Nissan Rogue Battles the Compact Crossovers

With the addition for the Nissan Rogue, it becomes Nissan’s fifth sport utility vehicle in its lineup. Although Nissan already has plenty of SUVs to offer SUV-loving consumers, the Rogue is the company tool to enter a new segment which had not previously been it; the compact crossover SUV market.

Among the crowded compact suv market, the Nissan Rogue will to go head to head with some of the most popular vehicles on the market, including the all-new Honda CR-V and also the Toyota Rav4. Previously, the smallest suv Nissan has offered has been the Xterra, however the vehicle is more mid-sized and is rugged truck-based vehicle that likely wouldn’t not be able to sway buyers away from the like of Honda and Toyota’s offerings.

Although the Nissan Rogue’s name may conjure up images of toughness, the vehicle is actually quite tame. Many buyers at Waterbury Nissan Dealer will find it clever though to give the all-new model a bit more character. But in reality the Rogue is more of a taller version of the Sentra rather than big bad SUV, which is is normal for the segment.

Another important consideration for adding the Nissan Rogue to the company’s lineup was making a more fuel efficient SUV offering to customers. With drivers struggling from current gas prices, drivers are more interested in making their way into smaller, more fuel efficient vehicle without necessarily giving up the space and height of a sport utility vehicle.

Climbing inside the Nissan Rogue, drivers at Nissan Boston MA and elswhere will find a handsome interiors with the typical range of expected features, plus some surprises. Once surprise more enthusiastic drivers will enjoy are are available paddle shifters on the steering column. The four cylinder engine offers a respectable 170 horsepower along with an available continuously variable transmission (CVT), akin to the one found in the Rogue larger brother, the Murano, which helps the vehicle consume less fuel without sacrificing performance thanks to infinite gear ratios. Power is delivered through the front wheels, with all wheel drive also available.

Although the Nissan Rogue is larger than some of its competitors, it still manages to be efficent and fun for driver. The new Rogue is on sale now.

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