior features include:
- Available cloth, two-tone cloth or leather seating
- Available automatic climate control
- Optional 4.3-inch color display
- Optional navigation system
- Optional leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
- Optional Bose stereo
- Available Bluetooth 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
- All-disc antilock brakes
- Active front head restraints
- Standard smart key that immobilizes the engine in an attempted theft
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| Kelsey Mays | Cars.com National | October 15, 2011 |
| Cars.com Staff | Cars.com National | June 23, 2011 |
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