Nissan Rogue

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Nissan Rogue
2011 Nissan Rogue S -- 04-22-2011.jpg
2011 Nissan Rogue S
Manufacturer Nissan
Production 2007—present
Model years 2008—present
Assembly Kyūshū, Japan
Predecessor Nissan X-Trail (Canada)
Nissan Xterra (Mexico)
Class Compact crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform Nissan C platform
Engine 2.5 L 170 hp (127 kW; 172 PS) I4 (QR25DE)
Transmission CVT
Wheelbase 105.9 inches (2,690 mm)
Length 2008-2010: 182.9 inches (4,646 mm)
2011-: 183.3 in (4,656 mm)
2011- Krom: 184.3 in (4,681 mm)
Width 70.9 inches (1,801 mm)
Height 65.3 inches (1,659 mm)
Curb weight 3,529 lb (1,601 kg)
Related Nissan Lafesta
Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Sentra
Nissan X-Trail
Renault Fluence
Renault Kangoo
Renault Koleos
Renault Mégane
Renault Samsung SM3
Renault Scénic

The Nissan Rogue is a compact crossover SUV that debuted in October 2007[1] for the 2008 model year, produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan. It is the North American version of the European-designed Qashqai, known as the Dualis in Japan and Australia.

The Nissan Rogue made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 7, 2007. It replaces the Nissan X-Trail in Canada as Nissan's entry-level SUV and the body-on-frame Nissan Xterra in Mexico due to the Smyrna plant freeing capacity for the 2009 Suzuki Equator, but the Xterra continues on sale in the United States and Canada after being withdrawn from the Mexican market after the 2008 model year. An all-new version of the X-Trail, whose platform the Rogue shares, has been launched in Europe, Mexico and elsewhere, but there are no plans to market it in both USA and Canada.[citation needed]

The Rogue is powered by a 170 hp (127 kW; 172 PS), 2.5 L four-cylinder QR25DE engine mated to a standard continuously variable transmission.,[2] and comes standard with front-wheel-drive. The Rogue costs less than Nissan's Murano crossover SUV, but at 97.5 cu ft (2.76 m3) vs. 108.8 cu ft (3.08 m3)[3] offers less passenger volume than its V6-powered sibling, and a smaller cargo area of 28.9 cu ft (820 L) vs. 31.6 cu ft (890 L).

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Equipment[edit]

2008 Nissan Rogue SL

The Nissan Rogue comes in only two trims in the United States: S and SL. S is the base model, which comes factory equipped with anti-lock brakes; air conditioning; cruise control; power windows, locks, and mirrors; remote keyless entry; and AM/FM/CD stereo with four speakers and auxiliary input jack.[4]

An optional "360 Value" package on the S model adds 16-inch alloy wheels, auto-dimming rear-view mirror with rear-view monitor, body-color rear spoiler, chrome grille, and rear privacy glass. An S Krōm trim edition includes Krōm integrated body design, center-exit exhaust, body-color rear spoiler, 17-inch brilliant-finish aluminum-alloy wheels, and rear privacy glass.[5]

Both trims are available with Front-wheel drive and All-wheel drive.[6]

The Rogue received a mild refresh for the 2011 model year. The revised trim packages are the S and SV. The S is available in a sporty "Krom" edition, which gets special 18-inch polished wheels, a center-exit sport-tuned exhaust, a unique grille and bumper with fog lamps, and other styling tweaks. The SV is available with an optional SL package, adding leather seats, touch screen navigation system and 18" alloy wheels, along with other premium features. On all models, the gauges were restyled and recolored, going from orange to black, and the center dash was redesigned due to the addition of the navigation system, which was not available on 2008-2010 models.

For 2012, Nissan has dropped the "Krom" edition but offers a "Special Edition" package. This package adds 16-inch alloy wheels, a premium audio system, satellite radio, privacy glass, rearview monitor, and fog lamps to the S trim. Nissan also added new aluminum-alloy wheels design, sport mode to the CVT, and one new exterior color. The SL package is still available on the SV but now adds Nissan's "Around View Monitor." With the assists of four cameras, this system creates a composite top-view of the vehicle’s surrounding and displays it through a LCD monitor.[7][8]

In Canada, the Rogue comes in S and SV trim in front- or all-wheel-drive, and in a top-line SL trim in all-wheel-drive.

Safety[edit]

2011 Nissan Rogue "Krom"

Safety features in the Rogue include front airbags, side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags with rollover sensors, tire-pressure monitor, ABS with brake-assist and electronic brake-force distribution, traction control, and anti-skid control.[citation needed] The following summarizes the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Crash Test Ratings[9]

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Awards and recognition[edit]

Recalls[edit]

On November 23, 2011 Nissan announced a recall of 7,365 MY 2011 Rogue vehicles for improperly manufactured electric power steering (EPS) assist units, which over time could cause the power assist feature to fail, causing a loss of power assist and an increased risk of an accident.[10]

In February 2012, Nissan recalled 2,983 MY 2012 versions of the Murano and Rogue, because the tire pressure monitoring system was not activated when the cars were assembled.[11]

Other Rogues[edit]

From 1966 to 1969, American Motors (AMC) used the Rogue nameplate on the Rambler American for its top trim two-door hardtop and convertible models, as well as performance editions.[12][13]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "New Nissan Rogue Third-Best-Seller for Company". Cars.com. Retrieved 2012-12-28. 
  2. ^ "2008 Nissan Rogue Specs". Nissan USA. Retrieved 2009-03-16. 
  3. ^ "2009 Nissan Murano Specs". Nissan USA. Retrieved 2009-03-16. 
  4. ^ "2008 Nissan Rogue Review". Retrieved 2008-10-25. 
  5. ^ "2010 Nissan Rogue Crossover". Nissanusa.com. Retrieved 2010-05-01. 
  6. ^ "2009 Nissan Rogue Review". Automoblog.net. Retrieved 2008-12-17. 
  7. ^ "2012 Nissan Rogue Gets a Tiny Price Bump". insideline.com. Retrieved 2011-10-19. 
  8. ^ "2012 Nissan Rogue gains Around View moniter". leftlanenews.com. Retrieved 2011-10-19. 
  9. ^ "Nissan Rogue Crash Test Ratings". NHTSA. Retrieved 2008-10-25. [dead link]
  10. ^ "2011 Nissan Rouge Recalls (NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11V565000)". autos.aol.com. Retrieved 2012-12-27. 
  11. ^ Kane, Suzanne (2012-02-24). "2012 Nissan Murano, Rogue: Recall Alert". The Car Connection. Retrieved 2012-12-27. 
  12. ^ "The Rambler Rogue Registry". Archived from the original on 2009-03-29. Retrieved 2012-12-27. 
  13. ^ Auto Editors of Consumer Guide (2007-01-10). "1969 AMC Hurst SC/Rambler". HowStuffWorks.com. Retrieved 2012-12-27. 

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