2013 Nissan Rogue Review by Cars.com Staff

2013 Nissan Rogue

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2013 Nissan Rogue

Starting MSRP $20,310–$27,950


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By Cars.com Staff

Cars.com National August 24, 2012

Vehicle 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 2013

The SV trim level is now available in Premium Edition form, which adds fog lights and a Bose stereo with a subwoofer.

Exterior

For 2011, the Rogue got a mild face-lift that included a new 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. 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
  • Optional automatic climate control
  • Optional 4.3-inch color display
  • Optional navigation system
  • Optional leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
  • Optional Bose stereo
  • Optional 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

Safety features include:

  • Side-impact and side curtain airbags
  • Electronic stability and traction control
  • All-disc antilock brakes
  • Active front head restraints
  • Available backup camera

 

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