History/Description: The Nissan Rogue has been enjoying a successful couple of years for sale at Canadian dealerships, and racking up numerous awards and accolades in the process. Nissan’s replacement for the X-Trail, Rogue competes with machinery like the Ford Escape, Suzuki Grand Vitara and Honda CR-V with an eye for sportiness, unique style and technology.
All Rogue models got a 2.5-litre, 170-horsepower 4-cylinder engine with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) with available paddle-shift. Front-wheel drive was standard, and 4-wheel drive was optional. Rogue’s AWD system featured automatic operation, though a ‘lock’ mode could be selected by the driver for low-traction situations.
Trim designations include S for a more basic Rogue and SL for higher-end models. AWD, not surprisingly, denotes the presence of the all-wheel drive system on either trim level.
Feature content included premium audio systems, a sunroof, push-button start, Bluetooth connectivity, heated leather seating and a voice-memo recorder.
What Owners Like: Rogue owners typically rave about a comfortable ride, plenty of features for the money and the machine’s unique design. In one online forum, virtually all owners listed ‘fuel economy’ under the ‘Pros’ section for the Rogue. That’s a pleasant surprise in a crossover SUV—and should mean shoppers can expect respectable real-world mileage. Sporty handling and all-weather traction round out the list of owner-stated positives.
What Owners Dislike: Numerous Rogue drivers complain of limited rearward visibility which translates into difficulty parking, as well as a small and ‘busy’ instrument cluster. Some owners wish for a quieter ride, too.
Common Issues With A Used Nissan Rogue: When test driving a Rogue, be sure to travel at parking-lot speeds with the stereo and climate control fan off, listening for any strange noises from the transmission. Clicking, grinding, grumbling and popping sounds should not be considered normal, and have been reported by several owners ahead of an in-warranty transmission replacement.
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| 2008 Nissan Rogue (Photo: Luc Gagné/Auto123.com) |
All Rogue models got a 2.5-litre, 170-horsepower 4-cylinder engine with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) with available paddle-shift. Front-wheel drive was standard, and 4-wheel drive was optional. Rogue’s AWD system featured automatic operation, though a ‘lock’ mode could be selected by the driver for low-traction situations.
Trim designations include S for a more basic Rogue and SL for higher-end models. AWD, not surprisingly, denotes the presence of the all-wheel drive system on either trim level.
Feature content included premium audio systems, a sunroof, push-button start, Bluetooth connectivity, heated leather seating and a voice-memo recorder.
What Owners Like: Rogue owners typically rave about a comfortable ride, plenty of features for the money and the machine’s unique design. In one online forum, virtually all owners listed ‘fuel economy’ under the ‘Pros’ section for the Rogue. That’s a pleasant surprise in a crossover SUV—and should mean shoppers can expect respectable real-world mileage. Sporty handling and all-weather traction round out the list of owner-stated positives.
What Owners Dislike: Numerous Rogue drivers complain of limited rearward visibility which translates into difficulty parking, as well as a small and ‘busy’ instrument cluster. Some owners wish for a quieter ride, too.
Common Issues With A Used Nissan Rogue: When test driving a Rogue, be sure to travel at parking-lot speeds with the stereo and climate control fan off, listening for any strange noises from the transmission. Clicking, grinding, grumbling and popping sounds should not be considered normal, and have been reported by several owners ahead of an in-warranty transmission replacement.
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| 2009 Nissan Rogue (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |