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2008 Nissan Rogue Review
All-new compact crossover SUV.
2008 Rogue Review Summary & Specifications
The Nissan Rogue matches the Honda CR-V for carlike road manners and fuel economy, though it's not as quiet on the inside and doesn't ride as smoothly. The Rogue is priced lower than the CR-V. It should be a good choice for drivers looking for a daily commuter with lots of cargo space. Drivers who tow boats and go off-road will want to consider more rugged vehicles such as the Nissan Xterra or Jeep Liberty.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Kirk Bell filed this report on the Nissan Rogue from Baltimore.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Kirk Bell |
| Model Lineup | Nissan Rogue 2.5 S; 2.5 S AWD; 2.5 SL; 2.5 SL AWD |
| Engines (standard) | 2.5-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | continuously variable automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 170-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 |
| Transmissions (optional) | continuously variable automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, torso-protecting front side airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags with rollover sensors, front seat active head restraints, LATCH-style child seat anchors, tire-pressure monitor, ABS with brake assist and electronic brake force distribution, traction control, antiskid control |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | all-wheel drive |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Kyushu, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-647-7261 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.nissanusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP | |
| Model Tested MSRP | Nissan Rogue 2.5 SL AWD |
| Standard Equipment | cloth upholstery, air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, six-way manually adjustable front seats, cruise control, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD stereo with four speakers and auxiliary input jack, 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat, roof rails, 225/60R17 on aluminum wheels |
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| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Premium Package with Bose premium audio with seven speakers and six-disc CD changer, XM satellite radio, steering wheel mounted audio controls, speed-sensitive volume control, paddle shifters, trip computer, outside temperature display, foldable rear cargo organizer, rear tonneau cover, fold-flat front passenger seat, fog lights, illuminated front visor mirrors, center console dual-level tray, Bluetooth hands-free cell phone link, xenon headlights, keyless ignition |
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| Layout | all-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | |
| Horse Power | 170 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 175 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 21/26 |
| Wheelbase | 105.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 182.9/70.9/65.3 |
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| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.4/53.1/42.5 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/51.2/35.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 57.9 |
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| Towing Capacity | 1500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, struts with stabilizer bar, shock absorbers and springs |
| Rear Suspension | multi-link independent with shock absorbers, springs and stabilizer bar |
| Ground Clearance | 8.3 |
| Curb Weight | 3460 |
| Stock Tires | P225/60R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 |
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