2014 Nissan Rogue

2014 Nissan Rogue

The 2014 Nissan Rogue made its U.S debut at the Nissan Technical center in Farmington, Mich. on Tuesday, in tandem with the 2014 Nissan X-Trail.

The Rogue embraces a new styling theme, one that dresses up its familiar proportions with more interesting surfaces.The grille's more tidy, the headlamps are more interesting, and the side sculpting gives it a more meaty stance. Inside, the new Rogue has a more handsomely finished interior, better organized, and finished with higher-quality materials.
The Rogue's styling is very much in line with the latest Nissan design language found on new models of the last few years, complete with swoopy side accents, a rising window line, and LED running lights.

The interior of the 2014 Rogue is typically Nissan, with attractively illuminated instrumentation, quality materials, lots of soft-touch surfaces, and a tempting list of infotainment and connectivity features. The front seats heated and leather-clad in SL models are supportive and comfortable. Front-seat legroom and headroom are good for tall drivers, and rear-seat legroom has expanded. Nissan refers to the 3rd-row perch as "occasional seating," and it's very tight. On the other hand, wider rear door openings improve access to the Rogue's nether regions. Storage space is ample and includes a slick new cargo system option in 5-passenger models.

All Rogue models are powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder motor that produces 170 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. With the help of an efficient continuously variable transmission (CVT), the Rogue is capable of returning an impressive 26 mpg in the city, 33 highway and 28 mpg combined, second only the Mazda CX-5 among compact crossovers.

The 2014 Nissan Rogue is motivated by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 170 hp and 175 pound-feet of torque. A CVT is standard, as is front-wheel drive. All-wheel drive is optional. Nissan says the updated CVT makes the new Rogue "a tick quicker" than the previous model.

The Rogue comes standard with a four-speaker stereo, Bluetooth, a rearview camera, hands-free text messaging, an auxiliary audio jack and a USB port. Optional features include navigation, push-button start, a nine-speaker Bose stereo system, dual-zone automatic climate control and a panoramic moonroof. Nissan’s Around View monitor is also available, and is one of test drivers' favorite optional features. The monitor combines images from four cameras to give drivers a comprehensive view around the vehicle, and auto writers say it provides a great view around the Rogue when parking.

The Rogue comes standard with four-wheel antilock disc brakes, dual-front side and full-length side curtain airbags in addition to traction and stability control systems.Safety options include Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision Warning systems.
The new 2014 Rogue will arrive at dealers this November, with a starting price just above $23,000.