The Nissan Rogue is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan. It made its debut in October 2007 for the 2008 model year. The current model, the second generation launched in 2013, is the North American version of the Nissan X-Trail. It is currently Nissan's best-selling vehicle in the United States.
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, and comes standard with front-wheel-drive. The Rogue costs less than Nissan's Murano crossover SUV, but at 105.8 cu ft (3.00 m3) vs. 108.1 cu ft (3.06 m3) offers only slightly less passenger volume than its V6-powered sibling, and a nearly equal cargo area of 39.3 cu ft (1,110 L) vs. 39.6 cu ft (1,120 L).
The first generation Rogue remained in production for the 2013â€"2015 model years as the Rogue Select.
The Rogue is manufactured at the Nissan Smyrna assembly plant.
First generation (2007â€"2013)
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for the 2009 Suzuki Equator, but the Xterra continued on sale in the United States and Canada through 2015 after being withdrawn from the Mexican market after the 2008 model year.
Initial release
The Rogue comes in three trims in the United States: S,SV 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.
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 KrÅm trim edition includes KrÅm integrated body design, center-exit exhaust, body-color rear spoiler, 17-inch brilliant-finish aluminum-alloy wheels, and rear privacy glass.
Both trims are available with Front-wheel drive and All-wheel drive.
Safety
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. The following summarizes the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Crash Test Ratings
In the IIHS evaluation of the 2013 model year, the Rogue achieved a "Good" crashworthiness rating for Head Restraints & Seats, Side, and Moderate Overlap Front, while achieving an “Acceptable†rating in Roof Strength, and a "Poor" rating in Small Overlap Front. Modifications were made starting in the 2014 model year which increased the Small Overlap Front and Roof Strength ratings to "Good".
Awards and recognition
- 2010 Rogue Awarded Consumers Digest's Automotive Best Buy Award.
- 2010 Rogue Received the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)'s Highest Side-Impact Safety Rating(five stars).
2011 model year update
Changes to the Rogue include redesigned gauges recolored from orange to black, redesigned center dash for addition of the navigation system, redesigned exterior featuring a new front fascia and grille, new front and rear spoilers, new chrome side door guard molding trim accents, new front and rear tire deflectors and a new chrome license plate finisher; new 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels for the Rogue S KrÅm Edition and Rogue SL Package, new low rolling resistance tires (available with the 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels) and a new under-body cover.
The Rogue S KrÅm Edition is a version of Rogue S with more aggressive styling, sport-tuned exhaust, 18-inch polished wheels and tires, a unique grille and bumper with fog lamps, and other styling tweaks. The vehicle was unveiled at the 23rd Annual International Z Car Convention in Nashville.
US models went on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide beginning August 13, 2010. Early models include S and SV.
Equipment
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.
Recalls
Nissan vehicles with Garmin Navi 750, 760 and 765 GPS devices, which included Rogue sold with the Garmin devices between 2008 and 2010, were recalled in 2010 due to overheating. On November 23, 2011 Nissan announced a recall of 7,365 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.
2012 model year update
Changes to 2012 Rogue includes new aluminum-alloy wheels design, sport mode to the CVT, one new exterior color (Graphite Blue), Around View Monitor for SL package, which creates a composite top-view of the vehicle's surrounding and displays it through a LCD monitor.
"Special Edition" (replaced "Krom" edition) adds 16-inch alloy wheels, a premium audio system, satellite radio, privacy glass, rearview monitor, and fog lamps to the S trim.
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.
Recalls
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.
2014 model year update
Rogue Select
The Select was a continuation of the first generation Rogue sold alongside an all-new Rogue that went on sale in 2013 as a 2014 model. Since the production capacity allowed for the first generation to be built in conjunction with the 2nd generation, it allowed for a lower entry price to Rogue customers as well as fleet sales. It went on sale in January 2014 as a 2014 model year vehicle and was continued through 2015. Nissan then announced that 2015 would be the final year. The Rogue Select was not offered in Canada.
Rogue Select was built in Kyushu, Japan plant.
Second generation (2013â€"present)
The second generation Rogue is a version of Nissan X-Trail and inspired by the Hi-Cross Concept to adapt to North American market. Changes include optional third row 7 passenger seating, standard 4-wheel independent suspension, electric power-assisted Steering, 4-wheel disc brakes with an anti-lock braking system. This generation has an interior size similar to Nissan's Murano, Altima, and Maxima.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. US models went on sale in November 2013 as a 2014 model year vehicle. Early models included 2.5 L 4-Cylinder QR25DE engine rated 170Â hp (127Â kW) and 175 pound-feet (237Â Nâ‹…m), Xtronic CVT [(Continuously Variable Transmission) Jatco CVT8] with standard Sport Mode switch, 3 trims (S, SV and SL, each in a choice of front-wheel or all-wheel drive).
The 2016 model comes with technology such as NissanConnect with Navigation, Siri Eyes Free and many other new features. Eight exterior colors are offered.
Production
Manufacture of the 2014 Rogue began at Smyrna, Tennessee as the facility's 10 millionth vehicle.
Production of the Rogue crossover at South Korean manufacturer Renault Samsung Motors's Busan plant started in September 2014, with an annual capacity of about 80,000 units. The 2014 Rogue received the distinction of being the first automobile to be manufactured in South Korea for a Japanese automaker and sold under a Japanese brand, thanks to the Renaultâ€"Nissan Alliance, in which the Rogue is built by Renault Samsung Motors in Busan.
In calendar year 2016 the Rogue became Nissan's top-selling model for the 1st time, a total of 329,904 sales reflecting a 14.9 percent increase.
Safety
The Rogue is currently holding the Top Safety Pick For IIHS Ratings. With the safety features from the first generation, it also includes Lane departure warning, frontal collision warning, object detection warning (SL Trim Only), and a 360 degree backup camera.
2014â€"Present Model years (Not including Rogue Select)
Small Overlap Front Driver: Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger: Good
Moderate Overlap Front Driver: Good
Side Impact: Good
Roof Strength: Good
The Small Overlap Test, introduced in 2012 by the IIHS simulates a frontal collision on 25% of the driver's side. Since its adoption, the IIHS has noticed several automakers making non-symmetrical modifications to their vehicles, the Rogue being one of them. Another Small Overlap Test was conducted on a number of vehicles including a 2014 Rogue, but was conducted on the passenger side instead. Based on this test, the Rogue would have received a "Marginal" rating if the IIHS were to provide ratings for passenger-side protection. The crash test's intrusion was 10 inches further into the vehicle on the passenger's side than on the driver's side and completely tore off the structural door hinge pillar on the passenger side.
The Rogue was redesigned for the 2014 model year. The redesigned Rogue shares no ratings with the previous design, built since the 2008 model year and given a new name for 2014-15, the Rogue Select. Starting with the 2014 year, the Rogue was awarded Top Safety Pick+ by IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety).
Nissan vehicles built 2014 to 2017 were put under a recall as the occupant classification sensor (OCS) would think that an adult in the passenger seat is a child. They recalled over 6 million vehicles for either reprogramming or replacing.
2017 model year update
The Rogue was facelifted for MY 2017, with restyled headlights and taillights, and LED daytime running lights standard on all trim levels.
2018 model year update
Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert became standard safety features for MY 2018 both in US and Canadian markets.
Rogue Hybrid
A hybrid Rogue debuted January 2017, with limited availability for the 2017 model year. The hybrid features regenerative braking, pure drive hybrid emblems, energy monitor, hybrid battery status, under-floor storage area replacing Divide-N-Hide@ Cargo System, a 2.0 Liter 4 cylinder gasoline engine (power: 141Â hp and torque: 141Â lb-ft) and Xtronic CVT combined with an electric motor (power: 40Â hp) and Lithium-Ion battery, for a combined power of 176Â hp. The Lithium-Ion battery is located below the thick flooring of the under-floor cargo storage area. The Rogue Hybrid will be available in 2 trim levels SV and SL, but the Rogue Hybrid will not be available with Third Row Seating (Family Package) and Divide-N-Hide@ Cargo System due to the Lithium-Ion battery.
Marketing
In 2007 the Rogue was featured on the television series Heroes, and in 2014, Nissan became the exclusive automotive partner for the launch of Apple's iTunes Radio, with the campaign theme "Make the Ordinary Extraordinary."
Star Wars Edition
A special edition model known as the "2017 Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition" inspired by the 2016 film Rogue One was released for the 2017 model year. Available with the glacier white or the magnetic black exterior color and charcoal interior, the Rogue One Edition is only available on the SV trim levels and features a panoramic moonroof, BOSE Audio System, black glossed front grille, black gloss accents on the front and rear bumper, black chrome door handles, black roof rails, black smoked twin LED projector headlights with HID, black wheels, death trooper helmet replica, and Rogue One Edition badging and emblems on the exterior and the interior door sill panels as additional standard features for the Rogue One model versus the regular Nissan Rogue. Only 5,000 units of this limited edition were built.
Rogue Sport
A version of the Nissan Qashqai was released for the 2017 MY as the Nissan Rogue Sport. A replacement for the Rogue Select, it is sightly smaller than the regular Rogue and comes with a 2.0 liter engine. Trim levels include S, SV, and SL with FWD or AWD. The Nissan Rogue Sport is only sold in the United States. In Canada, the Nissan Qashqai is sold as a Nissan Qashqai.
Sales
See also
- Rambler Rogue
References
External links
- Official website
